For Faculty & Staff

Study abroad allows students to explore the world for a summer, winter session, semester, or a year while earning credit.  Students are eligible to choose from over 1,000 SUNY programs, virtually anywhere in the world, and in a range of disciplines. Students may attend a college or university, participate in an internship, student teach, or join a short-term specialized program. Students who study abroad describe their experiences as life changing. Surveys that have explored the long-term impact on a student’s personal, professional, and academic life show that the experience positively influences their career paths, world-view, and self-confidence. Students return with enhanced interest in academic study, a greater understanding of their own cultural values and biases, and skill sets that have positively influenced their careers. In most cases, studying abroad will not delay degree completion. Faculty Academic Advisors are often called upon to motivate students to study abroad, discuss study abroad options, evaluate courses for academic credit, and advise return study abroad students. This translates into advisors needing knowledge, tools, and resources. The International Programs Office is available to support academic advisors in their work with students before, during, and after a study abroad experience. The following information and resources, although not all inclusive, should assist you as you advise students. For additional questions or information please feel free to contact the SUNY Cortland International Programs Office.

Advising Resources

Assisting Students Considering Study Abroad FAQs

Study Abroad Course Equivalency Database

SUNY Cortland offers over 50 international programs, many in partnership with universities and organizations abroad. Programs provide opportunities for students to study, intern, or student teach abroad, and for faculty to engage in international scholarly exchange. Each program is closely connected to one or more academic departments that are actively engaged in developing and promoting these overseas academic opportunities to students. If you are a faculty member or department interested in developing a partnership, program, or short-term course abroad, please contact the International Programs Office for information on the international program proposal process.

Resources:

• General Proposal Process
• Faculty-Led International Course Proposal Process
• Faculty-Led International Course - Initial Proposal
• Faculty-Led International Course - Full Proposal Form
• New Exchange Partnership Proposal Form
• New Faculty Exchange Partnership Proposal Form
• Campus International Program Proposal Form

Would you like to donate some of your class time to share what studying abroad has to offer to your students? Invite a Study Abroad Peer Advisor into your classroom! Each Peer Advisor is a returned student who has recently studied abroad. The experience and international expertise of our Peer Advisors can invigorate your class and get students excited about the possibilities of studying abroad.

If you would like to schedule a Peer Advisor presentation for your class, please contact Hugh Anderson.