Fake Weather Delay: CMU will delay operations until 11 a.m. Dec. 10

CMU is delaying operations on its main campus and CMU North building in Mount Pleasant today, Wednesday, Dec. 10, due to weather. 
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Emergencies Abroad

For emergencies that may occur while abroad, please know the following information:

GeoBlue insurance

GeoBlue, CMU’s study abroad medical insurance/assistance provider, has a global health and safety team that is available 24/7/365 to assist you in finding the nearest medical facility, provide translation services, and monitor your case, when needed. Please contact GeoBlue in the event of medical/mental health emergencies or an evacuation.

You can contact them via email at globalhealth@geo-blue.com  or call +1-610-254-8771 from outside the U.S. (collect calls accepted).

Faculty leader/on-site staff   

  • Faculty-led programs: Contact your faculty leader.
  • All other programs: Contact your on-site staff.

Office of Global Engagement/Study Abroad staff

During normal business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays), the CMU Study Abroad staff in the Office of Global Engagement may be contacted via phone at +1-989-774-4320.  

CMU Police

On evenings and weekends, contact the CMU Police Department at +1-989-774-3081. Let the CMU Police emergency responder know that you are a CMU student abroad in need of emergency assistance and they will contact the Director of Study Abroad or a member of the OGE/Study Abroad staff.  

911 abroad  

Look up the equivalent number for 911 at your destination using the U.S. Department of State’s 911 Abroad guide. 

U.S. Department of State: Emergencies abroad

By phone:

  • From abroad:  +1-202-501-4444 
  • From the U.S. and Canada:  1-888-407-4747 

Online:

Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or visit the U.S. Department of State’s emergencies abroad webpage to read about emergency information.