Overview
The Office of International Affairs serves as a university-wide resource for access, administration, development and risk oversight of university education abroad programming.
The processes for new program approval and reauthorization of continuing programs are designed to promote and maintain the integrity of Ohio State education abroad programming. Before initiating or continuing any education abroad activity, Ohio State faculty and administrators must obtain approval from the department chair (or designee), the college dean or designee and the college fiscal officer.
Developing education abroad programming for academic credit
Prior to submitting a proposal, you are required to schedule a meeting with the appropriate Office of International Affairs staff and the education abroad liaison for your college.
(For guidelines and information on developing non-credit bearing international opportunities for Ohio State students (e.g. alternative break), please refer to the Group International Travel Guidelines.)
There are three basic types of credit-bearing education abroad opportunities:
Ohio State faculty-led programs
Programs initiated and designed by Ohio State academic units for Ohio State students. Contact Jeannie Simmons, director, education abroad and the appropriate college education abroad liaison.
Proposal deadlines vary by term
- Summer: February 1 of the previous academic year
- Spring (including spring break programs) and May programs attached to spring semester course: December 1 of the previous academic year
- Autumn (including winter break programs): July 1 of the previous academic year
- May "stand alone" programs: February 1 of the previous academic year
Submission and review process
After the initial meeting between OIA and the college liaison, a decision will be made as to whether an invitation to propose a program will be extended.
Third-party provider programs
Programs managed by another U.S. or educational organization that are selected by an Ohio State academic unit. Contact Jenny Kraft, program specialist, education abroad, and the appropriate college education abroad liaison.
Proposal deadlines vary by term
- Summer: May 1 of the previous academic year
- Spring: January 1 of the previous academic year
- Autumn: August 1 of the previous academic year
Student exchange programs
Programs initiated by an Ohio State academic unit, requiring the university to enter into an international exchange agreement with an international institution. Contact Elizabeth Angerman, program manager for international partnerships, and the appropriate college education abroad liaison.
Every new agreement will have an estimated term start date based on when the agreement is signed:
| Agreement signed on or before | Earliest semester for outbound participation | For example |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Spring semester of the following academic year | January 1, 2025 = Spring 2026 |
| May 1 | Spring semester of following academic year | May 1, 2025 = Spring 2026 |
| August 1 | Fall semester of following academic year | August 1, 2025 = Fall 2026 |
Ongoing Program Management
Once a program has been approved and has run successfully, academic units will be required to determine if the program will be offered again through the reauthorization for continuing education abroad programs process.