Welcome to the Health, Safety and Security pages.

In the following pages, students and parents can find information a a variety of topics related to health, safety, and security overseas. This section of the website is broken into three parts, all pertaining to a students health and welfare while participating on a study abroad program: Pre-Departure, While Abroad, and the Pitt guidelines for study and research in countries under which there are current travel warnings.

The information in this section of our website is also available as part of our Pre-Departure Guide. All students, as part of their study abroad contract will sign indicating that they have read and understood the material listed in the pre-departure guide. In addition to the contents of our Pre-Departure Guide, The Center for Global Education has launched a series of pre-departure materials including a general handbook and 29 country-specific references for you to use as you prepare for your program. To view these resources, please visit the Center for Global Education's website at:: www.studentsabroad.com.

Students are also encouraged to contact the SAO or any of the SAO staff with questions pertaining to health, safety, and security matters. In the event of an emergency, students should be prepared to call the University of Pittsburgh police on their 24-hour line: 412-624-2121 or via email: police@pitt.edu. The Pitt Police will contact SAO staff immediately.