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Italy  2011-12
Univ. of Bologna - Year

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

Michele Casey, UCEAP Program Advisor: mcasey@eap.ucop.edu
Kitty Christen
, UCEAP Program Specialist: kchristen@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-4430

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—Italy, Bologna
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

Review now
and refer back
often!

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

April 15, 2011

Student Agreement and
Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

4

April 15, 2011

Seven (7) Passport-size Photographs

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

5

April 15, 2011

Authorization for Medical
or Surgical Consultation /
Treatment

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

6

April 15, 2011

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

7

April 15, 2011

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

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office
and
online payment
to ACI

8

Read Now

Do NOT lose
these letters!!

UCEAP Participation Letter and Bologna Acceptance Letter

Keep these letters in a safe place!

Give one copy to your parents or guardian

9

Make your
appointment now
for no earlier than
May 31, 2011
and no later than
July 1, 2011

 

MAKE COPIES OF
ALL FORMS FOR
YOUR RECORDS!!

Italian Student Visa
for UCI, UCLA, UCR, UCSB & UCSD students

Italian Consulate General
 Los Angeles

10

Report to the
consulate no
earlier than
May 31, 2011
and no later than
July 1, 2011

 

MAKE COPIES OF
ALL FORMS FOR
YOUR RECORDS!!

Italian Student Visa
for UCB, UCD, UCM & UCSC students

Italian Consulate General
San Francisco

11

June 24, 2011

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP
Systemwide
Office

12

Read Now –
Make copies of forms
as instructed

Residence Permit Information
and Instructions

  • Instructions
13

Read Now –
Refer back later
This will be useful
while you are abroad

Study Center Bologna Guide

    14

    July 25, 2011


    Check your program
    start date and time
    prior to booking
    your flight!

    Arrival Information

    UCEAP
    Systemwide
    Office

     

     

    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 Bologna
    2011-12
    Event
    Date
    *Quarter-campus students will not be able to return in time for the UC winter quarter. Berkeley and Merced students will be able to arrange to leave in time to return for the UC spring semester, but this may require a restricted course selection or special arrangements with individual professors. In some case, exams run through mid-February. 
    **Second semester courses end at the end of May, but exams may be given until the end of July. Schedule your return flight accordingly, leaving adequate time to prepare for exams. Exams are offered at least three times, and you may sign up for the date you prefer.
    Official Arrival and Start Date
    for Pre-ILP
    June 15, 2011 (9am–3pm)
    Orientation June 16, 2011
    Language Placement Tests June 17, 2011
    Pre-ILP Program June 20-August 5, 2011
    Breaks June 24, 2011
    Exams August 4-5, 2011
    Departure August 6, 2011
    Fall & Year Official Start Date
    for ILP
    August 26, 2011
    Orientation August 26-27, 2011
    ILP Courses August 29-September 23, 2011
    Field Trip (required) September 10, 2011 (Saturday)
    Semester I Courses September 26, 2011 (most departments)-
    January 2012
    Bologna Local Holiday October 4, 2011
    Fall National Holidays November 1; December 8, 2011
    Winter Break December 21, 2011-January 6, 2012
    Semester I Exams* Starting mid-January 2012
    Official Fall Semester End Date* January 31, 2012
    Spring Official Start Date for ILP
    (for Spring-only students)
    January 7, 2012
    Check-in and Orientation January 7-8, 2012
    ILP Courses January 7-28, 2012
    Field Trip (required) January 21, 2012 (Saturday)
    Semester II Courses Early February-Late May, 2012
    Spring National Holidays January 1, 6; April 8, 9, 25; May 1;
    June 2, 2012
    Spring Break April 5-10, 2012
    Semester II Exams** Late May-July 29, 2012
    Official Spring Semester End Date**​ July 29, 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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