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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

The Custom Program Information Form 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

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

Procedures and Responsibilities for Custom Program Leaders

The Procedures and Responsibilities for Custom Program Leaders details responsibilities of the Learning Abroad Center and faculty leaders for custom programs.

Faculty Leader Handbook

The Faculty Leader Handbook is for 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 Program Planning Forms and Resources

Planning Forms and Resource for faculty lead leading custom program.

Forms and Resources for Students

International health insurance
Financial aide and scholarships

Transcript requests

Learning Abroad Center cancellation policies

 
Last modified on December 3, 2008