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All program directors are required to complete a mandatory Program Director Course accessible through your online proposal application or co-leader registration application in MyGlobal, once your program has been approved. This course covers resources and support available at UW to assist you in managing all aspects of your study abroad program. Program directors and co-leaders must complete this course and earn a passing score before UW Study Abroad will be able to officially confirm the program and begin making payments.
Program Director Workshops
Once you have completed the online course, you will attend a mandatory 2 hour workshop in which we will review critical information and workshop case study scenarios. This live session will give you the opportunity to test your knowledge, connect with other program directors, and ask questions of UW Study Abroad staff and each other. Please register below.
Autumn Quarter 2025
- November 13, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Virtual | Register
Winter Quarter 2026
- February 26, 2026 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | In-Person Session | Schmitz 450 | Register
Spring Quarter 2026
- April 8, 2026 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Virtual | Register
- May 7, 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | In-Person Session | Schmitz 450 | Register
Proposing a New Study Abroad Program
If you are considering developing a new faculty-led study abroad program, we encourage you to read through the Proposing a Program section of our website. You can then come to a workshop on proposing a new program. We will cover important policies, financial considerations and timelines. For the foreseeable future these information sessions will be held via Zoom.
You can also contact us at studyabroad@uw.edu to set up a meeting with a member of our staff.
Additional Optional Workshops
Marketing & Recruitment for Your Program
Event Description: Program directors are invited to join an upcoming workshop designed to support the development of effective marketing materials for study abroad program recruitment. This session will provide practical tools, templates, and strategies to highlight the unique features of your program and engage prospective students. Whether you’re creating flyers, social media content, or web copy, this workshop will help you craft clear, compelling messaging that attracts student interest and participation.
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | In-Person Session | Schmitz 450 | Register
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Virtual | Register
- Friday, January 9, 2026 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Virtual | Register
Participants should bring a laptop and set up a UW Canva account prior to the workshop. Please follow these steps to create your UW Canva log in.
Building a Study Abroad Community of Practice
Event Description: Come join fellow program directors who led study abroad programs last academic year for some intentional debriefing and reflection. A space created specifically for sharing concerns, questions, and lessons learned, this event looks to help build a community of practice for staff and faculty. During this inaugural event collaborative partners from the Brotherhood Initiative will discuss navigating identity abroad with increasingly diverse student cohorts.
Two options to attend:
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | In person Session | Schmitz 450 | RSVP
- Monday, November 10, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Virtual | RSVP