Health & Safety

The Office of Education Abroad is committed to the health and safety of our students studying overseas.

• U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs 
  Travel advisories, consular information sheets, and public announcements.
• U.S. State Department
  Villanova University will not send students to countries or locations currently under a level 3 or level 4 advisory.
• U.S. Students Abroad information from the State Department 
  Services and information for Americans Students Abroad.
• Center for Disease Control (CDC) 
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
• Emergency Telephone Numbers
  List of emergency numbers throughout the world. Add these to your IMPORTANT NUMBERS wallet card that you received at pre-departure orientation.
• The Center for Global Education
  Resources for students planning to study abroad.
• SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Resources
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Promoting health and safety in study abroad 
  Inter organizational task force on safety and responsibility in study abroad.
• It's Your World, the StudyAbroad.com Handbook 
  Advice for students abroad, by Bill Hoffa.