Academic Advising &Course Registration | Exchange students work with their advisor at the home institution to select courses.
Please review this guide carefully for more information on how to register for courses at UWF.
Registration Guide for International Exchange Students at UWF
| We recommend that you register for classes as soon as possible. Exchange students are not required to have an advising PIN.
J-1 undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours with at least 9 in-person credits.
J-1 graduate students must enroll in at least 6 credit hours with at least 3 in-person credits.
| Here are some other useful links. Searching for Course Offerings Academic Dates and Deadlines - Fee payment deadlines
- Drop and withdrawal deadlines
- Semester dates and holidays
Enrolling in Getting Started With Canvas Course Using the Classmate App for Students Classmate includes access to your Class Schedule, Detailed Course Information (including location), Syllabus (if available), eLearning (if available), Textbooks (if available), access to register a clicker, viewing the final exam schedule, and waitlist status. |
Housing | housing@uwf.edu
UWF On Campus Housing Apply early!
| On campus housing fills up quickly. We recommend that you submit a housing contract as soon as possible. There will be limited rooms available. The housing contract is a legally binding document made between The Department of Housing and Residence Life and the student. Please read the cancellation policies before compleitng your contract. If you are not able to arrive in Pensacola, UWF Housing will not charge you rent. Room assignments will be made in the order contracts are received. This does not guarantee you a room, and you may also want to look for off campus housing. Key pick up begins on August 1420. | Students with a room assignment can arrange a date to pick up the key with UWF Housing.
You must submit Immunization documentation through Student Health Services before checking in.
The Global Living Community on the UWF Campus There are several openings in the Global Living Community. Please select Global Living when you complete your Housing Contract.
It is important to submit a housing contract as soon as possible to become a part of this unique housing community. You must first complete your exchange application to be eligible. |
See your Off Campus Options | There are many options for students who prefer to stay off campus. Use the interactive map to locate rooms or apartments near campus. | Review the lease (contract) carefully before you sign. Many leases are for 12 months. Some of the housing closest to campus is rented by room. Public transportation is limited, so it is recommended to live near campus if you do not plan to have a car. |
Temporary housing options | Hotels - Local Discounts These local hotels may offer special rates for UWF. Ask for the UWF rate when booking. Vacation Homes & Condo Rentals - Airbnb - Airbnb
| Be sure to check the location when making a reservation. Many of these locations are not near campus. Public transportation is limited. If you do not have a car, you should stay near campus. |
