Travel, Visas, and Insurance

Travel
The University of Victoria (www.uvic.ca), one of Canada’s leading universities, provides both students and faculty with a unique learning environment. UVic has earned a reputation for commitment to research, scholarship and work-integrated learning. The university is widely recognized for its innovative and responsive programs and its interdisciplinary and international initiatives. Here, more than 18,000 students from around the world enjoy a campus community that offers outstanding social, cultural, artistic, environmental and athletic opportunities. The UVic campus is located on Canada’s spectacular west coast, in British Columbia’s capital city (www.tourismvictoria.com).

Visas
As this program is shorter than 6 months, students in the program are not required to obtain a Canadian Student Entry Visa. Passports and/or other appropriate identification will be required. Further information about Canadian immigration is available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html.

Insurance
All student participants will be required to purchase comprehensive medical insurance through the University of Illinois unless they can demonstrate that they have sufficient coverage. The cost of University-provided insurance is approximately $72U.S. for the program.