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Web Resources for Travel Abroad

If you are abroad as an MSU Student or Employee and need to report an emergency situation or get emergency assistance, the 24/7 hotline number is 517-353-3784.

Traveling Safely Abroad

This page provides access to information and other resources that can help protect the health and safety of Michigan State University (MSU) faculty, staff and students while abroad on University business, assignment or programs. MSU international travelers should review the following information as soon as they know that they may travel abroad and well in advance of departure. It is very important for MSU travelers to review governing policies and expectations, particularly the "Know Before You Go!" and "Medical and Other Emergencies While Abroad" documents, which are listed first in the MSU resources below.

  • MSU Resources

    • Let MSU Know Before You Go Abroad (Travelers Abroad Emergency Contact Information Database)

      MSU faculty, staff or students who engage in international travel for employment, research or study purposes (but not as part of an MSU Study Abroad program) should review the above link. It provides important details that can make a difference in an emergency abroad. Study abroad participants can go to the student health, safety, and security abroad site for more information.
        If you are faculty or staff and traveling abroad but are not traveling as an MSU Employee you should also follow the link and study, in particular, the insurance and State Department registration material.

    • Know Before You Go Abroad! (Download PDF)

      A critical source of health and safety information emergency phone numbers for all MSU international travelers, plus a list of things to do well in advance of travel abroad.

    • Medical and Other Emergencies While Abroad (download PDF)

      An overview of MSU procedures and essential information. MSU faculty, staff, and students traveling abroad on University business, assignment or programs (excluding MSU study abroad) must read this. Faculty, staff and students participating in MSU study abroad programs must read "Safety in Study Abroad," the next item on this list.

    • Safety in Study Abroad

      Important safety information for students, staff and faculty who are participating in or leading MSU study abroad programs.

    • MSU Travel Office

      A resource for MSU business travelers and travel arrangers that contains documents on travel policies, latest travel news, contracted travel vendors, sample forms, and links to outside sources of travel information.

    • MSU Travel Clinic

      Information on international immunizations and health-related advice pertaining to preparation for and while traveling abroad. Check immediately due to necessary lead times for some immunizations!

    • MSU Risk Management and Insurance

      Explanations about MEDEX medical evacuation and travel assistance services.

    • MSU Global Access Travel page

      Information and resources to help you plan or prepare for international travel, including country and regional specific information, news sources, and other travel- related resources.

    • Study Abroad Risk and Security Assessment Committee

      A University-level working group that reviews study abroad programs for safety and security concerns. Its purpose is to minimize potential sources of risk to the extent feasible at study abroad sites.

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  • Useful Resources on the WWW

    • The Bureau of Consular Affairs

      Up-to-date information from the U.S. Department of State regarding consular affairs, services (e.g., passports and visas), and other resources.

    • Travel warnings

      Important information about other countries, safety and travel precautions, and other advice for international travelers.

    • Overseas Security Advisory Council

      Timely information and news updates for the private sector, including colleges and universities, on which to make informed decisions about security issues.

    • CDC Travel

      Travel health information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Infectious Diseases.

    • WHO

      Breaking news from the World Health Organization and access to International Travel and Health Website.

    • Canada consular affairs - Countries A to Z

      An additional perspective on international affairs and safety. Focuses on information for Canadian citizens.

    • ASIRT

      Study abroad international road safety brochures from the Association for Safe International Road Travel.

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