Does your work at the College take you to other countries? Please review the New International Travel Policy Updates!

By Mariana Raghunathan, November 20, 2024

Important Changes to Ithaca College’s International Travel Policy

The international section of the Ithaca College Travel Policy has been revised, effective May 16, 2024. Please take a moment to review the Policy and updated information on the International Travel page.

Key points to note:

  1. If you are planning to travel internationally, please review the college’s International Travel page and follow the Step-By-Step International Travel Checklist to help you prepare for your trip.
  2. A Spend Authorization must be submitted and approved prior to making any international travel-related purchases or registering for online conferences.
  3. All international travelers must now complete and submit a waiver with their Spend Authorization, based on the destination country's Travel Advisories Risk Level.
  4. It is the responsibility of the traveler to stay up to date on current Travel Advisories for the countries where travel will be occurring.
  5. Travel to countries with a Level 3 or Level 4 Department of State Travel Advisory is generally not allowed. Exceptions require approval, and there is a process to request such approval. Please see Petition for Permission to Travel to High-Risk International Locations.
  6. These policy changes apply to all staff and faculty traveling internationally on college business, regardless of the source of funds.
  7. Travelers are responsible for understanding this Policy before planning any international travel on behalf of the college.

Thank you for your attention to this important update.