College-Sponsored Travel Policy

Keuka College defines “College-Sponsored Travel” as a multi-day domestic or international travel experience that is organized, sponsored, and approved by the College. All College-Sponsored domestic travel that requires overnight stays and International Travel must receive prior approval from the appropriate vice president overseeing the department, program, or organization sponsoring the travel.

College personnel serving as trip organizers are responsible for complying with all applicable College policies and procedures related to travel planning, risk management, and participant safety.

Responsible Offices for Approval and Coordination

The office responsible for coordinating travel and granting final approval will vary based on the nature and purpose of the travel. Responsibility for approval and oversight is as follows:

Study Abroad - Center for Experiential Learning and Career Readiness

Alternative Spring Break - Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee

Athletics - President or designee

Group Travel Field Period - Center for Experiential Learning and Career Readiness

Study Abroad - Center for Experiential Learning and Career Readiness

Co-Curricular travel, including student clubs and organizations - Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee

Travel related to Student Academic and Professional Development (e.g., conferences, competition, academic presentations, and professional meetings)- Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs or designee.

To participate in College-Sponsored Travel, students must:

  • Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Complete and submit all required forms and documentation by established deadlines
  • Comply with all College policies and program requirements

Keuka College will not sponsor or approve travel to destinations subject to a U.S. Department of State Level 3 ("Reconsider Travel") or Level 4 ("Do Not Travel") Travel Advisory at the time travel approval is granted.

If the advisory level changes after travel has been approved, the College reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel travel plans.