New Student - Orientation Documents

Commandments for International Students

Fall 2009 Academic Calendar

Fall 2009 Student Orientation Agenda

Hurricane Information

Immigration Terms

Important UWF Phone Numbers

International Student Employment Information

International Student Handbook

International Student Responsibilities

Nautilus Card (UWF Student ID) Information

Pensacola Bus Route

Release Form

Shopping List

U.S. Currency Information

UWF Trolley Map

When should I go to the Emergency Room?

 

Application Documents

International Student Application

This application should be used by prospective undergraduate and graduate students who seek admission to UWF.

International Student Application Checklist

This checklist will help guide students through the process of completing the admissions process.

Intensive English Program Application

This application should used by students who seek admission to the Intensive English Program.

Conditional Admission

Information for students seeking admission to both the University and the Intensive English Program.

Exchange Student Application

This application should be used by students from UWF's partner institutions that plan to study at UWF as part of an exchange agreement.

Confidential Financial Statement

This form should be submitted along with your application along with an original or certified copy of a bank letter or financial statement evidencing the amount of funding available.

Sample Letter of Support

This is a sample letter than can be used if someone, other than the student, will be a financial sponsor.

Foreign Transcript Evaluation Requirements

English Proficiency Requirements

 

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

CPT Authorization Form

This form must be completed by a student's academic advisor in order to authorize CPT.

CPT Details

 

Employment Forms

Steps to Working On Campus

Social Security Card Information

SS-5

This form will need to be completed in order to process arequest for a social security card with the Social Security Administration.

Foreign National (Windstar) Form

This form must be completed by all UWF foreign national employees prior to beginning employment on campus.

 

Financial Assistance

LAC Application

This application should be submitted by students who are from Latin American or Caribbean countries that seek financial assistance.

LAC Guidelines

Additional Resources for International Financial Aid

Florida Linkage Institutes

 

General Files and Forms

Extension Form

This form should be signed by an academic advisor to approve an extension of a student's program at UWF. This form must be accompanied by updated financials in order for the International Student Office to process an extension.

How to obtain a visa

This document includes important information from the US Deparment of State.

International Student Handbook

Transfer Form

This form should be completed if a student plans to transfer from another US institution to UWF.

Wire Transfer Information

This form lists instructions on completing a wire transfer payment to UWF.

 

J-1 (Exchange Visitor)

How to obtain a J-1 visa

Academic Training Information

Sample Academic Training Recommendation Letter

This is a sample letter that academic advisors can use to recommend a J-1 student for an academic training period.

J-1 Request Form for Professors,Researchers and Scholars

This form should be completed when requesting a visiting professor, researcher or scholar to come to UWF.

J-1 Memorandum for Professors, Researchers and Scholars

This file contains important information on the process of requesting a visiting professor, researcher or scholar.

 

Medical Documents

Physician's Evaluation

This document should be completed by a licensed physician.

Medical History Form

This form should be completed by the student.

Immunization Form

The student must show that he or she has received two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations.

Meningitis/Hepatitis Form

This form can be completed by the student if waiving the immunizations.

 

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

OPT Verification Form

This form must be completed by a student's academic advisor in order for the International Student Advisor to request an OPT authorization.

OPT Checklist

Sample Travel Letter for Employers

This is a sample letter employers can issue, when a student plans to travel outside the US during his or her OPT authorization period.

STEM Degree List

This file lists all degrees which are eligible for the 17-month OPT extension.

E-Verify List

A list of employers in the US that are currently registered in the E-Verify Program.

 

Release Forms

Release Form

This form should be completed if a student authorizes a family member or anyone else to have access to personal information.

Model Release Form

This form should be completed if a student would like to authorize photographs of themselves to be used by UWF.

Information Release Form

This form should be completed if a student authorizes the International Student Office to release information to people and groups who may inquire about a particular information which may be relevant to a student.