PARTICIPANTS
/ Japan
UCEAP Travel Requirements
BeforeYouGoInfo Your first payment date is April 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 Money Matters 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
Mirjana Hall, Program Advisor: mhall@eap.ucop.edu Amy Frohlich, Program Specialist: afrohlich@eap.ucop.edu Phone: (805) 893-6152
Mailing Address: UCEAP Systemwide Office—Japan Osaka 6950 Hollister Avenue, Suite 200 Goleta, CA 93117-5823
PreDeparture Checklist | Item |
Due Date (Not a postmark date) |
Read and Complete |
Submit To |
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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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March 10, 2011
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Osaka University Application for Admission
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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March 10, 2011
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Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability
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Online in MyEAP |
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5 |
March 10, 2011
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Seven (7) Passport-size Photographs
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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6 |
March 10, 2011
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Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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7 |
March 10, 2011
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Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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March 10, 2011
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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 1, 2011
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UCEAP Health Clearance
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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June 15, 2011 (for Year+ILP participants only) |
Summer ILP Housing
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Online |
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Before departure |
Student Visa
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Japan Consulate |
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ILP+Year: July 1, 2011 Fall & Year (no ILP): August 17, 2011 |
Arrival Information
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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*Reference only* |
Health and Safety Information
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*Reference only* |
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Money Matters
FinancesBody Money Matters
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  |
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Your departure date |
Important Summary of Insurance Plans and Deadlines
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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. Lab Research, Engineering & Science Osaka University 2011-12 | Event |
Date |
| *Confirm with the Study Center and host university for spring break dates. |
| Official EAP Arrival Date in Tokyo (ILP + Year) |
July 26, 2011 |
| Placement Exam and UCEAP Orientation |
July 27-28, 2011 |
| Intensive Language Program (JWU) |
July 29-September 7, 2011 |
| Official EAP Arrival Date in Tokyo (Fall and Year) |
September 20, 2011 |
| Mandatory EAP Orientation in Tokyo |
September 21, 2011 |
| Dorm Move-In |
September 22, 2011 |
| Osaka Orientation |
September 28-30, 2011 |
| Fall Semester |
October 3–February 16, 2012 |
| Winter Break |
December 23-January 5, 2012 |
| Spring Break* |
February 17-March 31, 2012 |
| Official EAP Arrival Date in Tokyo (Spring) |
April 1, 2012 |
| Mandatory EAP Orientation in Tokyo |
April 2, 2012 |
| Dorm Move-In |
April 3, 2012 |
| Osaka Orientations |
April 5-9, 2012 |
| Spring Semester |
April 10-August 7, 2012 |
| Final Presentation |
July 31-August 3, 2012 |
| Earliest Dorm Move-out |
August 7, 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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