All international study, work, and travel arranged by UNG faculty or staff that involves students must receive approval from the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). Such activities can range from a traditional study abroad program involving a group of UNG students traveling with a professor, to independent research or internships conducted abroad by one or more undergraduate or graduate students arranged by a UNG professor. Please contact CGE to discuss your ideas and get started!
Steps for Developing a Successful Study Abroad Program
Think about your academic knowledge, your interests, and your experience, and pick a location that can help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Discuss your ideas with your Department Head.
Discuss your ideas with the Director of the CGE.
Do research on the location and apply for a site visit grant through the CGE.
Conduct a site visit. Meet with the CGE Director in preparation for your visit and review the site visit guidelines.
Submit a completed site visit report to the CGE.
Submit a study abroad program proposal to the CGE.
Attend program director orientation.
Work with the CGE study abroad advisors to market and recruit for your program.
When thinking about developing a study abroad program, ask yourself the following questions:
Goals: What are the academic outcomes for developing a study abroad program?
Location: How relevant is the location you are considering to your academic goals? Is the location listed under a Travel Alert or Travel Warning by the U.S. Department of State?
Student Interest: Who is your target market? (Which majors, minors, class level, etc.) Would you have enough student interest for the program?
Competition: Are there any similar UNG programs that could compete with yours? If yes, what makes yours different?
On-Ground Support: Do you have any contacts in the location? If so, can they help you?
Education Abroad Academy
The Education Abroad (EA) Academy is a workshop series during the fall term to assist faculty new to the development of a faculty-led Education Abroad Program at UNG. Faculty who successfully complete the EA Academy will receive up to $1,500 to conduct a site visit to finalize the new faculty-led program. For more information and to apply, visit the Education Abroad Academy page.
Program Proposal Deadlines
Spring & Spring Break Programs: July 8
Summer Programs: August 31
Fall Programs: November 4
Ready to begin?
The program proposal is completed in the CGE online application portal.