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Pre-Departure Requirements

All student travelers must complete the following pre-departure requirements at least 30 days before travel departure:

  1. Complete the International Trip Forms and send it to your NU-Q Trip Administrator.
  2. Complete the online Canvas NU-Q International Risk Management Training. The course contains two parts: Part 1: Health & Wellness and Part 2: Safety & Security. Once each of the presentations are finished, make sure to complete the quizzes (students must get 10/10 questions correct in order to pass them). Please note that the training completion is valid for one academic year.Canvas.PNG
  3. In order to be compliant with our policy, students must also be clear on their payments. Contact our Student Finance Department more information.
  4. Students must keep the international health insurance information that the NU-Q Trip Administrator will provide for the trip. Questions related to coverage should be directed to the NU-Q Health & Wellness Counselor.
  5. Complete rest of requirements defined in the Student Travel Protocol.

ADDITIONAL Requirements for high-risk destinations

Review the U.S. Department of State (U.S. DOS) Travel Advisory and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Destination Health Information before traveling. Reconsider travel if your destination is rated Level 3 by the U.S. DOS. Student travel to destinations with a U.S. DOS Travel Advisory Level 4 or a CDC Travel Health Notice Warning Level 3 are prohibited, although exceptions may be granted.

Students planning to visit countries under a U.S. DOS Travel Advisory Rating Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) must seek approval from NU-Q. To request approval, Students and Trip Leaders are required to submit a Travel Permission Request (TPR)  at least TWO months prior to the planned departure date. The International Risk Assessment Team will review the plan, conduct a destination risk assessment and make a recommendation.

Exceptions to the policy may be made for students who are returning to their home country. Students will need to submit proof of citizenship or permanent residency as part of their pre-departure requirements.

ADDITIONAL Requirements for students traveling independently

Students traveling on their own (not accompanied by an NU-Q faculty or staff member) are responsible for the planning and coordination of travel. Students traveling on their own must complete a Risk Management Plan and submit it to their travel coordinator, in addition to the general pre-departure requirements. For more information, please read the Student Travel Protocol or contact HSSE.

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