University of Nebraska Higher Risk Travel
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as a part of the University of Nebraska system, adheres to the policy outlined in Executive Memorandum No. 25 and requires prior approval for international travel to higher risk locations (identified by CDC and U.S. Department of State travel notices and advisories). Travelers will be automatically notified after they submit their Concur travel request if their destination is considered higher risk and additional information is needed.
- Faculty, staff, graduate students and members of the general public with questions about travel to a higher risk location should contact the Director of Global Safety and Security at dlong@unl.edu.
- Undergraduate students with questions about travel to a higher risk location should contact the Global Experiences Office.
Higher Risk Travel Petition Application Steps
For any university-sponsored international travel happening overseas, the following process takes place:
- Traveler submits their travel request in Concur
- Following supervisory and financial approvals, the Director of Global Safety and Security will inform the traveler if their destination is considered higher risk
- Informed travelers submit an online travel petition, to be reviewed by the International Travel Review Committee (ITRC)
- ITRC will forward the petition on to the Chancellor’s Office with a “recommended” or “not recommended” classification
- Chancellor approves or denies the petition, and cleared travel will receive final approval through Concur
COVID-19 Information
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln takes the health and safety of our campus community very seriously. As the United States and global health officials continue to address the spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19 infection, health and emergency preparedness officials at UNL are monitoring the situation in collaboration with our university and governmental partners. Official updates regarding UNL’s response can be found on the University's official response website.
International Travel as a UNL employee:
For details about foreign travel policies, definitions, and an online currency converter, please visit UNL Travel Services Foreign Travel Webpage.
Travel Warning reminder: Executive Memorandum No. 25
"It is the policy of the University of Nebraska that no university sponsored program of travel for students and members of the general public shall depart from the United States for a country for which the US Department of State has issued a Travel Warning or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice at Warning Level 3. If such a warning is issued after departure, the guidance provided by the warning shall be followed by participants in the affected area until the senior international officer for the University of Nebraska provides guidance and direction regarding the steps necessary to insure health and safety, including possible return to the United States.”
For more details, please see the State Department Travel Warning list.
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow US citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate.
Overseas Evacuation Insurance
In Fall 2020, the University of Nebraska established an international travel insurance policy through AIG Travel Guard. All NU faculty and staff who are full-time employees are automatically covered by this policy when they travel outside of the United States on University of Nebraska business; faculty and staff no longer need to purchase this insurance individually.
Export Control
Are you traveling internationally? Some countries are subject to US federal international travel and Export Control regulations. Please see the UNL Office of Research Compliance Services guidelines for international travel and research. If you are traveling internationally, you must complete a travel checklist within five days of booking your flight. Please see the UNL guidelines along with the required travel checklist for your use.
Questions?
Dave Long
Director, Global Safety and Security
dlong@unl.edu
For questions regarding the Waiver Request or other international travel policies, please contact Dave Long.