Applying for International Insurance

Question

Does a traveler need insurance when traveling internationally? 

What are the steps for signing up for international insurance?

Answer

Per South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 3.5.2 section 5, all USD employees and students participating in a university affiliated international activity must purchase the Board of Regents endorsed insurance plan. This insurance is through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).

A completed and approved Out of State Travel Request is required. 

1. Rates (as of September 1, 2025)
   1. Faculty/Staff: $2.18 per day
   2. Class 1 Students: $13.71 per week
   3. More rates are available through the Gallagher International Center
2. Gallagher International Center (GIC) is the administrators of this insurance
3. Applying for CISI insurance is done through the Via-TRM portal
4. See attached directions for international insurance purchase