Student Travel Policies
The student travel policies apply to undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate fellows, and graduate students traveling internationally with Harvard sponsorship. These policies, which were developed by University and School leadership, are designed to balance your academic freedom and your physical safety.
Review the policy closely to ensure you meet your pre-departure requirements in a timely manner to receive funding or credit.
- Harvard College International Travel Policy
- Graduate and Professional Student International Travel Policy
Student Travel Forms
Check with your program administrator to verify which forms you’re required to submit before you complete any of the forms below.
Health Clearance
Download and complete the health clearance packet that applies to you: either the Harvard Summer School study abroad program packet or the generic Harvard undergraduate packet for those going on other Harvard-sponsored or Harvard-led trips.
- Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Program Health Clearance Packet
- Harvard Undergraduate Health Clearance Packet
- Health Clearance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Travel Safety Questionnaire
Complete the online travel safety questionnaire if you're an undergraduate student traveling to an elevated-risk destination with Harvard sponsorship or a graduate student traveling to a high-risk destination with Harvard sponsorship.
If you're unable to log in with your HarvardKey to access the questionnaire, email Katherine Swanson, katherine_swanson@harvard.edu.
Travel Waiver & Release Forms
Harvard-Organized Travel Abroad
Download and complete the applicable waiver and release form below if your international travel is organized or led by Harvard. Submit it to the Harvard office or program that is organizing or leading your travel abroad.
Independent Travel Abroad
Download and complete the applicable waiver and release form below if your international travel is not organized or led by Harvard (even if you're receiving Harvard funding). Submit it to the Harvard office or program that is funding your travel abroad.
- College Students
- College Students: Elevated-Risk Destinations
- Graduate and Professional School Students
Harvard-Organized U.S. Travel
Download and complete the applicable waiver and release form below if your domestic, U.S.-based travel is organized or led by Harvard. Submit it to the Harvard office or program that is organizing or leading your U.S. travel.