GlobalThe International Health, Safety, and Compliance team is devoted to the health, safety, security, and well-being of the University community abroad and ensures that our international engagements follow University policies and procedures.
The team maintains the international travel registries for faculty, staff, and students; manages the relationship with our international insurance and emergency assistance provider; and supports the contracting process with international partners and providers. It also handles mental health support for students on learning abroad programs and emergency response for all University travelers outside the U.S. for University purposes.
We work closely with campus partners in the Office for Student Affairs, the Office of Risk Management and Insurance, and the Office of the General Counsel.
7,000 travel registrations in 2023-24
149 countries visited by UMN travelers in 2023-24
416 cases resolved with our international assistance provider
Health and Safety News
New provider for international medical insurance and emergency support
The University of Minnesota has a new provider—On Call International—for international medical insurance and emergency support services for University-purpose travel outside the U.S.
University-purpose travel to Israel suspended
After deliberative discussions among University leaders, the University of Minnesota is suspending University-purpose travel to Israel as of Monday, October 16.
Promoting mental health during study abroad
About one-third of college students in the U.S. have a mental health condition. Laura Dupont-Jarrett, the University of Minnesota’s assistant director for education abroad mental health, is helping faculty and staff support students facing mental health challenges during study abroad.