As outlined in the LSA Travel Policy, all faculty and staff leading an LSA-sponsored student group abroad are mandated to follow the LSA Travel Policy. This is done in order to ensure healthy, safe and secure travel while abroad for students, faculty and staff. This information will only be used in the event of an emergency, critical incident or other urgent matter while you are abroad. Please note that completing these steps is not optional.

There are 3 parts to the group travel requirements, the first two to be completed by group leaders:

1. Provide program information

2. Complete leader requirements

3. Students complete their requirements (details will be provided to students by LSATravel)

    

Program Information

1. Provide a list of group participants

2. Send the following to lsatravel@umich.edu:

   1. Itinerary of Program

   2. Contact info for where the group will be staying (hotel, homestays, etc)

3. **OPTIONAL** In-Person Orientation by LSATravel staff 

Leader(s) Requirements

1. Register in the UM Travel Registry

2. Sign LSA Trip Leader Agreement and email to LSATravel@umich.edu

3. Send the following to lsatravel@umich.edu:

   1. In-country cell phone number

   2. Copy of passport

   3. Emergency Contact in the US

4. **OPTIONAL** Health & Safety Workshop for Program Leaders 

This information is also available for download on Box. Questions? Contact Rachel Reuter at reuterra@umich.edu.