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Costa Rica  2011-12
Tropical Biology & Conservation, Monteverde Institute (Quarter) - Fall Quarter

UCEAP Travel Requirements

​Your first payment date is May 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

Aysin Berkmen, UCEAP Program Advisor: aberkmen@eap.ucop.edu
Stacey Lydon, UCEAP Program Specialist: slydon@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-4138

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—Costa Rica
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

05/20/11

Student Agreement and
Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

4

05/20/11

One (1) Passport-size Photograph

UCEAP Systemwide Office

5

05/20/11

Passport Photocopy

UCEAP Systemwide Office

6

05/20/11

Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment

UCEAP Systemwide Office

7

05/20/11

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office

8

05/20/11

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

UCEAP Systemwide Office and online payment to ACI

9

05/20/11

UCEAP Participation Letter

Keep this letter for your records

10

08/01/11

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP Systemwide Office

11

09/01/11

Arrival Information
Do not purchase a ticket before reviewing the arrival information

Take this letter with you to Costa Rica

12

09/01/11

Travel Information

Online

 

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.
 
Tropical Biology & Conservation,
Monteverde Institute
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Fall Official EAP Start Date October 5, 2011
Field Trip Departure October 7, 2011
Arrive in Monteverde October 23, 2011
Homestays and independent research November 13, 2011
Symposium in Monteverde December 14, 2011
Fall Students May Leave December 19, 2011
Spring Official EAP Start Date March 28, 2012
Field Trip Departure March 30, 2012
Arrive in Monteverde April 11, 2012
Homestays and independent research May 6, 2012
Symposium in Monteverde June 6, 2012
Spring Students May Leave June 11, 2012

 

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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