Sport Club Out of Region, Academic Break, and International Travel

Out of Region:

In certain cases Sport Clubs may be able to travel outside their normal region of competition for an event, or a Sport Club may choose to travel internationally.  All travel that occurs outside the normal competition region, including international travel, for Sport Club teams is considered a Friends account expense, and cannot be paid for by University allocated funds. Out of region travel does not include National Championship competitions.

Academic Break:

Sport Club teams may choose to travel during academic breaks in order to train or compete.  Team academic break trips are considered out of region travel, and subject to the same funding and travel restrictions.  Acceptable academic break periods for Sport Club and University approval:

  • Fall break
  • Intersession in January
  • Spring Break

Teams wishing to travel during an academic break must complete a travel proposal and meet with the Assistant Director for Sport Clubs to discuss their anticipated trip.  A minimum of 4 weeks prior to travel is required for any academic break trip proposal submission.

International:

For international travel, to ensure proper time to plan and budget, clubs should have destinations and travel plans ready 4 months prior to travel.  Princeton University requires a full time staff member travel with all groups traveling internationally.  International travel is considered out of region travel and is considered a Friends account expense.  The club and members traveling are responsible for all costs associated with travel, including the staff member traveling with the team. Teams must be aware of the University Student International Travel Resources