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HAVING TROUBLE?

Are you having trouble finding what you're looking for? Feel free to call the Ivanhoe International Center at (605) 394-6884 or come visit us; our office is located in the basement of the Surbeck center. You can also email us your questions at international@sdsmt.edu.

Information for International Travel

For Students, Faculty and Staff travelling abroad from the U.S. - This is not for international students coming to the U.S.

Health and safety are a priority for your travels. Check our website at: Health and Safety

U.S. Department of State

Passports: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and check travel warnings for any countries where you may be planning to travel.
- https://step.state.gov/step/
International Travel: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
- This has Before You Go information, Country Information, While Abroad and Emergency information
U.S Embassy, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions: https://www.usembassy.gov/
U.S. State Department - Students Abroad
Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
Emergencies and Crises: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html
Traveler's Checklist: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html

Other Government Websites

Tips for Travel

There are many resources that can help you prepare for your experience abroad. The pdfs below have helpful tips. Online searching can be a great resource for travel tips.

International Travel Tips
Digital Security Tips for Travel
Protecting Your Information and Privacy - from security.org

Apps for Travel

There are many applications for your mobile device that can help enhance your experience abroad. The pdf below has a wide variety of suggestions.

International Travel Apps

Faculty Travel

Check any restrictions on equipment, including computers on the BOR web site for international travel
Or go directly to the International Travel Form

Travel Resource Sites

Lodging Resources

Student Airfare

We do not endorse any sites.

There are many web sites available to assist you in planning your travel. The first two specifically work with students.

Contact Us:

Ivanhoe International Center
South Dakota Mines
501 E Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Email: International@sdsmt.edu
Phone: 1.605.394.6884
FAX: 1.605.394.6883
WhatsApp and Google: 1.605.388.2003
Skype: sdsmt.international

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KEEP IN TOUCH!

During you education abroad, please be sure to write a blog, post pictures to Flickr, and join our Education Abroad Facebook Group.

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