International Programs

International Programs promotes, assists and coordinates international activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania, including:

Working with schools and faculty members to enhance Penn's role as an international institution of education and research
Coordinating the University's comprehensive linkages with selected higher education institutions outside the United States
Advising Penn undergraduates about study abroad and administering Penn Abroad Programs
Providing services to international students and scholars at the University of Pennsylvania

Important Announcement

Guidelines for International Travel During Current Outbreak of Influenza A-H1N1

Given global concern about the spread of novel H1N1 influenza, we are offering the following information and guidance to the Penn community regarding international travel and Penn-sponsored programs.

Since country-level responses to the outbreak vary, international travelers may be subject to evolving restrictions. Travelers are advised to research how the countries you plan to visit are responding.

Following are current general recommendations for the Penn community:

Don’t travel if you are sick. Health officials advise postponement of travel until 7 days after the end of active symptoms. Airlines will usually permit a change in reservation if accompanied by a medical certification of your illness. Individuals may wish to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

Be prepared for additional screenings by local health authorities upon arrival. Passengers who exhibit flu-like symptoms may be subject to questioning or health exams upon arrival. Some countries may have more thorough screenings than others. Screening protocols may change with little warning to air passengers.

Be prepared for potential quarantine or isolation at a health care facility. Persons who have active symptoms may be placed in isolation upon their arrival until further testing can be done. In some countries, individuals can be taken to a health care facility and treated in isolation if they are suspected of being a health risk to others. Further, healthy individuals may be quarantined if they were seated nearby someone on a flight who exhibits active symptoms. Penn program leaders and faculty will try to accommodate students who miss classes due to quarantine or isolation through on-line lessons, make-up sessions, etc.

If you do get sick, seek timely medical attention. Program directors will have information on available local resources where you may receive care.

Stay informed. The nature of this virus requires each of us to stay informed as conditions could change rapidly. Other countries have different protocols for how persons with potentially communicable diseases are treated. It is important to understand how the countries you plan to visit are responding to this outbreak. Penn students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to consult with International SOS, our international emergency services provider, for health information for specific countries.

Understand that your program may need to be cancelled. If there is a change in conditions or additional health advisories from the World Health Organization, the U.S. State Department, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Penn programs may be cancelled before or during the program.

Know the Penn resources that can support you while abroad.
For updates and answers to frequently asked questions about Penn's pandemic planning, check the Penn influenza webpage: www.upenn.edu/flu
For information about H1N1 influenza or what to do if you are a Penn student and you become ill, visit the Student Health Service webpage http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/shs/

The Office of International Programs (OIP) is coordinating Penn’s response to the H1N1 outbreak for our international programs and our international students and scholars. If you have questions about a Penn-sponsored international program, please contact Penn Abroad at 215-898-9073.

Penn students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to register with International SOS prior to departure. International SOS can provide travelers with latest health warnings for specific countries and can recommend approved medical doctors and medical care facilities abroad. Please consult the I-SOS website: http://www.internationalsos.com

Guidelines for International Travel During Current Outbreak of Novel H1N1 Influenza: Download here

For more information on novel H1N1 influenza and international travel:

World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. State Department

Address & Contact Information

International Programs

International Programs
University of Pennsylvania
3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3199

Fax: 215-898-2622

Office hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm

Penn Abroad

For inquiries regarding study abroad and exchanges, contact:
Phone: 215-898-9073
Email: oipac@pobox.upenn.edu

International Student and Scholar Services

For inquiries regarding international students and scholars, contact:
Phone: 215-898-4661
Fax: 215-898-2622
Email: oipadm@oip.upenn.edu

International Student and Scholar advising schedule:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
To make an appointment, visit the ISSS Online Appointment Scheduler

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International Programs Penn Abroad International Student & Scholar Services Staff Directory	International Programs International Programs promotes, assists and coordinates international activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania, including: Working with schools and faculty members to enhance Penn's role as an international institution of education and research Coordinating the University's comprehensive linkages with selected higher education institutions outside the United States Advising Penn undergraduates about study abroad and administering Penn Abroad Programs Providing services to international students and scholars at the University of Pennsylvania Important Announcement Guidelines for International Travel During Current Outbreak of Influenza A-H1N1 Given global concern about the spread of novel H1N1 influenza, we are offering the following information and guidance to the Penn community regarding international travel and Penn-sponsored programs. Since country-level responses to the outbreak vary, international travelers may be subject to evolving restrictions. Travelers are advised to research how the countries you plan to visit are responding. Following are current general recommendations for the Penn community: Don’t travel if you are sick. Health officials advise postponement of travel until 7 days after the end of active symptoms. Airlines will usually permit a change in reservation if accompanied by a medical certification of your illness. Individuals may wish to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Be prepared for additional screenings by local health authorities upon arrival. Passengers who exhibit flu-like symptoms may be subject to questioning or health exams upon arrival. Some countries may have more thorough screenings than others. Screening protocols may change with little warning to air passengers. Be prepared for potential quarantine or isolation at a health care facility. Persons who have active symptoms may be placed in isolation upon their arrival until further testing can be done. In some countries, individuals can be taken to a health care facility and treated in isolation if they are suspected of being a health risk to others. Further, healthy individuals may be quarantined if they were seated nearby someone on a flight who exhibits active symptoms. Penn program leaders and faculty will try to accommodate students who miss classes due to quarantine or isolation through on-line lessons, make-up sessions, etc. If you do get sick, seek timely medical attention. Program directors will have information on available local resources where you may receive care. Stay informed. The nature of this virus requires each of us to stay informed as conditions could change rapidly. Other countries have different protocols for how persons with potentially communicable diseases are treated. It is important to understand how the countries you plan to visit are responding to this outbreak. Penn students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to consult with International SOS, our international emergency services provider, for health information for specific countries. Understand that your program may need to be cancelled. If there is a change in conditions or additional health advisories from the World Health Organization, the U.S. State Department, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Penn programs may be cancelled before or during the program. Know the Penn resources that can support you while abroad. For updates and answers to frequently asked questions about Penn's pandemic planning, check the Penn influenza webpage: www.upenn.edu/flu For information about H1N1 influenza or what to do if you are a Penn student and you become ill, visit the Student Health Service webpage http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/shs/ The Office of International Programs (OIP) is coordinating Penn’s response to the H1N1 outbreak for our international programs and our international students and scholars. If you have questions about a Penn-sponsored international program, please contact Penn Abroad at 215-898-9073. Penn students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to register with International SOS prior to departure. International SOS can provide travelers with latest health warnings for specific countries and can recommend approved medical doctors and medical care facilities abroad. Please consult the I-SOS website: http://www.internationalsos.com Guidelines for International Travel During Current Outbreak of Novel H1N1 Influenza: Download here For more information on novel H1N1 influenza and international travel: World Health Organization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. State Department Address & Contact Information International Programs International Programs University of Pennsylvania 3701 Chestnut Street, Suite 1W Philadelphia, PA 19104-3199 Fax: 215-898-2622 Office hours: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Penn Abroad For inquiries regarding study abroad and exchanges, contact: Phone: 215-898-9073 Email: oipac@pobox.upenn.edu International Student and Scholar Services For inquiries regarding international students and scholars, contact: Phone: 215-898-4661 Fax: 215-898-2622 Email: oipadm@oip.upenn.edu International Student and Scholar advising schedule: Monday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm To make an appointment, visit the ISSS Online Appointment Scheduler
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