Orientations & Drop-In Hours

The LSATravel office offers pre-departure health & safety workshops for both students and faculty.

LSA faculty leading students abroad on CGIS and non-CGIS programs in the term prior to summer travel can particpate in workshops in the months leading up to their departure. Faculty orientations are currently suspended due to the pandemic.

LSA students traveling abroad in the spring / summer months are invited to attend optional, drop-in health & safety sessions during March and April. These orientations will cover topics like GeoBlue insurance, on-site safety, registering travel, staying healthy, and general tips to improve student experiences.

This is especially recommended for students traveling solo or in small groups, as you are able to talk about preparations with other students and ask questions directly to health and safety staff about any concerns you might have in a small group setting.

Student Orientation Dates

We have no scheduled pre-departure orientations at this time. However, please feel free to view a recording of an April 2021 presentation.

Student Drop-In Advising

Student drop-in advising is currently being offered via Zoom on the following dates from 2-3 pm ET: 

March 11th, 2022 (3/11) - Zoom link here

March 18th, 2022 (3/18) - Zoom link here 

April 15th, 2022 (4/15) - Zoom link here 

April 22nd, 2022 (4/22) - Zoom link here 

To schedule a meeting with LSATravel staff, contact us at lsatravel@umich.edu.

Online Orientations

Students have access to our standard online LSA Travel orientation throughout the year. This orientation goes over important information like passports, health insurance, and advice on staying safe and healthy abroad. Follow this link to enroll in the Canvas course.