EXCHANGE STUDENT SERVICES

UF FACT SHEET 2023 - 2024
CONTACTUniversity of Florida International Center
1765 Stadium Rd. 170 HubP.O. Box 113225
Gainesville, FL 32611
www.internationalcenter.ufl.edu

UF OUTBOUNDSTUDY ABROAD SERVICES
Susanne Hill, PhD
Executive Director, International Center
Director, Study Abroad Services+1-352-273-1500
OUTGOING COORDINATORS
Advisors vary by region.

INBOUND TO UF

Amila Tica
Coordinator, Exchange Student Services
atica@ufic.ufl.edu+1-352-294-3333

IMPORTANT DATES			Nomination
Fall Semester		April 1		Spring Semester		September 1
Summer Semester
February 1Application
May 1
October 1
March 12023-2024 Academic Calendar• Fall 2023: August 23 - December 15• Spring 2024: January 8 - May 3
Please note that these dates are general semester dates. Graduate Business schooldates and Law school dates may be different than those listed above.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS• Stage 1: Partner School Nomination; Partner school submits on-line nomination.
• Stage 2: UF International Center Online Application• Stage 3: Post Acceptance Consecutive Processes
A. Student Visa application – apply at nearest US Embassy/Consulate
B. UF student account set-up and pre-registration requirments – processinternal to UF

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Per federal regulations, J1 Visa holders must verify they have proficient English
level to participate in their program. Partner schools should include appropriate
documentation at the time of the online nomination. Options for verification are:
1. Student is a passport holder of a country where English is an official language.
Listed here.
2. Student has attended a university in a country where English is an official
language. Listed here. Transcript required at the time of application
submission.
3. Student has achieved sufficient scores on English language competency exam:- IELTS: 6.0 overall- MELAB: 77- TOEFL iBT: 80- TOEFL PBT: 550- Verbal GRE: 140
4. Home University can verify proficiency. Select this option at the time ofnomination. May submit additional documentation in support (for example,letter of verification).

VISA INFORMATION• The UF International Center online application covers meeting criteria for theJ1 visa status.
• Upon submission of a complete application and acceptance, Exchange StudentServices will issue a form of eligibility for J1 status sponsorship, DS-2019 Form.
• Students then receive instructions to apply for their J1 visa.

ACCOMMODATION• On-Campus Housing is limited and therefore not guaranteed to students.
• Students can indicate interest in living on-campus via their online application.
Upon submission of the complete application, students will be considered on afirst come, first serve basis until slots are filled.
• The on-campus dorm for exchange students is Weaver Hall. Weaver Hall is partof the International Living Learning Community.
• UF Housing will contact students directly to begin the housing application
process.
• UF offers support for off-campus housing through the Off Campus Life office.
Ultimately, students are responsible for their own off campus housing.

International Center

UNIVERSITY of FLORIDAHEALTH INSURANCEAll UF students are required to have health insurance that meets Affordable Care
Act (ACA) coverage standards. This coverage standard also fulfills international
student visa requirements. The UF Health Insurance policy is an “opt-out” system.
All UF students, including exchange students, will be automatically enrolled in UF’s
Health Insurance Plan. Students can either
1. Stay enrolled in the UF Health Plan or
2. Submit a waiver to request approval for an outside policy by deadline (outsidepolicy must be comparable to ACA coverage).
NOTE: UF does not accept overseas insurance plans. Students who do not wish
to purchase the UF plan can choose from one of the pre-approved plans on theInternational Center’s website.
For questions, contact: insurance@ufic.ufl.edu

ACADEMICS

Minimum credits required per semester• Undergraduate Students: 12 (typically 4 courses worth 3 credits each)• Graduate Students: 9 (typically 3 courses worth 3 credits each)
Important Considerations• Students are allowed to enroll in one 100% on-line course per semester• Students may not be eligible to participate in restricted enrollment programs• Students must primarily choose courses from their hosting college. Students
may choose up to one course outside of their hosting college, unless otherwise
specified by their UF academic and exchange advisor.

BUDGETING & COSTS

Estimated cost of living :https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/j-1-studentscholar/partner-school-exchangestudents/estimated-costs-budgets
Application Funding Requirement: The U.S. government requires J-1 students toprove sufficient funds for the duration of their program. To meet this requirement,students must show they have a minimum USD $1500 per month of the program.

STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES

International CenterUNIVERSITY of FLORIDA• Student Activities and Involvement – Check out student organizations anddaily campus events at this website: www.studentinvolvement.ufl.edu/studentorganizations• UF NaviGators International – Connects International Students with American
students through a unique mentorship program.
https://www.ufnavigatorsinternational.com• Counselling & Wellness Center (CWC) - https://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc• Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) – Students can ride any Gainesville
RTS bus free with their Gator 1 ID card. www.go-rts.com• Disability Resource Center – https://disability.ufl.edu• COVID-19 Updates & Resources – https://coronavirus.ufhealth.org