International Group Travel (Non-Academic)

MSUB International Group Travel, per the MSU International Travel Policy, is an organizedgroup of MSUB-affiliated International Travelers led by a Group Leaderfor the purpose oftaking part in an educationalactivity abroad.  These are primarily undergraduate students led by an approved Group Leader, usually a faculty member, and participation may or may not offer academic credit.  Neither graduate students attending conferences or conducting research with their advisors, nor faculty and staff traveling together, are considered Group Travel.

If you are a faculty/staff member who would like to lead a student group abroad for academic purposes, you first need to complete and submit a full Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program proposal. Contact the Assistant Director in the Office of International Studies (Liberal Arts Bldg, 710) to set up a meeting and learn more about the proposal process.

Review steps for developing a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program

Lead an MSUB Group Abroad! (Non-Academic)

Please follow these steps only if you are leading a non-academic group abroad.

STEP 1: Complete documents 60 days prior to departure

• Complete the Group International Travel Request Form.
  • Develop the required Emergency Communication Plan and the International Travel Plan.
• Complete the Student Travel Authorization Form, and send a completed signed copy to International Studies.
• Send these completed documents to the International Travel Compliance Coordinator for review and approval.

STEP 2: Complete Requirements 30 days prior to departure

• International Travel Insurance
  • All travelers are required to have adequate international insurance per MSU International Travel Policy
  • Complete the GeoBlue Insurance Roster (orange highlighted columns only) and submit to the International Travel Compliance Coordinator for group enrollment, or secure individual international travel insurance through GeoBlue Insurance.
• Group Leaders must attend an International Group Leader Orientation and Travel Health & Safety Class (Canada travel exempt).
• Student Travelers must attend an International Travel Orientation and Travel Health & Safety Class (Canada travel exempt).
  
  • One orientation conducted by the Office of International Studies is offered each semester, November and April, respectively. For large groups, a special orientation can be scheduled
  • The MSU Travel Clinic offers multiple Health & Safety Courses virtually throughout the year. The virtual courses range from 1 - 1 1/2 hours.  Click HERE to see the updated course schedule.
• All Travelers MUST Register International Travel
  • Once your program has been approved, register your international travel on the MSU system International Travel Registry. You can login using your secure NetID and password.
  • All students participating in the group trip abroad MUSTalso register their international travel in the same system.
    • Please note that students must be active students in Banner in order to register in the system.
• STEP Enrollment 
  • Enroll in the U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

Additional Resources: 

• Prepare your students 
  • Provide a Group Orientation about the program.
  • Unaffiliated Traveler Approval Form
• Review Travel Health and Safety Resources 
  • MSU International Travel Clinic
  • Center for Disease Control Travel Notices
  • U.S. Department of State Student Abroad