GENERAL INFORMATION
- Can I study abroad as a UA student? Yes, many study abroad programs have resumed, including UA faculty-led study abroad programs, exchange programs, affiliate programs, and direct enroll programs.
- How is The University of Alabama monitoring the COVID-19 situation worldwide?
UA is continually monitoring the situation, including consulting sources such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Department of State, the World Health Organization (WHO), and International SOS, our international travel assistance provider. We are also in touch with our affiliate and exchange study abroad partners both domestically and abroad. - How does UA make decisions about its study abroad programs?
The UA System Health & Safety Task Force takes guidance from the CDC, the U.S. Department of State, the WHO, and International SOS (UA’s international travel assistance partner). When making decisions about specific programs, they also consider local conditions, as well as input from peer institutions and our overseas partners. - Who will UA contact with updates?
UA will directly contact students with updates that might specifically impact them. UA reaches out to students’ designated emergency contacts only in very specific situations, such as when a student has been incapacitated or when we cannot reach the student. - Who can I contact about study abroad and the coronavirus situation?
Please contact Chad Berry, Associate Director of International Health, Safety, and Risk Management at studyabroad@ua.edu.