Services
A Travel Consult Appointment
A Travel Consult is for students traveling internationally to developing countries. This is tailored to your specific destination(s) and includes a review of travel-related risks, prevention strategies, vaccines, prescriptions, and safety education.
To Schedule a Travel Consult Appointment:
- Log on to your MyHealth Portal
- Enter your UCSB Net ID and password
- Click 'Get Care'
- Click 'Schedule an Appointment'
- Click 'Clinic Appointments'
- Click 'Medical Services'
- Click 'Travel Services'
- Click 'Travel Consult Appointments' and follow the prompts
Complete the Travel Appointment Request form. You will the receive a secure message detailing next steps within 5-7 business days.
A Travel Health Clearance Request
A Travel Clearance request is for students traveling with EAP or other structured programs, who require health clearance forms to be completed prior to program participation.
To submit a Travel Health Clearance:
- Log on to your MyHealth Portal
- Enter your UCSB Net ID and password
- Click 'Get Care'
- Click 'Schedule an Appointment'
- Click 'Clinic Appointments'
- Click 'Medical Services'
- Click 'Travel Services'
- Click 'Travel Clearance' and follow the prompts
- Complete the Travel Health Clearance questionnaire in its entirety
- Attach all health clearance forms required by your program/university/host country using the 'Add attachment' button found at the top of the questionnaire
- Monitor your secure messages for instructions and next steps (typically within 5-7 business days)
For EAP Requirements: Go to https://eap.ucsb.edu/health-clearance
EAP Travel Health Clearance application online:
Once you complete your online application, check your MyHealth portal frequently. You will receive a message outlining next steps and additional items that may be required to complete the process. Once all requirements are met, you will be notified via secure message.
EAP destinations requiring additional forms:
Make sure to contact your EAP advisor to get any medical forms required by your host university. You must upload these forms with your Travel Health Clearance application.
For information on EAP insurance: Contact UCEAP or your EAP advisor
Travel Services Insurance Coverage
UC SHIP will cover the cost of your travel consult and any vaccines needed for your destination countries. GAP insurance covers the consult fee only.
WAIVED students will pay applicable charges for the travel consult as well as any vaccines and prescriptions needed for your destination countries. If you have a private insurance plan, you can find out whether these services are covered at an outside location.
Helpful Information
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These travel assistance services are available to all individuals covered under a Chubb global travel program designed especially for University of California travelers. Please reference your policy number when making a call. Faculty Business Travel Accident - ADD N04223810 |
In an Emergency CallChubb-AXA Global Travel Assistance +1-855-327-1420 – Toll free in the US +1-630-694-9804 – Outside the US Visit Travel Assistance for a list of services provided and more information about how Chubb-AXA Global Travel Assistance may be able to help when you are traveling on UC business or UC-sponsored activities. |
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
The International Society of Travel Medicine https://www.istm.org/
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers: https://www.iamat.org/
Travax: https://tripprep.com/
FAQ
Check with your parent/guardian, your pediatrician/childhood provider, or high school. Student Health only has the immunization records you (or your parent) provided.
It is your responsibility to make sure your medication is legal and available in your host country. Check with your EAP advisor for the appropriate references. You may also check your host country’s website or call the embassy for details. Sometimes the International Narcotics Control Board has the necessary information, although one should still check for updated information on the country’s website.
Please carry a copy of your prescription(s) with you while abroad including the generic name(s). Some countries also require a letter from your doctor stating the purpose of the medication. It is recommended to pack your medication in your carry-on luggage in case your checked bags are lost or stolen.
We have routine and travel-related vaccines, including the Yellow Fever vaccine.
Yes.
Sansum Clinic Travel and Tropical Medicine: (805) 898-3530
The MedCenter: (805) 681-7411
Costco: Online service with shots and prescriptions given in the pharmacy. You do not need to be a member to use these services.
The yellow fever vaccine is required or recommended for travel to many countries in Africa and South America (see the CDC website for more information). If you have already had a Yellow Fever vaccine, you do not need to be revaccinated.
If you are traveling to a country that requires a Yellow Fever vaccination, the vaccine is available at Student Health. You can schedule an appointment through your MyHealth Portal.