For Students

All travel, including student-initiated travel abroad, is required to have a program coordinator. Review Student Handbook Appendix X: Additional Policies – Student-Led International Travel. This document is not for programs organized or led by USC faculty or staff.

The coordinator must follow the guidelines provided for administrators on Policies & Guidelines.

Students traveling abroad independently, including PhD students performing research, attending conferences or any other university-related activity must work with administrative staff in their departments to complete the Independent Student Travel Registration to ensure they are compliant with USC policy for Student Travel Abroad. All students are required to share information, sign travel release forms and secure university-sponsored travel health insurance and International SOS coverage prior to travel through this process. For questions, e-mail stabroad@usc.edu.

The USC Student Travel Abroad Handbook includes important information and resources for all travelers from the pre-departure process through returning to campus. All students traveling abroad should review the handbook prior to travel and save a copy for reference while abroad.

The Student Travel Abroad — Destination Restrictions and Crisis Management Policy outlines the responsibilities of students, faculty and staff engaged in the process of organizing and managing student travel abroad.

In the event of an emergency abroad, the first point of contact is International SOS, USC’s contracted health and safety emergency service provider for programs abroad:

Student travelers are highly encouraged to receive a consultation from the Travel Clinic offered at the Engemann Student Health Center or Eric Cohen Student Health Center prior to departure. Please visit the clinics for additional information.

USC student travelers must adhere to all USC conduct codes and policies while abroad. Please refer to university governance guidelines published in the USC Student Handbook.