The Office of International Studies is committed to the health and safety of our students studying overseas.

• Villanova University Student Handbook
  Villanova University policies and procedures relating to overseas study, including health and safety abroad
• U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs
  Travel advisories, consular information sheets, and public announcements.
• U.S. State Department, Travel Warnings
  Villanova University will not send students to countries currently under a travel warning.
• U.S. State Department
  Services and information for Americans 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.
• USC SAFETI (Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse
  Part of the Center for Global Education at the University of Southern California, SAFETI Clearinghouse provides resources for study abroad, emphasizing health and safety issues.
• SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Resources
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Promoting health and safety in study abroad
  Interorganizational task force on safety and responsibility in study abroad.
• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  Travel Advisories, country profiles, etc.
• British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  Travel advisories, country profiles, etc. (Click on 'Travel' under 'Service').
• It's Your World, the StudyAbroad.com Handbook
  Advice for students abroad, by Bill Hoffa.