{"id":952,"date":"2026-01-15T11:03:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/?post_type=library&p=952"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:34:18","slug":"international-travel","status":"publish","type":"library","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/international-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"International Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a globally-engaged university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51ÁÔÆæ) encourages international education, research, and outreach.  At the same time, 51ÁÔÆæ must manage and\/or mitigate the risks associated with international travel.  The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for certain international travel that may pose increased risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  1. General.<\/strong>  Prior to and during international travel, 51ÁÔÆæ students and employees are expected to monitor U.S. Department of State (USDOS) issued travel information including Country Information and Travel Advisories, as well as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel health notices and recommendations. To receive the latest travel updates and country information, 51ÁÔÆæ students and employees are encouraged to register online with the USDOS Smart Traveler\u2019s Enrollment Program (STEP).  See list of resources in Section VII. 
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  2. Travel Restrictions.<\/strong>   \n
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    1. Students.<\/strong>  Students engaging in University-Sponsored Travel (defined below<\/a>) are prohibited from going to, from, or through Travel Warning Locations (defined below<\/a>).  Students who are already in a location when it is designated a Travel Warning Location must leave the location by the most expeditious and secure means available. Recognizing that international experiences are unique and sometimes require a knowledgeable review in order to determine the degree of risk present, exceptions to this prohibition may be approved by 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Provost, in writing and on a case-by-case basis.  This waiver process is initiated by completing and submitting a Travel Risk Assessment form (Appendix A (DOCX)<\/a>). A waiver for student travel may be granted under circumstances when: (1) there are academic and research objectives which can only be achieved through travel to the proposed locations, and (2) the safety and security risks posed by the travel can be adequately mitigated. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Employees.<\/strong>  Employees engaging in University-Sponsored Travel are strongly discouraged from going to, from, or through Travel Warning Locations.  Employees who are already in a location when it is designated a Travel Warning Location should leave the location by the most expeditious and secure means available. Although employees are not required to secure a waiver to this policy in order to travel to a Travel Warning Location, they are required to complete and submit the attached Travel Risk Assessment form (Appendix A (DOCX)<\/a>). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Export Controls<\/strong>.  It is the responsibility of all 51ÁÔÆæ employees who intend to take equipment, technology, or software abroad to confirm they are in compliance with U.S. export control laws.  <\/strong>Information regarding the University\u2019s Export Control Program can be found on 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Office of Sponsored Programs\u2019 website. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Returning Travelers.  <\/strong>Returning travelers are expected to follow any applicable guidance by public health authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Definitions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Travel Warning Locations <\/strong>are locations that are under a USDOS Level 3 or Level 4 advisory, a CDC Travel Health Notice Level 3 or Level 4, or those locations additionally identified by the Provost as representing significant health or safety risks for 51ÁÔÆæ travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      University-Sponsored Travel<\/strong> includes, but is not limited to,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n