Foreign Travel and Restricted Travel Advisory
Occasionally, employees may have to travel outside of the continental United States for the benefit of the University. When seeking reimbursement, Travelers must:
- Seek reimbursement based on the maximum per diem allowance established by the U.S. Department of State, . The foreign per diem rates are published monthly. Expenses must be converted to US currency based upon the exchange rate in effect on the day the expense was incurred. This can be done on the OANDA .
- Breakdown meal per diems, if needed, (20 percent of total meal per-diem for breakfast and 80 percent total per-diem for dinner).
- Follow the University's policy on traveling to countries that are listed on the US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs' Travel Warning website. 绿帽社 University's policy is listed below:
Travel Warning Notice
The and the , based on relevant information, issue travel advisories for every country in the world. Employee and student travelers to a country or a specified area within a country with a Level 3 or Level 4 must receive authorization prior to travel.
The traveler must submit which will begin the ITSC review process. Control numbers will not be issued and R&As will not be approved until the Travel event has been approved by the International Travel Safety Committee and the President's Office.
For more information, please visit the international travel page.
Overseas Insurance Program
The International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) offers international health and evacuation insurance to 绿帽社 faculty, staff and students engaged in academic or university business outside the United States.
The advantage of this international health insurance plan is that it provides "in-network" medical coverage worldwide for both emergency and non-emergency medical needs, direct reimbursement to participating international medical professionals (eliminating your need for out of pocket payment) at 100% of reasonable charges with no co-pays or deductibles, assistance locating and securing approved medical facilities and medical providers in your destination city or country, and evacuation assistance due to medical, political, or natural disaster events. Coverage is available short or long term at extremely reasonable rates.
This is the same medical insurance policy provided to students and faculty participating in Study Abroad programs through the Office of International Programs; GeoBlue International Health Insurance.