STUDENT International Travel:
1. Attend an International Travel Workshop
For groups of 10 or more please contact Lia Haisley, liah@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a separate
workshop. The RTF Dept &/or College of Communication hopes to offer a series of International Office
workshops in CMA during the Fall semester. For individuals needing to attend a workshop, you may check
the International Office website for dates and locations of workshops.
2. Complete Required Forms *
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Travel Request Authorization Form
Emergency Contact Information
Release and Indemnification Agreement
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
Emergency Response Plan
Copy of Valid Drivers License (if driving during program)
Proof of Current Liability Insurance (for personal vehicle use only, if driving during program
A copy of each is attached, the pdf will be available on the RTF Wiki, and paper copies are
available in the RTF Administrative Office and RTF Equipment CheckOut.
3. Register Online With:
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UT International Travel Registry
International SOS *
“Member Login” number 11BSGC000037. Once logged in, complete both the mandatory “Add
Trip” and “Emergency Record”
U.S. Department of State - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
4. Purchase International Health Insurance*: All students are required to have appropriate health
insurance, including evacuation and repatriation coverage, for the duration of their time abroad. To
facilitate this requirement the UT Austin has contracted with Cultural Insurance Services International to
provide a high quality, low cost plan.
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To purchase the UT policy, CLICK HERE
UT Sponsor Code = UTX-SE
Program Name = (name of your organization of class)
Participant ID = UTEID
* Effective August 2011, all students covered by the Student Travel Policy for International Locations will
be charged the Internation Insurance Coverage Fee (IICF). This fee includes:
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International health insurance provided by Cultural Insurance Services International (policy
brochure, client portal)
International SOS emergency assistance coverage (ISOS UT website) (member
#11BSGC000037)
General liability coverage
The cost for this coverage will be $19 per week and will be assessed to the students Tuition and Fee bill or
their What I Owe page.
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http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ITR/authorization.html
5. Schedule meeting with RTF representative to review all paperwork. Contact Gloria at 471-4136 or
Linda at 471-6565. One of these staff members will review and make copies of your paperwork and
advise you of additional RTF requirements for travel with equipment.
6. Submit the following to the UT Austin Study Abroad Office:
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All Required Forms (listed above)
Proof of International Health Insurance Coverage
Approval of International Oversight Committee for Restricted Regions only
Please direct all questions to Lia Haisley, liah@austin.utexas.edu
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE AND ADAPTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DEPT OF RADIO
TELEVISION FILM. 1
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http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad/ITR/authorization.html