Study Abroad: Emergency Procedures

The following is also outlined on the laminated card given to you at your study abroad orientation. Should you have any questions, please contact the Center for Global Education at (630) 637-5132, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

1. For medical emergencies, contact the equivalent of 911 in your host country.
2. If you have a medical emergency or need travel assistance, contact Healix, available 24/7.
   1. Telephone collect worldwide:  (+1) 312 638 6995
   2. Call toll-free inside the U.S. or Canada:  (+1) 833 209 7075
   3. Email: EIIA@healix.com
   4. Note:  Make sure you say you are a North Central College student abroad.
3. Contact the international office at your host institution or follow the emergency procedures provided to you by the host institution; contact the NCC professor if there is one traveling with your group.
4. Contact the North Central College Center for Global Education (8 am-5 pm Central Standard Time) in this order:
   1. +1 (630) 637-5132  (Center for Global Education Office Coordinator)
   2. +1 (630) 637-5899  (Rachel Birkley, Associate Director, Study Abroad)
   3. +1 (630) 637-5289 (Kimberly Larsson, Executive Director, Center for Global Education)
   4. +1 (630) 637-5151  (Dean of Students)
5. If is is a night or weekend, contact NCC in this order:
   1. Rachel Birkley: refer to emergency response card for cell number
   2. Kimberly Larsson: refer to emergency response card for cell number
   3. Campus Safety: +1 (630) 637-5911