Standing Wharton faculty are encouraged to submit a proposal for a W3i Course, domestic or international, via the form below.
The Division is currently accepting proposals for AY 2026-2027 and AY 2027-2028. Proposals for AY 2026-2027 should be submitted by July 1, 2026. Wharton Undergraduate Division will make decisions and notify faculty by August 1, 2026.
Questions about the process or viability of an idea may be directed to Ariel Robbins at aarobbin@wharton.upenn.edu.
W3i Faculty Roles and Responsibilities
- Design the course, in consultation with Vice Dean Cait Lamberton, to align with the Undergraduate Division’s Explore + Apply framework.
- Design the itinerary, in partnership with the Division, sourcing site visits and discussing visit details with participating firms.
- Attend the required W3i trip leader training.
- Coordinate with the Division to schedule and lead required pre-departure sessions and communicate details to students.
- Approve final itinerary at least 3 weeks before departure; later changes subject to feasibility.
- Participate fully in the itinerary and reside with students throughout travel.
- Submit expense reports within 10 days post-program per guidelines (economy airfare covered).
- Submit final grades within 15 business days of program end.
- (OPTIONAL) Review applications and make final admissions decisions with the Division.
- (OPTIONAL) May request a TA, who can do the following:
- Provide academic support only (no logistical/administrative role)
- Adheres to responsibilities and funding/credit terms as defined by the faculty member.
- Only travel with the group if there is a clear academic purpose for them to be on site throughout.