PARTICIPANTS
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UCEAP Travel Requirements
BeforeYouGoInfo 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.
BeforeYouGoBody 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 |
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Now |
Official UCEAP Guides
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Read both of these guides. Most of your questions will be answered here. |
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Now – throughout the end of your program |
Contact and Passport Information
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Online in MyEAP |
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Complete the online reg. and mail required docs to CampusFrance by May 6, 2011 |
CampusFrance Registration
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CampusFrance |
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Make your visa appointment NOW for a date no later than June 23, 2011 |
Student Visa
Consulate Forms and Instructions
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French Consulate |
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May 6, 2011 |
Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability
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Online in MyEAP |
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May 6, 2011 |
Four (4) Passport-size Photographs
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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May 6, 2011 |
Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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May 13, 2011 |
Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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May 13, 2011 |
Requirements for Students Taking Dependents or Traveling Companions (if applicable)
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UCEAP Systemwide Office and online payment to ACI |
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June 22, 2011 |
UCEAP Health Clearance
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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As soon as you receive from your campus office |
UCEAP Participation Letter
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See Instructions |
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As soon as you receive from your campus office |
French University Acceptance Letter
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See Instructions |
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July 22, 2011
Check your program start date & time prior to booking your flight! Late arrivals are NOT acceptable. |
Arrival Information
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Submit online |
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Money Matters
FinancesBody 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
InsuranceBody 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 |
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Your departure date |
Important Summary of Insurance Plans and Deadlines
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Your departure date |
UCEAP Insurance Plan
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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
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
CalendarsBody 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
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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.
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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)
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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 |
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Policies and Contracts
PoliciesInfo
PoliciesBody 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
Petitions
PetitionsBody Participation Petitions
Study List Petitions
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