SIPA students traveling abroad for research, study, summer internships, or other university business are required to comply with Columbia University’s International Travel Planning and Policy (CU ITPP). Compliance with CU ITPP is mandatory for receiving international travel grants or stipends, earning academic credit for courses and programs that involve international travel, and participating in or leading recognized student group travel.

SIPA Student Group Travel Guidelines and Requirements are outlined in the SIPA Student Group Trek Guidelines and Requirements document.

Required Actions for International Travel

• Comply with the ISOS Elevated Risk Approval Process
• Register your trip in ISOS MyTrips
• Submit the SIPA Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release Form 

These policies apply to students, Officers of Administration, support staff, faculty, and other Columbia employees who travel internationally with students or organize international student travel. For more information, visit this page.

Resources for International Travelers

• Columbia Travel Information from the Office of Global Travel
• Travel support and emergency services through International SOS (ISOS)
• Pre-travel health assessments via Columbia Health Services
• Medical insurance information through Zurich Insurance

All students who apply for SIPA travel grants or stipends must ensure that their travel is registered, reviewed, and approved, if necessary. No stipends will be disbursed until all compliance steps regarding Columbia University's travel policies have been completed.

For any immediate questions or concerns, please contact the Dean of Students, Tsuya Yee, at [email protected].

Additional information regarding Columbia University’s International Travel Planning and Policy (CU ITPP) is available at https://globaltravel.columbia.edu/.