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Study Abroad—Travel Tips

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Travel Tips for US SUNY Upstate Students Studying Abroad

  • Vacation: Departure from and Re-entry to the U.S. Letters
  • I-20 signature authorization for travel/re-entry to the U.S.
  • Letters of invitation for visitors of students

(Attend to 3 months prior to departure)

Apply for a Valid Passport.

You may apply at a local County Clerk's Office or directly thru the US Dept. of State:

Apply for a Visa

to the country where you will be studying if necessary. Review the visa requirements to foreign countries at:
For the Prague Selective: USA citizens do not need a visa to enter the Czech Republic. Citizens from other countries should obtain information regarding possible visa requirements. A list of countries from which a visa is required for entry into the Czech Republic is at:

Research and Schedule Immunizations

Student Health at SUNY Upstate does not provide immunization services. However, here is a list of several physicians in the area who can determine and administer the immunizations you will need for your trip abroad:

  • Mitchell Brodey, MD
    Community Hospital Physician's Building (Connected to Community General Hospital)
    Room 4K, 4900 Broad Rd Syracuse, NY 13215
    Ask to speak with Barbara Simon.
    Phone: 315 492-5784
  • Gerald McMahon, MD
    Community Hosptial Physician’s Building, (Connected to Community General Hospital) Room 2S, 4900 Broad Rd Syracuse, NY 13215
    Phone: 315 492-5759
  • Corliss Varnum, MD
    Regional Medical Services
    5424 W. Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031
    Phone: 315 487-8583

Please remember to contact the physician in advance to provide information about the location of your travel and to make an appointment. The doctor’s require cash payment as the immunizations fees are not covered by health insurance.

Traveler's Health Concerns:

Centers for Disease Contral & Prevention External link

Emergency Preparedness:

CDC: Emergency Preparedness External link

Review State Dept Travel Warnings and Advisories:

International Travel Insurance—MEDEX—available through SUNY

MEDEX offers global travel protection and 24-hour emergency medical and security assistance as well as medical, social and political evacuation and repatriation programs.

Cost:$6.00 per month for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Purchased: BURSAR'S OFFICE
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