We would like you to be aware of the following emergency and evacuation information and policies pertaining to Sarah Lawrence College's International Programs:

1. Under what conditions will we cancel a program?
   

   Sarah Lawrence College has never canceled a program and would only do so if directed by the U.S. Department of State to evacuate all civilians from that country or location. If U.S. citizens are asked to leave, we would require our students to return home.

   The International Programs office at SLC, and each of the study abroad offices, receive regular Department of State worldwide cautions, travel advisories and warnings as well information from the equivalent body in each country. Please visit www.travel.state.gov to review information from the Department of State and to see individual U.S. Embassy Web sites.

2. When would students be evacuated?
   

   We would evacuate only in the event of a call from the U.S. government to evacuate all U.S. citizens. A call for the withdrawal of U.S. citizens is an extreme measure and a last resort.

3. How would students be evacuated?
   

   In the event of an evacuation, the overseas resident director and several designated officers of the Sarah Lawrence campus in Yonkers, New York would analyze the event and work together to create an appropriate response. The overseas directors are in regular contact with the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in their respective countries. We would closely follow the directors’ recommendations and notify students and their parents of the specific plan and recommended time frame.

   We would arrange for students to be moved either to the U.S. or to another destination, according to the specific advice from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy. Sarah Lawrence College will make all arrangements and initially cover the costs for return flights home, including airline penalty fees for flight changes. These costs will be charged to the student’s account and the College will expect to be refunded for all travel related costs.

4. How and when will students and parents be notified?
   

   Sarah Lawrence College and program offices keep contact information for all registered students. In the event of a serious emergency, Sarah Lawrence College would undertake measures to contact all students by telephone or email.

   Sarah Lawrence College would communicate immediately with parents or guardians if a program were to be canceled and students were to be evacuated. Each of the study abroad program offices has emergency parent/guardian contact information for each student. Please ensure that you notify the offices of any changes to the contact information. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to check the Parents' page of this Web site.

5. How does a student communicate with SLC in an emergency?
   

   At orientation, students are given local emergency instructions and numbers for police, ambulance, etc. In an emergency, a student should contact our overseas emergency or office number (after receiving any necessary assistance from police or medical professionals). We would assist students with contacting family members.

   Each of our overseas offices has a 24-hour emergency contact system for students. We ask students to always carry an emergency contact number for their parents or guardians, in their wallets at all times. Students can rent cell phones to stay in contact with their families. Our offices overseas can provide information on how to rent cell phones.

6. What happens if a student chooses to leave the program?
   

   Students who choose to leave a program must notify the overseas director of the date of departure and all information relating to the journey and destination and additional contact details.

   Students who withdraw from a program that has not been canceled during the semester will not receive any credit. Students who leave a program that has not been canceled are subject to SLC's normal refund policies.

7. If the program is canceled, will there be a refund?
   

   If Sarah Lawrence College cancels a program we will refund recoverable money to any student currently enrolled in the program. Recoverable money is defined as any tuition or housing fees that the College is not obligated to pay when a program is canceled.

   Sarah Lawrence College will make all arrangements and initially cover the costs for return flights home, including airline penalty fees for flight changes. These costs will be charged to the student’s account. The College will expect to be refunded for all travel related costs.

8. If the program is canceled, how will the student receive course credit?
   

   If a program is canceled mid semester, partial credit will be awarded for work completed. The number of credits will be determined on an individual basis.