International travel undertaken by invited guests and supported by Princeton University departments or programs is subject to the requirements of the Global Safety & Security (GS&S) Travel Policy.

Completion of this registration is required for eligible travelers to receive University-provided health, safety, and security support, including access to the University's 24/7 assistance provider and international emergency insurance coverage.

Departments or programs sponsoring guest travel are responsible for ensuring that their invited guests review this registration and complete all required fields before travel commences. Once submitted, this registration confirms the traveler's eligibility for GS&S support during University-sponsored international travel. No additional action by the traveler or confirmation from GS&S is required. Travelers will receive notice of successful submission once complete, including an emailed copy of the completed form.

Please note: This policy does not apply to independent contractors. Questions regarding eligibility or GS&S-provided support may be directed to globalsafety@princeton.edu.

Princeton University provides health, safety, and security support for individuals conducting approved international University Travel. This includes access to the University's 24/7 assistance provider, International SOS (ISOS), as well as emergency medical, security, and evacuation insurance coverage.

Eligibility for these resources is established through completion of the required travel registration for the associated trip. No separate enrollment is required.

If you are asked to provide evidence of this coverage (for example, as part of a visa application), please contact the Office of Risk Management. Coverage is provided by Everest in conjunction with International SOS. No separate insurance ID card is issued.

Before traveling, Princeton Global Safety & Security recommends downloading the International SOS Assistance App. The app provides access to country-specific medical and security information, travel advice, and one-touch calling to the nearest International SOS Assistance Centre for 24/7 assistance.

ISOS Assistance App Downloads:

• Apple Store (accessible via this link)
• Google Play Store (accessible via this link)

Princeton's ISOS membership ID is 11BSGC000022.

Additional information on Everest coverage (for international University Travel) and ISOS services, please see this FAQ document.

With my signature below, I confirm and certify:

• I have read the information provided above.
• I have reviewed information on the ISOS portal and will travel with the ISOS information at all times.
• I have completed registration in the ISOS portal and have access to ISOS contact information.
• If I need assistance while traveling, including but not limited to assistance involving medical, security and legal matters, I understand that I should contact ISOS.
• I understand that for immediate medical assistance, I should seek help from a local hospital, followed by a call to ISOS or Princeton’s Department of Public Safety (+1 609-258-1000), both of which are available 24/7.

 

Please refer to the "Emergencies Abroad" page in the GS&S section of the Princeton International website. This can be accessed via this link. This page also provides general instruction for routine incidents in the overseas environment.

Travelers on international University Travel have access to a number of resources, including 24-7 health, safety, and security support from International SOS and University-procured international health care coverage.

PLEASE NOTE: In an emergency, it will typically be local emergency services (police, fire, EMS) that are best positioned to respond.

If you feel unsafe contacting local authorities in an emergent situation, it is important that you get yourself to a safe location before contacting International SOS for assistance. Please contact GS&S with any additional questions you may have about handling emergencies on University Travel.

 
With my signature below, I confirm and certify:

• I have read and understand the information provided above.
• I understand I can engage further with Global Safety & Security (globalsafety@princeton.edu) should I have questions about safety and security risks, hazards, and/or mitigations.
• I understand I can schedule a consultation with GS&S pertaining to specific travel, including this trip.

Global Safety & Security has prepared a briefing focused on travel safety & security basics. This briefing is designed to address general risks that can be present when conducting travel and some recommendations to reduce risk and be better prepared for what you could encounter at your destination.

Please click on the link below to access the briefing. For frequent travelers, we recommend viewing the briefing every 24 months as a refresher unless required to complete as part of your participation in a program or course.

https://youtu.be/Qh8e8qECDLw

 
With my signature below, I confirm and certify:

• I have read and understand the information provided above.
• I understand I can engage further with Global Safety & Security (globalsafety@princeton.edu) should I have questions about safety and security risks, hazards, and/or mitigations.
• I understand I can schedule a consultation with GS&S pertaining to specific travel, including this trip.

The University’s sexual misconduct policies – the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy and the University Sexual Misconduct policy - apply to conduct that occurs off campus when that conduct is associated with a University-sponsored program or activity, such as travel, research, or internship programs. An individual experiencing sexual misconduct while on a University-sponsored program or activity, including experiences outside of the United Sates (for example, a University study abroad program, Bridge Year, University-sponsored independent research or field work, a University-sponsored internship, a University-sponsored athletic team event, a University-sponsored student organization trip) has access to the same resources (including supportive measures and support resources) and protections (including University disciplinary processes where the other party is a University student, faculty or staff member) that one would have on campus.

University community members may access https://sexualmisconduct.princeton.edu to find information regarding policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct. Confidential resources are available to assist members of the University community in accessing support services and/or learning about their options. At any time, an individual may consult the University Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Coordinator to report a concern, and can find additional information relating to the University processes to resolve formal complaints of misconduct on the sexual misconduct investigations website.

In addition to these resources, travelers may access the Sexual Misconduct while Abroad resource page for additional information.

The following link is to a training developed by the Office of Gender Equity and Title IX Administration to better prepare travelers on this topic. Though prepared for international use, this training is also helpful when considering travel domestically outside of the campus environment: https://princeton.instructure.com/enroll/DDTWWG

 
With my signature below, I confirm and certify:

• I have read the information provided above.
• I understand the University’s sexual misconduct policies and the available supportive measures and resources.
• I understand that I can engage with the Office of Gender Equity and Title IX Administration for additional information or with questions I have on the subjects above and/or consult with confidential resources.

I am participating in University Travel that is specifically described in my Trip Enrollment. With my electronic signature, I understand that all travel involves risks that cannot be foreseen or mitigated, including, but not limited to, risks to health, safety and wellbeing, the ability to obtain assistance in the case of emergency, and the ability to travel freely and without undue hindrance. Princeton University (“Princeton” or “the University”) cannot eliminate such risks entirely, even in locations I might perceive as posing lower levels of risk. The University does not guarantee that it can provide me with assistance should I encounter a medical, security, or other emergency while traveling. 

I have, to my own satisfaction, informed myself of the risks I may face during my University Travel.  I have had the opportunity to conduct my own research and review resources made available to me by the University, the U.S. Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local authorities.    

I have had the opportunity to ask and have answered by the Global Safety & Security office and/or my trip or program organizer (as applicable) all questions I have about the risks I may face, and the measures planned or available to mitigate those risks, but I acknowledge that I am ultimately and solely responsible for my own choices and actions. 

A nonexclusive list of some of the risks that I may be exposed to include: 

• Terrorism, war, serious bodily injury, disease, illness, or death. 
• Lack of familiarity with local politics, culture, and customs. 
• Lack of familiarity with foreign laws and regulations that may apply to my activities while abroad. 
• Damage to my personal property. 
• Increased risk of exposure to COVID-19, particularly in locations where travelers are instructed to avoid travel. 
• Risks and hazards associated with traveling during the global COVID-19 pandemic, including that conditions may rapidly change for the worse. 
• Unpredictable travel conditions, restrictions, and delays, including the risk of an indefinite delay of my return home. 
• Inherent risks and uncertainties relating to COVID-19, including the possibility of needing to receive medical care and/or hospitalization in areas where healthcare resources are under great strain in service of local populations. 
• Delays in response to requests for assistance. 
• Increased likelihood that I will require a medical evacuation if I experience significant medical conditions (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19). 
• Isolation facilities in certain locations may not meet standards acceptable to me. 

I voluntarily accept the risks associated with my University Travel and acknowledge that I am not required by Princeton to undertake this travel if I determine it poses an unacceptable risk to me. I also understand that I will face no adverse consequences from Princeton as a result of choosing not to engage in this travel.   

I accept and acknowledge that my University Travel is performed under the following terms and conditions: 

1. Before and throughout the entirety of my travel, I must be in compliance with all requirements and provisions of the Global Safety & Security (GS&S) Travel Policy, including the Terms and Conditions for Student University Travel (if applicable), which are incorporated herein.
2. At all times while engaging in University Travel, I remain subject to relevant University policies, as if I were living and/or working on campus. 
3. During my travel, I am obligated to report to the University any and all problems or concerns with my safety, health, or well-being, or with my ability to complete my travel as planned at the time of this certification. This includes any positive test for SARS-CoV-2 while I am traveling. 
4. The University may instruct me to end my travel at any time and is not required to provide me with an explanation as to why.

I voluntarily accept the risks associated with my travel, including the risks described above, and assume full responsibility for any loss, damage (including property damage), illness, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me during or as a result of my travel.

In certain cases, I may conduct personal travel in near proximity to or during my University Travel. I acknowledge and agree that such travel is outside of University Travel, and the University is not responsible for such travel and any risks associated with it, and does not assume any responsibility for any loss, damage (including property damage), illness, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me during or as a result of my personal travel.