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Australia  2011-12
Immersion - Australia Universities - Fall

UCEAP Travel Requirements

​Your first payment date is April 1, 2011. This is also the deadline to withdraw from the program without EAP financial penalty. Additional withdrawal fees may apply for some programs. Consult the Money Matters tab above for details.

Instructions:

Materials will be posted to this Participants page as they become available. Review all linked instructions in the Predeparture Checklist as soon as possible. Review each tab above and plan ahead to meet deadlines. Contact UCEAP Operations if you have any difficulties completing the Predeparture Checklist.

UCEAP Operations Contacts

Hugo Marquez, UCEAP Program Advisor: hmarquez@eap.ucop.edu
Jeanie O’Connell, UCEAP Program Specialist: jgoconnell@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-5926

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—Australia immersion
6950 Hollister Avenue, Suite 200
Goleta, CA 93117-5823

PreDeparture Checklist
Item
Due Date
(Not a postmark date)
Read and Complete
Submit To
Completed
Completed
 

1

Now

Official UCEAP Guides

Read both of these guides.
Most of your questions will be answered here.

2

Now – throughout
the end of your
program

Contact and Passport Information

Online in MyEAP

3

Now

Student Agreement and
Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

4

May 2, 2011

Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment

UCEAP Systemwide Office

5

May 2, 2011

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office

6

May 2, 2011

Requirements for Students Taking Dependents or Traveling Companions
(if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office and online payment
to ACI

7

May 2, 2011

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP Systemwide Office

8

U.S. citizens apply
by 06/9/2011 -
Non-U.S. citizens
must check with the
Australian Embassy
for specific visa
requirements

Student Visa

Online @ Australian
Dept. of Immigration and Citizenship

9

Review now

Arrival Information

 

 
 

 

Money Matters

For financial questions, review the 2011-12 UCEAP Guide to Study Abroad before contacting your EAP Finance Analyst at studentfinance@eap.ucop.edu.

EAP Student Budgets and Payment Vouchers

Payment Instructions

Fees

Release of Financial Information (Parent Access)

Third Party Authorization/Restriction:

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization

Insurance Information

  • As a UCEAP participant you are automatically covered by UCEAP insurance anywhere in the world 14 days before the official start of the program and up to  
    31 days after the official end of the program.
  • See specific contact information and claim forms below.
  • Make sure you are covered by insurance before and after UCEAP.
READ AND UNDERSTAND IMPORTANT INSURANCE INFORMATION
Item
Review Before
Documents
Reviewed
Completed
 

A

Your departure date

Important Summary of Insurance Plans and Deadlines

B

Your departure date

UCEAP Insurance Plan

 


Contact Information

24/7 Travel and Emergency Assistance while abroad

For emergency travel assistance services including medical referrals:
Europ Assistance
Phone: 1+ (866) 451-7606 (inside the U.S.)
Phone: (011-202) 828-5896 (collect calls outside the U.S.)
E-mail: OPS@europassistance-usa.com

For online enrollment in extension or gap insurance

ACI enrollment form


Claims

For all claim inquiries, contact:
Administrative Concepts, Inc. (ACI)
Phone: 1+ (888) 293-9229 (inside the U.S.)
Phone: (011-610) 293-9229 (outside the U.S.)
Fax: 1+ (610) 293-9299
Email:  claims@visit-aci.com


Mail claims to:

Administrative Concepts, Inc.
994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1005
Wayne, PA 19087

Claim Forms

Electronic Claims Submission
It is a two-step process: 1) create an online account with ACI and submit a claim 2) Scan receipts, and other supporting documentation, and email them as an attachment to the ACI email:  claims@visit-aci.com

Free online registration for online services with ACI claims 

You will need the UCEAP policy number, which appears on your insurance card. The complete policy number should be entered, letters included, all capitals no dashes or spaces.
The member ID requested is your UC ID number

After registration you can:

  • File a claim
  • Have immediate access to your information
  • Contact ACI directly with questions
  • Find out about your claim status

Contact for Gap, Extension, and Dependent Coverage

Alex Zeron, Mercer Health & Benefits
1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone: +1 (212) 345-8910
Fax: +1 (212) 948-8320
E-mail: alex.zeron@mercer.com

 

 

Calendars

Program calendars are updated as dates become available. Do not make any travel arrangements until the dates for your program option are posted. If dates are unavailable, see the previous year's calendar for a general idea.
 
Australia Universities
The University of Adelaide
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an early arrival. Read the arrival information in your Adelaide offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this University of Adelaide web page for a more detailed semester calendar (see Semester 2). Check back for Semester 2 orientation dates.

*Last Day to Arrive in Adelaide TBA
Adelaide Orientation Begins TBA
Semester 2 July 25-November 19, 2011
Australia Universities
The Australian National University
Fall 2011
Event Date
*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an early arrival. ANU recommends arrival between July 15-17. Read the arrival information in your ANU offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this ANU web page for a more detailed calendar (see Semester 2). Check the ANU Important Dates page for changes or updates.
*Last Day to Arrive at ANU July 17, 2011
ANU International Orientation (mandatory) July 18, 2011
Enrollment (mandatory) July 19-20, 2011
Semester 2 July 25-November 26, 2011

 

Australia Universities
La Trobe University
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an early arrival. Read the arrival information in your La Trobe offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this La Trobe web page for a more detailed calendar (see Semester 2).

 

*Last Day to Arrive at La Trobe University July 13, 2011
International Welcome Festival Orientation (mandatory) July 14-19, 2011
La Trobe General Orientation (recommended) July 18-22, 2011
Semester 2 July 25-November 24, 2011
Australia Universities
The University of Melbourne
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. If attending the optional Melbourne Welcome, arrive at least one day prior. If not attending the Melbourne Welcome, you are advised to arrive a few days before the SAEX Exchange Enrolment Day. Read the arrival information in your Melbourne offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this University of Melbourne web page for a more detailed semester calendar (see Semester 2).

 

Melbourne Welcome (optional/additional costs involved) July 12-16, 2011
*Last Day to Arrive at University of Melbourne July 18, 2011
SAEX Student Exchange Enrollment Day (mandatory) July 19, 2011
Orientation (mandatory) July 20-22, 2011
Semester 2 July 25-November 25, 2011
Australia Universities
Monash University
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. Read the arrival information in your Monash offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this Monash U. web page for a more detailed calendar (see Semester 2).

 

*Last Day to Arrive at Monash University July 11, 2011
Monash Abroad Orientation (mandatory) July 12-15, 2011 (to be confirmed)
General Monash Orientation (recommended) July 18 -22, 2011
Term II July 25-November 18, 2011
Australia Universities
The University of New South Wales
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. UNSW recommends arriving “one to two weeks” before the mandatory orientation. Read the arrival information in your UNSW offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this UNSW web page for a detailed semester calendar (see Semester 2).

 

*Last Day to Arrive at UNSW July 11, 2011
UNSW Exchange Orientation (mandatory) July 12-13, 2011
O’ Week (recommended) July 13-15, 2011
Semester 2 July 18-November 15, 2011
Australia Universities
The University of Queensland
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. Read the arrival information in your UQ offer letter thoroughly, including the information in the Study In Australia 2011 prospectus. Refer to this UQ web page for a more detailed semester calendar.

 

*Last Day to Arrive at UQ July 17, 2011
Study Abroad and Exchange Orientation (mandatory) July 18, 2011
General UQ Orientation (recommended) July 19-22, 2011
Semester 2 July 25-November 19, 2011
Australia Universities Host Institution
The University of Sydney
Fall 2011
Event Date

*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. Read the arrival information in your U. Sydney offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this University of Sydney web page for a more detailed semester calendar (see second semester) and check back periodically for the second semester orientation dates for exchange students.

 

*Last Day to Arrive in Sydney July 17, 2011
Orientation for Exchange Students (mandatory) July 18-19, 2011
Semester 2 July 25-November 19, 2011
Australia Universities
The University of Western Australia
Fall 2011
Event Date

 *The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. Read the arrival information in your UWA offer letter thoroughly. Refer to page 8-9 of the UWA Essential Guide for a more detailed semester calendar (see Semester 2).

 

*Last Day to arrive at UWA July 24, 2011 (tentative)
Orientation for Study Abroad and Exchange Students (mandatory) begins July 25, 2011 (tentative)
Semester 2 August 1-November 26, 2011
Australia Universities
The University of Wollongong
Fall 2011
Event Date
*The arrival date above is the last possible date to arrive. Many Australian universities recommend an earlier arrival. Read the arrival information in your Uni Wollongong offer letter thoroughly. Refer to this Wollongong web page for a more detailed semester calendar (see Spring session) and check back for new information about the Wollongong International Orientation.
*Last Day to Arrive at University of Wollongong July 18, 2011
Orientation Week (mandatory) July 19-22, 2011
Spring Session July 25-November 17, 2011

 

Policies and Contracts

This section contains policies that are important to you as a University of California Education Abroad Program student. While the selection of policies is not intended to be all-inclusive, this section describes many of your rights and responsibilities as an EAP student.

The following policies implement various provisions of the University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students issued by the President of the University effective October 2009.

Prior to UCEAP participation, you must log on to MyEAP to read, sign, and submit the Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability. These documents are your informed consent and contracts with UCEAP outlining your obligations as a participant and understanding of official UCEAP policies. Read the contracts and the following policies carefully before departure.

Official UCEAP Policies

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