Online Application & Acceptance Packet

Online Application

Prospective Exchange Students receive access to the UF International Center (UFIC) online application platform after home universities submit a student nomination. Exchange Student Services (ESS) will guide prospective exchange students through the online application, called “New Exchange Student Request.” This process requires a number of materials including documents necessary for appropriate US visa status (J1 Status) and those required for UF non-degree student record set-up.

Using the Application Platform: Logging into the application platform is the easiest way to review all instructions. Upon submission of the online applications, if materials are missing or insufficient, students will be contacted to request revised documents and re-submit in the online platform.

Processing Timeline	Fall 2023	Spring 2024
NOMINATION DEADLINE	April 1, 2023	September 1, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:	May 1, 2023 More information to be announced	October 1, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:	Students can expect further review and approval of applications in 2-4 weeks.
Plan to arrive to UF by:	August 18, 2023	January 5, 2024

New Exchange Student Request Application Status Information
Accepted/Committed	Exchange Student nomination has been submitted and prospective Exchange Student applicant has access to their online application.
Submitted	Prospective Exchange Student has completed and submitted their online application.
In-Process	pplication materials have been approved. Advisor currently processing acceptance materials.
Processed	Acceptance materials have been shipped to Home University.

?New Exchange Student Request Application Requirements
The following documents are required to be submitted in English or with accompanying translations. Additional instructions are included within the online platform.
Immigration Status Requirements	Proof of Financial Support in the amount of $2300/month of the program; Certificate of Financial Responsibility required only if funding support from parent, family, or sponsor Proof of English Language Proficiency; Completion Required by Home Institution via nomination Copy of Passport biographical-data page; (passport validity for at least six months after program end-date)
UF Student Requirements	Academic Report Request Signature Document Course Request List Non-Degree Student Registration Most recent Home University Transcripts Housing Interest Questionnaire (if interested) To be submitted after UF Gatorlink access: Health Insurance Waiver Immunization Form

Acceptance Packets

The DS-2019 form and all other acceptance packet information will be available to students digitally, once their applications have been reviewed and fully processed. Students can expect Acceptance Packets to be issued 2-4 weeks from the time of application approval, and will be emailed with notification of issuance.

Included in the acceptance packet:

Exchange Program Acceptance Letter
DS-2019 Form; Form of Eligibility for J1 Visa Status
Department of State Welcome Brochure
Accepted Student Check-List

Upon acceptance, Exchange Students can begin to follow the steps required to apply for their J-1 Visa. Simultaneously, they can finalize their UF student record set-up and continue pre-registration requirements.