Do Guelph students going abroad need to do a pre-departure orientation or other preparation?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 17th, 2011 9:37 AM

All students (graduate and undergraduate) participating in activties outside of Canada associated with the University of Guelph must complete DepartSmart [1], our on-line predeparture orientation program. These activities include:

field trips
Research projects
Exchange programs
Semesters abroad
Letters of Permission
Practica
Internships
Coop placements
Scholarly Conferences
Organized sport competitions or other extracurricular activities

We want our students to be prepared and travel safely. DepartSmart provides you with important information about health insurance, what to do in an emergency and a plethora of valuable travel tips. Register today. [1]

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