blog posts Requirements & Guidelines for University-Related International Travel Sep 17, 2024 3:00 pm Update: Using Your International Insurance Sep 9, 2024 4:15 pm Worldwide Caution Update May 21, 2024 9:45 am Street Harassment and Personal Safety Mar 28, 2024 11:15 am Using Your International Insurance Feb 26, 2024 10:45 am Petty Crime & Personal Property Best Practices and Resources Dec 20, 2023 1:00 pm Worldwide Caution Update Oct 20, 2023 8:45 am Protest Safety Tips Oct 12, 2023 3:30 pm International Travel Safety Policy Reminders & Upcoming Informational Presentations Sep 20, 2023 12:45 pm Message to Fall 2023 Study Abroad Students Sep 11, 2023 1:45 pm International Travel Safety Policy (CAM HR-39) Update Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm Safeguarding Your Valuables Abroad Jan 18, 2023 3:00 pm Update on Monkeypox for All Travelers May 26, 2022 11:30 am International Safety and Security Update on Ukraine for All Travelers Mar 2, 2022 10:45 am Illinois Study Abroad Update on Ukraine (February 25, 2022) Feb 25, 2022 11:00 am Spring 2022 Study Abroad Update (December 21, 2021) Dec 22, 2021 12:00 pm Spring 2022 Study Abroad Update (December 8, 2021) Dec 8, 2021 2:00 pm Update on Spring 2022 Study Abroad (June 9, 2021) Jul 12, 2021 2:15 pm Suspension of Fall 2021 Study Abroad (March 23) Mar 23, 2021 1:00 pm Update on Fall 2021 Study Abroad (February 12) Feb 15, 2021 1:00 pm Fall 2021 Update on Feb. 12: Programs Considered for Evaluation Feb 15, 2021 12:45 pm Fall 2021 Update on Feb. 12: Programs in Japan and Australia Feb 15, 2021 12:45 pm Fall 2021 Update on Feb. 12: Programs NOT Considered for Evaluation Feb 15, 2021 12:45 pm Update on Summer 2021 Study Abroad (December 18) Jan 25, 2021 11:15 am Important update about Spring 2021 Study Abroad (October 1) Oct 1, 2020 12:45 pm An update on Spring 2021 study abroad programs. Spring 2021 Study Abroad Planning Update (August 10) Aug 10, 2020 4:00 pm The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is evaluating the resumption of study abroad for the Spring 2021 semester. Fall 2020 and Academic Year 2020-21 Study Abroad Programs (April 22) Apr 22, 2020 1:30 pm An update on Fall 2020 and Academic Year 2020-21 programs. Department of State Advice to Return As Soon As Possible (March 19) Mar 19, 2020 7:45 pm The U.S. Department of State (DoS) elevated the global travel advisory to Level 4, Do Not Travel. Updated guidance for University of Illinois travelers can be found here. Depart Oceania As Soon As Possible (March 19) Mar 19, 2020 7:30 pm This is an update regarding international flights from Australia for students in Oceania. Depart from Europe As Soon As Possible (March 18) Mar 18, 2020 12:30 pm Follow-up guidance for students departing from Europe in the coming days, students who may need to transit through Europe from Africa or the Middle East should review this as well. Study Abroad Departure Planning: Academic Information (March 13) Mar 13, 2020 11:00 am Follow-up guidance on academics for study abroad students departing their program. Additional travel arrangement assistance Mar 12, 2020 1:00 pm Due to the influx of requests for assistance with travel arrangements, the University of Illinois is adding an additional resource. Students Required to Depart Study Abroad Sites (March 11) Mar 11, 2020 11:45 pm The University of Illinois is canceling all international study abroad for all students beginning March 14. Students Strongly Advised to Depart Europe (March 10) Mar 10, 2020 11:15 am As incidences of coronavirus across Europe continue to increase, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign strongly advises that students reconsider studying abroad in Europe and return to the United States. Early Departure Timelines (March 4) Mar 4, 2020 5:45 pm Important information about returning the Departure Planning & In-Take Form, the timing of departure from study abroad locations as appropriate, and international insurance updates. Follow-Up Guidance on Early Departure (March 3) Mar 3, 2020 7:15 pm Follow-up guidance for students in Italy, South Korea, and others who are departing their study abroad program early. Coronavirus message sent to faculty members, staff, students from Chancellor & Provost (March 2) Mar 3, 2020 8:45 am With the continued uncertainty caused by the rapidly changing coronavirus disease (COVID-19), here are several important updates that affect our university community. Study Abroad Early Departure (March 2) Mar 2, 2020 1:00 pm Update for all study abroad program participants related to the recent Centers for Disease Control guidance to U.S. higher education institutions. New Changes and University of Illinois Assistance if Departing South Korea (March 1) Mar 1, 2020 9:15 am Updates and changes for students studying abroad in South Korea. New Guidance: University of Illinois Students Required to Depart Italy (Feb. 29) Feb 29, 2020 9:30 pm The University is requiring that all students depart Italy at their earliest and reasonable opportunity for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. Advice to Depart Italy (Feb. 28) Feb 28, 2020 9:30 pm Update on Programs in Italy (Feb. 24) Feb 24, 2020 11:30 am Guidance for students on programs in Italy during the spring 2020 semester. Travel to China (Jan. 31) Jan 31, 2020 1:00 pm Guidance for faculty, staff, and students on travel to China during the spring 2020 semester. University of Illinois System to provide International Insurance for faculty & staff who enroll their travel Aug 1, 2019 1:15 pm An extension of a new University of Illinois Board of Trustees policy will waive the International Insurance fee for faculty and staff who register their travel abroad. Event Recap: Inaugural Round Table on Faculty-Led Programs Apr 16, 2018 4:15 pm International Safety and Security hosted the inaugural Round Table Discussion on Faculty-Led Programs, drawing together Illinois faculty and staff to discuss leading student programs abroad. U.S. Embassy Mexico Alerts Regarding Travel to Mexico During Spring Break Mar 8, 2018 1:00 pm As members of the University of Illinois community prepare for travel around spring break, International Safety & Security wants to inform potential travelers to the Cancun area of Mexico of an Embassy Security Alert issued on March 7, 2018 for Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. International Safety and Security Update: Barcelona Aug 28, 2017 3:45 pm An important message from International Safety and Security regarding the attack in Barcelona. Making Travel Easier: Preparing for TSA Aug 1, 2017 1:15 pm Information and resources for students, faculty, and staff on navigating security checkpoints at airports. International Safety and Security Update: Manchester May 25, 2017 5:15 pm An important message from the Office of International Safety and Security regarding the attack in Manchester. U.S. Department of State issues travel alert for Europe (May 1st) May 2, 2017 10:45 am On May 1, 2017, the U.S. Department of State issued a Travel Alert for Europe. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Office of International Safety and Security offers more information about what this means for International Travelers.