Travel Study Approval Form

NOTE: On-site Travel Study Leader is required for all FMU Travel Study programs.

Approval Process

  1. Complete and submit application to Dean or Chair of the travel study leader’s academic department for review and recommendation.
  2. Once the Dean or Chair has reviewed and provided a recommendation, submit the application to the Provost’s Office for review and approval. Applications must be submitted to the Provost’s Office no later than October 15 for subsequent Late Spring, Summer and Fall courses, and by March 15 for subsequent Spring courses.
  3. Once receiving these approvals, an international travel study may be submitted for a funding request (REAL, PEAK, etc.) and be added to a course schedule.
  4. Post approval, instructor(s) will work with International Programs to insure compliance with all health, safety and passport issues.
  5. Students will be informed of their anticipated costs prior to committing to travel and must be given deadlines for submitting payment to the University. Deposits must be made in full with payment due not later than three months prior to departure date or course start date, whichever is earlier.
  6. Departments will keep all emergency contact information for students involved in an international travel study on file and readily available through the conclusion of the travel.
Travel Study Leader Name
Travel Study Leader Name
First
Last
If you selected "Other Programs", Please put "provost@fmarion.edu"

Important!

When this form is submitted, an email will be sent to your Department Dean/Chair.

This email will have a PDF attachment of the completed form.

Upon receiving the email, your Dean/Chair needs to do the following:

  • Review the completed form for approval.
  • If approved, add an electronic signature to the bottom of the form where indicated.
  • Forward the electronically signed PDF to the Provost for their approval.

You are encouraged to let your Dean/Chair know to expect an email, and follow up with them once you've submitted the form.

Is this travel study part of a course?
Is the Travel Study Leader the same as the professor of record?
Professor of Record Name
Professor of Record Name
First
Last
Provide a draft syllabus for the travel study course(s) which details the required readings and on-site activities that the student will engage in for the course(s). Allowed file types are as follows: png, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, and docx.

Maximum file size: 314.57MB

Briefly describe the proposal, providing an overview of the trip itinerary, educational goals, etc.
Attach a detailed day-by-day itinerary for the travel portion of the course, including potential accommodation sites, cultural excursions, and transportation. This may be a draft document with a finalized itinerary to be submitted at a later date, at least one month prior to travel start date. Allowed file types are as follows: png, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, and docx.

Maximum file size: 314.57MB

Travel Study Program Budget

Please provide a detailed budget proposal, including costs to be borne by the student, using the fields below.

Please note that no international transportation costs for students will be covered using university funds. this includes the domestic portion of travel. Students are expected to pay for their own meals unless the cost is included in the lodging expenses.

Course number or numbers (if applicable) and description of travel site curriculum and content.

FACULTY EXPENSES

Travel Study Leader (Travel Study Leader is also the Professor of Record)

Mode of Transportation
$.00
$.00
If not applicable, leave bank or enter 0.
Other Transportation
$.00
$.00
If not applicable, leave bank or enter 0.
$.00
Cost per day x Number of days
$.00
Ex: entrance fees, tours, guides, etc.
$.00
Ex: cell phone, wi-fi, etc.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
Ex: meals, incidentals, etc. per day x number of days
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00

ADDITIONAL FACULTY COSTS

Will there be additional faculty?

Additional Faculty

Complete the following based on the costs per faculty member.
Mode of Transportation
$.00
$.00
If not applicable, leave bank or enter 0.
Other Transportation
$.00
$.00
If not applicable, leave bank or enter 0.
$.00
Cost per day x Number of days
$.00
Ex: entrance fees, tours, guides, etc.
$.00
Ex: cell phone, wi-fi, etc.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
Ex: meals, incidentals, etc. per day x number of days
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00

STUDENT EXPENSES

Travel & Program Costs

NOT PAID BY STUDENT (The following are expenses typically covered under PEAK, REAL or other funding)

Accomodations

List the following information for all lodging establishments on the itinerary.

If not applicable, leave blank.
$.00

If not applicable, leave blank.
$.00

If not applicable, leave blank.
$.00

If not applicable, leave blank.
$.00

If not applicable, leave blank.
$.00

$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.

Other Student Costs (Student-Paid)

Students will need to budget for items not included in the program fee or covered by other funding sources. The list below provides expenses students may incur during the program.

Please ensure that this section is as accurate as possible to ensure that students can budget correctly.

$.00
Ex: bus, train, plane, personal vehicle, etc.
$.00
$.00
$.00
Ex: toiletries, special clothing, souvenirs, etc.
$.00
Ex: taxis, buses, etc.
$.00
$.00
If not applicable, leave blank or enter 0.
$.00
$.00
$.00

Approval Signatures

This section is to be completed by the Department Dean/Chair and Provost once this form is submitted.