Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI)

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Mar 17

Written By NYSEAN

Applications are still being accepted for select courses through April 1, 2026. After this date, all remaining courses will be either confirmed or canceled.

Program Dates: June 15 - August 7, 2026

Eligibility

WISLI welcomes students from varied backgrounds to apply nationwide and around the globe. Applicants do not need to currently be in an academic course of study to be eligible for the program. Undergraduates, graduate students, adult learners, and rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply.

Schedule

In general, classes will meet Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (CST), with ample breaks included as agreed upon by instructors and students. Courses will meet synchronously via Zoom. The only asynchronous option is the Multilanguage Seminar (MULTI); Limited in-person options are available only for Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese at the Elementary level.

Application Materials

Applicants are required to upload a single .pdf with (un)official transcripts and a personal statement.

Those who have been out of school for more than five years do no need to submit transcripts. However, they should indicate in their personal statement that they are not submitting transcripts.

Here is the prompt to prepare your statement in advance: In approximately 500 words, please address your personal, academic, and professional reasons and goals for wanting to participate in WISLI. Describe how you plan to meet the challenges of an intensive language learning environment and how you can personally contribute to this learning environment. You may discuss your interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to adapt to new and unexpected situations, and interest in creating an environment where each participant feels valued, respected, and supported. Feel free to include relevant info that could impact your time in the program, as well as notable achievements related to your field of study (e.g., study abroad, internships, scholarships, certificates).

To have your application considered complete, you will need to pay the $25 application fee.