Cuba Travel License
U of M Students
Eligibility:
U of M students in the following categories are eligible to apply to use the U of M license to travel to Cuba.
- University of Minnesota undergraduate or graduate students participating in a structured educational program as part of a course offered at the University of Minnesota. The program must be at least 10 weeks in duration.
- University of Minnesota undergraduate or graduate students participating in a formal course of study at a Cuban academic institution. The program must be at least 10 weeks in duration.
- Graduate students doing noncommercial Cuba-related academic research in Cuba for the purpose of qualifying academically as a professional.
Requesting Travel Authorization:
U of M students requesting travel authorization in one of the above categories should complete the following steps:
- Students must submit a letter to the Office of International Programs indicating the nature of their request and the dates of proposed travel. Send the letter to Kathleen Sellew at the address on the right.
- The student's academic adviser or faculty member teaching the course must also submit a letter of support indicating that:
- the student is currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Minnesota,
- the duration of the structured program is at least 10 weeks (graduate research projects are generally exempted from the 10-week requirement),
- the travel is part of an educational program of the University of Minnesota, and
- the Cuban study or research will be accepted for credit toward that degree.
- Puchase international travel medical insurance. Proof of insurance is required to obtain license.
- Sign and return a Release and Waiver form (Word document).
- Return all documentation to Kathleen Sellew (see box on right).
Cuba License Contact
Kathleen Sellew
Office of International Programs
645 Heller Hall
271 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-8834
k-sell@umn.edu