Frequently Asked Questions

• How are decisions being made on which programs will run?

  There are many considerations going into our decisions about when and where to host programs. The Back to Travel Task Force is continually gathering information to help us make informed decisions. As we learn new information, all efforts are made to update our resources and share any decisions that we make about specific programs and sessions.

• What should I know if I’m flying to the program

  If you are flying to your destination, each airline has slightly different processes and protocols to respond to COVID-19, and we recommend you check the website of your airline for the most up-to-date information. Some airlines are deep cleaning and may be reducing the number of people on each plane and requiring face coverings while on board. Additionally, food service on the plane is either not available or pre-packaged, so we recommend packing a meal and snacks, particularly if you are flying around a meal time.

  You can read more from commonly used airlines here:

  United

  Delta

  American

  Southwest

• What will intra-program travel look like?

  Our bus partners have new cleaning protocols and are establishing new guidelines, like loading and unloading procedures, to help keep drivers and participants safe. During site visits, student will only travel with their assigned pod and be asked to maintain appropriate distance from other pods and the public.

• How many students will share a room, and can students have their own rooms?

  Students will be assigned to room with 1-3 other students. Roommates will also be assigned to the same classroom. At this time, single room requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, pending the circumstances of the request.

• Can students from the same school/city/state be placed in the same group/housing accommodation to limit risk from regions with higher infection rates?

  We are in the process of working with all our locations to review their plans and protocol updates. If you are interested in being placed in a sleeping room with a friend or someone from your home state, a roommate request can be submitted through your myenvisionexperience.com page, when available.

• What will offsite experiences look like?

  Many of our offsite experiences are undergoing changes to their rules and protocols, and we are working with them to provide the best student experience possible. A site visit may be modified to meet new capacity and social distancing requirements, or students may rotate through different visits on different days. We are exploring the options available and are working closely with our partners to help us design these experiences. Details of any changes to program delivery will be shared with you as available through the Envision website, your myenvisionexperience.com page, and via email.

• What meal options will be available?

  At our program sites, we will work with dining services to modify meal plans, with options to include providing boxed meals, dining in classrooms when necessary or rotating mealtimes. When we select meal locations during site visits, we will use our local knowledge and strong relationships to choose locations that follow strict local guidelines and hygiene practices.

• Will a negative COVID-19 test be required before attending the program?

  A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test must be administered 3-5 days prior to the program start date. Test results must be submitted as soon as received and no later than 24 hours prior to attending the program.