Info for Faculty

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Education abroad programs deeply impact both the academic and personal development of our students and are intended to be an integral part of the student experience at SAIC. We are here to support and mentor faculty who are in the various phases of consideration, planning and/or directing short-term programs with advice, policy guidance, and curricular and logistical considerations.

As SAIC resumed off-campus study away programs, Study Abroad and Dean of Undergraduate Studies in collaboration updated the Study Trip Proposal and Development Guidelines in 2023 to align them with SAIC course proposal processes and industry-recognized Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. If you are thinking about leading a study trip, please start by reviewing the materials below.

Study Trip Proposal and Development Guidelines Info Session

You can access Study Trip Proposal and Development Guide and corresponding materials that should serve as a framework for preparing, planning and submitting your proposal. Please review the Guidelines to familiarize yourself with the proposal process. Supplemental materials are available for view and download in various formats.

Step I: Review Study Trip Proposal and Development Guidelines

Step II: Submit your study trip proposal

Study Trip Proposal Steps:
Study Trip Course Proposal: Part 1 Google Form
Study Trip Course Proposal: Part 2 Google Form

Required supplemental materials:
Itinerary - view and download as PDF or WORD
Course Syllabus - view and download as PDF or WORD
Budget Proposal Worksheet - view and download as PDF or EXCEL

Proposal Process is Now Open

We are currently accepting proposals for the faculty-led study trips for Winter 2026, Summer 2026, Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.

Timeline:

By January 13, 2025 - Submit your Study Trip Proposal Part I

By March 1, 2025 - Submit your Study Trip Proposal Part II (if selected to move forward)

We look forward to working with faculty. Study Abroad team is available via email, phone and for virtual and in-person meetings, please email studyabroad@saic.edu to schedule.