Instructions for Non-Credit Programs

Student Organization and Non-university Sponsored International Travel

The purpose of this document is to a) specify what does and does not constitute Longwood University-sponsored international travel and b) specify what actions must take place to meet the registration requirements of the Center for Global Engagement.

I. What constitutes a Longwood University sponsored program?

Programs that are university sponsored include those that meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Offered for Longwood University credit (examples include faculty-led programs or international internships).
2. Offered in conjunction with one of the institution's international exchange or affiliate partners.
3. Officially sponsored by a department or office at the university (examples include not for credit programs offered internationally).
4. Officially sponsored by a registered student organization where the program is being marketed through/by the student group (where university funds are used or money collected in university accounts, etc.)

Please note that a procedure/policy is already in place for programs that are for university credit ("1" in the list above) and exchange programs ("2" in the list above) for details visit the study abroad page. The policy detailed in this document addresses international travel programs sponsored by Longwood departments or offices (3) and travel by student organizations (4) and involves an application process as detailed below. Domestic travel programs are not addressed in this document. 

II. Marketing Travel Programs on Campus

In order to publicize using Longwood's campus platforms, a program must qualify as "university sponsored" as defined above. Other programs may submit posters/fliers to be approved for distribution. However, all marketing materials must clearly include the following disclaimer:

"THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY PROGRAM. IT HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED BY LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY AND IS NOT BEING OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY IN ANY WAY. " 

III. Application and Review Process

All international travel programs that are officially sponsored by Longwood University must go through a review process that will be conducted by Longwood University Center for Global Engagement (direct contact is Dr. Emily Kane). Programs for academic credit are subject to a different policy than what is detailed here. (For more information on applying to lead credit-bearing programs, visit Instructions for Faculty Program Leaders. The policy detailed here applies to non-credit bearing programs offered by university offices, departments, or registered student organizations.

The department, office, or student organization must first submit:

• An application for permission to travel internationally, to be approved by the Director of Study Abroad and the Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement.
• A Request for Travel Authorization (RTA) and an Out of Country Travel Authorization. These must be signed by several administrators.

Prior to departure, the following things must be submitted to the Center for Global Engagement:

• Copies of the RTA and Out of Country Form
• A detailed program itinerary
• An emergency plan that you will distribute to all participants
• List of emergency contacts for all students, staff, and faculty (there is a Google Doc we will use to collect this)
• Copy of passport for each participant
• Participation in a risk session and signed acknowledgment from each student

Longwood University has the right and obligation to cancel a program in the event that the Department of State posts a travel warning that applies to an international travel destination.

Questions should be directed to the Director of Study Abroad.

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