Passport for Coogs...wish they had this when I was a student!

To travel to Russia in May 2017 with a U.S. passport, you'll need to have an expiration date at least 6 months after you plan to return (go here for State Department info, and check with your own embassy or consulate if you're traveling with a passport from a non-U.S. country).

The good news is that you can apply for a U.S. passport on campus through the Passport for Coogs program (link), and even have the $110 fee reimbursed. They also do free passport photos.