Study Abroad Resources
Review over these helpful resources for your upcoming study abroad program regarding Entry & Exit Requirements, COVID-19 abroad, health information and more!
The Bahamas Entry & Exit Requirements
- U.S. citizens must have a valid passport to enter the Bahamas.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date. As this requirement is subject to change at any time without notice, we recommend at least 6 to 9 months' validity.
- A visa is not required for visits up to 90 days.
- Must have at least two blank pages for stamps in your Passport.
- If you are not traveling with a U.S. passport, please check with the Bahamas Embassy for the requirements based on your nationality.
COVID-19 & Travel to the Bahamas
France Entry & Exit Requirements
- U.S. citizens traveling to France are subject to COVID-19 entry restrictions. Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on the specific entry/exit requirements.
- France is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. Citizens may enter France for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa.
- Your passport should be valid for at least three (3) months beyond the period of stay. Six (6) months is recommended for a valid passport.
- U.S. citizens must have a valid passport to enter France. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date. As this requirement is subject to change at any time without notice, we recommend at least 6 to 9 months' validity.
- Non-EU visitors must obtain a stamp in their passport upon initial entry into a Schengen country.
- Must have at least one blank page for stamps in your Passport.
- If you are not traveling with a U.S. passport, please check with the France Embassy for the requirements based on your nationality.
COVID-19 & Travel to France
Spain Entry & Exit Requirements
- U.S. citizens traveling to Spain are subject to COVID-19 entry restrictions. Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on the specific entry/exit requirements.
- Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. Citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa.
- Your passport should be valid for at least three (3) months beyond the period of stay. Six (6) months is recommended for a valid passport.
- One page is required for the entry stamp in your Passport.
- If you are not traveling with a U.S. passport, please check with the Spanish Embassy in the United States for the requirements based on your nationality.
Morocco Entry & Exit Requirements
- U.S. citizens traveling to Morocco are subject to COVID-19 entry restrictions. Please visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on the specific entry/exit requirements.
- Visas are not required for visits lasting less than 90 days.
- Your passport should be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay.
- One page is required for the entry stamp in your Passport.
- If you are not traveling with a U.S. passport, please check with the Moroccan Embassy in the United States for the requirements based on your nationality.
COVID-19 & Travel to Spain & Morocco
As COVID-19 travel restrictions change it is important for students to remain updated on the travel requirements to their destination by visiting the appropriate embassy or destination country health site.
Health Information
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all travelers be up to date on routine vaccinations such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine, varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, and your yearly flu shot before every trip. These are only recommendations.
- Consult with a healthcare practitioner or the UHS about what vaccines and medicines you will need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the U.S. Please see the Health Clearance Form to assist with your visit.
- Please consult your physician for additional information and recommendations based on your individual circumstances.
- All students attending a study abroad program with Clayton State University must complete the Health Clearance Form and be cleared to travel. See the form for more details.
- Students should take their time while filling out the Health Clearance Form.
- Students are strongly encouraged to self-report & disclose current information, medications, or any conditions that might require assistance or resources abroad. The more the Program Director and Study Abroad Office are aware of, the more we can prepare and be informed to assist students while traveling overseas. In addition, consulting your primary care physician or the UHS can assist with any medical recommendations or health concerns you may have.
- Example: If you require an Epi-Pen for a food allergy, this information is important for the Program Director to note in case they need to avoid the substances in your food throughout the program, especially for any preplanned meals. This would be something that you would want to mention on your Health Clearance Form.
Meet with the UHS
To complete the Health Clearance Form, meet with your primary care physician or with the University Health Services (UHS) on campus. Make an appointment with the UHS and don't forget to take your Health Clearance document with you!
Upon Return from Abroad
Returning students will be sent a program evaluation. This evaluation allows the Study Abroad Office to note important factors of the program and student experiences as well as monitor any improvements that can be made as our programs move forward.
In addition, check out the Returned Students webpage to learn more about the returnee resources. We offer a Returnee Handbook and Professional Video Development Series. Stay tuned for more and check out our website in the mean time.
Additional Information to Note
Scholarships: Concerned about paying for study abroad? Did you know that the Study Abroad Office offers the STARS Scholarship for study abroad students at Clayton State? Learn more by visiting the STARS Scholarship web page. Also check out the many study abroad scholarships available for students at our Financial Aid and Scholarship web page!
Identity Abroad: Clayton State University study abroad students reflect the diversity of students attending Clayton State. If you would like to view our resources on Identity Abroad, please visit our web page.