International Travel Policy Exception Request for Students

In line with the university’s travel policy, all students (graduate and undergraduate) conducting international travel to areas with a US Department of State *Level 3* travel advisory or higher must fill out this form and receive an approved travel policy exception. All exception requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before departure.

This request is open to all students.

Students who do not receive an approved travel policy exception cannot conduct UT-sponsored or -supported travel (e.g. travel using UT funding, receive UT credit, etc.). Each request is carefully reviewed and considered, and not all requests are approved. Once your petition has been received, we will ensure that it is complete and reviewed by the International Risk Management Committee. The committee reserves the right to request additional information from an applicant. You can direct questions to itr@utk.edu. Travel should not commence until the petition has been reviewed and approved.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Provost and the Center for Global Engagement reserves the right to revoke approval of requests at any time. The changing nature of events abroad and revisions in the US Department of State’s or Centers for Disease Control’s Advisories/Warnings/Alerts may require additional reviews before and/or during travel.

Name*
First Last
Email*
Cell Phone Number*
I am a(n):*
- Undergraduate student
- Graduate / Professional student
Name of Academic Advisor:*
Please provide a brief description of the proposed activity (program, event, conference/workshop, internship, fieldwork, research, etc.). Please also describe what you will do in your free time.*
Please describe why this travel is essential at this time.*
Destination(s) (city, country)*
Departure date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Return date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Describe any local partners you will be working with.*
Please provide the location of your lodging. Describe any relevant security features of these accommodations.**
Please provide your expected method(s) of transportation while abroad. Describe any relevant security features of your transportation plans.*
Please describe your expected working/studying conditions. Is this proposed activity undertaken with a group of others or individually?*
What in-country experience do you have in this country/countries and the specific area where you will be during your proposed activity? How well do you speak the language(s) of the destination(s) where you will be travelling?*
Are you involved in research during this trip?
- Yes
- No
Health risks (including COVID-19)：
Consult International SOS for risk information. You can find instructions for identifying risks via International SOS here.
Risk*
Mitigation Strategies*
Safety risks (including crime, terrorism, and/or social unrest)：
Consult International SOS for risk information. You can find instructions for identifying risks via International SOS here.
Risk*
Mitigation Strategies*
By completing the following question, you agree that you understand all travel advisories issued by the US Department of State and/or CDC and travel knowingly and voluntarily.*
- I accept
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
- COVID-19 Travel Information from the CDC

Health risks (including COVID-19)：

Safety risks (including crime, terrorism, and/or social unrest)：