Overview

The page explains how to submit the required documentation to request that your current SEVIS record be transferred to the University of West Florida.

For help with this process, please contact International Affairs at international@uwf.edu.


Notify International Affairs that you plan to transfer your I-20 to UWF

Email international@uwf.edu to inform the advising team that you will be transferring your record. 

The documents required to transfer your I-20 are:

  1. UWF admission letter - Get From Admissions to send to your current US School
  2. Financial support documents for the I-20 - Uploaded in MyUWF. See below. - Do not Email these to international@uwf.edu. 
  3. Copy of your passport - Uploaded in MyUWF - Do not Email to international@uwf.edu. 


(warning) F-1 International Student transfers are not processed until admission is confirmed and financial documentation is submitted in MyUWF.

Submit Financial Support and a Copy of your Passport

Go to Submitting Proof of Identity and Financials for the Issuance of Form I-20s and DS-2019s for instructions. 

Work with Your Current School to Request a Transfer 

After International Affairs has approved your financial documents, contact your current international student advisor to request the transfer.

You will work with your current advisor to set a date to transfer your SEVIS record to UWF (transfer release date).

  1. Complete the information in the Transfer Instructions form. See below.
  2. Provide your current advisor the completed form and a copy of your UWF admission letter.
    • If you need a copy of your admission letter, contact the admissions office.




Receive your I-20 

When the transfer release date arrives, UWF International Affairs will issue a Form I-20 and email a copy to you.

Please note that it is important to keep all Forms I-20 for your records. You will need them to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Report your Arrival/F-1 Check In

Check In Steps for F-1 and J-1 Students

This page reviews the check in process for F-1 students in the first semester at UWF. 

All new international students, including transfer students, must complete check in with UWF International Affairs.

You can complete most of the steps before you arrive. 

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