C e n t e r     f o r     International  Academic  Programs

Pre-Departure Orientations are mandated by the UM system and provide necessary safety information about study abroad. Students who do not attend the scheduled orientation or a make-up session are not approved for UMKC study abroad:  If they still do go, these students go without the benefit, support or approval of UMKC.

(For students leaving in Summer 2008)

        Mandatory CIAP General Pre-Departure Orientation
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 8:30 TO NOON
University Center Room 109
(light breakfast will be served)

Mark your calendar now!

To save time, please bring copies of documents you can leave for your file: see list below.

Please do not arrive late - we have a lot to discuss.

         -Feel free to review the Pre-Departure Handbook before the session.
         -Parents are welcome!
       
        Please bring the following:
         -Copy of passport
         -Copy of visa (if applicable)
         -Proof of enrollment in the mandatory UM System HTH study abroad
          health insurance plan using the UMKC HTH access code
         -Copy of itinerary
         -Contact information while abroad (if you know)
         -Completed Assumption of Risk & Release Form*
         -Completed Health Information Form - if no issues, please just sign the form*
         -Completed Emergency Contact Form*
         -Questions!

*These forms were sent to you via email. If you did not receive them, please call Melissa at 816-235-5759
       
Topics discussed include Health and Safety Issues in Study Abroad; Cross-Cultural Adjustment; Administrative Issues such as registration for courses the semester that students return to UMKC and Travel Safety Tips.  You will finish any final paperwork (emergency contact information, release forms, etc.) before your departure.  Former study abroad participants will be on hand to fill you in on things they wish they had known before their big adventure.

According to the UM System, this orientation is mandatory in order to receive academic credit.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Center for International Academic Programs 5325 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 USA Phone: 816.235.5759  Fax: 816.235.5610 Email:  international@umkc.edu