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J-term Travel Programs with IAU

Please remember, Fairfield University will be closed from December 23rd – January 2nd for the holiday.  If during this time you test positive with COVID or experience a family emergency which will delay your program participation, please call Fairfield University Public Safety at 203-254-4090 and email globalfairfield@fairfield.edu. A member of Global Fairfield will respond to assist.

Action Plan if You Test Positive Before Departure but Quarantine ends BEFORE your Departure Date:
 
  1. Maintain a complete record of all test results (positive and negative)
  2. Notify Global Fairfield (email - globalfairfield@fairfield.edu)
  3. Get rest!
  4. Schedule your COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) prior to departure for or necessary documentation required for arrival into the country. Entry requirements are communicated directly by IAU staff. 
  5. Bring your negative tests result and proof of vaccination with you to the airport
Action Plan if You Test Positive Before Departure but Quarantine ends AFTER your Departure Date to Ireland:
 
  1. Maintain a complete record of all test results (positive and negative)
  2. Notify Global Fairfield and IAU France of the date of your positive test result and last day in quarantine (email - globalfairfield@fairfield.edu and jessica.calhoun@iau.edu)
  3. Work directly with your airline or Scholartrip to change your arrival ticket accordingly; to contact the 24/7 ScholarTrip support number, please call 855-452-0376.
  4. Provide email globalfairfield@fairfield.edu and jessica.calhoun@iau.edu with your modified arrival details.
  5. Schedule your COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) prior to departure for or necessary documentation required for arrival into the country. Entry requirements are communicated directly by IAU staff. 
  6. Bring all test results, and proof of vaccination and original flight itinerary with you to the airport
  7.  

If you are currently abroad and are experiencing an on-site emergency, please see the contact information below based on your program.

Diplomacy & Human Rights in the Mediterranean
On-site Contacts: U.S. Contacts:
Dr. Mietek Boduszynski
+33 682 59 64 68
•leigh.smith@iau.edu

Nina Bello (Coordinator in Spain)
+1 619 632 3550
•ninabello36@gmail.com

Pauline Tudose(Coordinator in France)
+33 7 61 77 27 99
•pauline.tudose@gmail.com
 
Dr. Jessica Calhoun, Associate Dean of Admissions
+1 858 282 1630
•jessica.calhoun@iau.edu

U.S. Office of Admissions
+1 800 221 2051
•enroll@iau.edu
Hours: M-F, 9:00am –4:30pm PT
Great Cities
On-site Contacts: U.S. Contacts:
Dr. Leigh Smith
•+33 682 59 64 68
•leigh.smith@iau.edu

Ms. Jennifer Nativo
•+1 201 370 5588
•jennifer.nativo@iau.edu
Dr. Jessica Calhoun, Associate Dean of Admissions
+1 858 282 1630
jessica.calhoun@iau.edu

U.S. Office of Admissions
+1 800 221 2051
enroll@iau.edu
Hours: M-F, 9:00am – 4:30pm PT
 

All students are encouraged to review the IAU COVID Preparedness Plan for J-term Participants. In addition, the pre-departure orientation presentations have been uploaded to the students studioabroad account for future reference. 

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