Faculty-Led Program Milestones and Roadmap
The milestones listed below offer programs the best chance of running. Barring major delays, students would have sufficient time to review the program fee before the application deadline.
Autumn 2024 / Winter Break 2024
| Activity | Responsible Party | Deadline |
|---|
| New Program - Global Education liaison submits new program proposal to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, new proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
| Reauthorization -Global Education liaison submits program reauthorization (for programs that have run at any point in the past) to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, late reauthorization proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
| Daily itinerary, flight dates, RD special requests - Resident Director submits flight dates, final draft of program itinerary, RD requests for accompanying individual, flight deviations, and other special requests to OIA Specialist | Resident Directors (RD) | Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Group airfare - OIA Specialist submits request to Program Manager for group air specifications (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Bid process - OIA Specialist submits request for land packages to Program Manager (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Program fee - OIA Specialist submits budget to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
| Recruiting - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct information sessions and other recruiting methods | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Spring 2024 |
| Student application deadline | | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 |
| Resident Director profile - Resident Director to complete required items on profile | Resident Director |
| Acceptance decisions - OIA Specialist to admit students in globaleducation.osu.edu by this date | OIA Specialist | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
| Orientation - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct student orientations | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Throughout semester |
| Pre-program finances - OIA Specialist to submit Per Diem/GET Card to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Friday, September 27, 2024 |
| Financial training - RD to complete "Global Education Finance 101" on BuckeyeLearn (for the ability to carry a GET Card or receive a cash advance) | Resident Director | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| Pre-program finances - RD to sign International Acknowledgement via WorkDay and PCard MOU via DocuSign | Resident Director | When email notifications are received |
| Pre-departure handoff - RD and Specialist meet for final preparation | Resident Director & OIA Specialist | 1-2 weeks before departure |
| Post-travel expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for GET Card usage (or cash advance) | Resident Director | Within 7 days of program end |
| Personal expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for reimbursements (personal funds used or per diem) | Resident Director | Within 60 days of program end |
Spring 2025 / Spring Break 2025
| Activity | Responsible Party | Deadline |
|---|
| New Program - Global Education liaison submits new program proposal to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, new proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| Reauthorization -Global Education liaison submits program reauthorization (for programs that have run at any point in the past) to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, late reauthorization proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
| Daily itinerary, flight dates, RD special requests - Resident Director submits flight dates, final draft of program itinerary, RD requests for accompanying individual, flight deviations, and other special requests to OIA Specialist | Resident Directors (RD) | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| Group airfare - OIA Specialist submits request to Program Manager for group air specifications (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| Bid process - OIA Specialist submits request for land packages to Program Manager (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, June 7, 2024 |
| Program fee - OIA Specialist submits budget to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| Recruiting - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct information sessions and other recruiting methods | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Summer 2024/Autumn 2024 |
| Student application deadline | | Varies: October 1-15, 2024 |
| Resident Director profile - Resident Director to complete required items on profile | Resident Director |
| Acceptance decisions - OIA Specialist to admit students in globaleducation.osu.edu by this date | OIA Specialist | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| Orientation - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct student orientations | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Throughout semester |
| Pre-program finances - OIA Specialist to submit Per Diem/GET Card to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| Financial training - RD to complete "Global Education Finance 101" on BuckeyeLearn (for the ability to carry a GET Card or receive a cash advance) | Resident Director | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Pre-program finances - RD to sign International Acknowledgement via WorkDay and PCard MOU via DocuSign | Resident Director | When email notifications are received |
| Pre-departure handoff - RD and Specialist meet for final preparation | Resident Director & OIA Specialist | 1-2 weeks before departure |
| Post-travel expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for GET Card usage (or cash advance) | Resident Director | Within 7 days of program end |
| Personal expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for reimbursements (personal funds used or per diem) | Resident Director | Within 60 days of program end |
Summer 2025 with first session spring course
| Activity | Responsible Party | Deadline |
|---|
| New Program - Global Education liaison submits new program proposal to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, new proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| Reauthorization -Global Education liaison submits program reauthorization (for programs that have run at any point in the past) to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, late reauthorization proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
| Daily itinerary, flight dates, RD special requests - Resident Director submits flight dates, final draft of program itinerary, RD requests for accompanying individual, flight deviations, and other special requests to OIA Specialist | Resident Directors (RD) | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| Group airfare - OIA Specialist submits request to Program Manager for group air specifications (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
| Bid process - OIA Specialist submits request for land packages to Program Manager (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Friday, June 7, 2024 |
| Program fee - OIA Specialist submits budget to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |
| Recruiting - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct information sessions and other recruiting methods | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Summer 2024/Autumn 2024 |
| Student application deadline | | Varies: October 1-15, 2024 |
| Resident Director profile - Resident Director to complete required items on profile | Resident Director |
| Acceptance decisions - OIA Specialist to admit students in globaleducation.osu.edu by this date | OIA Specialist | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| Orientation - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct student orientations | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Throughout semester |
| Pre-program finances - OIA Specialist to submit Per Diem/GET Card to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Friday, February 14, 2025 |
| Financial training - RD to complete "Global Education Finance 101" on BuckeyeLearn (for the ability to carry a GET Card or receive a cash advance) | Resident Director | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Pre-program finances - RD to sign International Acknowledgement via WorkDay and PCard MOU via DocuSign | Resident Director | When email notifications are received |
| Pre-departure handoff - RD and Specialist meet for final preparation | Resident Director & OIA Specialist | 1-2 weeks before departure |
| Post-travel expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for GET Card usage (or cash advance) | Resident Director | Within 7 days of program end |
| Personal expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for reimbursements (personal funds used or per diem) | Resident Director | Within 60 days of program end |
Summer 2025 - Early (May)/2nd session spring course
| Activity | Responsible Party | Deadline |
|---|
| New Program - Global Education liaison submits new program proposal to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, new proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| Reauthorization -Global Education liaison submits program reauthorization (for programs that have run at any point in the past) to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, late reauthorization proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Monday, July 1, 2024 |
| Daily itinerary, flight dates, RD special requests - Resident Director submits flight dates, final draft of program itinerary, RD requests for accompanying individual, flight deviations, and other special requests to OIA Specialist | Resident Directors (RD) | Thursday, August 1, 2024 |
| Group airfare - OIA Specialist submits request to Program Manager for group air specifications (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Thursday, August 1, 2024 |
| Bid process - OIA Specialist submits request for land packages to Program Manager (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Thursday, August 8, 2024 |
| Program fee - OIA Specialist submits budget to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| Recruiting - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct information sessions and other recruiting methods | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Autumn 2024 |
| Student application deadline | | Varies: January 2-16, 2025 |
| Resident Director profile - Resident Director to complete required items on profile | Resident Director |
| Acceptance decisions - OIA Specialist to admit students in globaleducation.osu.edu by this date | OIA Specialist | Friday, January 31, 2025 |
| Orientation - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct student orientations | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Throughout semester |
| Pre-program finances - OIA Specialist to submit Per Diem/GET Card to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Friday, February 14, 2025 |
| Financial training - RD to complete "Global Education Finance 101" on BuckeyeLearn (for the ability to carry a GET Card or receive a cash advance) | Resident Director | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Pre-program finances - RD to sign International Acknowledgement via WorkDay and PCard MOU via DocuSign | Resident Director | When email notifications are received |
| Pre-departure handoff - RD and Specialist meet for final preparation | Resident Director & OIA Specialist | 1-2 weeks before departure |
| Post-travel expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for GET Card usage (or cash advance) | Resident Director | Within 7 days of program end |
| Personal expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for reimbursements (personal funds used or per diem) | Resident Director | Within 60 days of program end |
Summer 2025 - Mid and Late (June - August)
| Activity | Responsible Party | Deadline |
|---|
| New Program - Global Education liaison submits new program proposal to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, new proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
| Reauthorization -Global Education liaison submits program reauthorization (for programs that have run at any point in the past) to OIA. If this deadline isn't met, late reauthorization proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Global Education Liaison | Monday, July 1, 2024 |
| Daily itinerary, flight dates, RD special requests - Resident Director submits flight dates, final draft of program itinerary, RD requests for accompanying individual, flight deviations, and other special requests to OIA Specialist | Resident Directors (RD) | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Group airfare - OIA Specialist submits request to Program Manager for group air specifications (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Bid process - OIA Specialist submits request for land packages to Program Manager (as needed) | OIA Specialist | Monday, September 9, 2024 |
| Program fee - OIA Specialist submits budget to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Monday, October 28, 2024 |
| Recruiting - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct information sessions and other recruiting methods | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Autumn 2024/Early Spring 2025 |
| Student application deadline | | Varies: February 4-17, 2025 |
| Resident Director profile - Resident Director to complete required items on profile | Resident Director |
| Acceptance decisions - OIA Specialist to admit students in globaleducation.osu.edu by this date | OIA Specialist | Friday, March 1, 2024 |
| Orientation - Resident Director/OIA Specialist to conduct student orientations | Resident Director/OIA Specialist | Throughout semester |
| Pre-program finances - OIA Specialist to submit Per Diem/GET Card to Program Manager | OIA Specialist | Friday, March 7, 2025 |
| Financial training - RD to complete "Global Education Finance 101" on BuckeyeLearn (for the ability to carry a GET Card or receive a cash advance) | Resident Director | Friday, March 7, 2025 |
| Pre-program finances - RD to sign International Acknowledgement via WorkDay and PCard MOU via DocuSign | Resident Director | When email notifications are received |
| Pre-departure handoff - RD and Specialist meet for final preparation | Resident Director & OIA Specialist | 1-2 weeks before departure |
| Post-travel expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for GET Card usage (or cash advance) | Resident Director | Within 7 days of program end |
| Personal expense report - RD to submit expense report in Workday for reimbursements (personal funds used or per diem) | Resident Director | Within 60 days of program end |