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Pre-departure Orientations for Elevated Risk Locations

A rainbow appears over green hills in Ecuador

Julia Ernst '17, Ecuador

Harvard College students traveling to elevated-risk destinations are required to attend a pre-departure orientation, but all students traveling abroad are welcome. Sign up to attend one of the upcoming orientations listed below.

Undergraduate Student Elevated Risk Orientations

Our elevated risk orientations help Harvard College students to:

  • prepare for their trip
  • understand potential risks and how to mitigate them
  • learn about health and safety resources

You'll get more out of the elevated risk orientation if you first watch our online pre-departure orientation and review your destination's country guide (log in with HarvardKey and search for your destination).

Schedule & Signup

Each orientation is applicable to all elevated risk locations unless noted otherwise. We'll provide the content; you provide the questions!

You'll receive a confirmation email after signing up.

None at the moment

We appreciate your interest. We'll post dates, times, and sign up links here once the fall 2025 elevated risk orientation schedule is announced.

In the meantime, check out our other options for pre-departure orientations and consultations.