MC travel program criteria

The International Programming Committee works with divisions, departments, faculty and staff to balance the number, type, and travel sites to coordinate and balance offerings to ensure optimal student interest, enrollment and participation.

PROGRAMS ARE SELECTED 1 YEAR IN ADVANCE. 
(e.g. Programs for 2026-27 are selected in February of the 2025-26 academic year)

Program Proposal Application for 2025-26 is CLOSED

Criteria used to select Short-term Programs Abroad on an annual basis include:

• Congruence with current institutional strategic priorities

• Program rationale 

• Quality of program design, logistics & support

• Health & safety evaluation

• Intentional integration of moments that matter (experiential learning opportunities) & sustained interaction within the regional culture and people

• International/Regional geographical variety

• International/Regional cultural variety

• Integration of Global Competency Goals 

• Duration of travel (priority to 14+ days)

• Student demand/interest

• Affordability

• Audience & Program focus

• Program type (credit & non-credit)

• Leader experience (international travel, group facilitation)

• Integration of sustainable travel principles

• Number of overall programs proposed and locations proposed