Dear Faculty and Staff,
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and with spring break on the horizon, it is more important than ever that our community pay attention to international travel guidance in order to keep travelers safe.
As you make travel plans, please remember that all international travel supported by or related to the university must adhere to Georgetown’s International Travel Policy.
All faculty and staff planning university-related or sponsored travel abroad should:
- Register their travel with the online Georgetown Travel Registration system managed by International SOS (ISOS). This registration enables the university to provide travelers with support in the event of an emergency and is critically important to tracking university-related travel;
- Ensure they have adequate health insurance; and
- Complete the International Travel Authorization process for any group that includes student participants.
If you are planning personal travel, we highly recommend that you abide by U.S. government guidance and be mindful of potential associated risk of disruptions to your return to the United States and, accordingly, to work.
We strongly suggest that you register personal travel through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Registration allows you to be easily located by embassy personnel in the event of an emergency.
In addition to adhering to the university travel policy, faculty and staff can refer to the Office of Global Services and the U.S. State Department tips to stay safe while traveling abroad.
As a reminder, all university-sponsored travel to mainland China has been suspended for faculty, staff and students until further notice. You can find university updates, answers to frequently asked questions and other university resources related to coronavirus on the Georgetown University website. Faculty and staff traveling to Iran or Cuba on university-related travel should be aware there are additional Office of Foreign Assets Control and insurance requirements.
Please contact Catey Williams in the Office of Global Services with any questions about the university’s international travel policy. Additional information about travel services at Georgetown can be found on the Georgetown Travel Services website.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Groves, Provost
Edward B. Healton, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences & Executive Dean of the School of Medicine
William M. Treanor, Executive Vice President & Dean of the Law Center
Geoffrey S. Chatas, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer