8. MEDICAL TREATMENT. I agree that I am responsible for any medical treatment of any nature that I may require
and I agree to accept all financial responsibility for such treatment. I have had an opportunity to consult with a
medical doctor with regard to my personal medical needs. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or
problems that preclude, restrict or recommend against my participation in a program, with or without reasonable
accommodations. If I intend to seek reasonable accommodations in order to participate in a program, I agree to
make such requests to my program provider in an appropriate timeframe prior to my departure and comply with all
program policies and processes relating to accommodation requests. I understand that failure to provide information
in a timely manner may delay or prevent the program from providing reasonable accommodations where necessary.
I agree that Saint Michael’s College may (but is not obligated to) take any actions it considers to be warranted under
the circumstances regarding my health and safety, and hereby grant permission to the College to do so. I agree to
pay all expenses related thereto and hereby release Saint Michael’s College from any liability for any such actions. I
agree that Saint Michael’s College may also contact my parent(s) or other designated emergency contact(s), and
disclose otherwise confidential or private information, including, but not limited to, medical information if such
disclosure is necessary or desirable in order to assist or resolve an emergency involving me while participating in a
program.
9. INSURANCE COVERAGE. I understand that I am required to maintain adequate health, accident, disability,
hospitalization, and travel insurance during the enrollment period. I am responsible for filing and negotiating all
insurance claims directly with my insurance company or companies in the event necessary.
10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK, GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER. I hereby acknowledge
that travel abroad and participation in a program entails risks not found in study on U.S. campuses. I acknowledge
and understand that these may include, but are not limited to, risks involved in or from: travel; different political, legal,
social, law enforcement, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety and maintenance of
buildings, public places and conveyances; different standards as to the availability and provision of medical care;
different weather conditions; and different educational systems, academic expectations, recognition of civil rights,
lack of accessibility for individuals with disabilities, alcohol and drug use, and gender-related issues. I have made
inquiry regarding such risks by consulting, for example, resources such as State Department Travel Advisories and
Consular Information Sheets, and hereby acknowledge and assume all such risks as a condition of my voluntary
participation in a program. I hereby release and waive any and all claims of any description that I or my family
members or personal representatives have or may ever have against Saint Michael’s College and/or its staff,
employees, agents, attorneys, and Board of Trustees (“Released Parties”) that arises out of or in connection with my
participation in a program, and I expressly understand and agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the
Released Parties from any and all liability for inconvenience, damage to or loss of property, medical or hospital care,
or injury, illness or death and/or any other claim whatsoever that might be incurred during the period of and/or
connected with the program. I intend for these release, waiver and indemnity provisions to be effective in all
circumstances, including circumstances arising or allegedly arising out of the reckless or negligent actions or
inactions of any or all of the Released Parties.
11. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. I understand that I must comply with the laws and appropriate cultural conduct of the
countries I am visiting. I agree to conduct myself in a manner that will comply with the regulations of my host
institution, program administrator(s), and Saint Michael’s College. If I experience legal problems with any foreign
nationals or governments, I will attend to the matter personally with my own personal funds. Saint Michael’s College
does not guarantee what, if any, assistance it can provide under such circumstances.
12. TUITION, FEES, AND REFUNDS. I understand that as a Saint Michael’s College student, I will pay Saint Michael’s
College study abroad fee while participating in a program. In addition, I understand that I am responsible for costs
not paid for by the College such as room and board, airfare, train fare, airline ticket change and baggage fees, trip
insurance, credit card “convenience fees,” vaccinations, single room surcharges, housing deposits, visa or passport
costs, passport photos, medical exams, in-country residence fees, early withdrawal fees, costs associated with
independent study projects and research, lab fees, cell phones, optional trips and events, books, gym membership
fees, travel and personal expenses.
Withdrawal, departure or dismissal from any program prior to its formal completion will result in forfeiting any
deposit(s) and will require that I pay all costs incurred. I understand and agree that if I withdraw, depart or am
dismissed from a program after the program begins, I may not be eligible for any academic credits associated and
could face disciplinary action from Saint Michael’s College.