Overview
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F-1 and J-1 students must report their arrival in the United States to UWF International Affairs per F-1 and J-1 regulatory requirements.
Students must complete the form titled International Student: Report your Arrival the first semester of a new program at UWF.
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All new international students, including transfer students, must
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upload the required documents and attend International Orientation.
1. Report your Arrival: When you enter the United States
Click here to complete the International Student: Report your Arrival form.
Remember to sign and date your I-20 or DS-2019 in ink before you upload.
Upload
Register and Attend International Orientation
All new international students must attend International Orientation.
- Students who are transferring an I-20 to UWF must also complete International Orientation.
- You will get an email with the link to register for International Orientation.
Upload Your Travel Documents
When you get your visa, you can upload travel documents.
- You can complete this step before you arrive in the US.
Log into MyUWF and complete the International Student Check-in: Upload Required Documents Form
Upload these documents:
- Form I-20 for F-1 students/Form DS-2019 for J-1 students
- F-1 or J-1 visa
- Passport
- visa
- Passport
- I-94 Arrival Form
Click here to access your I-94 arrival form online.
- Form I-94 shows the date you entered the United States.
- You can find your most recent Form I-94 at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
- At the top of the page, click GET MOST RECENT I-94.
- Save it as a pdf.
- You must also print a copy of your I-94 and keep it with your documents.
Students who changed status while in the United States will upload their approval notice for items 2 and 4.
Enter your address in the United States.
- You can enter a temporary address.
- Remember to update your address in MyUWF when you move.
2. Update your Contact Information in MyUWF
International students
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Please review Address and Phone Help for more information.
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must report the address where they live in the United States.
Make sure to update any change to your address within 10 days.
To update your US address, follow these steps.
- In MyUWF, search for the Contact and Privacy App.
- https://my.uwf.edu/
Do you live on campus?
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Homeland Security Address This is your on campus address. In line 2 enter your residence hall and room number. It should look similar to this when you are finished: Address Line 1: 11000 University Parkway Address Line 2: Argo Hall Room 123 City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Local Address When you get a mailbox on campus, you can enter the information for Local Address. Enter your US phone number in Phone Number. Do not include the “1” before the three-digit area code. See example below.
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Do you live off campus?
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You can enter your street address and apartment number (if needed) for Homeland Security Address and Local Address. Address Line 1: Street Address Address Line 2: Apartment number goes here City: City Name State: State Name Zip Code: 5-digit Number It should look similar to this when you are finished: Address Line 1: 12345 E Nine Mile Rd Address Line 2: Apt. #1234 City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Below is a list of common addresses for off campus apartments. Please use the template as a guide if your address is below. Report US Phone Number in Local Address Enter your US phone number Phone Number. Do not include the “1” before the three-digit area code. See example below.
Off Campus Housing AddressesCollege Vue Apartments Address Line 19823 Utopia Dr Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Fountains Apartments Address Line 1: 9975 University Pkwy Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Governor’s Gate Address Line 1: 1600 Governors Dr Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Hillview Terrace Apartments Address Line 1:10025 Hillview Dr, Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Jasmine Creek Address Line 1: 1878 E 9 Mile Rd Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514
Address Line 1: 9009 University Pkwy Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 Rhelm Apartments Address Line 1: 9601 University Pkwy, Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 The Edge Address Line 1: 10300 University Pkwy, Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 The Next Address: 10080 Hillview Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514 Address Line 2: Enter your apartment number here City: Pensacola State: FL Zip Code: 32514 |
Permanent Address
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Permanent Address
is your address outside of the US, typically in your home country.
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Email international@uwf.edu if you need to update your permanent address.
3. Enroll Full Time
All new international students must enroll full time in their first semester.
Click below for more information.
- Log into the Contact and Privacy App in MyUWF
- See the Address and Phone Help for important details.
- F-1 and J-1 students must have a US phone number.
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J-1 students work with their advisor at the home institution to select classes.
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. |
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F-1 Degree-seeking students F-1 students must work with their academic advisor to register for classes. Freshmen will work with First Year Advising to register for classes. Undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours with at least 9 face-to-face credit hours. Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours with at least 3 face-to-face credit hours.
Please note that the full time credit hours above are the minimum to maintain F-1 status.
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F-1 students in the Intensive English Program must enroll full time to maintain F-1 status. |
Report your Arrival in the US
After you arrive in the U.S., email a copy of your I-94 arrival form to international@uwf.edu
- The arrival form is called Form I-94.
- Get a copy of your Form I-94 after arrival to the US.
- You can find your most recent Form I-94 at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
- At the top of the page, click GET MOST RECENT I-94.
- Print a copy of your I-94 and keep it with documents.
4. Attend International Orientation
All new international students must attend International Orientation.
- Students who are transferring an I-20 to UWF must also attend International Orientation.
- You will get an email with the link to register for International Orientation.
5. Check your email for follow up from International
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Affairs
International Affairs will review your uploads. You will receive confirmation by email that you have reported your arrival.
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If your check in is complete, you will get a confirmation by email.
F-1 students must pick up a copy of their updated I-20.
- The updated I-20 is available for pick up the week after you check inshows CONTINUED ATTENDANCE on page 1. This means that you have reported your arrival and you are enrolled in classes.
- The International Center, Building 71, is open from 8 AM to 4:30 PM for pick up.
- Keep all your I-20s so that you have all your F-1 documents in your records.
J-1 students do not get a new copy of the DS-2019.
If your check in is arrival steps are not complete, International Programs Affairs will email you details of your next steps.
- Please follow up as soon as possible immediately to complete your check inthe required steps.
- If you need assistance, you can email email international@uwf.edu
- You may also come to the International Center, Building 71, for assistance.
- Office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
FAQs
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If you have a dependent, you can upload their documents here: Documents Required 1. Dependent's Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 |