Additional Resources

University International Travel Oversight Committee
The University International Travel Oversight Committee maintains an informational and travel registry website for all University faculty, staff, and students who are planning University-related international travel. Click on the UM International Travel Information Web Site http://www.umich.edu/itoc/ for additional information.

University Health Service (UHS)
The University Health Service Allergy, Immunization and Travel Health Clinic treats individuals affiliated with the University of Michigan. Fees may apply. The clinic accepts GradCare medical insurance. The clinic provides information about health risks and guidance about prescription medications plus administers immunizations. Call 734-764-8304 for an appointment, or see www.uhs.umich.edu/depts/aithc.html for more information.

UM Human Resources Records and Information Services (HRRIS)
If you plan to leave for an extended period of time (for example, for sabbatical, off-site study, detached study, or research) contact HRRIS before you leave-and when you return-in order to update your address. Correct your records so that there will be no interruption in your pay or your benefits. HRRIS, 4073 Wolverine Tower, 3003 South State Street, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281, 734-764-9250, fax 734-763-1283, email: hrris.info@umich.edu.

UM International Center Overseas Opportunities Office
The office provides comprehensive information about traveling, studying, working, and living abroad. Much of this information can be accessed through the Center's Web site. The office also maintains a large library with additional international information, and experienced staff can help with questions. The office sells special student (ISIC) and faculty (ITIC) ID cards that provide a minimal medical evacuation and medical insurance policy, and the office can provide information about other supplemental medical insurance policies for traveling abroad. The Office is located at 603 E. Madison (next to the Michigan Union). Call 734-647-2299 or see http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas/ for more information.

UM International Students and Scholars, please note: The International Center also provides services to international students and scholars. Before traveling outside the U.S. for any reason, students and scholars should see a Foreign Student Advisor who can sign the necessary travel documentation that permits re-entry back into the United States. 734-764-9310

UM Office of International Programs (OIP)
The Office of International Programs administers study abroad programs designed primarily for LS&A undergraduates. It also provides information to faculty and staff who are considering taking students abroad for study, internships, and research. The OIP may be reached at 734-764-4311, fax 734-764-3229.
Email: oip@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/oip

UM Overseas Travel Clinic
The University of Michigan's Overseas Travel Clinic at UM Health System provides immunizations as well as travel-related tips. Call 734-647-5899 for an appointment. For information about immunizations needed if you are traveling overseas, they recommend visiting the Center for Disease Control's Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/.

International Identity Cards
These cards are available for students, teachers, and young people. Applications are available in the International Center. Processing takes two working days. You may bring your own photo or have yours taken for $2.00. See http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas/travel/isic_faqs.html for more information.

International Student ID Card (ISIC).
Student discounts around the world are yours with an ISIC. This includes student-rate airfares, discounts on museums, theater tickets, ferry boat travel and much more. Limited health, accident and life insurance come automatically with the card as well. Cost: $22.

International Teacher ID Card. This card identifies you as an instructor entitled to the same low-cost airfares and supplemental insurance as students receive with the card described above. Cost: $22.

GO 25 Card (International Youth ID Card). Anyone under 26 may apply for the GO 25 card, which gets you student rate airfares and a few of the same discounts on cultural events as students receive. It has the same supplemental insurance coverage as the student policy. Cost: $22. Note: If you qualify for the International Student ID card, you do not need the GO 25 card.

Other Universities
Universities in your destination city may be able to help you with housing information, emergencies, and, in the case of other countries, finding English speakers.

Helpful Web Sites and Publications

American Express
For helpful travel information, including a currency converter and length and weight conversion tables, see the Travel Resources section of the American Express - Travel Web page, http://www.americanexpress.com/travel.

Languages
To learn the rudiments of up to 70 languages spoken around the world, access http://www.travlang.com/.

Disabilities
For travel information for the disabled, contact the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality at 212-447-7284, http://www.sath.org or Access-Able Travel Source, P.O. Box 1796, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034, 303-232-2979, http://www.access-able.com/ and Mobility International USA, P.O. Box 10767, Eugene, OR 97440, http://www.miusa.org/.

University of Michigan Standard Practice Guide (SPG)
For complete travel and business hosting information for UM faculty and staff, see Standard Practice Guide 501.4-1, Travel and Business Hosting Expense Policy and Procedures for University Faculty and Staff. The SPG is available online at http://www.umich.edu/~spgonlin/.

Especially for Students
Both the Study Abroad Handbook and International Study and Research: A Handbook for Graduate and Professional Students at the University of Michigan cover a wealth of information about policies, travel, finances, health/safety, and academics. Available from UM Office of International Programs, G513 Michigan Union, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1349, email oip@umich.edu, 734-764-4311, fax 734-764-3229, http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/oip/.