Health & Safety
The Office of Education Abroad is committed to the health and safety of our students studying overseas.
- U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs
Travel advisories, consular information sheets, and public announcements. - U.S. State Department
Villanova University will not send students to countries or locations currently under a level 3 or level 4 advisory. - U.S. Students Abroad information from the State Department
Services and information for Americans Students Abroad. - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. - Emergency Telephone Numbers
List of emergency numbers throughout the world. Add these to your IMPORTANT NUMBERS wallet card that you received at pre-departure orientation. - The Center for Global Education
Resources for students planning to study abroad. - SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Resources
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- Promoting health and safety in study abroad
Inter organizational task force on safety and responsibility in study abroad. - It's Your World, the StudyAbroad.com Handbook
Advice for students abroad, by Bill Hoffa.