Update to Systemwide Travel Restrictions
Travel to Iran, Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus continues to be prohibited until further notice. Effective immediately, travel to Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Syria is also prohibited. If your institution determines there is a business or research need that warrants an exception to the prohibition, the following is required:
- Travel must be approved by the International Oversight Committee and the President. This authority cannot be delegated. If an exception is to be granted, the President must provide prior notice to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs or Academic Affairs as appropriate, and the Chief Risk Officer.
- Your Export Control subject matter expert and your Office of Legal Affairs must review any such travel requests to ensure that neither the institution nor the traveler violates any applicable sanctions with respect to financial transactions or engages with any sanctioned person or entity. The IOC must reference review by Export Control and Legal Affairs in any approval documentation.
While not prohibited, travel to Moldova and Jordan will continue to require approval by the President. This authority cannot be delegated.