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6. The University assumes no responsibility or liability, in whole or in part, for any delays, delayed or changed
departure or arrival times, fare changes, dishonors of hotel or transportation reservations, missed carrier
connections, sickness, injuries (including death), losses, damages, weather, strikes, acts of God, public health
risks, criminal activity, terrorism, expense, accident or damage to property, inconveniences, failure or
negligence of any nature in connection with any accommodations, restaurant, transportation, or other service
or for any substitution of hotels or common carrier beyond the University’s control, with or without notice,
or for any additional expenses occasioned by any of the foregoing. If due to weather, flight schedules or other
factors I am required to spend additional nights, the University will not be responsible for my hotel, transfers,
meal costs or other expenses. My baggage and personal property is transported at my risk entirely.
7. The University, in its sole discretion, may cancel the program or any aspect of the program prior to departure
and, in its discretion, the University may cancel the program or any aspect of the program after departure,
requiring that all participants return to the United States, if the University believes that any person is or likely
will be in danger if the program or any aspect of the program is continued. I understand that if I ignore or
refuse to comply with the University’s directive to return to the United States I do so at my own risk.
8. I understand that I am required to provide my full travel itinerary to/from my host country, along with the
travel itinerary for any program related trips, to the Office of International Studies prior to departure for each
trip.
9. I understand that I must demonstrate minimum levels of health and medical emergency insurance. As such,
the State of Montana has ensured affordable access to international health insurance for students through a
statewide contract with GeoBlue International Health Insurance for Higher Education. Enrollment in GeoBlue
International Health Insurance is mandatory for all students traveling internationally on a University affiliated
and/or sponsored program.
10. The University will not provide any administrative support (housing, childcare, etc) or assume any
responsibility for accompanying non-participants. Accompanying non-participants are limited to
spouses/partners and children. I understand that I am responsible for obtaining overseas health insurance for
myself and any accompanying non-participants. I understand that such accompanying non-participants are
not part of the program and therefore cannot attend classes, field trips, or any other activities formally
associated with the program. I understand if such individuals become disruptive to the program, it may be
grounds for my dismissal.
11. I shall be responsible for my own health care, conduct, financial integrity and travel plans while studying
abroad on a University-sponsored study abroad program. In the event of serious illness, accident or
emergency, my designated emergency contact, as indicated on the Student Health/Emergency Treatment
Authorization, may be notified. I shall inform the faculty member-in-residence, on-site director(s), or program
assistant(s) representing the Office of International Studies of problems that arise during my stay abroad so
that assistance can be provided.
Study Abroad Participant Initials___________