Mandatory personal comprehensive health insurance that will cover the student while abroad.
Mandatory health screening to address any health and safety concerns prior to departure.
Mandatory orientation including:
General health and safety information for international travel.
Basic information on medications and immunizations.
Online workshop for dealing with culture shock and adjustment.
Discussion of drugs and alcohol use and other behavior issues.
Additional optional student resources including:
Resources for specific populations (LGBTQ, women, students of color).
Parent information on the Office of Study Abroad website.
On-site orientation upon arrival by provider/host institution.
Mandatory submission of all Harvey Mudd College study abroad forms by April 30 for fall study abroad and November 30 for spring study abroad.
Mandatory travel registration in the World Aware Travel Tracker Database.
Review host country travel information at Travel.State.Gov. The Department of State (DOS) has adopted a new travel advisory system. Students, and their families, are encouraged to review the updated information.