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Student International Travel Considerations
- U.S. Department of State: Revised Worldwide Caution.
- Student University Related Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza is restricted until further notice.
- For questions about international travel and risk of exposure to Mpox, read the guidance on Mpox from UVA Student Health and Wellness and consult with your medical provider as appropriate.
Entry Requirement for Travel To and Transit Through the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and many other countries are required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the UK. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for two years or until the passport used to obtain the ETA expires. Apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app. While approvals are predicted to be within three days or faster, students are advised to apply at least three weeks in advance of planned travel in case of processing delays. To learn more, visit the links above or watch videos on what an ETA is and how to apply for a UK ETA.
Academics & Career
Academics
Students on Direct Credit programs should check SIS for their grades upon completion of the program. Make sure that you understand how the courses will be counted towards your UVA degree!
If you participated in a Transfer Credit program, ensure that you have ordered an official transcript to be sent to your School Registrar or Transfer Credit Evaluator. Note:
- How quickly your transcript is issued to UVA depends on a number of factors, but expect that it will take at least a month or two after your program ends. Contact your program provider or host institution to understand their processing timeframe, and make sure that you don't have any financial holds with your program as that can delay the process.
- Once a transcript is received, the credits you earned will be listed on your transcript as "credit received" in accordance with your transfer credit approvals. Your transcript must match your transfer credit approval form (and any subsequent email correspondence) for your credit to be processed. Credits will not factor into your UVA GPA.
- Order additional transcripts for your own use (applications to graduate school, to jobs, etc. may require transcripts from your foreign institution or program). Keep these transcripts sealed in their original envelopes as many schools will only consider transcripts official if they have not been opened.
Career
Trying to figure out how to incorporate your experience abroad into your résumé, or how to talk about it to potential employers? Consult these resources to start: