Health-Safety-Concerns

Health and Safety Concerns

What the Office of Education Abroad Does to Keep Your Student Safe

• Monitors security list-serve and State Department warnings daily.

• Requires faculty directors to submit a trip itinerary and an Emergency Action Plan, which details in-country resources in the event of an emergency.

• Maintains a 24-hour emergency line with a staff member on-call at all times (contact 740-593-1911 if you need to get in touch with us).

• Ensures that each participant has an Emergency Contact Card before they leave the U.S., which supplies contact information for their program director and other in-country resources (police, hospitals, etc.) in the event of an emergency.

• Requires students to register with the U.S. embassy in their country. The embassy can provide assistance to students in many emergency situations.

• Enrolls students in mandatory international health insurance for the duration of their time abroad.
  

Health Insurance
Everyone participating in an Ohio University sponsored education abroad experience is required to enroll in a mandatory study abroad health insurance policy identified by the Office of Education Abroad. Click here for more information on the policy and its’ coverages.

Applying for a Passport/Visa
It is recommended that at least one parent or support person have a valid U.S. passport in case of emergency. If you need more information on how to apply for a passport please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

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