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France  2011-12
Univ. of Bordeaux - Fall

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

Lauren Nestler, UCEAP Program Advisor: lnestler@eap.ucop.edu
Jill Harrison, UCEAP Program Specialist: jharrison@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-4255

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—France, Bordeaux 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

Complete the online reg.
and
mail required docs
to CampusFrance
by May 6, 2011

CampusFrance Registration

CampusFrance

4

Make your visa
appointment NOW
for a date no later
than June 23, 2011

Student Visa

Consulate Forms and Instructions

French Consulate

5

May 6, 2011

Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

6

May 6, 2011

Four (4) Passport-size Photographs

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

7

May 6, 2011

Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

8

May 13, 2011

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

9

May 13, 2011

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

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office
and
online payment
to ACI

10

June 22, 2011

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

11

As soon as you
receive from your
campus office

UCEAP Participation Letter

See Instructions

12

As soon as you
receive from your
campus office

French University Acceptance Letter

See Instructions

13

July 22, 2011

Check your program
start date & time prior
to booking your flight!
Late arrivals are
NOT acceptable.

Arrival Information

Submit 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.
 
University of Bordeaux I-IV, Defle, and Sciences Po
2011-12
Event Date
Semester dates and exam schedules are still pending confirmation, please view your specific school below when it is posted. Check back here for updates.
Official EAP Fall & Year Arrival and
Start Date
August 23, 2011, 9am-5pm
Orientation August 24-26, 2011
French Language Placement Test August 26, 2011
Excursion August 27, 2011
Intensive Language Program August 29, 2011-September 9, 2011
Last Day of Fall Program December 17, 2011
Spring Official EAP Start Date January 3, 2012, 10am-7pm
Orientation January 4, 2012
Intensive Language Program January 5-13, 2012
Excursion January 13, 2012
Dinner End of January, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program End of May 2012

  

University of Bordeaux I*
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I  September 5, 2011
Break October 29-November 3, 2011
Christmas Break December 21, 2011-January 3, 2012
Exams December 12-21, 2011 & January 3-18, 2012**
Semester II: Bordeaux 1 (L1) January 23, 2012
Semester II: Bordeaux 1 (L2) January 16, 2012
Semester II: Bordeaux 1 (L3) January 9, 2012
February Break February 25- March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 21-30, 2012
Exams May 7-8, 2012 & June 4-8, 2012 (L1)
Last Day of the Year Program End of May
*Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science
**In most cases, fall-only students may make special arrangements to complete exams by late December. Dates vary among faculties and departments.
 
University of Bordeaux II, Victor Ségalen*
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I September 12, 2011
Semester I (Biology) September 6, 2011
Break October 26-November 2, 2011
Christmas Break December 17, 2011-January 3, 2012
Exams January 3-13, 2012**
Semester II January 16, 2012
Break February 25-March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 25-May 2, 2012
Exams May 2-15, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program End of May
*Medical School (including Life Science: biology, biochemistry), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Education Science
**In most cases, fall-only students may make special arrangements to complete exams by late December. Dates vary among faculties and departments.
 
University of Bordeaux III, Michel de Montaigne*
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I September 19, 2011
Break​ October 22-31, 2011​
Christmas Break December 21, 2011-January 3, 2012
Exams January 3-13, 2012**
Semester II January 16, 2012
Break February 25-March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 14-23, 2012
Exams April 23-May 4, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program End of May
*Literature, Linguistics, Greek and Latin, History and Geography, Art History, Archaeology, Plastic Arts and Applied Arts, Theater, Cinema, Music, Languages, Urban Planning, Social Communication, Philosophy
**In most cases, fall-only students may make special arrangements to complete exams by late December. Dates vary among faculties and department. s
 
University of Bordeaux IV, Montesquieu*
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I September 19, 2011
Break October 27-November 3, 2011
Christmas Break December 17, 2011-January 3, 2012
Exams January 3-21, 2012**
Semester II January 23, 2012
Break February 25-March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 21-30, 2012
Exams April 30-May 25, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program End of May
*Law, Economics, Finance/Management, Economic and Social Administration
**In most cases, fall-only students may make special arrangements to complete exams by late December. Dates vary among faculties and departments.
 
Institut d’Etudes Politiques*
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I September 12, 2011
Break October 27-November 2, 2011
Exams December 12-16, 2011
Christmas Break December 17, 2011-January 15, 2012
Semester II January 16, 2012
Break February 25-March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 21-May 5, 2012
Exams May 2-15, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program                                    End of May
*Political Science, International Relations, Finance/Management, Center for Black African Studies (CEAN)
DEFLE
2011-12
Event
Date
Semester I September 12, 2011
Break October 22-November 2, 2011
Exams December 12-16, 2011
Christmas Break December 17, 2011-January 3, 2012
Semester II   January 30, 2012
Break February 25-March 5, 2012
Easter Break April 14-May 2, 2012
DEFLE Exams May 14-18, 2012
Last Day of the Year Program   End of May
 
 

 

 

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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