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International Travel

Your safety and wellbeing are our priority while you’re abroad.

TRAVEL UPDATE – MAY 26, 2026

The °µÍø³Ô¹Ï is monitoring the current outbreak of Ebola in east Africa. Student travel to impacted destinations is currently suspended. Additional travel restrictions and recommendations for students, faculty, and staff may impact proposed travel throughout the region. Please reach out to travelsecurity@rochester.edu prior to proposing or planning travel.

International travel is an integral part of the academic, research, and healthcare mission of the University of Rochester. Our goal is to help ensure the health, safety, and security of members of the University of Rochester community while traveling abroad.

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GET PREPARED

Preparing to travel

Review these resources to help you prepare for your upcoming travel:

Getting started checklist

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Emergency resources while abroad

Visit our Emergency Resources page to understand what events to take in the event of an emergency. You can also download emergency °µÍø³Ô¹Ï contacts to your phone so you’re well prepared.

Review emergency protocols

Additional travel resources

Get in touch

Contact the Director of Global Travel Risk Management with questions or for additional support. You can reach out in any of the following ways:

  • Email: travelsecurity@rochester.edu
  • Cell phone: +1 585-857-1168 (iMessage, WhatsApp, Viber)
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