Dear Study Abroad Students,
Your safety is our highest priority, and you need to know that today the U.S. Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens should arrange for immediate return to the United States. Click Here to read the full alert.
We strongly recommend that all students studying abroad able to return home to do so immediately or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. If you have any questions, please contact:
- Bogdana Vladescu, Sr. Director of International Student Services by email (bvladescu@mercy.edu) and WHATSAPP (914-839-0082).
- Raj Kumar, Executive Director of Student Success by email (rkumar@mercy.edu) and WHATSAPP (914-400-3827).
Mercy College will continue to monitor the situation in all countries where students are studying abroad. We encourage you to be vigilant and to stay informed of the latest developments. The following websites may be resources for you:
- U.S. Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/crisis-abroad--be-ready.html
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Sincerely,
Kevin Joyce
Vice President of Student Affairs