Student Health and Safety

CDC Responds to NAFSA’s Coronavirus Questions

March 11, 2020

NAFSA has been in dialogue with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ask for clarity on guidance issued by the CDC regarding international travel and study abroad programs. NAFSA provided context and background on existing risk management practices in international education with the CDC

Questions for Guiding a Holistic Response

In responding to broadening concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), institutions must be cognizant of holistic issues affecting international education, considering not only programmatic and immigration questions, but accreditation, contractual obligations, technical and human resources, and

Coronavirus Critical Resources

August 24, 2023

NAFSA assembled these resource links to help navigate issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This content is being maintained for reference purposes.

NAFSA Education Abroad Regulatory Summit

The applicability of federal regulations to education abroad as a professional area of practice is increasingly complex. Amid all the details and challenges of sending students abroad, it can be easy to overlook the impact of federal regulations on the everyday work of managing programs. Regulations

Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security

April 20, 2021

The Joint Task Force on Education Abroad Health, Safety, and Security, convened by The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, is pleased to release “ Responsible Education Abroad: Best Practices for Health, Safety, and Security.” The goal of the Joint Task Force

Managing Education Abroad Fears with Effective Communication

In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar, presenters discussed managing perception versus reality, creating a proactive communication plan that addresses stakeholder concerns, and best practices for preparing your office to manage crisis communication.

Sample Emergency Response Plans

This Study Abroad Crisis Response Plan is designed to ensure the safety and well being of all faculty, staff, and students participating in Sample University sponsored study abroad programs. Should an emergency situation abroad develop, every effort will be made on the part of Sample University to

International Medical Insurance Considerations for Education Abroad Professionals

Even when you do all that you can to prepare your travelers for a safe and healthy experience abroad, they may still experience health problems that require medical attention. Do you know where they would go if they need medical care at their travel destination? If they do seek medical care, are

Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

January 11, 2018

In late November 2017, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to consular safety and security messaging, most notably, the elimination of Travel Warning and Travel Alert terminology. The new safety and security messaging is intended to be clear, timely, and reliable without consular “jargon”

Government Connection: Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

International safety and security for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad is a top priority for all U.S. colleges and universities many of whom base their programming and travel policies on safety information issued by the U.S. Department of State. With the announcement of a new leveled