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Eastern
Michigan University
Academic Programs Abroad
103 Boone Hall
Ypsilanti, MI, USA 48197
734. 487.2424
800.777.3541
programs.abroad@emich.edu
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Health
and safety
Safety
and security for participants of EMU study abroad programs is
our first and most fundamental priority. We regularly monitor
the safety and security conditions of our study abroad sites and
itineraries, using U.S. State Department information along with
other reliable sources.
On the basis
of this information, our intention at this time is to proceed
with the programs described on our website. If conditions change
and the University decides to cancel a specific program prior
to its departure, students enrolled in that program will receive
a full refund of all fees paid.
If a program
already underway must be canceled, the University will arrange
to have all students enrolled in the program return home and will
issue appropriate refunds to enrolled students.
If a program
is not canceled and conditions warrant, we have the ability to
alter the scheduled destinations and itineraries of specific programs
to maximize safety and security. If a student wishes to withdraw
from a program that is not canceled by the University, i.e. a
program that is proceeding as scheduled or modified by changing
conditions, the normal policy regarding withdrawals will be in
effect.
As we continue
to monitor safety and security conditions for each of our programs,
we will provide updated information to students. Please contact
the Office of Academic Programs Abroad if you have questions.
We subscribe
to the principles of "Responsible Study Abroad: Health and Safety
Guidelines" written by the SECUSSA Committee on Health and Safety
and supported by NAFSA: Association of International Educators
and other professional organizations dedicated to international
education.
We endeavor to follow the Guidelines for Program Sponsors in Section
I of the document. Further, we call on all participants in our
programs to follow the Responsibilities for Participants in Section
II, and we urge all parents/guardians/families of participants
to follow the Recommendations in Section III:
EMU
Academic Programs Abroad Resources
- Online Free language classes:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Ypsilanti/Ann
Arbor Area Resources
U.S.
Government Resources
Visas
For U.S. Citizens and Resources for Non-U.S. Citizens
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