General Recommendations
Emergency Contact information
Campus Emergency Information, Counceling Services, Consulates/Embassies in the U.S.
Student Guides
Academic Calendars
Leaving UC
Withdrawal form -Complete this form if you decide to leave UC before the end of your EAP Exchange. Before you make this important decision read about withdrawal from the University in the Student Guide.
Request a transcript - EAP will send a transcript to your home university at the end of your studies at no cost to you. You may wish to request addition copies for your personal use later. There is a fee for additional transcripts that you request.
Correspondence from UC and from EAP
Much correspondence from UC is computer generated and you may receive items that do not concern you as a no-fee/non-degree reciprocity student. We recommend that you respond to all correspondence clearly indicating that you are an EAP RECIPROCITY STUDENT.
UC and EAP will most often communicate with you by email. We suggest that you add the address UC-reciprocity@uoeap.ucop.edu to your "trusted sender" list so that important infomration we will send you is not mistaken for SPAM.
Tax Information
This brochure provides information on federal income taxes for international students and scholars.
Housing Applications
Even if you have not yet received confirmation of acceptance to a UC campus it is important that you begin researching your accommodation options as early as possible after your UC campus assignment is known.
The "Before You Arrive" pages on this website provide instructions and deadlines. If you have received placement confirmation, use the on-line application at the campuses (do not apply on-line if you have not yet been notified which campus you will attend).
Returning The Housing Application And Payment
There is a great deal of competition for University-owned housing. It is very important that you respond to housing applications and contract offers promptly. We recommend that applications, fees and deposits that cannot be paid by credit card be returned by express mail since it is both secure and can be traced. Failure to meet a deadline can make you ineligible for campus housing.
Payments To UC
Payments for housing and health insurance should be made payable to the UC REGENTS in US dollars and should be in the form of international money order (no personal checks). Visa or Master card may be used in some cases.
Housing Options
University-Owned Housing
The University of California owns or manages a limited number of accommodations. These are usually located on the campus or in close proximity to the campus (accessible by foot, bicycle or shuttle bus). These may include:
Residence Halls
Residence halls are primarily designed for first year students. Few single rooms (one person) are available and most students in residence halls are lodged 2 or 3 per room. Students are very sociable and the halls may be noisy. Consequently, students in the halls go to the library to study (many libraries are open as late as 23:00 or midnight during the term.) Students may purchase a "meal plan" at the residence cafeteria or restaurant. Alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden in the residence halls.
Apartments
Apartments are usually reserved for 2nd year and higher-level students. Rooms are most often shared with another student. The apartment may be shared with 3 or more students depending on its size. Students in apartments benefit from access to a kitchen for meal preparation but may also purchase a residence meal plan if they wish.
University-owned housing is advantageous because it can be arranged prior to arrival in the US and the university may be considered a reliable "landlord". However, university-owned housing contracts run from your start term through the end of the academic year (May or June) and are strictly enforced. You may not break your contract to move to non-university housing mid-year.
UC-Affiliated Housing
UC-Affiliated is not owned by UC but can be considered reliable and can be arranged prior to arrival. This may include international houses and off-campus residence halls.
Community Housing
Community housing includes private rental of rooms, studios or shared apartments in the community near the university. Students should be aware that this housing is not UC sponsored and that it not advisable to rent prior to arrival when you can visit the rental in person. Private rentals usually require a deposit the equivalent of first and last month’s rent plus a security deposit.
Co-Operative Housing (Co-Op)
The living environment of the co-op emphasizes community, cooperation, and responsibility. The co-op is among the least expensive housing options, however, residents are expected to make a contribution to the care of their surroundings through monthly work hours and weekly participation in meal preparation and house chores. Co-op housing may vary in quality (the housing will be as efficiently run and clean as its inhabitants). Since co-operative living requires student participation in chores and in the activities of the house, it may not be appropriate for all students.