Medicine and Disabilities Abroad

Traveling Abroad with Medications

Some programs/universities abroad may require students to complete a medical or health history form prior to or upon arrival. Students with medical conditions should discuss their plans to study abroad with their physician and should take a copy of vaccinations, allergies and medications regularly taken with them abroad. Note that not all medications are legal or available in other countries. More information about medical considerations prior to studying abroad is found on the UR Student Health webpage and the other webpages below.

To confirm whether your medications are permitted in countries you are traveling in/through, look up your destination countr(ies) here and expand the "Health" section. Search for the term "prescription medication" and then go to the link provided for ensuring the medication is legal to bring to that country.

U.S. Department of State: Students Abroad

CDC: Traveling Abroad with Medicine

TSA Travel Tips: Traveling with Medicine

 

Students with Disabilities

The University of Richmond is committed to assisting students with physical and learning disabilities so that they are able to study abroad. The University will make every effort to develop reasonable accommodations in cooperation with the host institution so that students with learning or physical disabilities may achieve the intended goals of the study abroad experience.

For more information and resources about traveling abroad with disabilities, please visit Mobility International's "Prepare to Go Abroad with a Disability" website.

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