PARTICIPANTS
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UCEAP Travel Requirements
BeforeYouGoInfo Your first payment date is May 1, 2011 for Fall 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 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
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 SPI 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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2 |
Now – throughout the end of your program |
Contact and Passport Information
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Online in MyEAP |
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Apply no earlier than 3 months before departure and no later than one month before departure |
Instructions for UK Tier 5 Temporary Worker Visa Revised: May 24, 2011 |
British Consulate in New York |
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4 |
Fall: June 3, 2011
Spring: September 16, 2011 |
Student Agreement and Waiver of Liability
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Online in MyEAP |
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Fall: June 3, 2011
Spring: September 16, 2011 |
Authorization for Medical or Surgical Consultation / Treatment
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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Fall: June 3, 2011
Spring: September 16, 2011 |
Request for Disability Accommodation Abroad (if applicable)
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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Fall: June 3, 2011
Spring: September 16, 2011 |
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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Fall: June 3, 2011
Spring: September 16, 2011 |
Instructions and Form for BUNAC Internship Application |
UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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Fall: July 8, 2011
Spring: October 28, 2011 |
UCEAP Health Clearance
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UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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Fall: August 12, 2011
Spring: December 9, 2011 |
Essay demonstrating preparedness—See Notice of Placement letter (emailed to you earlier) |
UCEAP Systemwide Office |
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Read before making flight reservation |
Arrival Information
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Hand-carry abroad with you |
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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  |
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Your departure date |
Important Summary of Insurance Plans and Deadlines
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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. Scottish Parliament Internship Edinburgh, Scotland 2011-12 | Event |
Date |
| *Arrive earlier (if visa allows) to move into housing you have prearranged. |
| Fall Official EAP Start Date |
Arrive on September 13, 2011* |
| EAP Orientation in Edinburgh |
September 14, 2011 (10am-9pm) |
| Orientation at the Scottish Parliament |
Varies by political party |
| Internship |
September 16-December 16, 2011 |
| Field Trip/Study Week |
Mandatory Visit to British Parliament at Westminster: October 17-19, 2011 (Scottish Parliament Recess: October 8-23, 2011) |
| Spring Official EAP Start Date |
January 16, 2012* |
| EAP Orientation in Edinburgh |
January 17, 2012 (10am-8pm) |
| Orientation at the Scottish Parliament |
TBA |
| Internship |
January 18-May 18, 2012 |
| Field Trip/Study Week |
Mandatory Visit to British Parliament at Westminster: TBA (Scottish Parliament Recess: February 11-19, 2012) |
| Break |
March 31-April 15, 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
Scottish Parliament Internship, UC Center Edinburgh Scottish parliament building (United Kingdom)
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