For Students Completing MIIS-Sponsored Programs Abroad
This guide provides essential information for your upcoming program abroad. Please read it carefully and complete all required steps.
Emergency Contacts
- Global Rescue: +1 617-459-4200 (24/7 emergency line)
- Carolyn Meyer:
- (Cell) +1 831-521-8566
- (Office) +1 831-647-6417
- (Email) cmtaylor@middlebury.edu
Travel Registration & Insurance
All students traveling abroad on a MIIS-sponsored program must complete the following requirements.
1. Travel Registration Form (Required)
You must fill out the Middlebury Travel Registration Form before you depart. This form includes a liability waiver and automatically enrolls you in Middlebury’s Global Rescue Security evacuation plan. You will also get an invitation to use the free GRID app, which provides security alerts and a check-in feature.
- Complete the form: go.miis.edu/travel
- Note: Use Chrome or Firefox to complete the form. Once finished, ensure the “Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks” box is checked.
2. Medical Insurance (Required)
You must purchase medical insurance that includes both medical evacuation and repatriation coverage. While MIIS provides security evacuation through Global Rescue, you need separate coverage for medical emergencies.
Minimum Coverage Requirements:
- Medical Evacuation: $500,000 USD (may be higher for remote locations)
- Repatriation: $25,000 USD
- Standard international medical insurance: Covers you in your destination country.
- US or home country health insurance: It is highly recommended that you keep your home country’s insurance active to cover any long-term care needs upon your return.
Potential Providers:
- GeoBlue (The Voyager plan meets MIIS requirements)
- iNext
- World Nomads
- AON
Important: In many countries, you must pay for medical services upfront and then be reimbursed by your insurance provider. Be sure to understand your policy and coverage details before you travel.
Additional Requirements & Resources
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- U.S. Students: It is highly recommended that you enroll in the free STEP program to register your trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- International Students: Please register with the equivalent service provided by your home country.
- Enroll in STEP: step.state.gov/step
Health & Safety
- Assault and Sexual Violence: Middlebury provides resources and support for students who experience assault, harassment, or other forms of sexual violence abroad. You can also contact Pathways to Safety International at crisis@pathwaystosafety.org.
Travel Checklists
- Pre-Departure Checklist for Faculty and Staff Traveling Abroad
- Pre-Departure Checklist for Students Traveling Abroad