Travel and safety
The safety of our students is most important. Please review the U.S. State Department list of travel warnings, alerts and country specific information before choosing a destination. View the current list of warnings.
Before you leave the country, you’ll want to review this section for the following information:
Health and safety resources
- U.S. State Department: Information on obtaining a passport, travel warnings, consular information sheets and more
- Students Abroad: Site sponsored by the State Department specifically for U.S. students studying abroad concerning health, safety, travel and more
- University Student Health Services: Immunization clinic at VCU
- Center for Disease Control: Information on recommended and required immunizations for travel
- Mobility International: International education resource for individuals with disabilities
- VCU Counseling Services: Mental health resource for students before, during and after the international experience
- Study Abroad student handbook: General and country-specific information on health and safety abroad
