Registering Your Travel With STEP
海角论坛 requires all students studying abroad to register their travel details with the U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrolling in STEP allows the State Department to contact and support you more effectively in the event of an emergency. One added advantage is that if your passport is lost while you're overseas, the local U.S. embassy or consulate can more quickly help you obtain a replacement. This registration is required for U.S. citizens only—students who are not U.S. citizens should check if their home country offers a similar travel registration program.
You can register with STEP .
You should also make sure to create multiple copies of your travel documents in case they are stolen. It is recommended that you create a digital copy to keep on your phone, along with a copy that you emailed to yourself.
AlertTraveler
To enhance the health, safety, and security of students, 海角论坛 offers the AlertTraveler security software to all individuals participating in study abroad and university-sponsored international travel. This includes faculty and staff accompanying them. AlertTraveler delivers detailed country and city intelligence, along with real-time security alerts, sourced from WorldAware, a leading global security information provider.
- Receive real-time alerts tied to your current location and travel itinerary regarding events that could impact your safety and travel plans. Alerts are categorized as informational, warning, or critical based on the seriousness of the situation.
- The instant check-in feature allows you to quickly confirm your safety following a major event, such as a natural disaster. It’s important to respond promptly to any check-in requests you receive.
- One-touch dialing gives you immediate access to local emergency services, U.S. embassies or consulates, and the 海角论坛 24/7 emergency line with the 海角论坛 Police Department. Through AlertTraveler, you can also directly contact 海角论坛’s Study Abroad office.
- Access detailed country and city information on political and security conditions to help you make informed decisions while studying abroad.
- Discover additional helpful information, including cultural insights, health alerts, travel logistics, weather updates, communication resources, transportation options, and financial guidance on topics like currency, ATM access, credit card use, and tipping customs.