On some seminars, non-participating spouses are permitted, in which case they are charged a supplemental fee and are not permitted to attend lectures and most site visits. Health Requirements Participants will receive detailed information about health precautions pertaining to the seminar destination. We strongly recommend that you consult your physician prior to departure for any supplemental advice. A valid passport is required for participation on all IFDS programs. If you do not have a valid passport, you must apply for one immediately since obtaining a passport can be a lengthy process.
Council sends applicable visa application forms with instructions to participants.
Council obtains visas for U.S. participants only , based on group travel in conjunction with the seminar dates. Group Flight Option Council Travel Group Services , a division of the Council on International Educational Exchange, offers low-cost airfare for seminar participants. Group flight information is included in the pre-departure materials mailed in February. Referral to Past Participants Year after year, our faculty seminars are rated extremely highly for content and organization by the participants. We are confident that our International Faculty Development Seminars offer an excellent opportunity to assist faculty and administrators with internationalization efforts, through a well-organized academic and intercultural experience abroad.