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

Slovenia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued after periodic review without changes Exercise normal precautions in Slovenia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Slovenia. If you decide to travel to S…

July 26th, 2024

Jamaica – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect additional information on crime and health care. Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime. Exercise increased caution regarding medical services. Some areas have increas…

July 25th, 2024

Malaysia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.  Exercise Increased Caution in: The e…

July 24th, 2024

Sweden – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued after periodic review without changes Exercise increased caution in Sweden due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sweden. Terror…

July 24th, 2024