These procedures are subject to change and are updated using a variety of reliable global sources.
For the purposes of this document, the terms “student,” “participant,” and “passenger” mean any person taking part in any Davidson-Davie Community College study abroad program, including current Davidson-Davie Community College students, faculty, and staff, as well as any external community members.
The college will carefully assess program viability based on established criteria 120 days before the start of each Study Abroad program. Participants should also cautiously assess the situation based on their personal comfort level and risk tolerance.
The following conditions must be met in order for programs to automatically proceed:
Study abroad leaders may petition the International Education Emergency Response Committee to lead study abroad programs in countries labeled as State Department “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” or Level 4: Do Not Travel based on the criteria outlined below:
In general, program participants will not receive a full refund if the study abroad program is set to run within 120 days. Before that point, all money paid directly to the college will be refunded. Please contact your program leader for details.