Travel Resources and Membership Benefits

From travel insurance and immunizations to member benefits and packing tips, we’ve curated a helpful list of resources to ensure your trip is smooth and stress-free. Scroll down to learn more.

Travel Insurance

The OSUAA partners with USI Travel Insurance Services for flexible, comprehensive plans.

OSUAA Membership Benefits:

In order to take advantage of the OSU Alumni Group Travel Program, at least one traveler in your party must be an OSUAA member. Not a member? Join today!

 


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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Provides basic information on the history of people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism and transnational issues for 265 world entities. Learn more.
Fill out this brief form, and we’ll reach back out to you to discuss how you prefer to travel, where you are interested in exploring and what you are interested in learning, so we can help find an experience that is just right for you! Ask a question.

Consider what vaccines you may need prior to travel. 

  • The first dose of a Hepatitis A vaccine should be given 6 months prior to travel.
  • If traveling to Africa and South America (Brazil in particular), Yellow Fever vaccine is suggested and in some locations required. Due to a vaccine shortage, there are limited clinics with the vaccine.
  • Check the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website for suggested vaccines and talk to your doctor about where you are traveling to get a professional medical opinion on what you may need. 
  • TSA approved list for medicine – Complete list of approved items.
  • Blood sugar test kits – yes 
  • Insulin pumps and supplies – yes. Must be clearly labeled. 
  • Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs and APAPs – yes. Checked bags or carry-on.
  • Liquid Medicine: 3.4 oz/100 ml 
  • Marijuana is federally illegal and cannot be brought on planes, even if you have a medical marijuana card. 
  • CBD (Cannabidiol) – Products approved by the FDA are allowed within the United States. Products cannot contain more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis. You must declare it.
  • Do not take CBD (Cannabidiol) products outside of the United States. CBD regulations vary by country. 
  • Medications in pill or other solid form must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. Check with state laws regarding prescription medication labels. 
  • You are responsible for displaying, handling and repacking the medication when screening is required. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives.
Information about cultural etiquette around the world. Learn more.  
By registering your travel with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) with the Federal Government you will receive important information on safety conditions, help the U.S. Embassy contact you in case of an emergency, or help family and friends get in touch with you. Learn more.
From an African safari to the Panama Canal, and the Swiss Alps to the Kentucky Derby, our curated adventures offer unforgettable destinations sure to check something off your bucket list! View the tour calendar.
Travel insurance will save you thousands if anything should happen or if you need to cancel. Below is a link to USI travel insurance sponsored through the OSU Alumni Association and they can also be reached by phone: 1-800-937-1387 or www.travelinsure.com/cobrand/select/oregonstate
Join us for the award-winning Travel Talks webcasts, where you’ll learn about OSU connections worldwide and receive practical travel tips. Register for an event.
A variety of helpful resources curated by the OSU Alumni Group Travel team. Learn more.
Information on travel alerts, passports, visas and more. Learn more.
Information on tourist arrivals, tourism recovery, seasonality and more. Learn more.
Information on international public health. Learn more.

Travel Partners:

The OSUAA is pleased to work with AHI Travel, Gohagan & Company, Go Next, Holbrook Travel, National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, Natural Habitat Adventures, Odysseys Unlimited, Orbridge, Premier World Discovery, Sports Entertainment Travel (SET) and USI Travel Insurances.