Who does this policy affect?

• UTSA faculty and staff traveling internationally with an intended destination that's on the restricted region list (with or without university funding) to conduct university business within one's capacity as a faculty or staff member, such as participation in research, conferences, or teaching endeavors.
• UTSA graduate and undergraduate students traveling internationally for a UTSA-sponsored, UTSA-administered, or UTSA-organized activity or program. This includes, but is not limited to: 
  • study abroad programs;
  • student exchange programs;
  • field studies;
  • research trips;
  • internships or practicums;
  • conferences, seminars, or meetings;
  • service learning opportunities; and
  • volunteer, experiential, or work programs organized, endorsed, or promoted by UTSA
• Any event, program, or activity involving international travel that is UTSA-sponsored, UTSA-administered, or UTSA-organized. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • study abroad programs;
  • class field trips;
  • registered student organization trips;
  • sponsored student organization trips;
  • conferences, seminars, or meetings;
  • service learning opportunities; and
  • volunteer, experiential, or work programs organized, endorsed, or promoted by UTSA. 
• Officially sponsored UTSA events and programs (with or without university funding) including, but not limited to: study abroad programs, conferences and seminars, and class field trips, regardless of UTSA student, faculty, or staff participation.
• To view the definitions and Restricted Regions Travel policies click here.

Note: These guidelines do not apply to, or include either personal or vacation travel that is unaffiliated with UTSA.