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Travel Toolkit

If you are planning University-related international travel, you will find the University's travel policy and all the information you need regarding approvals, expenses, and reservations here. 

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The Division of Research and Innovation provides information about research security (Research Security - Division of Research and Innovation - The University of Memphis) and export controls (Export Control - Division of Research and Innovation - The University of Memphis) on its website. It is critical that you pay close attention to these subjects since violating these federal regulations can carry severe consequences for you and the University.

 

student groupWhatever your purpose for traveling abroad, the Division of International Affairs encourages you to include recruitment activities in your schedule. The UofM aims to expand and diversify enrollment, and attracting international students is an important element of its strategy. DIA will assist you in setting up visits appropriate to your destination and open avenues for connecting with area students. The U.S. Department of State sponsors more than 400 EducationUSA advising centers and the International Trade Administration offers its Gold Key Service to arrange meetings with potential partners. Reach out to MaryKate Johnson (mary.johnson@memphis.edu) at least three months prior to your trip for a personalized assessment of how you can contribute to recruitment efforts. Also feel free to make use of our recruitment brochures:

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The Department of State maintains travel advisories for every location in the world with information about specific concerns for travelers at Travel Advisories (state.gov). In addition, there are many resources available online for tips on traveling safely abroad. Especially if you are not a frequent traveler, we encourage you to search for information about your destination related to safety precautions, common threats, how to contact local emergency services, and cultural norms.