Pre-Departure Forms

If you have been approved for Off-Campus Study by Whitman College, you will receive a notification via your Whitman campus e-mail address.

Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of the most rewarding adventures of your life. With Off-Campus Study Approval from Whitman College, comes a few more required steps.

PRE-DEPARTURE FORMS

Each study abroad participant is required to download, complete and return the following forms to Laura Cummings, OCS Coordinator, in Mem. 201 no later than November 15, 2012. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of off-campus study leave approval by Whitman.

Health Statement and Liability Waiver
(REQUIRED - All Study Abroad Programs)
• It is every student’s responsibility to carefully read and become familiar with the health and safety issues of their off-campus destination and the demands associated with studying abroad. Please select your study abroad destination from the lists of countries on the following websites Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Department of State and read through carefully.

Proof of Medical Insurance Form
(REQUIRED - All Partner Programs)
• All students who attend a Partner Program will be required to show written proof of health insurance coverage both in the U.S. and overseas.

ISIC Application
(REQUIRED - Partner Programs that do not offer overseas evacuation insurance)
• All students who attend Study Abroad Partner Programs that do not already offer overseas evacuation insurance will be required to purchase an ISIC card through the Off-Campus Studies (OCS) Office. Students attending Approved and Petitioned Programs are not required to purchase an ISIC, but we recommend they do so because of the emergency evacuation coverage the card provides.  An ISIC card offers emergency evacuation insurance, repatriation, discounts on airfare, and much more. If you are planning to travel outside of your program dates, it is also recommended that you purchase an ISIC card.

Power of Attorney Form
(OPTIONAL - All Study Abroad Programs)
• All students who receive need-based financial aid are highly recommended to complete this form giving your parents (or another designee) power of attorney for signing documents in your absence. This will help you get loan checks processed quickly. Once you complete the document, you may stop by Mem. 223 or Mem. 104 to have it notarized.

Additional Study Abroad Information

The Pre-Departure Study Abroad Orientation is scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 1:00 - 4:00 pm in Olin 130. Each study abroad participant is required to attend the Pre-Departure Study Abroad Orientation. If you have a class-related conflict (i.e. a required field trip) on that date, you should inform the Off-Campus Studies staff immediately at offcampusstudies.com.

Financial Information (Study Abroad Partner Programs)

Financial Information (Approved Programs)

Course Approval Information

Limitations on Study Abroad Transfer Credit

Revised Off-Campus Study Course Approval Form

Travel Resources