TRAVEL WARNINGS & ADVISORIES
Restrictions on Travel (updated March 11, 2020): The Accreditation Department on Higher Education (USHED) has put a ban on all overseas travel for Department members, including Commissioners, employees, and peer assessors, out of an abundance of caution due to the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). The Commission's policies and procedures permit actions to postpone any necessary international trips. We'll share further updates as they become available.
Peer evaluators are required by the policies and procedures of the Accreditation Department on Higher Education (USHED) to research and evaluate specific information about a destination before leaving the country.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs of the US Department of State offers information on travel warnings, international travel, and information by country. Make sure to read information on the country, including entry/exit formalities, regional laws and customs, health conditions, transportation, and other pertinent topics that may have an impact on your visit.
Travelers are highly advised to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, a free program provided by the US government for citizens of the US who are visiting or residing abroad. Updates, travel advisories, and other crucial information are provided by STEP, which assists the State Department in times of disaster.