Emergency Updates

- UPDATE: WORLDWIDE CAUTION
  
  March 06, 2017
  
  The Department of State has updated its Worldwide Caution 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 Worldwide Caution, particularly the regional concerns for their locations of travel and should register in STEP. This replaces the Worldwide Caution that was issued on 9/9/2016.
- EXECUTIVE ORDER RESTRICTS IMMIGRATION
  
  January 30, 2017
  
  On Friday, January 27 President Trump signed an Executive Order 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. Drexel University 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 International Student and Scholar Services. Drexel does not currently have any known affected travelers.
- UPDATE: INCIDENT IN JERUSALEM
  
  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.
- Update: Incident in Istanbul
  
  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.
- UPDATE: CONCERNING EVENTS IN GERMANY, SWITZERLAND AND TURKEY
  
  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.
- UPDATE: INCIDENT IN BERLIN
  
  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.
- UPDATE: TRAVEL ALERT FOR EUROPE
  
  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 Travel Alert and register their travel in STEP.
- UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI WATCH IN NEW ZEALAND
  
  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.
- UPDATE: DEPARTURE ORDERS IN ISTANBUL
  
  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 Travel Warning for Turkey. 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.
- UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN CENTRAL ITALY
  
  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.