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Health and Safety
Everyone wants your student to have a safe and healthy trip abroad, and it is important to read the information available before traveling. You will find helpful information at the following web sites:
U.S. Department of State offers Consular Information Sheets with facts about each country in the world.
Centers for Disease Control offer health information about the country or region. Recommended immunizations are also listed.
U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens to register their stay in case help is needed from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate while abroad.
NMSU's Immunization/Travel Health Clinic can administer immunizations and offer valuable information and advice about health issues to consider when traveling abroad.
Physical and Dental Exam
As a precaution, it is recommended that all students have a physical and a dental exam prior to departure. Students who are on medication should request that the prescription be filled for the entire study abroad period. Students who may need medical care while abroad should inform the NMSU study abroad staff in advance.
Study Abroad Insurance
All students are required to have health, medical evacuation, and repatriation insurance when studying abroad. NMSU provides a policy for students through HTH Insurance.
Everyone wants your student to have a safe and healthy trip abroad, and it is important to read the information available before traveling. You will find helpful information at the following web sites:
U.S. Department of State offers Consular Information Sheets with facts about each country in the world.
Centers for Disease Control offer health information about the country or region. Recommended immunizations are also listed.
U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) allows U.S. citizens to register their stay in case help is needed from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate while abroad.
NMSU's Immunization/Travel Health Clinic can administer immunizations and offer valuable information and advice about health issues to consider when traveling abroad.
Physical and Dental Exam
As a precaution, it is recommended that all students have a physical and a dental exam prior to departure. Students who are on medication should request that the prescription be filled for the entire study abroad period. Students who may need medical care while abroad should inform the NMSU study abroad staff in advance.
Study Abroad Insurance
All students are required to have health, medical evacuation, and repatriation insurance when studying abroad. NMSU provides a policy for students through HTH Insurance.
