Export Control

Federal Export Control Regulations prohibit disclosure of certain information, technology and products to designated persons or entities, whether on U.S. soil ("deemed exports") or abroad. Lists of sanctioned, prohibited, or regulated activities and entities are generated by the Departments of Commerce, Treasury and State. Even though these laws may conflict with the University's tradition of academic freedom, they carry severe criminal and civil penalties for noncompliance by individuals and the Institution. Therefore, it is imperative that all researchers at Wayne State University familiarize themselves with these Export Control Regulations and understand their responsibility to determine when these laws apply to their research activities. Because the regulations are broad and difficult to manage on an individual basis, the Office of Research Compliance has provided information on this website to assist you in complying with the regulations.

After reviewing the materials available at the links on this website, you may contact us for more information or assistance with a licensing application.

Important International Traveler Information

The U.S. State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs has valuable resources for international travelers on their website at travel.state.gov (i.e. Travel Advisories, Travel Advisory Levels and Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), etc.) for all international travel. It is imperative that travelers pay close attention to the various Travel Advisory Levels (see chart below) in particular Level 4 – Do Not Travel and Other. This information is updated frequently as it changes quite often.

U.S. Travel Advisory Levels can be found at travel.state.gov

When conducting foreign travel on Wayne State University business, it is essential to recognize and understand U.S. government controls regarding export restrictions. The International travel tips - Research Integrity - Wayne State University has valuable information.

C&IT has loaner laptops for international travel (https://tech.wayne.edu/kb/help-support/campus-and-classroom-technology-services/500604). The use of sanitized (“clean”) laptops for international travel reduces the risk of unauthorized export. C&IT will scrub your electronic device(s) (i.e. “loaner laptop”) which is scanned for malware upon your return AND prior to connection to the Wayne State University network.

Important News for International Travelers

On September 6, 2024, the State Department issued a Level 4 Travel Warning for certain areas of Mexico. See links for specific regions of Mexico that have a Travel Advisory “Level 4 – Do Not Travel” and chart below.

For additional Country Travel Advisory information, visit travel.state.gov as this information is updated frequently and changes quite often.