1. All UWF students who participate in a University-approved activity abroad must demonstrate proof of international health and accident insurance coverage (including medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, and mental health) while traveling and/or studying in a foreign country. Such coverage must be, at a minimum, for the specific program-defined duration of study and directly related travel time. Health and accident insurance must carry a minimum medical coverage of $100,000.00, with a minimum of $25,000.00 for medical evacuation and $25,000.00 for repatriation and $5,000.00 for mental health.  Students are required to submit a completed Health and Accident Insurance Verification form, by the established deadlines, for final approval of participation in a study abroad program.
2. Students who participate in a UWF faculty-led study abroad program must have health and accident insurance coverage applicable to their activity abroad, for the duration of their international activity.  Students must submit to the Study Abroad Office the Health and Accident Insurance Verification form at least one month before their departure date.
3. If a student participating in a UWF sponsored study abroad program is currently covered by a personal policy that includes at a minimum all of the items listed in section A of this document, proof of this coverage must be provided to the Study Abroad Office by submitting the Health and Accident Insurance Verification form by the established deadlines, for final approval of participation in a study abroad program.
4. Students who travel abroad on a UWF co-curricular activity (e.g., music performance, athletic competition, or service-learning activity) will be required to have Health and Accident insurance applicable to their international activity. The UWF faculty/staff sponsor(s) must work with the Study Abroad Office to verify that students have coverage. Students will need to submit to the Study Abroad Office proof of coverage by submitting the Health and Accident Verification form at least one month before departure date.
5. Individual students who travel abroad under UWF funding or under other UWF auspices outside of a UWF faculty/staff-led activity, i.e., for independent study, research, international conference attendance, individual study abroad as a UWF registered student, etc., must verify with the Study Abroad Office that they have health/accident insurance applicable to their international activity by submitting the Health and Accident Verification form at least one month before departure date. The UWF Study Abroad Office shall have final responsibility in determining if the insurance requirement has been met. Students, who do not provide proof of appropriate insurance, either through an existing insurance plan or a purchased one, will not receive UWF funding, be approved for travel, nor will they be able to register for UWF courses.

International Student Identification Card

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) issues The International Student Identity Card (ISIC).  The ISIC costs around $22 and offers benefits such as low airfares and worldwide discounts for everything from museums to hotels to public transportation.  The premium ISIC costs $75 and offers special discounts and additional insurance coverage including personal property insurance coverage.  It is the world’s most widely accepted student identity card and is issued in over 90 countries to almost two million students as year.  For more information, go to http://www.isic.org.  This card is not required but highly recommended because it provides coverage for personal items (i.e. laptop). The Study Abroad Office will assist students with the purchase of the cards.  If purchased in the United States, the card also carries with it a supplemental insurance policy, which can prove very helpful in the event of serious injury.  Please keep in mind that the insurance coverage provided with this card is not sufficient for the requirements set forth by UWF.

Revised 07/2010