Pre-Departure and Trip Planning

There are many things you can and should do before you depart that will help to make your travel, initial transition and adjustment as smooth and safe as possible.

Review these sites for important information related to general travel.  Be sure to register your stay through the SMART Traveler Enrollment Program so the U. S. Embassy in your host country has a record of your presence.

COST Pre-Departure Checklist

Travel Documents

US State Department

Register you overseas trip with the US State Department

Student Travel Sites

Be a Savvy Traveler