Here are some quick resources to get you started on marketing your program

• Leader Marketing Toolbox

• Leader Marketing Tips 

Learn about best practices for student selection and what students can expect out of the application process.

• Travel Program Application Process

• Student Selection Instructions

What do you need to know about booking group flights?  

• Tips for Booking Flights

• Travel Deviations (what to do when students don't want to travel with the group)

• Student Universe Contact Information

Money is one of the biggest barriers for student participation.  Approximately 65% of travel study course applicants receive between $250 - $2000 toward their program cost.  

• Fundraising for Travel Study Programs

• Maryville College Study Abroad Scholarships  (brochure)

• Student Scholarship Expectations

• Crowdsourcing Information

Note: Financial aid may be used to help cover the cost of travel study courses.  The cost of education can be increased, which may make some students eligible for aid.  Some variables to consider - 

1. For May-term, students have to be taking at least 1 other summer course to be eligible for additional aid.

2. GI Bill - students can use aid for SOME of the cost.  Reach out to the Center for Global Engagement for an individualized budget sheet for veterans interested in your program

All students must participate in a mandatory CGE Pre-Departure Orientation & Travel Program leaders are responsible for delivering additional  site-specific pre-departure content.

• Leader Instructions for Mandatory CGE Pre-Departure

• Required Leader Content for Pre-Departure Preparation

• General Leader Pre-departure Checklist

• Accepted Student Information (students receive this when accepted for your program)

• Visa Information - Visa regulations for tourists in the UK and Europe are changing.  This document explains what is coming!

Meet with the Center for Global Engagement if you have questions about program budgeting, accounting or working with your administrative assistant, Dean's office and the business office on these programs.

• Learn How to Budget

• Program Budgeting and Accounting

• Travel Programs - Anticipated Costs

• Budget FAQ

• Business Travel Form  (on MC Insider)

• Travel Study Budget Template 2024

Travel Program Leaders should attend the annual Health & Safety Workshop to be better prepared to respond to emergencies abroad.

• Emergency Response Abroad Quick Tips

• NAFSA Responsible Practices

• Forum on Education Abroad Standards for Short-term Programs

• Crisis Management Plan Template *you need a plan for while you are abroad. Work with your partners.

• Critical Incident Form

• Health Insurance  (Our provider has provided a lot of useful documents. They can be found in this folder)  Start Here

Student class workload looks different on Travel Study Courses.  Learn more about how to calculate the time you need to be in country and what can count as part of student "seat time" abroad.

• Instructional Credit and Student Workload Guidelines for Travel Study Courses

Is your course approved for CD domain credit?  Here are a couple of quick links to the prospectus and some sample prompts for a final paper assignment to measure SLOs.

• CD Domain Prospectus

• Sample CD Prompts for a Travel Study Course Final Paper

Maryville College considers sustainable travel a core value. Sustainable travel aims towards preserving the local communities, authenticity and resources of the destination you visit. It refers to three main aspects of the impact that travel has on communities and places: the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impact. Programs and partnerships should consider the social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of education abroad programming. We are committed to making a positive impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals through our education abroad program.

• Priorities to Share with Partners

• Maryville College Sustainable Travel Commitments

• Maryville College STUDENT Commitments  (Share these and seek buy in from students)

• 15 Actions for Climate Justice

• Environmental Impact Projects (Pre-departure or Re-entry 2023-24)

Here are some TIPS For using Via-TRM (our data management system for study abroad)