Faculty-led Process

Program information

Overview

Faculty-led programs are led by Texas State professors who take a group of Texas State students abroad. During the program students participate in lectures, excursions, and cultural activities which will help them gain knowledge of the country they visit. 

Most Faculty-led programs are offered during the summer for about 2-5 weeks. Students usually take two courses while abroad and receive TXST credits. Courses are taught in English unless it is a foreign language program. 

Cost

The cost of faculty-led programs, in most cases, is based on a package, which include TXST tuition, housing, international insurance, excursions, etc. Faculty-led applications have a non-refundable $200 application fee, and a $300 program fee pre-payment to confirm your spot before February 15. All faculty-led program costs are paid directly to student business services.  

Admission requirements

All faculty-led programs require that the student is in good academic and disciplinary standing, and meet all pre-requisites for the specific courses abroad. The student must also complete all necessary application and supplemental documents required by the program and comply with all deadlines. 

Occasionally, programs may have other requirements depending on the particular circumstances such as physical condition, academic classification, interviews, etc. If a program does have these specific requirements, they will be stated in the program's online brochure.

Application Deadlines

* Space is limited, early application is strongly recommended.

Spring 2025

Open: September 1st, 2024
Close: October 15th, 2024

Summer 2025

Open: October 16th, 2024
Close: January 24th, 2025

Pre-acceptance required steps:

1. General Information Session

Before you start any process, you must attend a General Information Session. You will learn about the different types of Education Abroad programs, some financial opportunities, and what are the next step(s) to participate.

2. Do your Research

Find out where you would like to go and what classes you would like to take. Review the destinations and program information on the Destinations page. Meet with the Academic Program Director (APD) if necessary for more information about the programs.

3. Financial Aid

While participating in a faculty-led program, you may use your financial aid funding. It is strongly recommended that you discuss your education abroad plans with the Texas State Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to go over specific financial aid award.

4. Scholarships

If you have a 2.75 Undergraduate Texas State Cumulative GPA or 3.25 Graduate Texas State Cumulative GPA, be sure to also apply for the International Education Fee Scholarship.

5. Complete Online Application

Before you submit your application, you will need to complete the Academic Advising Form for Faculty-led programs. This form will be need to be signed by your Academic Advisor and the applicant. 

You will see an “Apply Now” button at the top of the brochure page of your selected program (it is highly suggested that you bookmark the brochure page as you will need to come back to it as a later date). Faculty-led applications have a non-refundable $200 application fee. 

*Space is limited, early application is strongly recommended. 

6. Check your emails frequently

Once you are accepted in your program, you will receive notification via email that your application status has changed.

Post-acceptance requirements:

1. Follow payment schedule

Follow the payment schedule for your education abroad program, and keep up with payment deadlines. 

With application (on or before January 24, 2025)Non-refundable $200 application fee
February 15, 2025Non-refundable $300 program fee pre-payment
May 25th, 2025Program fees
May 25th, 2025Tuition

Students must have satisfied one of the payment options offered by Student Business Services by May 25th, 2025 deadline. 

2. Register for specific education abroad courses

The Education Abroad office will send you specific CRN numbers for education abroad courses that you will register for in CatsWeb during the registration period for the semester you plan to participate in an education abroad program. 

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3. Attend mandatory pre-departure orientations

Communicate with your APD regarding dates, times and locations of your mandatory pre-departure orientations. During these meetings you will learn more about program expectations, important dates, lodging, budgeting, health and safety, etc. Do not make travel reservations before consulting dates, times and locations with your APD. 

4. Upload post-decision material

You will be required to upload your health information, passport, and flight itinerary into your online study abroad application after you have been accepted. This step must be completed prior to your departure. 

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