Guides & Tips

Communicating with your current and past students about your KIIS program is an excellent way to recruit.

• Incorporate your program/country into your class discussions/content.
• Invite students to join you abroad or join any KIIS program at regular intervals during the semester.
• Email your students about your KIIS program.
• Post updates about your program on learning platforms, like Blackboard.
• Keep a list of interested students and follow up with them individually.
• Invite students to meet with you outside of class to learn more or to help them apply to your KIIS program.

Your Department and College is a great place to promote your KIIS program. KIIS programs typically offer courses from 2-4 academic disciplines. The goal is for your KIIS program faculty to work collaboratively to recruit for all courses on your KIIS program so we encourage you to reach out to other campus departments and colleges.

• Listserv: Ask your department and college to send out emails / announcements to the majors and minors listserv and general education course student listserv about studying abroad with you.
• Events: If hosting a recruiting event, ask for help to publicize among majors and minors.
• Newsletters: Ask if your KIIS program could be featured in a newsletter or other means of communicating with students.
• Flyers: Post KIIS flyers throughout your building (e.g. office doors, classrooms, bulletin boards, etc.).
• Displays: Post details of your KIIS program on any electronic display boards.
• Meetings: Speak about teaching abroad on your KIIS program during departmental or college-wide meetings.
• Presentations: Ask colleagues if you could make brief presentations or announcements in their classes about your KIIS program.
• If you have contacts at other universities (inside or outside the KIIS Consortium), seek their help in spreading the word about your KIIS program courses.

Recruit students by visiting various organizations on campus (e.g. Athletic, Departmental, Honors, Campus Ministries, Fraternities & Sororities, etc.). You might make a formal presentation to the groups. Make sure to bring a sign in sheet and follow up with interested students.

You are encouraged to hold an event each semester to reach out to larger groups of students. Discuss with your KIIS Campus Rep and other KIIS faculty on your campus about holding a joint event and/or individual KIIS program events.

If funds are needed for the event, visit our Promotional Reimbursement page.

Plan to attend your university fair(s) and any other study abroad fairs in your region. Most colleges and universities host a study abroad fair during the Fall semester. Some hold fairs in January or early February.

• Invite KIIS Alum to attend the fair with you.
• Provide a sign in sheet so you can create a list of interested students.
• KIIS will provide marketing materials for the fair. If you would like more copies, visit our Promotional Materials page to download and print.
• Bring other promotional materials (e.g. Powerpoint, photos, souvenirs from country, etc.)

You should maintain contact with your KIIS Program Director from the time of your acceptance to the end of your KIIS program. KIIS program Directors are the experts for their respective programs and have years of experience in student recruitment and working with the KIIS office. They are responsible for overseeing both the academic and logistical components of the program, screening student and faculty applicants, preside over pre-departure and on-site orientations, handling crisis management.

You may request program photos, PowerPoint or student quotes from your KIIS Program Director to assist you with program recruitment.

You should maintain contact with your KIIS Campus Representative (often the campus Education/Study Abroad Office) throughout your 15-month recruiting period. They regularly advise students about study abroad opportunities and work with faculty to guide on all aspects of teaching abroad.

• Application: Many campuses have their own study abroad application. Students will need to complete both applications: home campus (if required) and KIIS application.
• Course Equivalences: Campus Reps may contact campus departments to seek course equivalences for KIIS courses which are then posted on your campus study abroad website.
• Ambassadors: Ask if there are any Study Abroad Ambassadors or KIIS student alumni to speak in your classrooms.
• Best Practices: Seek their advice about best practices for promoting your program to students on your campus.
• Events: Contact Campus Reps about any KIIS program recruiting events you wish to host so that they can advise about advertising, event expenses, etc.
• Website: If your Study Abroad office has a website, make sure information about KIIS and your program are represented and have the correct information.