Faculty & Staff

Global education is a vital component of Rutgers University’s commitment to preparing students for an interconnected world. In an era defined by global challenges and opportunities, study abroad and international programs provide transformative experiences that deepen students’ academic, professional, and personal growth. This page serves as a comprehensive resource for Rutgers faculty and staff interested in global education initiatives, providing access to professional development opportunities, guidelines for program development, and resources to support student success abroad.

Staff Global Fellow Program

One notable opportunity for Rutgers staff is the Staff Global Learning Fellows Program (GLFP). This program is designed for mid-career professionals who seek hands-on experience in designing and leading global learning programs. Selected Fellows work closely with a seasoned Rutgers faculty mentor, gaining field-based experience in program management and student engagement while supporting Rutgers' broader mission of “Global Learning for All.” This initiative emphasizes equitable access to global learning, focusing on creating pathways for underrepresented students to study abroad.

Applications are open now for Summer 2025.

Deadline to Apply: December 15

Application can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/yWgD7zdTrF

 

Global Collaborative Education Lab

The mission of the Global Collaborative Education Lab at Rutgers is to assist faculty in providing all students access to global experiences through virtual collaboration with peers from around the globe. Faculty work together with international partners to develop curriculum-focused assignments and activities, providing their students a variety of learning opportunities that do not require international travel.

Rutgers Global is here to support faculty in facilitating these experiences, which can, in turn, foster faculty professional development, nurture new and existing institutional partnerships, and provide the chance to network with colleagues from around the world.

Course Equivalency Database

The Rutgers Global–Study Abroad Course Equivalency Database is a searchable index of study abroad courses that have been reviewed and approved by Rutgers faculty for equivalent credit at Rutgers. This database is designed to help students explore course offerings at partner schools, and offer faculty a resource to begin curriculum advising with any potential study abroad student. It is not intended to replace formal academic advisement or specific guidance given by any school or department.

Study Abroad Course Equivalency Approval Guidelines for Rutgers Academic Departments

Additional Resources

Proposing A Program +

Rutgers Global–Study Abroad encourages all academic departments to identify strong study abroad options that can be integrated into their undergraduate majors and/or minors. We already offer over 180 programs in more than 50 countries, and are happy to meet with departmental representatives to identify existing opportunities in a particular subject area.

We strongly encourage setting up a preliminary meeting with us to discuss the feasibility of any new partnerships. 

Process for Developing Study Abroad Programs:

  1. Initial Consultation with RGSA:
    Share your program idea and receive tailored guidance on proposal development.

  2. Site Exploration and Planning:
    Discuss any travel plans with Risk Management to ensure thorough planning and risk assessment.

  3. Course Approval:
    Submit your course proposal to the Curriculum Committee to verify it meets academic standards. (Note: For SAS-NB courses - approval must be given by Executive Dean, Juli Wade)

  4. Final Program Proposal Submission:
    Include the program objectives, detailed itinerary, comprehensive budget, and a finalized risk management plan.

Timeline for Study Abroad Program Development

Summer Programs

  • Curriculum Committee / School Course Approval: Prior to program proposal submission
  • Program Proposal Due: September 1
  • Course Details (Syllabus, Description, Itinerary): October 1
  • Program Budget Submission: November 15
  • Recruitment Period: October – March
  • Student Application & Scholarship Deadline: March 1
  • Student Deposit Deadline: March 15
  • Orientation: Spring Semester / April
  • Program Start: May – June
  • Lead Time: 7.5 months

Fall Embedded Programs

  • Curriculum Committee / School Course Approval: Prior to program proposal submission
  • Program Proposal Due: January 15
  • Course Details (Syllabus, Description, Itinerary): February 15
  • Program Budget Submission: March 1
  • Course Fees Due (Chancellor's Office): March 15
  • Recruitment Period: February – July
  • Student Application & Scholarship Deadline: July 15
  • Student Deposit Deadline: August 1
  • Orientation: Fall Semester / November
  • Program Start: December – January
  • Lead Time: 11 months

Winter Programs

  • Curriculum Committee / School Course Approval: Prior to program proposal submission
  • Program Proposal Due: February 15
  • Course Details (Syllabus, Description, Itinerary): March 1
  • Program Budget Submission: March 15
  • Recruitment Period: March – September
  • Student Application & Scholarship Deadline: October 1
  • Student Deposit Deadline: October 15
  • Orientation: Fall Semester / November
  • Program Start: December – January
  • Lead Time: 10 months

Spring Embedded Programs

  • Curriculum Committee / School Course Approval: Prior to program proposal submission
  • Program Proposal Due: June 1
  • Course Details (Syllabus, Description, Itinerary): July 1
  • Program Budget Submission: September 15
  • Course Fees Due (Chancellor's Office): October 15
  • Recruitment Period: September – November
  • Student Application & Scholarship Deadline: December 1
  • Student Deposit Deadline: December 15
  • Orientation: Spring Semester (February or April)
  • Program Start: March or May
  • Lead Time: 9.5 – 11.5 months

Request Help Identifying Programs for Your Students +

Rutgers Global–Study Abroad administers over 180 programs in more than 50 countries around the globe. Academic advisers play a very important role in helping our students select programs that are best suited to their needs and achieve success in their study abroad experience.   

We are always happy to help you identify programs that are particularly suited to your students’ needs. Please email your request to ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.

Request a Classroom Visit for Your Students +

Classroom presentations about study abroad can run from five minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your request. Our staff can tailor talks to suit specific needs or the particular interests of an audience. When requesting a classroom visit, please include your name and contact information, course number/title, classroom location, preferred date and time, preferred length of presentation, and approximate number of students in the class.

To request a class visit, email ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.

Request an Info Session for Your Department +

We offer “Study Abroad 101 for Advisers” sessions, a 30-minute informational meeting to familiarize the Rutgers community with study abroad opportunities. To schedule a session for your department, contact us at ru_abroad@global.rutgers.edu.

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