This Information is intended as a guideline to help students plan ahead for their international experience. Individual plans may differ depending on the destination, type of experience and other factors.
6 months
Contact the Michigan Medicine Overseas Travel Clinic to schedule an appointment. Keep in mind that some immunizations require multiple doses and/or must be administered separately from other vaccines.
Complete the International Travel Authorization form through Global REACH.
Begin any required Passport/Visa processes. Ensure that your passport does not expire until at least 6 months after the last day of your trip and that you have at least two blank visa pages available.
2 months
Make sure you have completed the required pre-departure modules in Canvass.
Review the Traveler's Health Information presented by the CDC and well as well as your destination's risk-level assessment through Global Michigan.
Make any necessary safety plans, including a plan for inadvertent exposure to HIV, particularly in settings where HIV may be more endemic. Have a plan for access to a Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) regimen, especially if the intended destination is a setting where HIV PEP may not be readily available.
1 month
Purchase travel insurance coverage through the University.
Register your travel plans with Global Michigan.
Consider registering with the US Embassy STEP program, which provides assistance if your documents are lost or stolen.
2 weeks
Create an emergency contact card to carry. Consider including phone numbers for: U-M and in-country mentors, fellow student, the local US Embassy.
Make photocopies of important documents.
Make an emergency communications plan for family/friends while you are away.
