Monkeypox Health Advisory

August 9, 2022: On Friday, the Biden Administration declared Monkeypox a public health emergency following the previous

This page contains a list of active alerts to help communicate any health, safety and/or security updates in addition to new policy announcements regarding UCEAP programs.

The UCEAP response units in California and abroad are experienced and knowledgeable about emergency preparedness and incident management. They can be reached 24/7 from anywhere in the world in the event of an emergency.

Canceled Programs

During global situations, UCEAP considers canceling programs on a program-by-program basis based on a rigorous assessment process. Conditions are still fluid and could change. Further programs could still be canceled by the partner university or by UCEAP.

Stay up-to-date on visa issuance, travel restrictions, quarantine in host countries, or other requirements as they could change.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Updates

March 14, 2022: It has been over two weeks since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. Sanctions continue to be enacted, diplomatic efforts are ongoing, and the humanitarian crisis grows each day. We understand if you're reassessing how this significant world event may impact your personal risk tolerance and thus your commitment to participating in a study abroad program.

UC Vaccine Mandate and Study Abroad

March 21, 2021: On July 15, the University of California released the final details of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program by either being fully vaccinated, or receiving an approved Exception or Deferral.

Pandemic Updates

February 18, 2022: The University of California Office of the President waived our immediate obligation to cancel spring programs based on UCEAP’s program cancelation policy and is allowing UCEAP to consider operating on a program-by-program basis based on a rigorous assessment process.

Conditions are still fluid and could change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further programs could still be canceled by the partner university or by UCEAP.

Napoleon's Tomb

Sciences Po Paris

Louvre Museum