blog posts

• 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. 

• Advice to Depart Italy (Feb. 28)

  Feb 28, 2020 9:30 pm

• Alert for Brussels

  Mar 22, 2016 7:15 am

  An important message from the Office of International Safety and Security regarding the attacks in Brussels. Please share with other Illinois students abroad in Belgium.

• Border Searches of Electronic Devices

  Mar 22, 2017 5:30 pm

  Information from the Office of International Safety and Security regarding border searches of electronic devices.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Electronic Device Ban on Flights from Middle East/North Africa to US

  Mar 22, 2017 3:30 pm

  Information and recommendations from the Office of International Safety and Security regarding the Electronic Device Ban on all flights from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Turkey, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to the United States.

• 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.

• Events in Paris

  Nov 14, 2015 1:00 pm

  Illinois International is deeply saddened by what transpired in Paris on Friday, November 13. Our thoughts are with the French people, our French community here at the University of Illinois, and all those affected by these events. We are relieved that University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff in the vicinity have reported their safety and we continue to monitor events closely.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Illinois Study Abroad Update on Ukraine (February 25, 2022)

  Feb 25, 2022 11:00 am

• Important update about Spring 2021 Study Abroad (October 1)

  Oct 1, 2020 12:45 pm

  An update on Spring 2021 study abroad programs.

• 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.

• 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.

• International Safety and Security Update on Ukraine for All Travelers

  Mar 2, 2022 10:45 am

• International Travel Safety Policy (CAM HR-39) Update

  Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm

• International Travel Safety Policy Reminders & Upcoming Informational Presentations

  Sep 20, 2023 12:45 pm

• 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.

• Message on Worldwide Travel Alert

  Nov 24, 2015 9:00 am

  The U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Travel Alert

• Message to Fall 2023 Study Abroad Students

  Sep 11, 2023 1:45 pm

• 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.

• Petty Crime & Personal Property Best Practices and Resources

  Dec 20, 2023 1:00 pm

• Protest Safety Tips

  Oct 12, 2023 3:30 pm

• Requirements & Guidelines for University-Related International Travel

  Sep 17, 2024 3:00 pm

• Safeguarding Your Valuables Abroad

  Jan 18, 2023 3:00 pm

• 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.

• 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

• Street Harassment and Personal Safety

  Mar 28, 2024 11:15 am

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
  

• Suspension of Fall 2021 Study Abroad (March 23)

  Mar 23, 2021 1:00 pm

• 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.

• Update on Fall 2021 Study Abroad (February 12)

  Feb 15, 2021 1:00 pm

• Update on Monkeypox for All Travelers

  May 26, 2022 11:30 am

• 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.

• Update on Spring 2022 Study Abroad (June 9, 2021)

  Jul 12, 2021 2:15 pm

• Update on Summer 2021 Study Abroad (December 18)

  Jan 25, 2021 11:15 am

• Update: Using Your International Insurance

  Sep 9, 2024 4:15 pm