Learning Abroad Center

Health & Safety Policies for UofM Students

Health & Safety Policy Information

For questions and further information regarding Health and Safety Policies, contact Kevin Dostal Dauer ([email protected]) at 612.625.5107

Alcohol, Drugs, & Study Abroad

What it Means

Students choosing to drink abroad must consider the consequences. There is a no tolerance policy on drug use abroad.

Who Should Read It

All students accepted to a program

What Next

Read and understand the Drugs & Alcohol policy

Sexual Harassment

What it Means

Sexual harassment by or toward a member of the University of Minnesota community is prohibited.

Who Should Read It

All students

What Next

Read and understand the administrative policy on Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence.

Student Behavior

What it Means

Students have rights and responsibilities related to education abroad.

Who Should Read It

All students

What Next

Read and understand the policies

Student Travel

What it Means

Students must obtain approval prior to participating on study abroad programs in US Department of State Travel Advisory locations. The Learning Abroad Center will obtain approval for students on LAC programs.  Colleges/departments/units will obtain approval for students on College Departmental programs.  Students on affiliate or non-affiliated programs must apply for approval individually.

Students are not permitted to travel to State Department Travel Advisory Level 3 or 4 countries or regions for personal reasons during program dates. Students who do so will be dismissed from the program.

Who Should Read It

All students

What Next

Read and understand the policies

Program Health & Safety information is available at global.umn.edu/gosafe