Faculty-Led Program Proposals

OIE-Administered Programs

OIE works with faculty and departments across campus to provide administrative and logistical support for a wide range of diverse, inclusive, and exciting programs to align with our mission of bringing the world to UT Dallas and UT Dallas to the world. The goal is to increase access to international education opportunities for our diverse student population.

Program Types

Spring Special Session: These courses are tied to a spring semester, are three or four-credit hours courses, and have a two-week travel component directly after spring semester final exams, typically at the end of May.  Students will meet for the class before the travel period to fulfill the necessary contact hours. Students apply for the Spring Special Session, titled Maymester in the application, program, register during the appropriate spring semester, and then take the course during the designated spring special session period.  Course registration for these courses are included in spring tuition costs.

For most students, this means there is no additional tuition cost to participate in a Maymester for full time students, (12 credit hours). Part time students will incur additional tuition costs for enrollment below 12 credit hours.

Summer: Summer courses are taught abroad for 5-6 weeks, depending on the program. Students apply for the summer program, register for the summer semester, incur in summer tuition, and take the courses during the summer for a total of six credit hours.

How to Propose a Program

  1. Refer to the Faculty-Led Handbook
  2. Contact the Office of International Education (OIE) at EducationAbroad@utdallas.edu
  3. Submit a Complete Proposal Packet in our online application by December 15, 2023 for a 2024-2025 faculty led program.

Departmentally-Administered Programs

Many departments, colleges and schools administer study abroad programs independent of the Office of International Education. Your department, college or school can design, market and manage your program with minimal support from OIE, as well as online resources and assistance implementing best practices to ensure student health and safety.

How to Submit a Program

  1. Discuss Course Options. Talk with your departmental advisors and course scheduler about which courses would be a good fit.    
  2. Get approval from your dean.
  3. Complete the Program Proposal Form. You will need to login with your Net ID.

Note: If you plan to propose more than one program during the same academic year, email EducationAbroad@utdallas.edu for further instructions.

Contact OIE with questions: EducationAbroad@utdallas.edu or 972-883-4715.