Maymester and Summer Courses to be Offered Online
The University System of Georgia advises that instruction at all USG institutions will continue to be offered in a remote format, with only limited exceptions, through the summer term.
Travel & Study Abroad Resources
The Office of Global Engagement leads the University’s global education, immigration services and international centers and initiatives. Contact OGE for with questions about study abroad, immigration and field study.
Information and resources regarding study abroad and exchange programs.
UGA Outbound Exchange Programs
The status of Fall 2020 outbound UGA Exchange Program participation is currently undergoing a review given the COVID-19 pandemic and potential impact on health abroad. Additional information regarding the program status, current immigration restrictions for students, as well as calendar changes and/or teaching format has been sought from our UGA Exchange Partner Institutions and will be taken into consideration as UGA further evaluates the feasibility of each individual program location. Should a program be canceled, OGE will work with impacted students and host universities institutions to defer participation to Spring 2021 where feasible.
Incoming International Exchange Programs
Incoming exchange students are still being welcomed to attend University of Georgia as long as their program has not been cancelled by their home university. Travel to the US will be dependent on immigration services – for more information, please visit https://globalengagement.uga.edu/immigration for updated FAQ regarding immigration status and services at UGA.
Non-UGA Programs
Please note that Non-UGA programs are external to UGA, and therefore are not affected by UGA program cancellations. If your program provider is still continuing operations (in-person or virtually), you may continue your participation with your Non-UGA program. We ask that you carefully consider your decision and consult with your program provider and the advice of the State Department and CDC, especially if you have certain respiratory or immune deficiencies.
Any questions in regards to your program continuation, contingency plans for academics, or program refunds should be directed to your program provider.
Please keep your Global Education Advisor up to date with any changes in your program plans or if you decide to withdraw and update your program itinerary in the StudyAway Portal with any travel changes.
Immigration Services at UGA created the Immigration Services Fall 2020 FAQ with information regarding: travel, health resources, visa, among other things.
Campus Messages regarding Travel & Study Abroad
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Self-Quarantine Guidelines for Faculty, Staff, and Students Returning From International Travel
Directions for self-quarantining to be followed by anyone who has traveled outside the United States over Spring Break.
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Important Spring Break Message to the University Community
Updates on university-sponsored spring break activities and travel precautions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Travel & Study Abroad
Effective Jan. 26, 2021, the CDC will require all air passengers entering the United States provide written documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test within 3 days of flight departure. CDC guidance and up-to-date information regarding this new testing requirement can be found here:
In brief: If you have had a positive viral test in the past three months and you have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of your positive viral test results and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating you have been cleared for travel.
Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before they board. If a passenger does not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery, or chooses not to take a test, the airline will deny boarding to the passenger. Passengers must also attest, under penalty of law, to having received a negative qualifying test result or recovery from COVID-19 and medical clearance to travel.
Effective Jan. 26, 2021, the CDC will require all air passengers entering the United States provide written documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test within 72 hours of flight departure. Up to date information regarding this new testing requirement can be found here on the CDC’s website. Individuals arriving from international travel should also self-quarantine and continue to monitor their health for 14 days after returning from travel. For more information, visit the CDC’s travel website and the University Health Center website for post-international travel guidance. Check your symptoms each day through DawgCheck. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID contact the Health Center by calling 706-542-1162.
Programming at UGA's International Centers was suspended for Fall 2020, but they are planning to resume activities for Spring 2021. Please visit UGA at Oxford or UGA Cortona for more information. Future programs are accepting applications.
There are several options available to students to ensure that they receive the necessary credits:
- You may check with your program director to inquire about the possibility of taking the courses online if your study abroad program was cancelled.
- Students who originally planned on participating in Maymester or Summer 2020 programs may also contact their program director to inquire about the option of rolling their application over to the 2021 application cycle. Many programs have taken advantage of this opportunity, but please check with your individual program. Students whose applications were rolled over to the 2021 cycle will still need to commit to the program again and will need to pay the program deposit again (2020 program deposits were refunded to students).
- You may check the UGA Bulletin for the availability of other UGA courses that could fit your academic needs.
- You may check the availability of Domestic Field Study programs that fit your academic needs.
- You may schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss additional study abroad opportunities.
However, please work with your UGA academic advisor to ensure that the courses you are taking will fit into your individual academic plan.
As of now, programs beginning in Spring 2021 are still running as planned. Students who originally planned on participating in Maymester or Summer 2020 programs may also contact their program director to inquire about the option of rolling their application over to the 2021 application cycle. Many programs have taken advantage of this opportunity, but please check with your individual program. Students whose applications were rolled over to the 2021 cycle will still need to commit to the program again and will need to pay the program deposit again (2020 program deposits were refunded to students).
Employees should explore all options to obtain refunds or credits for cancelled or rescheduled conferences and business meetings. Employees will be reimbursed for expenses that cannot be refunded due to COVID-19 assuming the travel was properly authorized consistent with travel regulations.
All non-essential business travel is suspended in order to comply with the Governor’s directive. Managers have the authority to rescind prior travel approval. Required in-person meetings should be transitioned to an electronic format or rescheduled. USG official travel to a CDC Level 3 or higher country is not authorized and will not be reimbursed.
UGA faculty and staff are limited to essential business travel only, as deemed appropriate by his/her supervisor(s) and/or higher administrative authority. Managers have the authority to rescind prior travel approval. Required in-person meetings should be transitioned to an electronic format or rescheduled when allowable. All international travel must be registered with the Office of Global Engagement. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for US Department of State international travel advisories.
If you are traveling through a University of Georgia-sponsored trip, you should stay in close contact with the sponsoring organization since the situation may change between now and your planned trip. If you are planning your own travel, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. State Department have valuable information for travelers.
Effective Jan. 26, 2021, the CDC will require all air passengers entering the United States provide written documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test within 72 hours of flight departure. Up to date information regarding this new testing requirement can be found here on the CDC’s website. Individuals arriving from international travel should continue to take extra steps to monitor their health for 14 days after returning from travel. Please visit the CDC’s travel website for post-international travel guidance. Check your symptoms each day through DawgCheck. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID contact the University Health Center by calling 706-542-1162.