With approval from the Office of the Dean of the College, undergraduate students may receive support and, if appropriate, course credit, for the summer study of languages that are not currently taught at Princeton. Any less-commonly taught language (LCTL) is eligible for this program, including Native and Indigenous Languages, provided that the language is not regularly part of the Princeton undergraduate curriculum. Financial support is available for students who receive term-time aid.  

For instance, potential opportunities might include studying ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Nahautl at the University of Utah, or Quechua at Centro Tinku through the University of Michigan.

This program is particularly designed to support students pursuing language learning in areas that are relevant to their course of study, planned independent work, or otherwise connected to students’ background, identity, or family history.

Intake Form and Application Process

Applicants are expected to consult with faculty in crafting a summer study proposal to ensure that their planned course of study will meet their academic goals.  

To begin the application process, students should complete this intake form as soon as possible. Please note that submitting the intake form after March 30th, 2025 may significantly limit the available options. 

After submission, an adviser from the Office of International Programs will reach out to connect potential applicants with faculty who have appropriate expertise for assistance in developing their final plan. The adviser will also provide additional resources to ensure the students understand the processes to apply for credit transfer and/or for funding (if eligible). 

Students are encouraged to start the process as soon as possible (noting the March 30th priority deadline for the intake form), as normally applications for funding and transfer credit approval must be submitted by no later than the end of April for the upcoming summer. Some internal Princeton deadlines to keep in mind for planning are as follows, but there may be others to consider, depending on the LCTL program of interest: