Undergraduate International Travel Policy
This policy is required of the undergraduate students of Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and School of General Studies, as well as any undergraduate or graduate students taking part in programming run, funded or facilitated by Undergraduate Student Life, Global Programs and Fellowship and/or the Columbia University Center for Career Education. The policy’s goal is to focus on better supporting the health, safety and security of our undergraduates while they pursue transformative, meaningful and engaging educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Columbia University International Travel Planning Policy
This University policy establishes a set of guidelines and requirements for planning international travel. This policy covers international Columbia Travel, which includes Columbia-Led Travel and Columbia-Facilitated and/or Recognized Travel, as defined within the policy's text. It does not cover Non-Columbia Travel. All students covered by the Undergrduate International Travel Policy are also subject to complicance with the Columbia University International Travel Planning Policy.
Columbia University Global Travel
Review current travel risks, alerts and warnings for the region you are traveling to, register your itinerary with the University’s ISOS travel registry system, and stay connected with Columbia’s emergency response team.
Emergencies
Call ISOS +1-215-942-8478 for help. Columbia's membership number is 11BSGC000064
Health Insurance
Your health insurance policy must provide coverage outside the U.S. for routine, urgent, and emergency care. The purchase of traveler’s insurance is also strongly recommended.
Plan Before You Go
Columbia travelers need to take an active role in addressing administrative, health and safety concerns inherent to international travel. If you are planning a trip abroad, recognize that certain regions require special considerations due to political, cultural, legal or health-related reasons. Your careful review and consideration of the current state of the host country to be visited is an essential element of international work.