Montclair State University provides a secure system for faculty, staff and students to record travel plans and contact information. The registry is a convenient, one-stop service that facilitates emergency communications and access to travel resources.
Students
Montclair State University requires all students traveling abroad on “University related” purposes to register their travel through the Student International Travel Registry, which will facilitate completion of the following requirements:
- Obtain University contracted international travel, medical and security assistance insurance.
- Download Alert Traveler App (push notifications to alert travelers when an emergency may affect you).
- Access health, safety and cultural information about your destination.
- Sign a release and waiver.
- Provide 24-7 emergency contacts.
Faculty and Staff
Montclair State University requires all faculty traveling with Montclair State students to register their travel.
Faculty and staff traveling abroad for “University related” purposes, but not with students, are highly encouraged to register their travel.
The information on travel plans will be used only in case of emergency. The registry will also connect you with important resources for your travel safety.
- Access to University-contracted international travel, medical and security assistance insurance.
- Download Alert Traveler App (push notifications to alert travelers when an emergency may affect you).
- Access health, safety and cultural information about your destination.
Registry FAQ
What are the benefits of the travel registry?
- Resources: The Registry will connect you with useful information about health, safety, customs, visas and alerts specific to your destination via Alert Traveler.
- Emergency Communications: Your travel registration enables Montclair State University to reach you in the event of an emergency abroad. The travel registry is the University’s official means for sharing urgent health, safety and security-related information.
- Montclair State Travel Assistance Program: The travel registry provides access to Montclair State contracted international travel, medical, and security assistance.
Who is required to register travel?
- All Montclair State faculty, staff and students traveling abroad for “University related” travel.
What are “University related” purposes”?
Travel is considered “University related” under any of the following circumstances:
- Travel, while enrolled as a Montclair State student to meet a course or degree requirement.
- Directed, coordinated, recommended, facilitated or supervised (such as an independent study, internship or conference participation) by Montclair State employees for any traveler.
- Financed through Montclair State by funding, scholarship, sponsorship or financial aid.
- In connection with a Montclair State sponsored research grant or contract.
- In the course and scope of Montclair State employment and representation.
When should I register my travel?
- Travel should be registered prior to departure.
- Travelers should update their registrations as additional information becomes available or changes occur during travel.
- If your travel plans should change or are canceled for any reason, please update the travel registry.
Montclair University is a global institution. Our community members undertake international travel in pursuit of teaching, study, research, service and co-curricular activities. In order to successfully conduct these activities, a number of guidelines and resources are provided to support a robust and diverse set of international activities.