Learn the risks associated with international travel and your destination.
Before traveling, visit the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention country-specific webpages for your destination and read the information under all the expandable tabs.
Seek other pre-travel opportunities as well to learn more about your destination and program, including exploring the resources below and talking to others who have visited your destination. By deliberately planning your activities with forethought, you can mitigate potential risks.
U.S. Public Agency Travel Warnings
U.S. Public Agency Resources
UW-Madison Pre-Travel Resources
- UW-Madison International Traveler Checklist
- UW-Madison ISSD Tips for International Travelers
- ISSD's Pre-Travel Safety and Security Planning
- Export Control Considerations for International Travel
- Airbnb (and Similar Applications) Guidance
- Hotel Safety Guidance
- Considerations for Non-Credit University-Affiliated Travel Groups
- Rideshare Applications
- Considerations for LGBTQ+ Travelers Abroad
UW-Madison Sites
- International Division
- International Academic Programs (IAP)
- University Health Services International Travel Clinic
- School of Business International Programs
- International Engineering Studies & Programs
- Global Health Institute
- Information Technology (DoIT)
- Institute for Regional and International Studies
- International Student Services (ISS)
- Risk Management
- Office of Export Control
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) International Programs