FACULTY-LED SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
Our faculty-led short-term study abroad programs at FHSU offer students a very impactful experience while traveling with fellow Tiger students and faculty. Typically offered during intercession, spring break, or summer, these programs offer meaningful cultural experiences and academic coursework at a variety of international destinations.
Requirements for participation:
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- A student’s application must be approved by the faculty leader of the program.
Deadline for Application
Varies by program. Check the program brochure in Tiger Travel.
Application Process:
- Watch Tiger Travel 101 video.
- Create an Account on Tiger Travel.
- Find the Programs menu on Tiger Travel to see all FHSU faculty-led programs.
- Type in Fort Hays State in the programs search bar.
- Choose the faculty-led program for which you want to apply.
- Click Apply Now.
- Complete and submit the Tiger Travel application.
- Wait for the FHSU faculty leader to approve your application.
- Receive onboarding and orientation information from your faculty leader.
- Check your Tiger Travel personal dashboard for required pre-departure forms and documents.
Upcoming Faculty-Led Programs
SESSION | COUNTRY | DATES | DEPARTMENT | FACULTY LEADER/EMAIL | Associated Course |
Intersession 2024 | Morocco | January 2-11 | Economics, Finance, Accounting | Sam Schreyer smschreyer@fhsu.edu | No course |
Intersession 2024 | Costa Rica | January 4-12 | Agriculture | Dr. Sophie Ano stano@fhsu.edu | AGRI 355: Field Trips in Agriculture |
Summer 2024 | Ireland | May 14-28 | Tourism & Hospitality Management | Karen Thal kithal@fhsu.edu | THM 628 VA Health & Wellness Tourism |
Summer 2024 | Senegal, West Africa | May 31-June 11 | Biology | Dr. Claudia Da Silva Carvalho cmdasilvacarvalho@fhsu.edu | BIOL 471: Study Abroad-A Public Health Perspective of the Human Health and the Environment in Sengegal, West Africa |
Summer 2024 | Costa Rica | June 15-26 | Teacher Education | Chris Jochum cjjochum@fhsu.edu | No course |
Spring Break 2025 | Ireland, Scotland, England | March 12-22 | Art & Design | Erica Bittel esbittel@fhsu.edu | ART 480 Undergraduate Readings in Art History |