Learning Abroad Presentation Requests

Our staff are available to present about Learning Abroad in classroom visits ranging from 5 mintues to a full class session, as well as for student organizations, faculty and staff meetings, and other group presentations. We can present on program options for specific majors, locations, and terms, as well as funding opportunities, including nationally competitive scholarships.

If you would like to schedule a class visit, please complete the MS form linked here.

Faculty-Led/University Sponsored Program Proposal Process

NEW! For details on leading a faculty-led or university-sponsored program, see our Learning Abroad Program Development Page. 

• Learning Abroad Faculty-Led Program Development Timeline
• Submission Deadlines 
  • 2024-2025 Faculty-led Programs:
    • Winter Break 2025 Programs: May 1, 2024
    • Spring 2025 Programs: July 1, 2024
    • Summer 2025 Programs: September 1, 2024
  • Global Experiental Opportunities (GEO) 
    • Approved on a rolling basis
    • Please submit at least 8 weeks prior to travel
    • 10 weeks for elevated risk destinations
  • Links to FY25 proposal forms 
    • Proposal Form for Faculty-Led Programs
    • Proposal Form for Global Experiental Opportunities (GEO) Programs

Learning Abroad by the Numbers

• The “Learning Abroad by the Numbers” infographic tells our story—growth, goals and UH program participation abroad. Help us continue to grow and shape UH’s global footprint! The next round of LA by the Numbers to be release at the end of FY22. 

Learning Abroad Student Travel Policies

UH Student Travel Policy 

UH Learning Abroad is currently updating our student travel policy. Students may participate in approved affiliated, faculty-led, reciprocal exchange, and univeristy-affiliated fellowship programs based on completion of required steps set by Learning Abroad and the Office of the Provost. For more details, please contact Learning Abroad. 

Administrative Procedures

• UH Procedures
  • MAPP 04.02.0.B: Travel Paid from Local Funds (Note sections IV.A, IV.C, and V.A)
  • MAPP 04.02.04: Student Travel (Note section IX.C.1)
  • SAM 03.E.08: Student Travel 
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Procedures
  
  • Standards for Out-of-State Courses

Incident Report Form

• Access the Incident Report Form here. This form is to be completed by faculty member to report incidents that occur during a faculty-led program.

Additional Faculty Opportunities

• Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program
  •  Provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development, group research or study, or advanced intensive language programs.

Student Conduct Abroad

• While abroad, students are expected to follow all policies, rules, guidelines, and expectations as outlined in the  Student Conduct Abroad Agreement

Academic Advisor Resources

• Click here for the presentation from the Learning Abroad Advisor Workshop, which was held in June 2019.