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International Travel Involving Students

Overview

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These procedures are designed to establish expectations for students engaged in University-related research, study, and other experiential learning outside the United States, and for faculty and staff leading students abroad. 

These Procedures are applicable to the planning of and participation in all student international travel as defined in and covered by the University Policy on International Travel Involving Students.

Who needs to read this procedure?

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These Procedures are applicable to the planning of and participation in all student international travel as defined in and covered by the University Policy on International Travel Involving Students.

What else do I need to know?

Definitions
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All definitions in the University Policy on International Travel Involving Students are applicable to these Procedures.

Generally Applicable Procedures
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The following apply to all ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Sponsored and ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Facilitated International Travel involving Students:

  • All generally applicable provisions of the University of Vermont Travel Policy apply to all international travel.
  • The University has no responsibility for, nor to, family members or other non-University affiliated individuals who are not authorized to travel on ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Facilitated International Travel or ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Sponsored International Travel involving students. The primary responsibility of a faculty member accompanying students abroad is to the health and safety of the students.
  • Valid health insurance which provides coverage in countries outside the United States is required of all ¶¶Òõ̽̽ employees and student participants.
  • Purchase of ‘cancel for any reason’ trip cancelation insurance is allowable under the University Travel Policy.
Faculty and Staff Leading Students Abroad
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Prior to leading groups of students abroad, faculty and staff must receive approval from the sponsoring department/unit head, sponsoring Dean or Vice President, and the International Travel Advisory Group. Approvals by the International Travel Advisory Group and required procedures are coordinated through the .

The following requirements apply to all ¶¶Òõ̽̽ faculty and staff taking students abroad:

  • Notify the Division of Continuing and Distance Education (CDE) as early in the planning stage as possible for all travel where CDE will provide support with coordination of budget, vendor contracts and related University administrative requirements. 
  • Register with the , coordinated by OIE.
  • Review with students information for destination country 
  • Review with students ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s international travel risk partner any relevant risk and safety information on destination country, benefits, resources, and procedures. Information on ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s international travel partner can be found here
  • Review with students immunization recommendations for destination (when applicable) is required
Students
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Students planning to participate in ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Sponsored or ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Facilitated International Travel must follow the procedures of the sponsoring university department or unit, as well as the Office of International Education (OIE). OIE procedures include registering, receiving all required approvals and completing all required steps through the electronic ¶¶Òõ̽̽ iAbroad system according to the deadlines set by the Office of International Education.

What if I still have questions?

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Questions related to the daily operational interpretation of this procedure should be directed to:

The Department of Risk Management and Safety 

Director or Assistant Director (802) 656-3242

Risk Management Travel Safety

Office of International Education

Director (802) 656-4296

Version History

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Responsible Official: Provost and Senior Vice President

Effective Date: August 15, 2015

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