Program Roles & Expectations

Each program’s Faculty Director is listed the program's webpage.

1. Faculty Directors provide the academic, intercultural, and administrative leadership that enables the program to succeed. While off-campus programs vary in format, 

2. Faculty Directors usually teach one course and supervise the overall program curriculum. They coordinate with local faculty and staff on program academics.

3. In addition to their teaching role, they supervise and direct students in the academic and intercultural goals of the program both before departure and during the program. 

4. They are also responsible for the supervision and welfare of the participants in the program. 

Exchange partners accept students that enroll directly and take classes at their institution. The exchange institution's staff are the primary contacts for students during onboarding and the duration of their program.

The Guarini Institute works with various onsite partners for most faculty-directed off-campus programs. 

• Partners are carefully selected and provide a variety of customized support services including a comprehensive orientation, support for program logistics and payments, and assistance with participant health, safety, and security matters. 

• Our partners are often headquartered in the US while having trained staff that support study away programs year-round at the program location. 

• The Guarini Institute continuously improves program design and academic quality in coordination with program partners. 

• The Guarini Institute will introduce you to your program partner.

The Guarini exchange coordinator provides information about the exchange institution and can help to act as liaison between you and your host institution. Contact the exchange coordinator, Noelle Warinsky, if you have questions.

All courses you take during your Guarini Intitute faculty-directed program will contribute to your GPA (Grade Point Average).

Students on term-length faculty-directed programs will be assigned a 3-course load and will receive specific course credits and grades. The Registrar's office in coordination with the relevant department will register students directly for the courses on the program.

Students on fall term + programs will be assigned 1 course for the duration of their program, in addition to three courses during the fall term.

Students must obtain transfer credit approval to get credit for all courses taken during an off-campus term. To obtain approval, please complete the Transfer Credit Approval Process as managed by the Registrar’s Office.