The safety of students is a top priority for Missouri S&T and the University of Missouri. Students who travel internationally may encounter additional safety and health risks. The University of Missouri provides the following resources to assist students who travel internationally on behalf of the university.

Travel registry – All students who travel internationally on a university-related trip are required to register travel in Missouri S&T’s Travel Registry. Missouri S&T travelers can directly access the travel registry at http://globalminers.mst.edu/. Additional information about the travel registry and safety information is available on the Traveling on Behalf of S&T webpage. An international travel registration fee of $30 per person is charged by Terra Dotta, the software used to manage the travel registry, and is valid for one year from the date of registration. Once the international travel registration fee has been paid, the traveler may register additional international trips at no cost for up to one year. Payment may be made either by the university department or the student in the Office of International and Cultural Affairs in 104 Norwood Hall by credit card, cash, or MO Code and PS Account Code. Please contact extension 6015 or globalminers@mst.edu for assistance or questions.
GeoBlue Health Insurance – All students who travel internationally on a university related trip are required to purchase health insurance through GeoBlue. This policy offers health insurance coverage that would be primary over your regular health insurance policy while you are traveling abroad. The cost is $34.60 for a 30 day period and the insurance may be purchased online. The GeoBlue Student Member Guide includes purchasing instructions and details of the coverage.

UHC Global – UHC Global coverage includes 24-hour travel, medical, and security-related assistance services to you while traveling internationally on behalf of the university. Please note – this is NOT medical insurance. This coverage is provided at no cost to the traveler by the University of Missouri. Full program details and the student ID card are available online at the University of Missouri Miscellaneous Insurance Coverages web page..

U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – All students traveling internationally are strongly encouraged to register in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) prior to each trip. Enrollment in the STEP program provides travelers the most current information about the country where you will be traveling, updates including travel warnings and travel alerts, and resources should you need assistance during your travels.

Travel Services available through Missouri S&T’s Student Health Services – Student Health Services provides a personalized travel consultation to help travelers understand health needs such as vaccinations and medications. Additional information is available online.

Clery Reporting Requirement – Missouri S&T is required to report crime statistics for any location where a student stays for more than 1 night outside of Rolla on a university sponsored trip. If the trip includes faculty or staff members accompanying students, the faculty or staff members are required to submit the report. If no faculty or staff members are traveling with student(s), the student(s) must submit the information directly. Information must be reported for locations within the U.S. as well as international locations.
• Date(s) of stay
• Hotel information – hotel name, address, and room number or floor that was occupied
• Facility information for any location rented by the University for class study or program use – name and address
• Local law enforcement information – name and address
A reporting form will soon be added to the University Police web page – http://police.mst.edu/ – under Programs and Services. Until the online form is available, please send information or questions to:
Mary Watkins, Compliance Coordinator, University Police
E-mail: marywatkins@mst.edu
Phone: 573-341-6735

If you have questions regarding the travel registry or insurance, please contact Amy Smith in the Office of International and Cultural Affairs by email at aesmith@mst.edu or by phone at extension 6875.