Southern Utah University sponsors field trips and special events for students as a means of providing a comprehensive and diverse learning environment. Field trip/event participants and leaders are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner as representatives of Southern Utah University. All students must adhere to and are responsible for knowing the Student Conduct Code (SUU Policy 11.2) as part of their enrollment at Sothern Utah University (“University”). Failure to follow operating guidelines, instructor/staff directives, and the Student Conduct Code may result in disciplinary action.

I understand and agree that any accident, injury or death which occurs to me while in or related to that vehicle will be covered exclusively by the insurance coverage obtained by the vehicle’s owner or operator, or by my own personal medical, accident or other insurance. I further understand and agree that I will personally pay or bear responsibility for any cost, expense or damage not covered by the mentioned insurance.

I acknowledge that the University’s insurance does not cover private vehicles. I also understand that the University cannot be responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of such private transportation or driver, or for any non-sponsored activities and travel in which I might participate before, during or after the University-sponsored Trip, and I therefore accept the risks and responsibilities associated with such private vehicle travel to and from sponsored and/or non-sponsored activities.

I understand that participation in the Trip activities could involve some potential risk of physical injury, illness, death or property loss, and despite safety precautions, the University cannot guarantee my safety, as all risks cannot be prevented. The University, does not provide health and accident insurance for Trip participants, and I understand that any medical expenses, property loss, or other personal expenditures that result during or from this Trip, are to be borne by the student/participant, or by their parent or guardian (if student/participant is a minor). I also hereby consent, give authorization to, and release from liability; Trip leaders or sponsors to secure any emergency medical treatment in the event I am unable to do so, and I agree to be responsible for the costs thereof.

In consideration of the opportunity afforded me to participate in the Trip and its associated educational benefits, with full knowledge and acceptance of the risks associated with this Trip and any recreational activities noted within; and with full understanding of the above issues/conditions and risks, I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the State of Utah, Southern Utah University, its faculty/staff, trustees, officers, volunteers, and agents from all form and manner of risks inherent in, and from all claims, suits and demands of any nature arising from participation in the Trip, or sponsored activities.