For Global Travelers

For USF travel purposes, international travel includes destinations outside the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., including U.S. territories and international waters. USF-related international travel is subject to applicable registration and approval requirements. 

Registration allows USF to identify and contact travelers, provide destination information, and coordinate assistance during emergencies. Faculty and staff follow the university Travel Request process; students complete the applicable student travel registration. 

USF needs sufficient itinerary and contact information to assist you outside scheduled university activities. You do not need to plan every personal activity in advance. Insurance is subject to policy exclusions; not all recreational or personal activities are covered. 

A working phone helps you reach local emergency services, ISOS, and university representatives. Check international roaming options or a compatible local SIM/eSIM before departure. 

The $50 Safety and Security Monitoring (SSM) fee for students is separate from international travel insurance. It supports travel safety monitoring, emergency preparedness, and other services associated with university-related international travel. Faculty and staff do not pay this fee. 

Student-related travel to Level 3 destinations or regions requires Elevated Risk Travel Request (ERTR) approval. Student-related travel to Level 4 destinations or regions is prohibited. Contact GTSH before committing to elevated-risk travel.

Prior international experience does not replace USF’s orientation requirement. Complete the training assigned to your registration type to review emergency assistance, insurance, and university procedures.

USF-related international travel includes conferences, research, internships, and other academic activities, not only study abroad programs. Independent travelers use the appropriate Independent or Express application; SRT group participants use their group-specific link.

Registration helps USF prepare to assist you abroad and ensures required acknowledgments and preparation steps are completed. Contact globaltravel@usf.edu if you are unsure which process applies.

USF-related student travel must meet Policy 10-507 requirements. Travel without authorization may affect participation, university funding, or academic credit. Confirm requirements with GTSH before departure.

Your professor or group leader may coordinate group setup, but each student must complete their own registration using the assigned group-specific SRT link.

International students traveling for USF-related academic activities must register. SRT group members use their group link; independent travelers use Independent or eligible Express registration. iStart immigration procedures are separate.

USF academic-credit activity abroad requires travel registration, including in your home country. Eligible home-country academic activities may use Express regardless of duration. Confirm credit and iStart requirements separately.

USF needs destination, dates, and emergency contacts for university-related activities abroad, even when the destination is your home country.

USF’s program provides eligible assistance and insurance for covered university-related travel. It is not a substitute for routine healthcare, and all benefits are subject to the policy. The $50 SSM fee is separate from insurance.

Orientation covers USF-specific emergency procedures, insurance, and travel requirements, even if you know your destination well.

iStart addresses immigration-related requirements; USF World travel registration addresses university travel approval, contact information, and emergency support. Both may be required.

Failure to register and obtain required authorization under Policy 10-507 may affect academic credit, university funding, or participation in the activity. Ask GTSH before departure if uncertain.