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
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South Kivu. Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic …
August 12th, 2025
Mexico Travel Advisory – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of…
August 12th, 2025
United Arab Emirates – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued to reflect current security conditions. Exercise increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks. Country Summary: Resident…
August 8th, 2025
Antarctica – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. There …
July 28th, 2025