Process and Checklist

Find below the process for study abroad or research abroad programs 

• For new faculty leaders, please ensure that you start the proposal process no later than 12 months before your planned departure date
• JSU Study Abroad Faculty Guide for a Successful Proposal
• Fill out Faculty Interest Page
• Make an appointment with International House & Programs staff member studyabroad@jsu.edu. 
• Review Study Abroad Policies
• Review Study Abroad Program Checklist listed below. 
• Share the list of names and email addresses of students who have signed up for your program. Email the list to studyabroad@jsu.edu 
• Assist your students to complete the JSU's study abroad process
• Complete pre-departure orientation conducted by the International House and Programs 
• Appeal to the International Travel Risk Committee at least 45 days before your program start date if your destination is designated at Level 3 or Level 4 for travel by the Department of State Travel Advisories. Detailed information and forms are on International Travel Risk page. 
• Review JSU's Emergency Response plan sent to your JSU email before your departure. Email studyabroad@jsu.edu if you did not receive the plan. 
• Complete Incident Reporting Form for any incident.

Print the pdf Checklist 

We recommend that the study abroad program proposal is initiated at least 18 months prior to the intended travel dates.

If your course is not titled Study Abroad, Study Away or Study Tour, please contact the Registrar's Office concerning your Study Abroad course information before submitting the proposal.

*Study Abroad Proposal- you need to attach your resume, narrative, program itinerary, budget for the program/cost of the program, course Syllabus, copy of your passport (if you already have one) and copy of your health and travel insurance (if you already have them)

* JSU's Emergency Response Plan- If the travel destination has the travel advisories issued at Level 3 or 4 by the Department of State or CDC, the faculty member will also need to complete the Request to Travel to a Restricted Destination Form (Link) at least 45 days before the program start date.

Print the pdf Checklist 

We recommend that the study abroad program proposal is initiated at least 18 months prior to the intended travel dates.

If your course is not titled Study Abroad, Study Away or Study Tour, please contact the Registrar's Office concerning your Study Abroad course information before submitting the proposal.

*Study Abroad Proposal- you need to attach your resume, narrative, program itinerary, budget for the program/cost of the program, course Syllabus, copy of your passport (if you already have one) and copy of your health and travel insurance (if you already have them)

* JSU's Emergency Response Plan- If the travel destination has the travel advisories issued at Level 3 or 4 by the Department of State or CDC, the faculty member will need to complete the Request to Travel to a Restricted Destination Form at least 45 days before at least 45 days before the program start date and prior to the training.

Print the pdf Checklist 

We recommend that the study abroad program proposal is initiated at least 18 months prior to the intended travel dates.

If your course is not titled Study Abroad, Study Away or Study Tour, please contact the Registrar's Office concerning your Study Abroad course information before submitting the proposal.

*Study Abroad Proposal- you need to attach your resume, narrative, program itinerary, budget for the program/cost of the program, course Syllabus, copy of your passport (if you already have one) and copy of your health and travel insurance (if you already have them)

* JSU's Emergency Response Plan- If the travel destination has the travel advisories issued at Level 3 or 4 by the Department of State or CDC, the faculty member will also need to complete the Request to Travel to a Restricted Destination Form at least 45 days before the program start date and prior to the training.