Spelman College

Spelman College is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman is a historically Black college (HBCU), and a global leader in the education of women of African descent.  "It is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change."

Every year about 1-2 students are selected for this program. Students first apply through the Guarini Institute by the February 1st application deadline. After February 1st, a faculty-led committee will review applications and make acceptance decisions. Students will be notified of their acceptance decisions on March 1st.

Successful applicants who are accepted and commit to the program will receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute. Applying for an exchange program involves two steps: if you receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute you will also need to complete the host institution's application, which is administered and reviewed by the host institution. The host institution makes the final acceptance decision. The Guarini Institute will provide further instructions on this second step to students after they are accepted and commit to a program.

For more information about applying for this program, see our webpage on How to Apply & our FAQs under section 2 (How to Apply: Application), or contact the Guarini Institute.

Female students have the opportunity to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. The Spelman exchange offers students the alternative of experiencing a term at a historically Black college in an urban environment.

Spelman operates on a 16-week semester schedule.  Dartmouth students wishing to participate on the exchange can do so during the fall or spring semester. The fall semester closely aligns with the Dartmouth fall term. The spring semester operates across Dartmouth's winter and spring terms. Spring semester exchange requires students to be enrolled for the Dartmouth winter term and take a leave term for spring. Ordinarily, students earn four credits in a semester.

Upon completion of the exchange, the exchange coordinator at the host institution will forward the transcript to the Office of the Registrar, Dartmouth College. Future transcripts of exchange program grades must be obtained by the student from Spelman.
 

Spelman offers more than 70 student organizations and sororities to make your experience even more enriching. They focus on everything from leadership to academic excellence, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, community service, dance, performing arts, production, leadership, media, professional, religious, political and social justice initiatives, and special interests. Our calendar of events is filled with a variety of activities throughout the academic year.

Along with its member institutions in the Atlanta University Center Consortium, Spelman shares cross-registration, the Woodruff Library, and a range of entertainment and engagement that complements anyone's academic learning experience.

Budget Sheet for Spelman College (Fall & Winter)