Program Development | International Center University of Florida

Development for Summer 2026 will be limited to programs that have been previously offered or were already in development with UFIC prior to October 15, 2024. We will, however, continue to accept proposals for other terms in 2026. For those interested in Summer 2027 programming, please check back in Fall 2025 for information on the proposal process. Thank you for your understanding as we build the infrastructure to ensure the success of all our programs going forward.

Developing a study abroad program involves many stakeholders and will take a lot of patience and meaningful collaboration among all parties to get a program up and running. SAS welcomes early, informal consultation by faculty members for program planning and encourages collaboration across academic departments. SAS highly recommends faculty begin the program development process, as outlined here, at least 12-15 months prior to your intended start date.

Deadlines	Spring/Spring Break Programs	Summer & Fall Programs	Winter Programs
Program Proposals to SAS	Jan 15	May 15	Oct 15
Vetting Questionnaire (if needed)	Feb 15	June 15	Nov 15
Provider Contract & Budget Information	April 15	September 15	Feb 15

In order to assist you in the program development process, we have created a detailed Guide for Study Abroad Program Development which outlines everything you will need to know about international education, proper experiential learning pedagogies, program design logistics, risk management and other pertinent information relating to recruiting and advising students for your program. Please read through this guide prior to setting up a Needs Assessment appointment with Nicole Fuls or Seth Parrish.

For a brief overview, please view the chart below to understand the initial steps that must be taken in order to develop a new program. These steps are to be completed in order and with the guidance of the appropriate SAS team member.

Program Development Steps
1	Consultation & Needs Assessment	Please make an appointment with either Nicole Fuls or Seth Parrish to discuss your ideas, program proposal guidelines and policies for leading a study abroad program. Nicole works with programs in Latin America and Asia, while Seth works with programs in Europe and Africa. Feel free to contact either one of them for a possible program in Australia / New Zealand.
2	Standards of Good Practice	While developing your proposal, we encourage you to look at the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad, a leading resource in the field of International Education. Please note that not all the standards necessarily apply to your program.
3	Program Proposal	Please submit a Program Proposal to either Nicole or Seth, who will review it accordingly, make suggestions, etc. The proposal will then go to your Chair and Dean for final signature.
4	Identify a Program Provider	Once your proposal has been approved by all the necessary parties, UFIC will match you with a Third Party Provider, who will be able to arrange the program logistics for you. If you have identified a provider on your own, we will be happy to assist with the necessary vetting process, but please be aware this may delay program development so we suggest you complete step 3 well ahead of our general deadline in these cases.
5	Program Budget	Once you (and either Nicole or Seth) have worked with your provider to develop a proposal for your program (which will include your program’s activities, itineraries, housing information, cost, etc.), please schedule an appointment with Jackie Johnson to go over budget guidelines and requirements.
6	Program Director Enrollment	All UF program directors/instructors/staff traveling for the implementation of their study abroad program must complete a Program Director Enrollment application. Click here to enter the application and review all instructions. *Please note this is NOT for student/teaching assistants.