What is a Custom Program?

The Learning Abroad Center provides support to faculty members and departments who wish to organize study abroad programs for their students. Through the custom program option, the Learning Abroad Center provides support services essential to study abroad programs while allowing faculty the freedom to design their own programs.

A custom study abroad program is a faculty/department sponsored study abroad program. The department assumes responsibilities for all academic, on-site, and travel-related arrangements. For a standard fee, the Learning Abroad Center can provide the services detailed below:

Custom Program Information Form  (link to PDF)

The following information is required in order for the Learning Abroad Center to complete a Letter of Understanding, course registration, and billing procedures. Please complete this form and return it to your Learning Abroad Center contact six months prior to the start of your program.

Timelines for Custom Program Planning (link to new page)

Timelines for fall, spring, and May/summer custom programs. Planning begins at least 6 months before the program.

Procedures and Reponsibilities for Custom Program Leaders (link to PDF)

Details responsibilities of the Learning Abroad Center and faculty leaders for custom programs.

Faculty Leader Handbook (link to PDF)

A PDF guide to help first-time and veteran program directions to manage day-to-day responsibilities, on-site orientations, inappropriate students conduct, voluntary withdrawals, health issues, and emergency situations.

Custom Prograom Planning Forms and Resouces (link to web page)

PDF forms and resources for faculty leaders regarding custom program details.

Forms and Resources for Students (link to web page)

Forms and resources for students that cover health insurance, financial aide, transcript requests, cancellation policies, and more.