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UW-La Crosse Travel Policies & Procedures

All UWL International Education program travel is coordinated through UWL IEE. (i.e. faculty-led programs)
Non-international education-related travel is supported by UW System Travel Administrator and Travel Management System. (I.e. conferences and research travel)

Travel Insurance

Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) helps UWL support students and employees abroad in times of need. The insurance is required for all UWL students and employees traveling abroad on university-affiliated travel. CISI offers 24-hour worldwide assistance, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help support students and employees across a spectrum of needs ranging from the relatively minor — such as help replacing a lost passport — to the more complex — such as identifying reputable medical specialists and providing emergency evacuation. Through its contracted partners, CISI has a medical staff that can translate across language and cultural barriers to help beneficiaries in need and provide seamless payment to ensure uninterrupted care.

Travel insurance enrollment is required for UWL employees. CISI enrollment for employees is considered a necessary and allowable expense.
CISI International Health Insurance coverage is not available for personal travel or traveling family members.
CISI reserves the right to invalidate coverage and deny all claims presented related to personal travel.
Faculty and staff who sustain an injury within the scope of their employment during University-related travel may also be eligible for Worker’s Compensation benefits.
To enroll in CISI travel insurance coverage, please contact UWL IEE at international@uwlax.edu.
- Charges will be billed to your department/program account.

Travel Advisories

Many universities pay close attention to the US Department of State (DOS) consular announcements, which are disseminated to the public to help assess travelers’ risks. It’s important for travelers to understand the different announcement types and sources. UWL IEE and the International Risk Management committee review these travel advisories to assess the health and safety conditions of each program site throughout the planning and program travel. Please be advised that risk is assessed from multiple sources of regional information. Below are a few of the resources (not limited to) that serve as a guide.