Pre-Departure

By Failing to Prepare, You are Preparing to Fail
Ben Franklin

Please note: Penn has issued temporary travel guidelines and procedures regarding travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please review this guidelines prior to the pre-departure steps below. 

Penn travelers are advised to take the following steps prior to traveling abroad:

  1. Confirm that your trip is Penn-affiliated

  2. Register your trip

  3. Learn more about ISOS membership and travel medical insurance

  4. Prepare for the health and safety risks in your destination

  5. Understand what to do in an emergency abroad

  6. Obtain any required visas (if any)

Travel Safety Training Videos

Traveler Training

For students, faculty, and staff traveling on Penn-affiliated trips abroad. 

MyTrips Training

Set-up your profile and register your Penn-affiliated, international trip.

For more information on using MyTrips, please visit Register Your Trip.