This page is intended for all students recommended for EAP (including conditional selectees and alternates). Students accepted to non-EAP programs will also find the Academic Support and Prepare tabs useful.
All students are required to obtain a health clearance in order to study abroad on EAP. It is your responsibility to begin and complete this process by the deadline indicated by EAP. Failure to complete the health clearance process by the deadline will result in withdrawal from the program. The deadline for your Health Clearance is in your UOEAP Online Packet.
You will receive detailed instructions regarding your mandatory EAP Health Clearance process in your online Welcome Orientation.
Some countries have specific immunization and other requirements that must be satisfied before departure. Students should inform their physician of any plans to travel to other countries (in addition to their host country), so that all necessary immunizations can be received prior to departure.
UCSC students work with the Allergy, Immunication, and Travel Clinic (AIT) at the UCSC Student Health Center during the Health Clearance process
EAP participants are required to purchase the mandatory EAP health insurance plan. The cost for the mandatory EAP health insurance plan is included in the student’s EAP fees, and does not require a separate payment. For more information refer to the EAP General Information Guide, Insurance Coverage Section.
Going abroad is not a “geographic cure” for concerns and problems at home. Sometimes students feel that a change of venue will help them to move past their current problems. In reality, living and studying in another country are demanding activities that often compound or exacerbate both physical and emotional issues.
In particular, if students are concerned about their use of alcohol and other controlled substances or if they have an emotional or physical health concern, they should address it honestly before making plans to travel and study abroad.
For details about EAP Health Policies, please refer to UOEAP Health.
Students and parents have voiced concerns about travel safety due to global unrest, natural disasters (such as tsumani), and the occurence of diseases. As a general guideline, it is best to inform yourself regarding political and health issues in your destination country. Don't assume you're fully aware of conditions abroad from local media or course work. Take action to become an expert on your new home, including following any travel advisories that may have been issued by the U.S. government and informing yourself about the prevailing health conditions in the host country. Countries with developed economies generally have health care systems representative of the standards you have come to expect in the U.S., but you should not expect conditions to be the same everywhere you go.