Thank you for supporting the Undergraduate International Travel Policy. Faculty and staff program organizers are a vital component in providing enriching and safe global experiences.
In light of disruptions to classes this week, the Major Declaration period for Columbia College sophomores has been postponed and will now take place Tuesday, March 31–Friday, April 10. We ask sophomores to please check your email or this page for additional information and instructions.
Undergraduate students from Columbia College, Columbia Engineering and the School of General Studies may not be able to obtain School Sponsorship if the programs they want to attend have not received Program Approval, and as a result they will be in violation of the Undergraduate International Travel Policy should they still attend your program.
Yes! You may make edits to to your application at any point. Please note that adding new details and/or destinations will place your application back in “Review” status until the Undergraduate Travel Review Committee reviews, assesses and provides a new determination. If locations added are of a medium, high or extreme location risk rating, your application may need require steps as well as a new review and assessment.
We are committed to reviewing and assessing applications in a timely and prompt manner. Each Program Approval application will be reviewed and assessed individually for several risk variables, as the safety and security of our students is our priority.
You will receive an email from utrc@columbia.edu when your application is received, as well as when a final determination has been made. You may also check the status of your application or any other required steps of the Program Approval process by logging in to the Undergraduate Travel Web App.
One program organizer is expected to apply for Program Approval after key logistical components of the trip are determined (i.e. all destinations, accommodations, transportation, activities and/or excursions). The faculty, staff or student leader program organizer must complete a Program Approval application at least six weeks prior to departure.
