Is it safe to study abroad?  The short answer is that it is no more safe or unsafe than study at CSUSB.

CSUSB study abroad programs are typically restricted to locations with no higher than a Level 2 travel advisory (exercise increased caution) from the US Department of State. Level 3 is "reconsider travel" and level 4 is "do not travel." Level 1 is "exercise normal precautions." 

The Education Abroad Office supports student safety through:

• 24/7 emergency assistance, including the TerraDotta Alert Traveler system with SOS feature
• Monitoring international events and global public health concerns
• Clear emergency and crisis response protocols
• Required pre-departure orientation for all student participants
• Arranging international travel insurance for all student participants (policy information is available from the Office of Risk Management)
• Vetting all third party providers
• Assessing and mitigating risk for all programs

The State Department also provides US citizens overseas assistance in the case of an emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Review the US Department of State’s country-specific travel information for your destination to understand and prepare for any specific health and safety issues.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides additional information about staying healthy in locations around the world, including required and recommended immunizations.