HEALTH & SAFETY ABROAD
Please refer to the following websites for important information related to health and safety issues abroad. Note: all student must attend either a pre-departure orientation for all overseas programs, which are:
- Mercer On Mission
- Faculty-led Study Abroad
- Summer Programs at Partner Schools
- Semester Programs at Partner Institutions
- Oxford Overseas Study Course
- Partner Universities and Language Programs
- Student Exchange Programs
Contact your study abroad advisor for more details.
Study Abroad Insurance Requirement:
Click here to learn more about Mercer's study abroad insurance requirement.
U.S. State Department Information for Students Abroad
- Click here to access important travel and safety information for American students abroad.
American Citizen Registration Services (U.S. Dept. of State)
All Mercer students who are U.S. citizens are required to register ther personal details and local host country information with the U.S. Department of State. The purpose for this requirement is to assist students and their families with getting connected in times of emergency, whether it is related to family, natural events, or political developments. Students will need to supply their passport information, emergency contact information, and local host country contact information. Students are also required to provide this same information to the Office of International Programs prior to departure.
CLICK HERE for EMERGENCY SERVICES
- Lost & Stolen Passports
- Fiancial Assistance for Americans
- Locating American in the Case of Emergency
- Listing of Doctors & Hospitals Abroad
Additional Health and Safety Resources:
Center for Global Education’s PLATO Resource Site
The Study Abroad Student Handbook
Transitions Abroad Health and Safety Sources
Traveler's Vaccines Information Website
U.S. Citizen Registration with the U.S. State Department:
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
U.S. State Department Travel Site
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Local Travel Health Clinic Information:
