PARTICIPANTS
/ Italy
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
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, Padova
6950 Hollister Avenue, Suite 200
Goleta, CA 93117-5823
PreDeparture Checklist
| Item |
Due Date
(Not a postmark date) |
Read and Complete |
Submit To |
Completed
 |
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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 |
Five (5) 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 Padova 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
June 6, 2011
and no later than
July 8, 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
June 6, 2011
and no later than
July 8, 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 30, 2011 |
UCEAP Health Clearance
|
UCEAP
Systemwide
Office |
|
| 12 |
Read Now –
Make copies
of forms
as instructed
|
Residence Permit Information and Instructions
Instructions |
|
| 13 |
July 25, 2011
Check your program
start date and time
prior to booking
your flight! |
Arrival Information
Arrival Instructions Flight Itinerary Form |
UCEAP
Systemwide Office |
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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 |
Review Before |
Documents |
Reviewed  |
| |
A |
Your departure date |
Important Summary of Insurance Plans and Deadlines
|
|
B |
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 Padova 2011-12 | Event |
Date |
* First semester exams end in late January. Students will not be able to return to UC for the winter quarter or spring semester. **Second semester courses end in June, but exams may be given until the end of July. Plan your return flight accordingly, leaving adequate time to prepare for exams. |
Official Arrival and Start Date for Pre-ILP |
June 15, 2011 (9am–3pm) |
| Orientation |
June 16, 2011 |
| Language Placements Tests |
June 17, 2011 |
| Pre-ILP program |
June 20-August 5, 2011 |
| Break |
June 24, 2011 |
| Exams |
August 4-5, 2011 |
| Departure |
August 6, 2011 |
| Fall & Year Official Start Date for ILP |
September 2, 2011 |
| Orientation |
September 2-3, 2011 |
| ILP Course |
September 5-30, 2011 |
| Field Trip (Required) |
September 17, 2011 (Saturday) |
| Semester I Courses |
October 3 (most departments)- mid-January, 2012 |
| National Holidays |
November 1; December 8, 2011 |
| Winter Break |
December 21, 2011-January 6, 2012 |
| Semester I Exams* |
Starting mid-January 2012 |
Spring Official Start Date for ILP (for Spring-only students) |
January 25, 2012 (10am) |
| Orientation |
January 25-27, 2012 |
| ILP Courses |
January 30-Februrary 24, 2012 |
| Semester II Courses |
March 5-June 16, 2012 |
| Spring Break |
April 5-10, 2012 |
| Semester II Exams** |
June 18-July 28, 2012 |
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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