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March 06, 2017

The Department of State has updated its  as part of its continuing efforts to provide citizens with information about relevant events abroad, including the continuing threat for terrorist actions and violence against US citizens and interests throughout the world. University travelers should review the , particularly the regional concerns for their locations of travel and should register in . This replaces the Worldwide Caution that was issued on 9/9/2016. 

January 30, 2017

On Friday, January 27 President Trump signed an  restricting immigration into the U.S. by citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Syria. According to the Executive Order, the restrictions are to be in place for at least 90 days. 91ÖÆƬ³§ officials are carefully monitoring the situation as it pertains to our university travelers and advises international students and scholars from the affected countries to defer any planned travel outside of the United States at this time. Additional information and guidance can be obtained from . Drexel does not currently have any known affected travelers.

January 08, 2017

On 1/8/2017 a bus plowed into a group of people, primarily soldiers, as they were descending from a bus.  At least 4 people were killed. Drexel has contacted all travelers in Israel and they are safe and accounted for. We will continue to monitor events and advise Drexel travelers accordingly.

January 03, 2017

Drexel Study Abroad is deeply saddened by the events that occurred on New Year’s Eve at a nightclub in Istanbul that left 39 dead.  Drexel does not have any known travelers in Istanbul. We will continue to monitor events in Turkey and advise Drexel travelers accordingly.

December 20, 2016

Yesterday, three unrelated incidents of violence took place in Europe: the truck crash in Berlin, Germany; an attack inside an Islamic prayer center in Zurich, Switzerland and the assassination of the Russian Ambassador in Ankara, Turkey. The Office of International Programs is monitoring carefully news reports about these events as well as proactive security measures that are being put in place in European countries. The University has only one known traveler in these three cities whose well being was reported yesterday not long after the incident in Berlin. These troubling events are a reminder to all Drexel travelers that acts of violence can occur indiscriminately and travelers should exercise caution during the holiday season. 

December 19, 2016

The Office of International Programs is following news reports of a truck crash into a Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany. Reports are of at least nine deaths and several injuries. It is not clear at this time if the event can be attributed to terrorists. Drexel has accounted for the one known student traveler in Berlin and is reaching out to other students in Germany. The University does not have other known travelers in Berlin.

November 21, 2016

The US Department of State has issued a Travel Alert for Europe, highlighting an increased risk of terrorist attacks in the region during the holiday season. University travelers to Europe should review the  and register their travel in . 

November 13, 2016

A series of earthquakes including a 7.0+ earthquake occurred this morning on the South Island of New Zealand and a tsunami watch is currently in effect for portions of New Zealand. Drexel currently has no known travelers in New Zealand.

October 30, 2016

The US Department of State has ordered the departure of eligible family members of US diplomats stationed at the US Consulate in Istanbul and issued an updated . The Warning cites aggressive efforts by extremists to attack US citizens in areas of Istanbul as the reason for the decision. The Consulate General will remain open and is fully staffed. Drexel currently has no known travelers in Istanbul or in other locations in Turkey.  

October 23, 2016

Two earthquakes have occurred recently in Central Italy, including a 6.6 earthquake in Norcia, approximately 72 miles from Rome. The earthquakes have destroyed many buildings in the towns of Visso, Norcia and other small towns in the area. While felt in Rome, it does not appear to have caused significant damage to buildings in the city. Drexel currently has a few students in Italy, but they have not been affected by the earthquake. OIP will continue to monitor the region.