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Teaching Study in America Programs

Faculty-led Study-in-America and Off-Campus Programs

Study-in-America/Off-Campus programs provide a wonderful opportunity for students to immerse themselves in an educational environment outside of the traditional classroom setting. 

Previous and/or current Study-in-America and Off-Campus programs include:

  • Theatre (with emphasis on acting, directing and design) in Ashland, Oregon.
  • Dance Intensive, New York City, New York
  • Storytelling and feature writing, various US national parks
  • History and research, National Archives, Washington D.C
  • Geography and geology while traveling throughout the North American southwest region
  • Anthropology/archaeology at Cross Bar Ranch, Texas and New Mexico
  • Geography at Big Bend National Park, Texas
  • Fashion Merchandising in New York City, New York

Study in America Faculty Proposal

Visit the Faculty Proposal page for more information on submitting a proposal to direct a Study in America program.

Study in America Development Grant

The Office of Distance and Extended Learning is offering grants for new faculty-led program initiatives.

The grant deadline is November 24, 2021.

Learn more about the Study in America Program Development Grant.

Approved Study in America Vendors and Providers

Visit the List of Approved Vendors and Travel Providers.

Handbook for Faculty-led Study-in-America/Off-Campus Programs

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information about faculty-led Study-in-America and Off-Campus programs and to illustrate how the process works from start to finish.  This guide complements the Faculty Handbook, the Student Handbook and Texas State's Policies and Procedures Statement system.

Handbook for Faculty-led Study-in-America/Off-Campus Programs - Coming Soon!

Faculty Forms and Information

Note: Use these forms for reference only. The application is available online.

Student Travel

UPPS on Student Travel

Information and Assistance

For information regarding program instructor compensation procedures, visit the Study in America Instructors Compensation Information page.

For additional information and/or assistance in developing a Study-in-America or Off-Campus program, please contact the Office of Distance and Extended Learning at 512-245-2322 or 800-511-8656.