Forms, Policies, and Resources
Middlebury Forms and Checklist
- Deemed Export Form
- Digital Security Guidelines for Travelers
- Grant Proposal Endorsement Form (formerly known as the blue sheet)
- Health Information Guide for International Travel
- International Emergency Management Plan
- International Activity Review Form
- International Activity Approval Grid
- Planning Checklist for New Programs Abroad
- Pre-Departure Checklist for Students Traveling Abroad
- Pre-Departure Checklist for Faculty and Staff Traveling Abroad
- Program Abroad Budget Form
- Release of Liability-Alumni Travel
- Risk Approval Process
- Technology Export Assessment Form
- Travel with Portable Electronic Devices Form
- Travel Advisory Level 3 or 4 Country Waiver Form Students approved to travel to a country with a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory Level 3 or 4 are required to submit this form to the sponsoring department/faculty member.
Middlebury Policies and Handbooks
- Contracting Policy
- Grants and Sponsored Research Policies
- Harassment and Discrimination Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Policies and Protocols for International Programs/Activities
- Pre-Departure Handbook
- Procurement Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policies
- Travel Policies
Travel Information
The following are U.S. Department of State resources:
- World at a Glance-Color Coded Map
- International Travelers’ Checklist
- Consular Information Sheets
- Travel Warnings
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- Travelers with Disabilities
- Information for Women Travelers
- Customs and Imports Restrictions
- U.S. Passport Information
Related Content
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): The World Factbook
- Embassies and Consulates Search
- Global Conflict Tracker
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA): Passport, Visa and Health
- Currency Converter
- Country Calling Codes
- Holidays and Observances Around the World
Working Abroad
- PwC: Worldwide Tax Summaries Online
- The Economist: The Big Mac index for a simple currency converter that uses the Big Mac Index as a base
Health and Safety
The following are U.S. Department of State resources:
- Security Screening Information
- Driving and Road Safety Abroad
- Security Alerts
- Crime and Safety Reports
- Travel Safety Reference Guide
Related Content
- World Health Organization (WHO): International Travel and Health Site
- World Health Organization (WHO): Vaccine Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Destination Guide
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) Vaccines and Immunizations Information
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Safety and Security for U.S. Students Traveling Abroad
- Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS), a cooperation framework between the United Nations, the European Commission and disaster managers worldwide to improve alerts, information exchange and coordination in the first phase after major sudden-onset disasters
- Mobility International USA (MIUSA) Disability Resources
Finances and Banking
- Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
- Mastercard ATM Locator
- Global Visa ATM Locator
- Frequently asked questions on foreign currency
- Currency Converter
Technology
The following are U.S. Department of State resources:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Inspection of Electronic Devices
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Related Content
- DLA Piper: Data Protection Laws of the World
- Hunton Andrews Kurth: Privacy and Information Security Law
- OpenNet Initiative: Global Internet Filtering Map
- DLA Piper Blog: Privacy Matters
Export Controls, Import Controls, and Sanctions
The following are U.S. Department of State resources:
- U.S. Department of The Treasury: Sanctions Program and Country Information
Related Content
- Stanford University: Export Controls
- Duke University: Embargoed/Sanctioned Countries (Please note that the Restricted Regions page reflects Duke’s own rules, not federal policy.)
- National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA): Four Key Concepts of Export Controls (An excellent and concise (3 min.) video on the export controls most relevant for academic institutions.)
- Business and Sanctions Consulting Netherlands: Sanctions Risk List Countries
- UPS: Import/Export
- International Air Transport Association (IATA): Customs, Currency and Airport Tax regulations
Important U.S. Laws and Regulations
- Anti-Bribery: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- Anti-Cybercrime: U.S. Sanctions Related to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities
- Anti-Money Laundering: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
- Anti-Terrorist Financing/Counter Terrorism: Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) Human Readable Lists
- Antiboycott Law
- Clery Act