Travel Resources
Before you travel for University related business, it is important to be aware of University Policies and to also check with your school, college, or unit for additional processes they require.
CGHSR offers travel support for programs that we manage, and can advise on good practices for working with international partners. For all other University travel resources policies, the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance (GPS Alliance) provides services and resources to assist faculty, staff, and students in planning safe and successful international travel.
University Administrative Policies Related to Travel
Global Programs and Strategy Alliance Resources
The Global Programs and Strategy Alliance (GPS Alliance) provides services and resources to assist faculty, staff, and students in planning safe and successful international travel.
International Travel Registry
The University's Travel Policy requires all faculty and staff traveling abroad for University purposes to register their travel. Graduate assistants, residents, fellows, and students are required to register their travel through the Student International Travel Registry.
International Insurance
Overview and resources regarding insurance for travel abroad. International medical insurance is recommended for all (and mandatory for some) UMN faculty, staff and students traveling abroad. This comprehensive insurance is available for less than $15/week.
Travel Approval
Process for obtaining International Travel Risk Assessment and Advisory Committee (ITRAAC) approval for students to travel to countries on the U.S. State Department warning list or Cuba.
Technology Considerations when Traveling to China
This page lists resources and advice that the University and GPS Alliance recommends to anyone traveling to China. The situation in China is constantly changing, so this information will be updated as necessary.
What does it mean to be a 24-7 contact for a student abroad?
University policy requires all travelers participating in University-purpose international travel or education abroad opportunities to provide a U.S.-based 24/7 emergency contact in the office, unit, or college that is supporting the traveler's activity abroad. Travelers must provide this information when registering their travel.
Contact us if you are a student participating in a CGHSR program and you need to list a 24-7 contact. We can connect you with the program lead that will act as your contact while abroad.
Health & Safety and COVID-19
- Safety and Education Abroad – An overview of UMN resources related to safety during education abroad
- Safe Campus Updates on COVID-19 and respiratory illness
- Campus Public Health Officer Updates
- Staying Safe Abroad (Learning Abroad Center) – resources and tips to be safe while traveling internationally
Other Travel Resources
UTravel - A Purchasing Services Program
Resources for faculty and staff booking travel for university purposes.