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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 an information session 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 Workshops
FLP Recruitment Workshops
Faculty are invited to join upcoming workshops designed to support the development of effective marketing materials for program recruitment. These sessions 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, the workshops will help you craft clear, compelling messaging that attracts student interest and participation.
Questions? Contact Lily Rosencratz | lilyr3@uw.edu
- Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm (in-person) | Register
- Thursday, November 18, 2025 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm (virtual) | Register
- Friday, January 9, 2026 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (virtual) | Register