INDEPENDENT UNDERGRADUATE SERVICE, RESEARCH AND STUDY ABROAD

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FACULTY-LED SHORT TERM PROGRAMS

As Emory College continues to emphasize international undergraduate research and service, academic departments are increasingly sponsoring Emory undergraduates to engage in independent activities abroad such as: independent study, undergraduate research, service-learning and academic internships. In order for Emory College to respond quickly to an international crises or natural disasters that may jeopardize our student's well-being and to assist all of our students in the relevant locations, the Center for International Programs Abroad maintains a central registry. It keeps records of what students are doing abroad, where they are, for which time period they are abroad and who the multiple national and overseas contacts are.  Students will also be provided with supplementary health insurance through CIPA. This registry aims at keeping track of Emory College students doing independent travel. In the event of a crisis, CIPA can coordinate Emory College's response, assisting the administration and departments as appropriate.  In such circumstances, CIPA will also serve as the College's primary contact for the families of students and for the media.

It is critical that all departments/faculty assure their students (and accompanying faculty/graduate assistants) are registered. Students who are embarking on Emory-sponsored independent research, service-learning or internships will be directed to a part of the CIPA website where they will register with CIPA. Students will be asked to hand in/email and electronically sign documents.

By following the instructions under 'Requirements', you will be automatically registered with CIPA and will receive the supplemental CIPA insurance.