Health & Safety
Introduction
Stevens Institute of Technology and the Office of International Programs are committed to ensuring every student has a safe and healthy experience while studying abroad. The Office of International Programs has developed policies and procedures that promote student health and safety.
COVID-19 Disclaimer and Updates
In accordance with the university’s current policies on international travel, Stevens Institute of Technology is accepting applications for study abroad and international exchange programs for the upcoming terms. Stevens allows travel to countries that are Level 1-3 with the Department of State’s travel advisory system. Travel to countries that are listed as Level 4 are only allowed on a case-by-case basis, depending on COVID levels. All students must sign a COVID acknowledgment form before being approved for any in-person education abroad programs. For additional information, please email [email protected] or book an appointment.
Insurance
Stevens requires international insurance, including health insurance, medical evacuation and repatriation of remains. The Office of International Programs will work with you to fulfill any health insurance requirements prior to your program abroad.
On-Call Insurance Contact Information
Travel Advisories and Alerts
The Office of International Programs regularly monitors the safety and security conditions of our study abroad sites and itineraries by using U.S. State Department information along with other reliable sources. Due to safety concerns, undergraduate students are unable to study abroad in specific regions of countries that the U.S. State Department has issued a level 4 Travel Advisory. Check the Travel Advisory policies and list at
US STATE DEPARTMENT - ALERTS AND WARNINGS
Additional support and information are provided by Stevens to all students and faculty members abroad. Stevens receives alerts and data from the Overseas Security Advisory Council. OSAC was created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.
We work closely with our international partners and study abroad providers to keep up to date when there are reports of safety concerns abroad.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Every student must attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation before leaving for their experience abroad. This includes studying, conducting research and participating in a work or service experience abroad.
These orientations are held by the Director of International Programs along with the Director of Environmental Health & Safety in late April, for students who are traveling for summer or fall, and early December, for those who are traveling for winter or spring.
The pre-departure orientation is divided into three sections, including:
General Study Abroad Information
Documentation (passport, visas, insurance, tickets, etc)
Finance and budget
Traveling/Packing
Cultural Considerations
Interaction and adaptation to other cultures
Communication
Re-entry
Health and Safety While Studying Abroad
Illnesses, Diseases, and Inoculations
Physicals and Checkups
Prescriptions
Water and Food Safety
Laws and Codes of Conduct
First-Aid Kit
Fitness and Exercise
Emergency Contacts
Air Travel and Local Transportation Safety
Alcohol and Drugs
Fire Safety