<br> Resources for Georgetown Community Members Traveling or Studying in Countries Where the US State Department Has Urged Departure | <p> International Safety | Georgetown University</p> <p> </p>
On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of State urged Americans to depart Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of State issued a travel alert for Americans worldwide — and particularly within the Middle East — to train warning and to observe the steerage within the newest safety alerts issued by the closest U.S. embassy or consulate.
The operating status of Georgetown University in Qatar is being usually evaluated.
Georgetown is working with International SOS (ISOS), a longtime companion, to assist voluntary departures of Georgetown college students, school and employees from the impacted nations listed above.
GU-Q is supporting college students in Doha, and the Office of International Safety and Security is in fixed communication with college students within the area.
Georgetown’s Office of International Safety and Security (OISS) has reached out to all registered Georgetown vacationers and are working to assist their wants.
Students touring within the MENA area ought to contact internationalsafety@georgetown.edu in the event that they want journey help and as they make their technique to their ultimate vacation spot.
Parents who want help reaching their college students ought to contact Georgetown’s Dean of Students at dosstudentaffairs@georgetown.edu.
As a reminder, all Georgetown college students, school, and employees are required to register their university-related worldwide journey with ISOS MyTrips previous to departure.
We advise all members of the Georgetown University neighborhood who’re touring to take the next steps:
TimelyCare offers 24/7 entry to digital care, self-care and well-being instruments. Students who’re outdoors of the U.S. have entry to TalkNow and the self-care parts of TimelyCare (e.g., Journeys, Peer Community).