Athletic teams undertaking University-related international travel are required to take the following steps before going abroad:
New International Travel Requirement
All University-related group travel with undergraduate students is required to have at least two employees as trip leaders (depending on group size). If two trip leaders are not possible, a contracted local logistics provider at your destination may serve as an alternative.
For more information:
Contact travelregistry@nd.eduTravel Registry
Register athletic team international travel in NDG’s Travel Registry one month prior to departure so that NDG has information about your trip and can contact you in the event of an emergency. The University may not be fully able to assist or arrange evacuation for those who do not register travel through NDG's Travel Registry.
IMPORTANT: High risk travel requests should be submitted as close to eight weeks prior to departure as possible. These requests are required to be reviewed by the appropriate Travel Review Committee.
Health Insurance
Obtain international health insurance coverage through GeoBlue. Group enrollment instructions are provided within the travel registration process. For more information, please visit the International Health Insurance page.
Travel Health & Safety Risks
Review information and advice for your destination:
- U.S. Department of State country information and travel advisories
- CDC country information and travel health notices
- International SOS medical and travel security ratings, information and advice
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Enroll in STEP (U.S Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) as a group. STEP is a free service to allow U.S. citizens/nationals traveling abroad to enroll with the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate; a Smart Traveler app is also available. Enrollment instructions are provided within the travel registration process.
Health & Safety Orientation
Athletic teams traveling abroad must hold a travel health and safety orientation for the travel destination(s). NDG will provide location-specific orientations to athletic teams upon request.
Trip Leaders
Regardless of the destination or length of a University-related trip abroad, Notre Dame staff who accompany students abroad accept a leadership role in understanding and mitigating risk. Review the Trip Leader page for requirements and information on being a Trip Leader.
Questions?
Contact travelregistry@nd.edu.