Trip Policies

Participant Eligibility for ISSO Trips

Iowa State students, scholars, staff, and family members are welcome on ISSO trips regardless of international or domestic status. Children are welcome on ISSO trips unless otherwise stated.

Day Trips

Cancellations will be accepted for a full refund up until 8 days prior to the trip, unless otherwise indicated.  Participants who register and do not show up for the trip will be charged for the full cost of the trip. Trip costs are subject to change depending on the number of participants registered and unanticipated trip costs.

Overnight Trips

Cancellations will be accepted for a full refund up until 3 weeks prior to the trip. Cancellations within three weeks before the trip will not be awarded a refund. Participants who find a replacement for their spot on the trip do not need to pay for their trip costs. Participants who register and do not show up for the trip will be charged for the full cost of the trip. Trip costs are subject to change depending on the number of participants registered and unanticipated trip costs.

Liability Waivers

All trip participants must sign a liability waiver. Parents must sign liability waivers for children under 18 years old. A liability waiver must be submitted to 3248 Memorial Union at least two days before the event, unless otherwise instructed. Waivers can be downloaded above. Information must be filled out in full and signed. Those who have not signed the liability waiver will not be permitted on the bus and will be charged the full cost of the trip.

• Day Trips Liability Waiver
• Overnight Trips Liability Waiver