International Safety & Security

Georgetown University cares. When traveling abroad, our main priority is your health and safety.

Our team monitors the world for events that may impact Georgetown travelers and programs and works closely with on-campus and other partners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community overseas.

For a concise overview of our office, download and share the International Safety & Security one-pager.


Travel Resources

Book Flights and Hotels

Georgetown Travel Services can help with booking travel.

Register with ISOS

International SOS provides worldwide security assistance to Georgetown travelers.

Sign up for STEP

The U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program enrolls your travel with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Department of State Travel Advisories

Uganda – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated with information on upcoming national elections and the “If you decide to travel” section. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and laws targeting persons on the ba…

April 23rd, 2025

Morocco – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.  Exercise increased caution in Morocco due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocc…

April 21st, 2025

Kyrgyzstan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risk in the border region with Tajikistan. Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic.  Some areas have increased risk. &nb…

April 21st, 2025

Bangladesh – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Adviso…

April 18th, 2025