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

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
• Considering the updated course schedule deadlines, we have revised the Faculty-Led Proposal Submission timeline:
  • AY26 proposal deadlines:
    • Fall 2025 & Winter Break 2026 Programs: April 1, 2025
    • Spring 2026 Programs: May 1, 2025
    • Summer 2026 Programs: July 1, 2025
  • AY27 proposal deadlines:
    • Fall 2026 & Winter Break 2027 Programs: December 1, 2025
    • Spring 2027 Programs: January 1, 2026
    • Summer 2027 Programs: March 1, 2026
  • Global Experiental Opportunities (GEO) - not for credit program deadlines
    • Approved on a rolling basis
    • Please submit at least 8 weeks prior to travel
    • 10 weeks for elevated risk destinations
  • Links to proposal forms
    • Proposal Form for Faculty-Led Programs
    • Proposal Form for Global Experiental Opportunities (GEO) Programs

Global by the Numbers

• The Institute for Global Engagement Global Guide highlights the remarkable growth and achievements in global engagement at the University of Houston, including the development of innovative global initiatives, the increasing number of students participating in Learning Abroad programs and strategic partnerships and faculty involvement that have shaped our success.

Learning Abroad Student Travel Policies

• UH 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 last held in Summer 2024.