Planning to travel abroad on Temple University Affiliated International Travel can be exciting but also overwhelming. The following resources and recommendations have been compiled to assist an individual traveler as well as group program leaders plan and prepare for international travel, as well as comply with the University's International Travel Policy. The compilation of recommendations below is based on best practices within the field of Education Abroad as outlined in the Forum on Education Abroad's guidelines for programmatic development.
Timelines for Group Travel Development
The following is general guidance on programmatic development for groups traveling internationally. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend that group leaders pay close attention to these guidelines, as well as the program assessment and review timelines for the 2020-2021 academic year:
Programmatic Timeline | In advance of departure |
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Discussions and approval within your unit | 18 months in advance of program departure |
Development process | 12 - 16 months in advance of program departure |
Recruitment process | 6 - 12 months in advance of program departure |
Logistics (both student and faculty prep) | 3 - 6 months in advance of program departure |
Last minute procedures | 1 - 3 months in advance of program departure |