Millersville Abroad Programs

The Office of International Programs and Services (IPS) welcomes faculty and staff who are interested in designing and implementing MAPS: Millersville Abroad Programs! Those who have done so commonly state that it is an amazingly rewarding experience and that they enjoy working with students outside of the typical classroom environment. IPS strives to support faculty and staff in their Program Leader roles to prepare for a successful trip.

Read the International Travel Policy for more information. 
Read the MAPS Program Leader Guide for a detailed guide to developing and running a MAPS program!

Getting Started

The following MAPS proposal deadlines are determined to help ensure enough time can be committed to review and approve proposals, and to allow sufficient time for the marketing and recruitment of participants. PLs are encouraged to submit their proposals in advance of the deadlines to allow additional recruitment time to ensure the program has the number of deposited participants to run.

MAPS Proposal Deadlines:
The following MAPS proposal deadlines are determined to help ensure enough time can be committed to review and approve proposals, and to allow sufficient time for the marketing and recruitment of participants. PLs are encouraged to submit their proposals in advance of the deadlines to allow additional recruitment time to ensure the program has the number of deposited participants to run.

Program Term Proposal Deadlines Suggested Application Deadlines for Participants
Summer September 20th February 20th
Fall February 20th April 20th
Winter May 20th September 20th
Spring May 20th September 20th

MAPS Program Leader Proposal: 
Proposals are completed in the MUAbroad Portal. There are 4 key proposal items to complete. You can begin working on the below templated forms prior to accessing the MUAbroad Portal: 

  1. Program Overview
  2. Program Itinerary (Should include at minimum the trip dates, location, and activities each day)
  3. Budget Worksheet and Payment Plan
  4. Program Risk Assessment

Ready to Begin?

  • A MAPS proposal can be created for you after you meet with an IPS staff member, or by emailing Education.Abroad@millersville.edu. 
  • You can then log into the MUAbroad Portal using your Millersville credentials. 
  • MAPS proposal items are submitted electronically on the MAPS Program Leader Proposal.