Health, Safety,
and Insurance
Required
Insurance and Waivers
All students participating in an education abroad experience sponsored
or endorsed by the university must complete a Release and Waiver
form from the General Counsel's office and must have international
insurance coverage provided by the university.
Travel
to Countries on Warning List
To minimize health and safety risks, University policy requires
students or faculty-led groups of students traveling to countries
on the U.S. Department of State's travel warning list to seek special
permission.
Health
Issues
Travel-related health links from the Office of International Programs.
Health
& Safety in China
Tips for travel in China.
Travel
Insurance
Questions to consider when choosing travel insurance.
MEDEX Emergency Medical Assistance
Faculty and
staff (University of Minnesota)
Students
(University of Minnesota)
Cuba License
Travel
to Cuba
Travel authorization for University students; embargo information;
and general travel tips for Cuba.
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Travel Tips
and Resources
Travel Advice
and Resources
Learning Abroad Center's listing of travel resources, including
a packing list and passport applications; Center also provides a
travel reference library and in-person travel advice.
Travel
Products
Learning Abroad Center offers travel products for the entire U community,
including passport photos and railpasses.
Travel
in China
China Center provides an introduction to China, visa application,
major cities, maps, and more.
Travel
Resources
Office of International Programs provides links to the State Department,
atlases, currency converter, destination information, and more.
Travel Services
The University's Travel Services office assists faculty and staff
with travel-related policies and procedures.
Rent Your Home While You're Away
Relocation Assistance Program
The University's RAP will assist faculty and staff who want to rent
their homes while they are away from the Twin Cities for an extended
period.
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