GW students abroad posing in a group, riding camels through the desert and with an elephant

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GW supports and encourages international study, work and research. To ensure a positive experience, the university maintains sound practices and policies for GW-sponsored travel, work, study and residence outside of the United States. These practices and policies help us address health and safety concerns abroad, such as access to medical care and emergency evacuation services.


 

 


International Travel Policy

 

 

Student Travel Policies

Student Travel

Student travel policies vary depending on your trip length and purpose and the school in which you’re enrolled.
 

 

Faculty & Staff Travel Policies

Faculty & Staff Travel 

If you’re traveling with students or alone, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with GW’s faculty and staff travel policies.
 

Business and Operations Policies

Business & Operations

GW offers guidelines and policies to help travelers navigate university regulations and U.S. laws that govern international business and research.
 

 


Health and Safety

GW partners with GeoBlue to provide university travelers with health and safety assistance as well as evacuation services.  All GW travelers must print out an emergency contact card (PDF), which provides GeoBlue’s emergency contact information. This card must be carried at all times while abroad.

Health Insurance Information

 


International Agreements Review Process

Across GW schools and offices, GW staff negotiate agreements with international partners all over the globe. The Office of International Programs is a critical resource in the review process of these international agreements. Visit our International Agreements Review Process page for helpful information.

International Agreements Review Process