An ideal option for students who want to share in this unique learning experience with other fellow students in a group that is outside of the traditional classroom environment. Faculty-led programs are credit-bearing academic courses that are approved by the university and taught/led by a Texas A&M University-Kingsville faculty member. They are short-term and are typically held in either the intersession or summer semester.   

Application Process

• Log into the Via Global portal to access the current faculty-led program offerings. 
• Thoroughly review program brochure pages to receive more detailed information and for any additional requirements in addition to the general criteria for studying abroad.
• Click the "Apply Now" button located at the top right corner of the brochure page to initiate the application for the selected program of interest. 
• Submit the program application and pay the required application fee to complete the process.  
• Completed applications are reviewed only after the confirmation of the application fee has been received by our office. You can track the application's status through your Via Global profile page under the "Applications" tab.
• Accepted applications will be placed under the committed status tab and finalize a student's attendance to the program. 

After your application is complete

Once your application moves into committed status, go to the "Forms" tab on your Via-TRM profile page and complete the listed requirements prior to your attendance in the program.   

General Application Tips 

• Programs will only be listed in the Via Global portal for you to search and apply for.  
• Via Global Portal Login, located at the top right corner of our webpage, will take you directly to your profile page and access any saved or submitted applications. 
• Only one active application can be submitted per term. To start a different application for a program in the same semester, you will need to have the original application first withdrawn. 
• Eligibility requirements may vary from program to program and are typically specified on the program brochure. 
• Primary contacts are listed on the top right corner of the program brochure. You can send direct messages to their Via Global profile account with any questions you may have about the program. 
• Make sure to completely fill out your Via Global profile information has it will be used to pre-populated fields in on the required documentation requesting that information and save you time in the future.