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2008 LONDON SUMMER PROGRAM PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
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Welcome to the London Program's pre-departure website. If you have been admitted to the London Program and have paid your applicable deposits, please review all of the information provided below and be sure to complete and submit the required pre-departure materials by the deadline provided. Completed forms and other materials must be submitted to the Office of International and Transnational Programs (5028 or 5029 Hotung). You may also email materials to Mariah Strauch-Nelson at mjs257@law.georgetown.edu. PRE-DEPARTURE FORMS The following forms must be submitted by June 13, 2008:
T-Shirt Request form may be submitted at any time prior to the end of the program.
*****VISA INFORMATION UPDATED 5/27/08 ***** As of September 1, 2007, the U.K. Government instituted new visa requirements for foreign students. Participants who are U.S. citizens and will be studying in the U.K. for less then 6 months and will not be taking paid employment or an internship during their stay in the U.K. will be issued a student visitor clearance upon arrival in the U.K. Students must present their enrollment confirmation letter from Georgetown Law (emailed to you on May 27) and be able to provide proof of a round trip ticket to customs officials upon arrival in the U.K. Some advice also suggests that students carry proof of financial support, such as a current bank statement as well as bank statements for the previous 2 months. We also suggest that you print off your bill from Student Access + indicating that your tuition, fees, and housing charges (if applicable) have been paid. Those of you receiving financial aid will most likely have your funds dispersed before the start of the program. Assuming that you have requested that the funds be transferred in to your bank account, your bank balance should reflect your financial aid award. In addition, if you travel during the program, you will want to keep your confirmation letter and your proof of a round trip ticket (and you passport, of course) with you at all times. We will also be emailing each one of you your letter in pdf. format shortly. If the above described situation does not apply to you, you may need need to apply for a prior entry clearance visa. See the Entry/Exit Requirements at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1052.html for web links and phone numbers to contact for visa-related inquiries. Information can also be found on the UKvisas site. Students in need of prior entry clearance are responsible for applying for their own visas. TRAVEL INFORMATION You are encouraged to register with the State Department before leaving for London. Please see the following website to register: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. You were sent a copy of the Country Specific Information provide by the U.S. State Department for the United Kingdom with your admission materials. This information is also online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1052.html.
BOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS
BILLING/FINANCIAL AID UPDATES Check your Bill - Bills were sent out the week of April 28. Tuition is due May 28 unless you will be receiving financial aid to cover your tuition and fees. Some accounts do not yet reflect estimated financial aid. Financial aid posting will be completed by June 13. If you did not apply for financial aid or if your expected financial aid will not cover your full tuition and fees, you are expected to settle your account by the May 28 due date. You can pay online through Student Access+ at http://limited.georgetown.edu/studentaccess/.
File the Early Refund Request Form with Student Accounts by June 6 - By completing this form, the Law Center will advance your expected refund to you on June 25 before the loan funds actually arrive. Loan funds expected to be disbursed directly to your student account on June 27. Early Refund Request Form.
File the Direct Deposit Authorization Form with Student Accounts by June 6 – This form allows your early refund to be credited directly to your checking account. If you have previously established direct deposit from your student account, there is no need to submit another form http://www.law.georgetown.edu/finaff/studaccts/documents/DirectDeposit.pdf See Application and Admission Schedule if you have a question about withdrawal deadlines and procedures.
EDUCATION ABROAD ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE All students participating in study abroad or other overseas opportunities arranged by Georgetown University are required to obtain the ACE American Insurance Company Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan. The cost of the insurance will be billed to the each student’s account. In addition to providing medical insurance coverage the ACE Plan has contracted with the travel assistance company, Europ Assistance to provide medical emergency and travel services. Please note that, when you are enrolled in this insurance, a charge will be posted to your student account. The charge for the plan is $70 for any part of the following trimesters:
Students participating in this program will be billed enrolled in and billed for the May-August trimester. Enrollment and Benefit Information Description of Coverage (Updated 4/10/08 ) Frequently Asked Questions (updated 3/19/08) Students will be mailed the Education Abroad Insurance card and a supply will be available at the Program Office in London after the start of the Program. International SOS Travel Assistance International SOS ( ISOS) is a premier travel assistance company that supplements medical insurance plans. Most importantly, ISOS provides online tracking of personal travel itineraries and security evacuation services. The ISOS phone numbers are provided on the Quick Reference Guide provided with the Georgetown University Education Abroad Health Insurance Card that will be mailed to students. Before students depart they should access the http://www1.georgetown.edu/svp/rm/services/international/36899.html and print out the available documents for reference. Students should also do the following:
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND OTHER INFORMATION Updated Program Schedule (updated 6/23/08) Emergency Protocols(updated 6/27/08) Russell Hotel Information (location of orientation/opening tea on Sunday, July 6) 2008 London Summer Program Student Guide Email and Internet Access Information Maps
PROGRAM OFFICE The London Program program office will be located in room GS302 of Bentham House and will be up and running by July 4, 2008. The Program Office phone number is (from the U.S.) 011- 44-20-7679-7468 and (from the U.K.) 020-7679-7468. Students will also be emailed Cara Morris' cell phone number prior to departure. Revised June 23, 2008(MS) |
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