Safe Travel Resources
When you travel abroad, it is important that your travel is well planned so you will stay safe and healthy. These resources may be of use to Saint Mary’s University students, faculty and staff who are leaving Canada.
Register your Travel
All students, faculty, and staff who are travelling abroad for university-related or university-sanctioned activities must register their travel with the Global Learning Office. Information collected on insurance and emergency contacts through Travel Abroad enables the University to provide you with feasible assistance in the case of an emergency during your travels.
Collection of travel information is handled under the authority of Section 33c of Nova Scotia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It is treated in a confidential manner and will be used for both statistical and emergency related purposes.
You should register your travel as soon as your plans have started to become firm (e.g. travel and accommodation have been booked). You can make additions and changes to the information before and during travel as plans evolve.
Click the link to compete the registration form: https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d40NSlLLTR0lxb0
Thank you for your cooperation. We strive to make international travel safer and more accessible for all students, faculty and staff. If you have any questions, require support, or experience technical difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact the Global Learning Office, global@smu.ca
Notes for Group Travel Leaders
Group travel (such as field schools) faculty or other leaders must complete the Pre-Departure Risk Management Plan, provided by the Global Learning Office. Please contact global@smu.ca for information.
Each individual traveler must submit the above registration form prior to departure.
Resources from the Government of Canada
Travel advice & advisories — destination-specific information
Travel health & safety — preventative measures, vaccinations, food & drink, access to health care, travelling with medications, etc.
Travel documents — passport & visa information
Emergency Consular Assistance — when & how Canadian citizens can get help from consulates & embassies while overseas
citizens of other countries should consult information provided by the foreign affairs office of their home country
Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) — free service for Canadian citizens that allows the Canadian government to communicate emergencies abroad and at home
Saint Mary’s University Resources
Information technology — ITSS security advice for all travelers
Brightspace Pre-Departure Orientation — Click the course called “Exchange Program” in your Brightspace Account.
Financial services — policies and expense procedures for university-related travel for Faculty and Staff
External Resources
Verge Magazine — offers resources for travelling with purpose. For more information, visit their website at https://www.vergemagazine.com/.
CIA World Factbook — offers information about countries’ history, culture, laws, and more to help travelers start preparing for their destination.
Contact us:
Email: global@smu.ca
Phone: 902-496-8725
Fax: 902-420-5530
Office: Atrium 106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMUStudio
