General Information
Important Dates
Cancellation and Refunds
UC students (other than UCLA)
Travel Documents
Travel Responsibilities
Health Insurance - International Programs
Waiver
Financial Aid
Policy on Housing and Program Activities
Some things to consider . . .

General Information

The following are required to register for a program:

• Online application;

• $300 nonrefundable deposit due at time of application (see below for information on cancellations and refunds). If applying after 60 days before the program start date, full payment is required.;

• One current digital photo due within 60 days;

• One scanned copy of the front page of your passport (in jpeg format) due within 60 days.

Payments may be made by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or check card.

You will be notified by e-mail, confirming receipt of your application and deposit immediately.

If you are applying for an open program after January 30, 2010, all program fees must be paid in full for enrollment to be guaranteed.  

Note: It is essential that you provide us with an e-mail address that you check regularly.

Important Dates

Cancellation and Refunds

Please do not enroll in a program unless you are sure that you intend to participate. Remember that your deposit is non-refundable.

If you cancel your registration, the following applies:

• The $300 deposit is not refundable under any circumstance;
• Paid program fees (minus the $300 deposit) are refundable until January 30, 2010;
• No refunds are available after January 30, 2010.

In order to cancel once you have registered, please retrieve your online application and select the "Cancel My Registration" button. Failure to cancel prior to the cancellation deadline will result in a bill for the full program fee.

Cancellation and Refund polices apply to ALL Financial Aid Students as well.

In the event that the Department must cancel a program, all registered students will be notified immediately and given a full refund of program fees (including the $300 deposit).

UC Students (other than UCLA)

Students from any UC campus may participate on the Greece Quarter Abroad Program offered through the UCLA Department of Classics. Students will use the University of California Intercampus Visitor Program to formally register as UCLA students for the spring quarter of 2010. Applications are reviewed by the student's College at their home UC campus. The UCLA International Education Office can assist students through this process. Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Travel Documents

All students are required to have a valid passport (this does not apply to domestic programs). Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to return to the United States. Allow approximately 10-12 weeks for your passport application to be processed if you do not currently have a valid passport.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO APPLY FOR YOUR PASSPORT.

For information on obtaining a passport, visit The U.S. Department of State's Web site.

A scanned copy of your passport (in jpeg format) is due within 60 days of your application.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are responsible for checking with the local consulate(s) of the country(ies) to which you are traveling to inquire about visa requirements and to obtain visa(s) where applicable. If your program visits more than one country, make sure you check the consulate of each country. Foreign consulates can be located through the internet.

Travel Responsibilities

You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements to and from your program destination. Be sure to read flight instructions for your program carefully. Please visit the section of the Web site called "Travel" for your program.

UCLA assumes no responsibility for bookings or any injury, death, damage, loss, or delay incurred by any person in connection with lodging or the service of any train, bus, vessel, car, carriage, aircraft, or any other type of vehicle which may be used in conjunction with any Travel Study program.

Health Insurance - International Programs

If you are registering for an international program, an international traveler's health insurance policy is provided in the program fee. Coverage is for the dates of the program only. Students traveling before or after their program should purchase a traveler's health insurance policy to cover extended dates.

You are responsible for all fees incurred as a result of any accident or medical emergency which may occur while participating in a UCLA Study Abroad program. Be sure to keep all receipts for medical treatment in order to file a claim upon your return to the U.S.

Waiver

All partcipants complete an online waiver of liability during the registration process.

Financial Aid

For information about financial aid, click here.

Please note that ALL students applying for financial aid assume full responsibility for all program fees. Any cancellations must be made 60 days before the program start date. Students who cancel January 30, 2010 will be assessed the full program fee.

Policy on Housing and Program Activities

Program housing is required for all participants and is restricted to enrolled participants only. Guests (includes spouses, children, other family members and friends) are not allowed in program housing or on any program related activity. UCLA Go Global does not assist with housing arrangements for family, friends, or other guests of participants. The UCLA IEO does not make housing arrangements for students arriving prior to the program start date or after the program concludes. Participants must make their own housing arrangements for early arrivals and late departures.

Some things to consider . . .

Study abroad is a challenging and rewarding experience. Deciding to participate in a study abroad program and selecting a program takes a lot of consideration. Researching the program and asking questions will help you make a mature and informed decision about whether a program is right for you.

Go to www.ieo.ucla.edu/travel and explore the links within the site. You might also go to the library and research your venue as much as possible. Talk to travel agents and people who have traveled. This will help you determine how much to budget, what to pack, what you want to see, and where you want to go. Visit the International Education Office to discuss the program and read student evaluations from prior participants. If you decide to register for a program it is also a good idea to visit your professor during his or her office hours (or phone, if you can not get to campus) to say hello and ask questions about scheduling, textbooks, curriculum, or group activities that might not be completely clear.

As you are making your decision, keep in mind that students applying to the program should be:

• patient
• emotionally and socially mature, indicating they are able to adjust to a foreign environment
• reasonable in their expectations
• prepared for a program that is more study-oriented than travel-oriented
• able to handle difficult classroom work in an unfamiliar setting
• flexible in their attitudes and expectations; willing to accept change
• cooperative and accommodating
• of good character and in good health
• flexible in roommate assignments
• able to do a lot of walking in high heat and humidity
• physically able to handle the change in environment
• flexible in dietary requirements
• able to make a budget and stick to it
• aware that supervision is minimal, but high standards of personal conduct are both expected and enforced

We hope you will choose UCLA for your study abroad experience!

www.ieo.ucla.edu/travel

All of the information presented here was correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change.

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