Review important information related to COVID-19 here. 

Faculty-Led Programs

Faculty-Led Programs (FLPs) are San Jose State University (SJSU) courses taught abroad by SJSU faculty from various academic fields for 1-4 weeks during the winter, spring and summer breaks. FLPs offer SJSU Special Session courses and typically range from 3-6 units. A majority of our programs satisfy upper division GE courses (Area R, S and V), and some also offer major-specific courses. 

Faculty-Led Programs are great for students who:

• want to work towards their graduation by earning SJSU credit on short-term programs.
• want to study abroad but do not want to leave their extracurricular activities (clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc.) by embarking on long-term programs.
• are working and cannot be away from work for a semester or longer.
• are first-time travelers that do not want to travel alone (in FLPs, you are accompanied by other SJSU students and faculty during your trip).
• are in majors that do not allow the flexibility to study abroad for a semester or longer.
• want to gain a competitive edge in their respective job markets by developing soft skills highly sought out by recruiters. Check out this news article on how studying abroad can improve your employability. 
• have family commitments and cannot be away from the family for a semester or longer.

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Check out our Events calendar for information on events and info sessions for upcoming Faculty-Led Programs!

Study Abroad and Away Covid-19 Update

The CDC issued guidance on March 1, 2020 and advised the postponement or cancellation of all upcoming student foreign exchange programs. The CDC notes, and we believe, that “students may face unpredictable circumstances, travel restrictions, challenges in returning home or accessing health care while abroad.” 

Due to the dynamic nature of the Coronavirus and its impact on travel, the Study Abroad and Away office has suspended some programs from the onset of Coronavirus in early 2020 to current. All students impacted by cancellations or program transitions have been and will continue to be notified. The Study Abroad and Away office will continue to monitor this evolving situation and will make decisions about future programs and travel as needed.

We encourage you to explore program options for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and the 2022-2023 Academic Year on the Spartans Abroad Portal.  

Please reach out to us at SpartansAbroad@sjsu.edu for questions or if you need assistance.  If an emergency, contact the University Police Department at 408-924-2222.