Updated travel registry helps UK students, faculty and staff safely travel abroad
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2026) — In an effort to help travelers from the University of Kentucky travel abroad safely and productively, the UK International Center (UKIC) has launched an updated UK Travel Registry.
University travelers may already be familiar with the current travel registry, which was launched in 2016. The update will provide users with a more modern and intuitive interface and allow for greater collaboration between UKIC and other campus offices including UK SECURE and ITS.
Registration also helps UK quickly locate travelers in the event of an emergency and facilitates insurance coverage under the university’s blanket travel medical insurance and evacuation plan.
Individuals who have already completed registrations for upcoming travel will be migrated to the new system automatically and do not need to take any action.
“The travel registry is a simple and convenient way for UK travelers to ensure they are fully prepared for a trip abroad,” said Jason Hope, director of global risk and strategic operations. “It crucially provides UK travelers with a one stop shop that connects them with the various resources available related to international travel. This update modernizes the travel registry both in its look and functionality.”
More information about the university’s travel registration policy for faculty and staff can be found in UK’s Business Procedures, and information related to student international travel policy can be found in Administrative Regulation 4:9.
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