U.S. export control regulations govern international travel, shipping, and hand-carrying of items by university faculty, staff, and students. These rules regulate the transfer of certain technologies, equipment, software, data, and materials to protect national security and foreign policy interests.

International travel may be subject to export control regulations due to the physical items, technology, software, and/or technical data being taken out of the U.S. Special considerations may also apply based on the travel destination and activities undertaken during travel. 

Shipping or taking controlled information, technology, and items outside of the U.S. whether temporarily or permanently, is considered an export and may require a license or authorization.