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Departmental Study Abroad Programs

Resources available for faculty members who wish to design and implement short-term, overseas programs:

Manuals:

Documents:

Deadlines

Program Proposal

  • Fall - March 15
  • Winter Flex - April 1 
  • Spring Break - August 15
  • Summer - September 1

*New programs should "initiate" the program proposal at least 12 months in advance.  This will provide basic information to the study abroad office regarding intent to run a new program. Follow-up conversations will be coordinated with appropriate staff regarding program development. Completed proposals will need to be submitted by the posted deadlines.

It is beneficial for the recruitment for your program to submit proposals earlier than the posted deadline.  

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  • Winter Flex - August 1
  • Fall - May 15
  • Spring Break - October 15
  • Summer - December 15

Events and Workshops

Calendar view of events for faculty/staff.

Let's Reflect Together

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Virtual session |September 4, 2026 | noon-1:00 PM 

The saying goes, we don’t learn from our experiences, we learn from reflecting on our experiences.

Join us for a roundtable debriefing of recent programs. Share your highs & lows with others who can relate. We’ll add probing questions to help unpack your program, with the objective of preparing for and improving the next one!

Session is ideal for program leaders of recent 2026 programs.

New Program Leader Session

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New Program Leader Session

New Program Leaders will need to attend one of the available sessions:


Virtual - September 23, 2026 |  10:00-11:30 AM

Additional session - TBD

Join us for an informative orientation session designed to prepare you for every step of the journey. We’ll walk through what to expect in your role, how to recruit and support students and the key logistics that go into managing a successful program.

These sessions are geared toward faculty/staff leading a program for the first time or those that want a refresher course on how to manage their program.

Easily Adding Intercultural Learning Into a Study Abroad Itinerary

Please register: Registration closed

 Two available session options to choose from:

TBD

In this session we’ll take an imaginary journey together, experiencing intentional elements of our itinerary. By blending the excitement of travel with intentional pedagogical approaches to experiential education, meaningful intercultural growth can easily be achieved. 

Join us to see just how easy it can be to plug them into your own endeavors abroad, or even on-campus.

Overview of the Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Development Process

High level overview of where to start in developing a program.

November 18th, 3:00-4:00 pm via Zoom - Register Here

Designed for faculty and staff interested in understanding what goes into creating a faculty-led study abroad program, this session outlines the essential phases of program development, from initial concept to proposal submission. Topics include timelines, proposal requirements, and campus resources that support program leaders throughout the process.

Study Abroad Program Leader Pre-Departure Session

Program Leader Pre-Departure Health and Safety Session

This session is for faculty or staff that will be leading or assisting a program during 2027. Program leaders should plan to attend one of the following sessions.

TBD - February 2027

Please register for your preferred date via the Faculty/Staff Calendar

We will be covering faculty responsibilities before, during and after the program as well as emergency procedures and communication plans. This is the time to get your questions answered and potentially share some of your own best practices.

 

Schedule a Meeting

Consultation Offerings:

Do you have questions about program design/development, enrollment management, intercultural learning, or desire to debrief your experience abroad? Pick a time and let’s chat!