With Spring Break right around the corner, Clemson University is committed to ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff.  

For those with international travel plans 

With recent global events, anyone planning to travel internationally is encouraged to review and follow the travel guidance included below. 

Register your travel plans through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security notifications from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Follow @TravelGov on social media for the latest alerts from the U.S. Department of State.

For students and faculty traveling with Study Abroad programs, watch AlertTraveler notifications and turn on AlertTraveler location services so alerts match your real-time location. 

Remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings at all times. 

Avoid areas near military installations, government buildings, protests, demonstrations, and any other large gatherings, as these areas can become unpredictable and violent. 

Stay up to date with local, in-country news and heed official guidance.  

Always travel with a fully charged, functioning cell phone and stay in communication with family and friends.   

For more tips and information about traveling outside the country, visit the U.S. Department of State website. 

General safety tips 

Let a trusted person (such as a parent) outside of your travel group know where you are staying and contact information for others in your group. 

Give that trusted person a copy of your important documents in case you lose them (ID, plane tickets, passport). 

Know the address of your hotel or short-term rental, as well as number and location of local law enforcement agencies. 

Write down important phone numbers, in case your phone is lost or stolen. 

Don’t share your travel plans or location on social media. 

Use the buddy system. Never leave a party with a stranger and establish a place to meet in advance if you get separated. It’s always best to take a friend with you. If you do leave without your friends, give them details about where you’re going and when to expect you back. 

Be an active bystander. If you see a situation that gives you a gut feeling that something isn’t right, take action to step in and prevent harm. Engage in bystander intervention to interrupt harm and provide support. 

Study Abroad update 

The Office of Global Engagement closely monitors all travel conditions across the globe to ensure the safety of students studying abroad. Due to state department travel advisories, the University brought back a group of students studying abroad at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. This decision was made following U.S. State Department risk level elevation, with student health, safety and well-being as the University’s top priority.  

At this time, no other students are being asked to return to the United States. All other programs remain at normal operational status.