International travel can be an important part of the university experience. UBC supports students to travel more safely through the Student Safety Abroad Program and Policy.
The Student Safety Abroad Policy:
- Outlines UBC’s process for authorizing student travel abroad
- Explains resources and supports offered to students preparing for travel
- Outlines the protocol for responding to emergencies
- Defines the roles and responsibilities for students, faculty and staff related to supporting student travel abroad
In accordance with the policy students traveling as part of a UBC activity are expected to:
- Prepare for risks associated with your travel destination
- Use resources (including Online Pre-departure modules, insurance, international SOS)
- Ensure you have adequate emergency medical insurance and that you understand what steps to take when accessing care abroad
- Register your trip through the Safety Abroad Registry
Who’s covered under the Safety Abroad program?
While the Student Safety Abroad Program sits within Go Global, the resources and supports provided are available to all students travelling internationally on university activities. Key resources of the program include:
- The Student Safety Abroad Registry
- Online Pre-departure modules that helps students plan for a safe trip
- In-person advising for students, faculty and staff planning international travel involving students
- Emergency travel support through International SOS and UBC
