University-supported international travel – Faculty
The University is lifting the international travel restriction for faculty that was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of June 1, 2021, faculty international travel authorization no longer requires Governor Sisolak’s and Chancellor Rose’s approval. Instead, the international travel authorization process will resume using the normal policies and procedures described in Section 1,404 of the University Administrative Manual. As such, faculty can again request and will be considered for travel to international destinations that have been designated Risk Level 3 or lower by the U.S. State Department and Center for Disease Control at the time of departure.
All international travel requests must be reviewed by the International Travel Authorization Committee and approved by the Provost. Proof of vaccination records will be required and travelers are to be fully vaccinated prior to departure. All travelers are advised to review COVID-19 testing requirements enforced by the airlines and countries they are considering visiting. Furthermore, due to the unpredictability of COVID-19 infection rates outside of the U.S., we highly recommend that international travelers purchase supplemental travel insurance to offset travel delays and cancellation costs associated with any travel interruption, including COVID-19 related reasons. Please visit the University International Travel Policy website or contact Mark Young in Risk Management (marky@unr.edu) for more information.
University-supported international travel – Student
As of June 10, 2021, the University has been authorized by the NSHE Chancellor’s Office to permit students to study abroad. International travel authorization process will resume using the normal policies and procedures described in Section 1,404 of the University Administrative Manual. Additionally, the University will permit students to travel under the following conditions:
- Student travel is permitted to countries that have been designated Risk Level 3 or lower by the U.S. State Department and Center for Disease Control at the time of departure. All international travel requests must be reviewed by the International Travel Authorization Committee and approved by the Provost.
- Students will be required to return to the US, at their own expense, should the rating of the country in which they are studying rise above a Risk Level 3.
- Students are required to provide proof of their vaccination record for COVID-19 to study abroad and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to departure.
- The University also highly recommends that study abroad students purchase their own travel insurance through a group policy at CISI sponsored by UNR. Coverages include health, medically necessary evacuation and trip interruption expenses and does not exclude COVID-19 related losses. Contact Mark Young at BCNRisk@unr.edu for more information.
Please be aware that the COVID 19 infection rates, while waning in the U.S., are still very high in many regions of the world. Please confer with your study abroad provider/organizer regarding whether or not a specific international destination meets UNR’s international travel authorization criteria.
