What does HCAP mean in COLLEGES

HCAP stands for the Harvard College in Asia Program. It is a program designed to provide a unique, impactful educational experience to students who demonstrate an interest in experiencing a liberal arts education at an international level. The program offers high-level coursework and immersive cultural opportunities in countries throughout East and Southeast Asia.

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific program, but generally speaking applicants must be current sophomores or juniors enrolled in college or university who have not yet graduated. Applicants must also demonstrate an interest in Asian studies through coursework, travel, or research.

The duration of the application process can depend on a few factors including number of applications received and admissions decisions made by Harvard College. Generally speaking it takes eight to twelve weeks from when you submit your application until final admissions decisions are made.

Depending on the particular program, participation costs include fees associated with tuition, accommodations and other related expenses such as insurance and visa fees. Detailed cost information can be found on the individual program pages available from our website.

Yes! Applicants are welcome to apply for scholarships and financial aid packages which may include grants, loans or work-study options. For more details about these opportunities please visit Harvard College’s Financial Aid website or contact our admissions department directly.

Yes! Before arriving at your designated Asian destination participants should review all information provided by their respective partner school, read up on cultural practices of the area, familiarize themselves with local language(s) used during their stay and review safety guidelines curated by Harvard College staff.

Switches between programs are very rare and dependent on individual circumstances but may be considered under special circumstances deemed appropriate by Harvard College staff members or faculty members affiliated with the respective programs for which you wish to transfer into.

In some cases yes - depending on which universities your particular partner school has established partnerships with you may be entitled certain benefits such as library access or other student services that would typically only be offered exclusively available at that institution’s main campus locations.. For more details please contact our programme coordinator via email or phone for further instructions!

Yes – each partner school will provide detailed information regarding credit recognition for successful completion of their designated programme(s). Please note some courses may require additional assessment criteria before they can be included towards the accumulation of credits applicable towards graduation requirements..