Providing Support to Penn in the World
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OUR MISSION:

GSS collaborates with the Penn Community to navigate the complexities of international initiatives. We share knowledge, streamline processes, and provide solutions that adapt to changing global landscapes.

How Can We Help?

COVID-19 Travel Updates

Information and announcements regarding international travel and operations in response to COVID-19.
Hiring, Staffing, and Working Abroad

Questions about paying people working overseas due to COVID-19?  Contact Becky Struwe.
International Agreements

Beginning a new partnership? Renewing an old one? Let us help.
Program Development

Questions on finance or banking abroad? Questions on purchasing goods and services?
Compliance & Research

Conducting research abroad? Understand research regulations, OFAC sanctions and privacy laws. 
Travel Logistics

Planning a trip abroad? Need support with pre-departure organizing?
Toolkits, Checklists & Forms
  • Global Supplier Form
  • Hiring Abroad Toolkit
  • International Activity Questionnaire
  • Site Assessment Checklist
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Global Supplier Form

Help GSS to be the central information repository on vendors and service providers for international activities. Tell us a global supplier or vendor you have used abroad. 

Submit the Global Supplier Form
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Hiring Abroad Toolkit

Need staff in the field? This toolkit can help! 

Download the Toolkit
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International Activity Questionnaire

Are you starting a new international project? Make sure you are making all the right considerations. 

Complete the questionnaire
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Site Assessment Checklist

Ask all the right questions when reviewing your program abroad. 

Download the Checklist
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Announcements

University-wide Travel Restrictions

As of March 13, 2020: Effective immediately and until further notice, all University-related travel is prohibited without exception. This includes outbound domestic, international travel, and for all visitors coming to campus.
Message to Faculty & Staff

As of March 27, 2020: Penn released message regarding continuation of onsite operations suspension. 
Global Health Advisory

As of March 19th, 2020: US State Department issued a Global Health Advisory of Level 4: Do Not Travel.