Procedures for TCU Programs Traveling Abroad

Click here for Provost Council's Procedures for TCU Sponsored Activities Off-Campus (approved 10/19/2005)

All faculty and staff leading TCU programs abroad must follow certain procedures:

• Attend a faculty/staff orientation offered by the Center for International Studies
• Have the students watch the online orientation for undergraduate or graduate students.  
• Have the students complete their Emergency Record on the International SOS website (log on to http://my.tcu.edu and look for International SOS under "Helpful Links"
• Be sure all students register and complete indemnity forms online (coming soon!).
• Heed Public Announcements and Travel Warnings according to the TCU policy
• Make arrangements for and carry a cell phone which works in program site locations abroad

Program leaders must also submit the following to the Center for International Studies prior to departure:

• Dean or department head’s endorsement
• Detailed itinerary, including arrival and departure information, housing information, & contact information for faculty, staff, and on-site support
• Emergency response plan.

Please contact Dr. Tracy Williams or Dr. Jane Kucko for more information