Office of Risk & Safety HomeThe following resources are provided to help you with your planning and the creation of any required safety plan in START.
Low Risk Off-Campus Activity Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF, 126 KB)
OCASP Flowchart to Determine Risk for Off-Campus Activities (PDF, 60 KB)
Registering Low Risk Travel in START - Information Sheet for Staff and Faculty Travel (PDF, 164 KB)
Mpox Information:
- International SOS Mpox Infographic Poster (PDF, 854 KB)
- International SOS Mpox Special Bulletin (PDF, 37 KB)
Checklists:
- Checklist for International Travel Considerations (DOC, 24 KB)
- Checklist for Setting up a New Off-Campus Activity (DOC, 24 KB)
- Checklist for Undergraduate and Professional Students on Academic Exchange Programs (812 KB)
- Insurance Information Checklist (PDF, 145 KB)
Examples of records and safety plans for various off-campus activities:
- Alternative Practicum (PDF, 110 KB)
- Field Trip in Canada - Urban Setting (PDF, 92.3 KB)
- Mitacs Globalink Research Award (PDF, 116.8 KB)
- QPID Summer International Internship (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- QUBS Field Trip (PDF, 80.3 KB)
Resources
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC) provides country-specific reports, from the Government of Canada.
- International SOS (ISOS) provides country-specific reports.
- Foreign Representatives in Canada find the embassy/consulate in Canada for the country you’ll be visiting
- For other countries’ embassies visit the Worldwide Embassy Locator.
- Registration of Canadians Abroad – registration service for Canadians traveling or living abroad. In the event of an emergency outside of Canada, this service enables you to be contacted and assisted by the Canadian government.
- Country calling codes to learn how to call one country from another.
- Drugsmart Pharmacy in the ARC has a full-service travel medical clinic and is an excellent resource for vaccinations information
- Visa Guide.World Visa information for traveling to various countries
- LGBTQ+ travel guidance & resources | Harvard Global Support Services
- Travel advice and advisories by destination | Government of Canada
- Travel related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics | Government of Canada
- Safety while traveling abroad as a BIPOC student | Toronto Metropolitan University
- Woman's Travel Risk Guide
- BBC Country Profiles provides excellent statistical information on the countries you will be visiting
- World Health Organization gives you useful health information for your time abroad
- Disability Travel Resources – Travel planning tips and resources for those with special needs
- Amnesty International – LGBT Human Rights Status around the world
- World Radio Network – Tune in to the WRN and hear broadcasts from around the world
- Newspapers from around the world – Read local news from around the world