All student groups 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.eduSAO Approval
In addition to the requirements outlined below, ALL student clubs and organizations wishing to travel internationally must submit their trip to SAO for approval at least one month prior to departure.
Travel Registry
University-related internatonal travel needs to be registered in NDG's Travel Registry 3 weeks 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 the NDG Travel Registry. Travel registration confirmation emails are sent once all Travel Registry requirements are completed.
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. Undergraduate students ARE REQUIRED to enroll in GeoBlue coverage under the University's policy. Enrollment instructions are provided within Step Two of 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). 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. Non-U.S. passport holders should leave the passport field blank when registering, and contact their home country’s government to learn about available additional support.
Travel Safety 101 Course
ALL undergraduate students are required to complete the online Travel Safety 101 Course. Information regarding the course and how to access it, is available to students in Step Two of the travel registration process or in myNDabroad for students studying abroad on an NDG program.
Health & Safety Orientation
Student groups traveling abroad must hold a travel health and safety orientation for the travel destination(s). NDG will provide location-specific orientations to Student Clubs and Organizations upon request.
Trip Leaders
Regardless of the destination or length of a University-related trip abroad, Notre Dame faculty/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.