Navigate Up
Sign In
Japan  2011-12
Global & International Studies, Meiji Gakuin Univ. - Spring

UCEAP Travel Requirements

​Your first payment date is December 15, 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

Ciara Ristig, Program Advisor: cristig@eap.ucop.edu
Amy Frohlich, Operations Specialist: afrohlich@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-6152

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—Japan MGU
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

November 1, 2011

Meiji Gakuin University Application for Admission (takes 2-3 weeks to complete)

UCEAP Systemwide Office

4

 

November 1, 2011

Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

5

November 1, 2011

Six (6) Passport-size Photographs

UCEAP Systemwide Office

6

November 1, 2011

Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment

UCEAP Systemwide Office

7

November 1, 2011

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad
(if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office

8

November 1, 2011

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

UCEAP Systemwide Office and online payment to ACI

9

December 15, 2011

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP Systemwide Office

10

Before departure

Student Visa

Japan Consulate

11

February 15, 2012

Arrival Information

Online

12

*Reference only*

Health and Safety Information

*Reference only*

 

 

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.
 
Global Studies
Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Fall Official UCEAP Arrival Date September 7, 2011 (arrive at Narita Airport before 1pm)
Orientation September 8-9, 2011
Language Class and Lecture by UC Director September 12, 2011
Field Trip September 13-16, 2011
Library Orientation September 20, 2011
Welcome Party September 20, 2011
Japanese Placement Test September 21, 2011
Lecture by UC Director September 22, 2011
Classes Begin September 23, 2011
University Festival (no classes) November 1-3, 2011
Courses End for Global Studies Program December 22, 2011
Latest Housing Check-Out Date December 31, 2011
Spring Official UCEAP Arrival Date April 2, 2012
Orientation April 3-5, 2012
Welcome Party April 5, 2012
Japanese Placement Test April 6, 2012
Classes Begin April 9, 2012
Field Trip April 29-May 2, 2012
Courses End for Global Studies Program July 20, 2012
Latest Housing Check-Out Date July 31, 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

Search Our Programs
by country
advanced search
Japan: Himeji Castle
Previous Next >

Himeji Castle (Japan)
apply now