Prior to Departure

ompletion of an online application through Terra Dotta.

ticipating in an education abroad program for credit must complete either a course equivalency form, a course selection form, or an internship approval form.

Students must meet with their education abroad advisor in order to obtain the form.

Cadets should consult with the MLC to ensure programs do not interfere with their military requirements and are in line with their 104R planning.

make payments online and should complete them on/before the specific deadlines found on their program page. If participating in a third party partner program, please visit their program website for information regarding payment methods and deadlines.

Payments for UNG programs can be made with a debit/credit card in your application portal. If you prefer to pay using cash/check, you must visit the CGE office for guidance.

tudents participating in Education Abroad are required to acquire international insurance for their time abroad. The students’ education abroad advisor will acquire this on the student’s behalf prior to departure. The University system of Georgia uses CISI Insurance.

The only exception to this are third party programs: CIEE, ISA, and ISEP. Insurance is then acquired through the provider.

before departure, all UNG education abroad students will participate in mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO). Students’ education abroad advisors will reach out to them with a notification of the date for PDO.

ay be required to secure a visa based upon their length of stay and host country. See your program brochure for requirements. For additional questions about visas, visit your host country’s embassy website.

re before you go! Life abroad can be very different than life at UNG and may require some adjustment. Use the resources below to prepare before you go.

Cultural Adjustment	American Stereotypes Abroad – MSU Women Abroad – Diversity Abroad Country Profiles – Department of State Country Etiquette Guides – eDiplomat Survival Strategies – MSU
Faith & Religion	Religious Diversity Abroad – Diversity Abroad International Religious Freedom Report by Year – Department of State
LGBTQ+	UNG Campus Resources Global Laws Map – ILGA Global Attitudes Survey – ILGA LGBTQ+ Students Abroad – Diversity Abroad LGBTI Travelers – US Department of State Travel Issues – National Center for Transgender Equality General Resources – Rainbow Sig Gender Unicorn – Trans student educational resources
Race & Ethnicity	UNG Campus Resources Diversity and Inclusion Abroad – Diversity Abroad Diversity Abroad Resources – PLATO
Students with Disabilities	UNG Campus Resources Traveling with Disabilities – State Department Students with Disabilities Abroad – Diversity Abroad Studying in Germany as a Disabled Student – Studying in Germany Studying in UK as a Disabled Student – Study in UK Studying in Australia as a Student with Disabilities – Study in Australia
General Resources	Diversity Abroad AllAbroad.us Diversity Resources – IES Abroad Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Abroad – ISEP

ealth and safety of students, faculty, and staff is of the utmost importance. UNG regularly monitors and evaluates conditions that may impact student, faculty, and staff travel. CGE takes into consideration information from the following sources:

State Department Travel Advisories – UNG generally prohibits UNG students/faculty/staff to travel to countries with a Level 3 or Level 4 Travel Advisory in place.
CDC Travel Health Notices
CDC COVID-19 Recommendations
Information from partner institutions & local contacts
Security information from partners and risk management firms
UNG Emergency Response Team

Before departure, students must fulfill the following requirements:

Program Application(s)	Every program requires the full completion of an online application through the CGE Terra Dotta portal. Some programs may require and additional application specific to the program be completed in addition to the CGE application.
Course Form	All students participating in an education abroad program for credit must complete either a course equivalency form, a course selection form, or an internship approval form. Students must meet with their education abroad advisor in order to obtain the form. Cadets should consult with the MLC to ensure programs do not interfere with their military requirements and are in line with their 104R planning.
Payment	Students can make payments online and should complete them on/before the specific deadlines found on their program page. If participating in a third party partner program, please visit their program website for information regarding payment methods and deadlines. Payments for UNG programs can be made with a debit/credit card in your application portal. If you prefer to pay using cash/check, you must visit the CGE office for guidance.
International Health Insurance	All UNG students participating in Education Abroad are required to acquire international insurance for their time abroad. The students’ education abroad advisor will acquire this on the student’s behalf prior to departure. The University system of Georgia uses CISI Insurance. The only exception to this are third party programs: CIEE, ISA, and ISEP. Insurance is then acquired through the provider.
Pre-Departure Orientation	4-6 weeks before departure, all UNG education abroad students will participate in mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO). Students’ education abroad advisors will reach out to them with a notification of the date for PDO.
Visas	Students may be required to secure a visa based upon their length of stay and host country. See your program brochure for requirements. For additional questions about visas, visit your host country’s embassy website.
Review Identity Abroad Resources	Prepare before you go! Life abroad can be very different than life at UNG and may require some adjustment. Use the resources below to prepare before you go. Cultural Adjustment American Stereotypes Abroad – UC Santa Cruz Women Abroad – Diversity Abroad Country Profiles – Department of State Country Etiquette Guides – eDiplomat Faith & Religion Religious Diversity Abroad – Diversity Abroad International Religious Freedom Report by Year – Department of State LGBTQ+ UNG Campus Resources Global Laws Map – ILGA Global Attitudes Survey – ILGA LGBTQ+ Students Abroad – Diversity Abroad LGBTI Travelers – US Department of State Travel Issues – National Center for Transgender Equality General Resources – Rainbow Sig Gender Unicorn – Trans student educational resources Race & Ethnicity UNG Campus Resources Diversity and Inclusion Abroad – Diversity Abroad Diversity Abroad Resources – PLATO Students with Disabilities UNG Campus Resources Traveling with Disabilities – State Department Students with Disabilities Abroad – Diversity Abroad Studying in Germany as a Disabled Student – Studying in Germany Studying in UK as a Disabled Student – Study in UK Studying in Australia as a Student with Disabilities – Study in Australia General Resources Diversity Abroad AllAbroad.us Diversity Resources – IES Abroad Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Abroad – ISEP
Review Health & Safety Resources	The health and safety of students, faculty, and staff is of the utmost importance. UNG regularly monitors and evaluates conditions that may impact student, faculty, and staff travel. CGE takes into consideration information from the following sources: State Department Travel Advisories – UNG generally prohibits UNG students/faculty/staff to travel to countries with a Level 3 or Level 4 Travel Advisory in place. CDC Travel Health Notices CDC COVID-19 Recommendations Information from partner institutions & local contacts Security information from partners and risk management firms UNG Emergency Response Team

The public health risk of contracting COVID-19 while traveling is real. It is known to spread very quickly via person-to-person transmission.
These risks will impact the ability for host institutions to bring students to campus, conduct classes in person, etc.
The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for those traveling internationally. UNG also strongly encourages students be fully vaccinated prior to traveling abroad.
Many countries are updating entry requirements such as quarantine, testing, etc. according to vaccination status.
Many countries require travelers to complete health assessments prior to boarding in addition to PCR testing, and other country-specific entry requirements.
While there is no unified vaccine passport, some countries are considering this option and are requiring proof of vaccination at the port of entry.
It is important students research individual entry requirements to ensure they have the appropriate documentation, and vaccine, if nece

Bonus stuff you can do before going abroad...

Apply To Be a Roaming Nighthawk!

Want to share your education abroad journey and inspire future Nighthawks to follow in your footsteps? Become a Roaming Nighthawk during your time abroad and contribute content to the Center for Global Engagement’s social media channels!

Benefits of being a Roaming Nighthawk:

Build your resume and creative portfolio for professional endeavors through the content you create.
Increase the exposure of your content and online footprint.
Record your experience in a unique way that will give future students insight into education abroad and will allow you to engage with your own education abroad more fully.
Receive a letter of recommendation speaking to the quality of your content and the skills you’ve demonstrated as a Roaming Nighthawk.

Questions on how to apply? Contact global@ung.edu.

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