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To schedule International electives
You will need to complete at least one month prior to beginning:
the · Application for International Elective and
the · International Studies Office· - (924-3010) data, health and waiver packet
Evacuation Insurance is recommended for anyone traveling abroad and is required for students doing electives in developing countries. The 2004 Chickering Plan provided travel benefits, including Medical Evacuation and Repatriation coverage – confirm that you have the same coverage before you leave the country. The benefits are only available when services are coordinated through and provided by Assist America. In the US and Canada call 1-800-872-1414. Anywhere else in the world, call collect, 1-301-656-4152. Group number: 812806: http://www.chickering.com/stu_conn/schoolInfo.asp
Travel Alert: In order for UVA to assume liability and responsibility and for students traveling abroad to receive any UVA support (monetary and otherwise) and/or credit, students cannot travel to countries with state department travel warnings.
Where to check for travel warnings? http://www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
What to do if you are already in a country and a warning is issued? You will need to check with the local embassy and have them determine the safest time to leave the country and return home. International Electives are assigned the number 9797.
More info available on the SOM Student Affairs website: http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/handbook/electives/info/addDropForms.cfm
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