Study Abroad

Short-term Study Abroad Program

Short-term Programs

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Leading a program abroad is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Successful international short-term programs are a result of a collaborative effort between the program leader, the Study Abroad office, UMD’s various colleges and their respective departments and the wider university. More and more, students are choosing short-term programs as a way to incorporate study abroad into their curriculum without altering their graduation goal.

Our staff will assist you in planning a short-term program abroad. We will discuss and help you with the following when developing your program:

Budgeting
Location
Working with providers
Orientation
Student Selection Process
Marketing (web, digital & print)
Program Agreement & Budget Form
Student’s Application through Confirmation (Includes: Release & Waiver, Online Orientation, Registration Agreement, Health Information, Emergency Contact, Confirmation of Participation)
Proposal for Special Credit Registration
Student Billing
Registration
Financial Aid Processing
Insurance
24/7 Emergency Contact
General Handbook
Online Health & Safety Orientation
Post-Program Evaluation

Develop a short-term program with our office

Review our Short-term Program Leader Handbook
Review the Program Leader Checklist to facilitate timely proposal and promotion of your program
Discuss your program idea with the Study Abroad office
Choose a provider you to partner with (details below)
Complete the Short-term Program Proposal and submit by Nov. 1st. (New Proposal Form coming soon...)

Program approval is competitive as space is limited. Repeat programs must complete the entire proposal each year.

Affiliate Providers

Faculty leading short-term programs abroad are encouraged to partner with an affiliate to help develop and manage your program. Not only do affiliates provide onsite services and logistical arrangements but more importantly, invaluable risk management support. Explore custom options from each affiliate:

Provider Criteria

Providers should be chosen based on appropriate criteria, including:

Knowledge of and experience in the countries or parts of countries to be visited
Expertise in the academic field of the proposed course or activity
Reputation as evidenced by recommendations of other educational institutions who have used their services
Understanding of U.S. safety protocols and ability to provide guidance to participants on safety and security issues
Transparency in financial arrangements with the campus and disclosure of relationships with campus staff to avoid conflicts of interests and ethics violations
Cost, recognizing that factors such as experience, expertise, and the provision of appropriate lodging, meals, safe transportation, etc., are often more important than lower cost