Spend a week immersed in the world of English literature at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The Sigma Tau Delta–Cambridge Undergraduate Summer Program offers students an unforgettable chance to live, study, and explore at historic Girton College, at the University of Cambridge.
This is a rare opportunity to walk the same paths as generations of scholars, poets, and thinkers who shaped the literary tradition. You’ll take part in two courses designed especially for Sigma Tau Delta and taught by distinguished Cambridge faculty, experience the vibrant social and cultural life of the city, and live the true Cambridge college experience. From punting on the River Cam to attending a centuries-old Formal Hall, every moment of this week combines academic excellence with authentic Cambridge traditions.
Through close reading, critical discussion, and essay writing, you’ll sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your understanding of English literature in ways that will benefit you long after the program ends. With personalized instruction in small seminars, expert faculty feedback, and access to Cambridge’s unparalleled academic environment, this program will equip you with the tools to think more deeply, write more persuasively, and approach literature with fresh insights.
Application Process
Applications are open until November 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (CT).
Undergraduate Sigma Tau Delta members are asked to complete a short application form to participate in the Sigma Tau Delta–Cambridge Undergraduate Summer Program 2026.
The application process includes the following questions, which Sigma Tau Delta members must respond to:
- Why are you interested in participating in the Sigma Tau Delta-Cambridge Summer Program? (max. 200 words)
- How do you expect this experience will enhance your academic and professional growth? (max. 200 words)
- What unique perspectives or experiences have you gained as a member of Sigma Tau Delta that will positively impact you on the Sigma Tau Delta-Cambridge Summer Program? (max. 200 words)
Learn More
About Girton College
The 2026 Academic Program
The 2026 Social Program
The College Experience
Testimonials
Dates, Costs, Inclusions & Other Details
Dates:
July 19 – 25, 2026
Costs:
The Summer Program fee is £1,745 per student
Payment Dates:
Non-refundable deposit: £500 – no later than February 1, 2026
Remaining balance: £1,245 – no later than March, 31, 2026
Payments can be made in installments and are made using credit cards or bank transfers only.
Inclusions:
- The academic program
- 6-nights accommodation in a single occupancy student bedroom
- Use of College facilities
- Approximately two meals per day at Girton College, as well as a Formal Dinner and a traditional Afternoon Tea
- A Student Ambassador-led social program to get the most out of the Cambridge student experience
- Coach pick-up from Heathrow at start of the program and drop-off at the end
Exclusions:
- Round-trip flight to the UK
- Travel and medical insurance
- Approximately one meal per day while in Cambridge
- Any optional activity fees on SA-led activities, any personal expenditure or the costs of independent travel
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