ITR FAQs
Prior to completing the registration, groups must have one individual (usually the group leader or a non-traveling administrative assistant) complete the Group Pre-Registration. This provides us with the information we need to set up the registrations for the group. Individual travelers will have the pre-registration forms included in their registration.
All travelers are required to submit their citizenship and emergency contact information to facilitate insurance enrollment. In addition, travelers will sign a few waivers, complete an online pre-departure orientation, and read the International Traveler Handbook.
In addition to these requirements, group leaders will complete an online group leader orientation and sign group leader waivers.
Faculty/staff members who are traveling internationally on University business without students do not register with Education Abroad or purchase our insurance. See the for more info.
Faculty/staff accompanying students on international travel must register and enroll in the same insurance policy as the students so that all travelers are subject to the same policy regarding potential evacuations.
If you are traveling as part of your ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder employment you will not register with Education Abroad. To confirm your status, complete the . Once confirmed, refer to theÌý for next steps.
If you are traveling in your capacity as a student, you need to register with Education Abroad.Ìý
If your travel plans change at any time, you must notify Education Abroad so they can close your registration andÌýcancel insurance enrollment. International Travel Registration fees are non-refundable.
Yes. The policy provides benefits not often available in participants' personal coverage and differs from the insurance available through ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Medical Services. Included in the policy are medical, political and social unrest, and natural disaster evacuation and repatriation coverage. Per ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä policy, all students and faculty/staff accompanying students traveling internationally are required to enroll, regardless of other coverage.
Our insurance will only provide coverage during the dates of your official ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-related international travel. If you remain abroad after the fact, you will no longer be covered, so we encourage you to purchase insurance independently for any travel outside official dates. You will find many options onÌý.
Please refer to the IRC Family Member Rules for Program Leaders on Faculty-Led Programs.
Consumption of alcohol on ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-related international travel is governed by theÌý. Faculty, staff, or group leaders (including student leaders) may request a waiver to the rules for academic activities where alcohol is relevant to the academic content of the experience (e.g., wine tasting when visiting a winery or beer tasting when visiting a brewery). Please note that all required documentation must be submitted three months prior to the desired departure date.
All University policies that apply to you on the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder campus also apply while you are abroad on ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä-related international travel. These policies include, but are not limited to: the Student Code of Conduct, Discrimination and Harassment Policy, Sexual Misconduct Policy, Amorous Relationships Policy, and ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä policies regarding alcoholic beverages.
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