- Health & Safety Resources
- Insurance
- Emergencies Abroad
- Disabilities and Chronic Health Issues
- Tips for Safe Travel
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All individuals approved to travel internationally under the auspices of Marquette University will have access to the services available through International SOS. This is a security and risk management company that helps facilitate our international health insurance plan for those traveling abroad.
Travelers should call International SOS at +1-215-942-8226 to open a case if they have any questions, including (but not limited to):
Travelers may encounter a variety of physical and environmental changes while abroad. If you plan ahead and take preventative measures and precautions, you can reduce the risks of unfavorable health consequences.
If you will have specific health care needs while abroad, you should share this information with your Education Abroad Coordinator and your study abroad program. They can help you access care and services while you are abroad and alert you to differences in care and services in your host country.
Before traveling, research local clinics and hospitals with English speaking doctors (if you don't know the host language). Know where you will go in case of an emergency.
Contact International SOS emergency international assistance and response at +1-215-942-8226
(NOTE: Marquette's policy number is needed for access to the International SOS website. Marquette policy numbers are given to students in the MU Global Portal and during the pre-departure orientation, but can also be requested from the Office of International Education)
When bringing medications abroad:
All individuals approved to travel internationally under the auspices of Marquette University are invited to complete the optional Medical Information form, which is provided in the MU Global Portal. This way, program staff will have knowledge of any medical conditions that you wish to disclose, and they will be better prepared to assist you in an emergency.
If you are a student with a disability requesting accommodations for your study abroad experience, you will need to register with the sponsoring institution's disability resources.
Non-emergency situations: In case of a non-emergency situation where a student, faculty, or staff member is seeking resources related to issues such as:
call International SOS at +1 (215) 942-8226 to ask questions and/or open a case.
Office of International Education staff are regularly monitoring multiple sources of information, including:
A safety and health review of any program is ongoing to through date of departure and continues in country. Marquette University reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to safety and health issues or concerns.
In the event of a major incident abroad where we currently or routinely have students, faculty or staff, we will:
In the event of a real emergency involving a Marquette student, faculty or staff member, we have established specific policies and procedures, depending upon the type of event. In an emergency, we will:
OIE has established emergency response plans. We prepare all program leads with a mandatory orientation and recourses that help guide them through responding to health and safety emergencies abroad. All individuals approved to travel internationally under the auspices of Marquette University can also always contact the university at any time through the Marquette University Police Department (1-414-288-1911).
If you see an issue with the Study Abroad website, please contact Karli Webster at karlin.webster@marquette.edu.
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