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Parents Health & Safety Information

We know that your son/daughter's health and safety is of utmost importance to you. We also know that these concerns increase during study abroad. We hope that these tools and resources will serve as a foundation for discussion, and action in the case of an emergency or health concern abroad.

Responsible Study Abroad: Good Practices for Health and Safety

The following list of health and safety responsibilities for parents/guardians is adapted closely from NAFSA's "Responsible Study Abroad: Good Practices for Health and Safety." For more information, visit www.nafsa.org.

Our participants’ parents/guardians should:

  • Be informed about and involved in the decision of the participant to apply for and be accepted for a position on a particular program.
  • Obtain and carefully evaluate participant program materials, as well as related health, safety, and security information.
  • Discuss with your son or daughter his or her travel plans and activities that may be independent of the study abroad program.
  • Engage in a thorough discussion of safety and behavior issues, insurance needs, and emergency procedures related to living abroad.
  • Be responsive to requests from the OEA for information regarding the participant.
  • Keep in touch with your son or daughter while they are abroad. Agree as a family how often you will talk. It is oftentimes very helpful to establish a regular calling time (i.e. every other Sunday evening).
  • Be aware that sometimes your son or daughter, rather than the OEA, may most appropriately provide some information.

More information on participant responsibilities.

Emergency Contact Information

Office for Education Abroad

The Office for Education Abroad is open Monday - Friday (8:00AM - 4:30PM). In case of emergency outside of these hours, contact the SJU Life Safety Services at 320-363-2144 OR the CSB Security Office at 320-363-5000.