Predeparture
A Smartsite will be created for each program by the Quarter Abroad Staff and Faculty Program Leader. Here you will find the forms you will need to complete to secure your enrollment, the Quarter Abroad Manual, and your program specific guidebook. It is your responsibility to turn in the necessary forms by the due dates. Your participation in a Quarter Abroad program can be put in jeopardy if you turn in paperwork after the deadline. Quarter Abroad will also upload safety information, your travel insurance ID card, and additional academic information to your program's Smartsite. We encourage you to read all of this information and contact us at quarterabroad@ucdavis.edu if you have any questions.
Quarter Abroad will be conducting 2-3 mandatory pre-departure orientations that will be scheduled during the quarters before your program's departure. It is required that all participants attend these meetings. Important program information will be presented at this time and you will also get a chance to meet your faculty program leader and the other students on your program.
Please keep in mind when booking your ticket that standby tickets are not appropriate for QA students. You will need to provide Quarter Abroad with your flight information by a specific deadline so that we can inform the program provider of your arrival information.