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In consideration of being allowed to participate in a Governors State University study abroad program, I hereby agree to the
following conditions of participation:
1. Personal Conduct: I understand that as a visiting student in a foreign country, I shall be subject to the laws of that country and the
rules and regulations of the institution with which I am engaged. I further understand and agree to the following conduct stipulations:
a. While enrolled in and attending the study abroad program (herein after referred to as Program), students are expected and required
to abide by the rules and regulations established by Governors State University. The actions that constitute misconduct for which
students may be subject to disciplinary penalties are promulgated in the Governors State University community standards handbook.
A current copy of which is available at: http://www.govst.edu/communitystandards/
b. Violations of the rules of student conduct as described above may result in the University instituting disciplinary or administrative
action proceedings. Regulations governing student conduct as well as disciplinary proceedings and appeals can also be found in the
student handbook.
c. The disciplinary process may result in dismissal of the charges, a verbal or written warning, program probation, or termination from
the program. Termination from the program will result in the loss of academic credit from the program. Students terminated from the
program will be held responsible for all program costs incurred on their behalf.
d. For the duration of the program students are considered to be engaged in an official University activity and must comply with all the
rules and regulations that pertain thereto.
2. Academic Responsibility: I understand that I am responsible for attendance at all classes and scheduled activities. I also understand
that the GSU student conduct code will apply to me while I am enrolled in this study abroad program and it is my responsibility to be
informed of the code and the resulting misconduct proceedings, should a violation occur. These regulations and procedures can be
found in the GSU student handbook: http://www.govst.edu/communitystandards/
3. Financial Liability: I agree to bear any additional costs if approximate rates quoted by the University increase due to currency
exchange rate fluctuations or inflation prior to my departure and during my residence abroad. I also understand that Governors State
University will bill me for any outstanding charges, damages, etc., incurred by me at the program site. My GSU academic transcript
will be encumbered and my study abroad credit will not be posted until these charges have been resolved.
4. Responsibility During Free Time: I understand that during free time within the period of the program and after the period of the
program I may elect to travel independently at my own expense. I agree to inform the proper authorities abroad of my travel plans
and understand that Governors State University and/or staff or its counterparts overseas are not responsible for me while I am traveling
independently during such free time.
5. Theft and Other Crimes: I agree to release Governors State University and its staff from any liability for damage to or loss of my
possessions, injury, or death arising out of crimes during the period of the program.
6. General Release and Waiver: I waive Governors State University and its staff from any liability for damage to or loss of property,
injury, illness, or death during the period of the program arising on the part of fellow participants, host family members, agencies and
educational organizations, persons or groups with which the University contracts for the provision of services for the program or which
have been suggested by program faculty as resources for the students.
7. Governors State University Student Responsibility: I understand that as a Governors State University study abroad student, I will be
viewed as a representative of my university and my country. It is my intention to act as a good will ambassador and conduct myself
in a fitting manner.
Office of International Services
1 University Parkway, GMT 168
University Park, IL 60484
708.235.7611
Fax: 708.235.7372
ois@govst.edu
www.govst.edu/ois
Statement of Responsibility and Assumption of Risk