International Travel Guidance

International students, scholars, and employees must report international travel to the Office of International Services. Those who plan to travel outside the United States are required to follow the guidance below and follow the steps respective to their status.

International Travel for all F-1 & J-1 Students

If you are an international student at Jefferson (F-1 or J-1 Student Visa holder), please review Travel Information for F-1 & J-1 Students before embarking on your international travel.

Email us if you have any questions at [email protected] for all students enrolled at the Center City campus and [email protected] for all students at the East Falls campus.

International Travel for all Jefferson-sponsored Employees 

For employees- scholars, faculty, & staff on an international visa traveling outside of the U.S., it's crucial to understand and adhere to the information based on their specific visa category, be it J-1 Exchange, H-1B, O-1, or TN.

Please read carefully the Travel Information for Jefferson-sponsored Employees and reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Jefferson-sponsored Student International Travel and Study Away Programs

Thomas Jefferson University students traveling internationally for Jefferson-sponsored activities and programs are REQUIRED to register their travel or apply through the Office of Study Away and Global Experiences in advance of their departure (at least 8 weeks prior).

Please visit https://studyaway.jefferson.edu/_portal/ to review the requirements and programs, and access registration and application materials.