Tri-C Travel Guidance

International and Domestic Travel Guidance in Response to Coronavirus Outbreaks

Update - President Biden's Proclamation – Dec. 2, 2021

On Nov. 26, 2021, given the recommendation of the CDC, working in close coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, President Biden determined that it is in the interests of the United States to take action to suspend and restrict the entry into the United States, as immigrants and nonimmigrants, of noncitizens of the United States who were physically present within certain countries experiencing the spread of a new Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. Read the full proclamation.

UPDATED COLLEGE TRAVEL POLICY - Oct. 14, 2021

Domestic travel for business and/or educational purposes will be reinstated for the Spring 2022 semester. International travel is suspended until further notice.

In order to allow for domestic travel during this period, 50% of previously reduced FY22 travel budgets will automatically be restored to corresponding account(s).

Travel allowances and restrictions are subject to change based upon the status of the COVID-19 virus.

It is recommended that all employees and students delay travel until fully vaccinated. Please follow CDC recommendations based on your personal vaccination status, as summarized below.

Fully Vaccinated Individuals

During Travel

Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas.

Follow all state and local recommendations and requirements, including mask wearing and social distancing.

In areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and during activities that require close contact with others who may not be fully vaccinated.

After Travel

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.

Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.

Note: Though you do not need to get tested or self-quarantine if you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months, you should still follow all other travel recommendations.

Individuals Who Are Not Fully Vaccinated
If you are required to travel but are not fully vaccinated:

Before Travel

Get a viral test 1-3 days prior to your trip.

During Travel

Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (about two arm lengths) from anyone who is not traveling with you.

Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

After Travel

Get a viral test 3-5 days after your trip and self-quarantine for 7 days.
- Even if you test negative, you must still self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
- If you test positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- If you don’t get tested, you must self-quarantine for 10 days.

Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether or not you get tested and regardless of the results.

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.

Note: Do not travel if you were exposed to COVID-19, are sick and/or test positive for COVID-19 or are waiting on COVID-19 test results. Learn when it is safe for you to travel. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.

See cdc.gov for detailed travel recommendations.