SUNY Oneonta offers a variety of short-term, faculty-led programs (FLPs) abroad throughout the year that vary by location, department and cost. These are courses taught by SUNY Oneonta faculty for credit abroad and include coursework, cultural experiences, and often service learning opportunities. Typically, a faculty-led program takes place during breaks, either Summer, Winter, or Spring, and can last anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks. These programs give students the opportunity to learn in a completely new setting, and often on unique subject matters not regularly offered on campus.
To schedule an advising meeting with a Study Abroad Professional or Peer Advisor, click the button below:
Visit our OGE Global Portal to:
See FACULTY-LED Program Offerings & Apply!
Instructions for Students: In the OGE Global Portal, click on "Programs" and type in the Faculty-Led Program name in the search bar. Then click on the program to see details and to apply. You may need to select the "hamburger" (three horizontal lines) drop down menu on the top of the screen to see "Programs" in the mobile phone view.
Current Programs
Finland (Summer 2025)
Course: Cross-Culture Comparison of Educational Systems in Finland
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 19-May 29, 2025
Contact: Dr. Ann Fradkin-Hayslip (Ann.Fradkin-Hayslip@oneonta.edu)
View the FINLAND (SUMMER 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
United Kingdom
Course: Philosophy of Life & Death in the United Kingdom
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 19-June 6, 2025
Contact: Dr. Dan Patrone (Daniel.Patrone@oneonta.edu)
Portugal (Summer 2025)
Course: Documentary Photography (CART 3301)
Credits: 3
Travel Dates: May 20 – June 1, 2025
Contact: Dr. Wesley Bernard (Wesley.bernard@oneonta.edu)
View the Portugal (Summer 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
Guatemala (Summer 2025)
Course: Water and the Environment of Guatemala (GEOG/ENVS/GEOL 3085)
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 21, 2025 – June 5, 2025
Contact: Dr. Tracy Allen (Tracy.Allen@oneonta.edu)
View the Guatemala (Summer 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
Colombia (Summer 2025)
Course: Intermediate Spanish Special Topics (SPAN 3594)
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 22, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Contact: Dr. Maria Montoya (MC.Montoya@oneonta.edu)
View the Colombia (Summer 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
Cuba (Summer 2025)
Course: Special Topics in Anthropology: Community Health in Cuba (ANTH 3994)
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 25, 2025 – June 2, 2025
Contact: Dr. Alberto Cardelle (Alberto.Cardelle@oneonta.edu)
View the Cuba (Summer 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
Ecuador (Summer 2025)
Course: International Service and Cultural Immersion (HDFS 3550)
Credits: 3 credits
Travel Dates: May 28 – June 11, 2025
Contact: Dr. Karen Joest (karen.joest@oneonta.edu)
View the Ecuador (Summer 2025) Program Brochure in the OGE Global Portal.
Programs Opening Up for Summer 2025
Please check back regularly for updates
For SUNY Oneonta Faculty Interested in Running a Program:
Faculty-Led programs abroad are a professional development opportunity and can provide a unique format for collaboration with overseas colleagues and partners.
See FLP proposal submission steps and deadlines below.
To begin the set-up and logistical process for potential programs, contact Michelle Lopez at michelle.lopez@oneonta.edu. Submit proposal materials to michelle.lopez@oneonta.edu.
See further details regarding FLPs in the University Sponsored Student Travel policy.
Step 1:
For international FLPs, syllabi are required to be reviewed and approved by the Department Chair and Dean before the Program Proposal is submitted. Syllabi must follow and meet the requirements of the SUNY Oneonta Syllabus Guidelines.
- Syllabus Submission Form
- Course Syllabus
Step 2:
- FLP Abroad Proposal Form
- Budget - See Budget Template
- Itinerary
- FLP Proposal Rubric
- CVs for both program leaders
| Prospective Departure Term | Syllabus Form & Syllabus Submission Deadline | Proposal Form & Packet Submission Deadline |
Term(s) to Recruit & Prepare Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 (Winter Break) | Monday, March 1, 2025 | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Spring & Fall |
| Spring 2026 (Spring Break) | Monday, March 1, 2025 | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Spring & Fall |
| Summer 2026 | Monday, March 1, 2025 | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Fall & Spring |
Step 3:
OGE will work with faculty leaders on the process to create detail code for student payments.
Step 4:
Program leader(s) must create a detailed emergency plan (OGE Emergency Plan Template) and submit it to/discuss it with the OGE. The emergency plan must include:
- The identification of location and contact information of American (and other country if non-American citizen students are part of the program) Embassies and Consulates in country/countries of travel.
- Accommodation information (addresses and contact information)
- Flight information
- Emergency numbers in-country (ambulance, police, fire department)
- Program leader(s) contact information and contact in case program leader(s) cannot be reached
- Nearest hospital/emergency medical facility for each program location and contact information for the facilities
- Alternate meeting place in case of emergency
- SUNY international health insurance contact information
NOTE: The SUNY Office of Global Affairs requires campuses to submit all credit-bearing programs (including FLPs) for SUNY Global approval. They will review the syllabi, budget, and itinerary of the programs.
For more information about Faculty-Led Programs Abroad, contact:
Michelle Lopez
For SUNY Oneonta faculty/staff sponsoring NON-CREDIT international student travel:
- Faculty and staff sponsors/leaders must notify the OGE of non-credit international student travel at least two months prior to student travel by emailing globaled@oneonta.edu with the travel itinerary (locations & dates) and participant roster with student & faculty contact information. It is vital that the OGE know of student international travel in advance so the office may enroll the students and faculty leader (if applicable) in required international health insurance and inform them of health and safety requirements. This is a SUNY System requirement.
- Students must complete the "Non-Credit International Travel" application in the OGE Global Portal. They should go to "Programs" in the portal, type "Non-Credit International Travel" in the search bar, and then apply to the correct term. After the OGE "commits" them in the portal, the students will be able to complete the required "next steps" forms. These must be completed at least one month prior to student travel.
- The sponsoring faculty or staff member must submit student travel information to the University-Sponsored Student Travel Registry for information management of all University-sponsored student travel (for risk management purposes).
See the Non-Credit International Student Travel procedures for full details (part of the University Sponsored Student Travel Policy).
For more information about non-credit international student travel, contact:
The Office of Global Education (OGE)