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United Kingdom  2011-12
Immersion - United Kingdom Universities - Year

UCEAP Travel Requirements

​Your first payment date is May 1, 2011 for Fall and Year or November 1, 2011 for Spring. 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

Liam Brenner, UCEAP Program Advisor: lbrenner@eap.ucop.edu
Michelle Bobro, UCEAP Program Specialist: mbobro@eap.ucop.edu
Phone: (805) 893-3246

Mailing Address:
UCEAP Systemwide Office—UK (specify Fall, Year, or Spring)
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

Read now
Student Visitor Visa
Obtain upon arrival in UK
Tier 4 Student Visa
Apply no earlier than
3 months before departure
and no later than
1 month before departure

Instructions for UK
Entry Clearance (Visa)

Revised: May 24, 2011
Note the difference
between the two types
of visa. You will need
to have EITHER one OR
the other of these two
types of visa.

Student Visitor Visa
Immigration Officer at UK airport

Tier 4 Student Visa
British Consulate in New York

4

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Online in MyEAP

5

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Two (2) Passport-size Photographs

UCEAP Systemwide Office

6

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment

UCEAP Systemwide Office

7

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office

8

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Requirements for Students Taking Dependents or
Traveling Companions

(if applicable)

UCEAP Systemwide Office and online payment
to ACI

9

Fall and Year:
April 29, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

Letter and “I Understand” Form

UCEAP Systemwide Office

10

Fall and Year:
July 1, 2011
Spring:
November 18, 2011

UCEAP Health Clearance

UCEAP Systemwide Office

11

Read before making
flight reservation

Arrival/Orientation Information

Hand-carry abroad with you

 

 

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.
 
United Kingdom Universities
Imperial College London
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 29, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 29 (3pm)-October 1 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens October 1, 2011
Orientation at Imperial
College London
October 1-7, 2011 (overlaps Term I)
Term I October 1-December 16, 2011
Term II January 7-March 23, 2012
Term III April 28-June 29, 2012
 
United Kingdom Universities
King’s College London
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 15, 2011 
EAP Orientation in London September 15 (3pm)-September 17 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens September 17, 2011 (not yet finalized)
Registration Week at
King’s College London
September 19-23, 2011
Term I September 26-December 16, 2011
Term II January 9-March 30, 2012
Term III April 23-June 1, 2012
 
United Kingdom Universities
University of Bristol
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 29, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 29 (3pm)-October 1 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens October 1, 2011
Orientation at University of Bristol October 3-7, 2011 (overlaps Term I)
Term I October 3-December 16, 2011 and
January 12-27, 2012
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 23, 2012 
EAP Orientation in London January 23 (3:30pm)-January 25 (11 am), 2012
Orientation at University of Bristol January 26-27, 2012
Term II January 30-March 23 and
April 23-June 15, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Durham
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 26, 2011 
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh September 26 (3pm)-September 28 (9am), 2011 
Housing Opens September 28, 2011
Orientation at University
of Durham
September 29-30, 2011
Term I October 5-December 14, 2011
Term II January 16-March 16, 2012
Term III April 23-June 22, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of East Anglia, Norwich
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 19, 2011 
EAP Orientation in London September 19 (3 pm)-21 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens September 21, 2011
Orientation at UEA September 22-24, 2011
Term I September 26-December 16, 2011
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 9, 2012
EAP Orientation in London January 9 (3:30pm)-January 11 (11am), 2012
Housing Opens​ January 11, 2012​
Orientation at UEA​ January 12-13, 2012​
Term II January 16-June 8, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Edinburgh
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 10, 2011
Housing Opens September 10, 2011
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh September 14 (10am-9pm), 2011 (after the host university orientation has begun)
Orientation at University
of Edinburgh
September 12-16, 2011 (Registration Week instead of an orientation for international students)
Term I September 19-December 21, 2011
Term II January 16-April 6 and April 30-May 25, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Glasgow
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 4, 2011
Move into University “Pre-Term” Accommodation September 4, 2011
EAP Orientation in Glasgow September 7 (10am-9pm), 2011 (after the host university orientation has begun) 
Orientation at University
of Glasgow
September 5-10, 2011
Term Housing Opens September 9, 2011
Term I September 12-December 16, 2011
Term II January 9-March 23 and April 16-May 25, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Kent, Canterbury
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 15, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 15 (3pm)-September 17 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens September 17, 2011
Orientation at University
of Kent
September 19-23, 2011
Term I September 26-December 16, 2011
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 9, 2012
EAP Orientation in London January 9 (3:30pm)-January 11 (11am), 2012
Housing Opens January 11, 2012
Orientation at University of Kent January 12-13, 2012
Term II January 16-April 6 and May 7-June 15, 2012
  
United Kingdom Universities
University of Leeds
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 12, 2011
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh September 12 (3pm)-September 14 (9am), 2011
Housing Opens September 14, 2011
Orientation at University
of Leeds
September 15-16, 2011
Term I September 26-December 9, 2011 and
January 9-20, 2012
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 16, 2012
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh  January 16 (3:30pm)-January 18 (9am), 2012
Housing Opens January 18, 2012
Orientation at University of Leeds  January 18-20, 2012
Term II January 23-March 16 and April 16-June 15, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of London, Queen Mary
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 15, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 15 (3pm)-September 17, 2011(11am)
Housing Opens September 17, 2011
Orientation at Queen Mary September 19-20, 2011
Term I September 21-December 16, 2011
Term II January 9-March 30 and April 30-June 8, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Manchester
2011-12
Event
Date

* Note the first term for fall students runs through the month of January for exams. You should have already requested alternative early assessment with your original Manchester application form.

 

Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 13, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 13 (3pm)-September 15 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens September 15, 2011
Orientation at University
of Manchester
September 15-18, 2011
Term I September 19-December 16, 2011 and
January 16-29, 2012* 
Term II January 30-March 23 and April 16-June 8, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of St. Andrews
2011-12
Event
Date
* Note the first term for fall students runs through the month of January for exams. You should have already requested alternative early assessment with your original St. Andrews application form.
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 15, 2011
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh September 15 (3pm)- September 17 (9am), 2011
Housing Opens September 17, 2011
Orientation at University
of St. Andrews
September 19-24, 2011
Term I September 26-December 16, 2011 and
January 11-20, 2012*
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 30, 2012
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh January 30 (3:30pm)-February 1 (9am), 2012
Housing Opens February 1, 2012
Orientation at University
of St. Andrews
February 1-3, 2012
Term II February 6-March 23 and April 9-May 23, 2012 

 

United Kingdom Universities
University of Sussex, Brighton
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 22, 2011 
EAP Orientation in London September 22 (3pm)-September 24 (11am), 2011
Housing Opens September 24, 2011
Orientation at University
of Sussex
September 26-30, 2011
Term I October 3-December 9, 2011
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 3, 2012
EAP Orientation in London  January 3 (3:30pm)-January 5 (11am), 2012
Housing Opens January 5, 2012​
Orientation at University
of Sussex
January 6, 2012)
Term II January 9-March 16, 2012
Term III April 16-June 22, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of Warwick, Coventry
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on September 25, 2011
EAP Orientation in London September 25 (3pm)-September 27 (11am), 2011
Orientation at University
of Warwick
September 27-30, 2011.  Reserve (1) your Warwick orientation attendance and (2) your orientation housing early; spaces are limited. 
Term Housing Opens October 1, 2011
Term I October 3-December 10, 2011
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 6, 2012
EAP Orientation in London January 6 (3:30pm)-January 8 (11am), 2012
Orientation at University
of Warwick
January 9, 2012 (half-day orientation overlaps Term II)
Term II January 9-March 17, 2012
Term III April 23-June 30, 2012
United Kingdom Universities
University of York
2011-12
Event
Date
 
Official EAP Start Date Arrive on October 3, 2011
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh October 3 (3pm)-October 5 (9am), 2011
Housing Opens October 5, 2011
Orientation and Registration Week
at University of York
October 6-8, 2011
Term I October 10-December 16, 2011
Official EAP Start Date
Spring Term Option
Arrive on January 4, 2012
EAP Orientation in Edinburgh January 4 (3:30pm)-January 6 (9am)
Housing Opens January 7 or 8, 2012 (varies by housing but an early move-in date can be requested)
Orientation at University of York Beginning at start of Term II
Term II January 9-March 16, 2012
Term III April 23-June 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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