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  • Resources for Students
    • Student Domestic Pre-Travel Checklist
    • Off-campus Domestic Student Lodging
    • Local Transportation Options
    • Program Leader Guidelines - Domestic
      • Trip Leader Pre-Travel Checklist
      • Domestic Emergency Checklist
      • Crisis Response for Cornell Programs Abroad
      • Behavioral Expectations
      • Warning Signs for Mental Health
      • Sexual Assault Prevention Checklist
      • Self-Care for Program Leaders
  • New York City Travel Resources

Student Domestic Pre-Travel Checklist

We recognize there are many steps to planning a US-based trip. We have developed a detailed checklist to help simplify the domestic travel process. 

Download a printable version (PDF, 30 KB)

Paperwork and documents

  • Photocopy your driver’s license, health insurance card, credit card(s), tickets and other personal documents, and give copies to someone you trust at home. Keep a copy for yourself, separate from the originals.
  • Scan important documents and email them to yourself.
  • Ensure a family member and someone in your office has a copy of your travel itinerary and schedule. Advise them on how to best reach you while you're off-campus.

Important documents and items to pack

  • Valid ID or Driver’s License.
  • All cash, credit cards, and other forms of payment.
  • Any invitation letters from host organizations or institutions.
  • Health insurance card.
  • Sufficient cash for out-of-pocket expenses which cannot be charged with a credit card. Keep in mind that credit cards are not always accepted in all rural locations.
  • Copies of air travel, car rental, and hotel reservations.
  • Relevant contact details of Cornell Police, your Cornell faculty/staff contact, and local community partner, in case your itinerary changes or you need emergency assistance.
  • Sufficient quantities of your prescription medical, including extra for any travel delays that may arise. Keep in original containers with corresponding prescriptions.

Notifications and Registrations

  • Let your bank and credit card issuers know your travel plans. Inquire about ATM fees at partner banks.
  • Clear any research with Cornell's Institutional Review Board of Human Participants or Cornell's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, as appropriate.

General Education, Health, and Awareness

  • Review the current US-level medical alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and/or other reliable sources for your destination. Take appropriate actions, as recommended.
  • Ensure that you are aware of any key dates, holidays, or events that may occur during your visit.
  • Be sure you know the location of the nearest hospital or medical facility in the US county where you are traveling.

Health

  • Visit the Cornell Health's Travel Clinic (fee applies) to ensure that:
    • You have received all necessary vaccinations.
    • You have packed prescription medications to last your entire trip as well as extra dosages for any travel delays.
  • Make sure you understand how Cornell’s student health insurance coverage works off-campus or by checking with your other insurance providers about the approved network of medical professionals.

Safety

  • Review Cornell's Office of Risk Management for off-campus risk guidance.

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