Overview
You've almost reached the finish line, Class of 2024! We're so excited to see you again and celebrate your graduation in June 2024. Prepare for your visit and get re-acquainted with UWF using the resources on this page.
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Get Ready
It's been a while since we first welcomed you to UWF in January 2023, so we suggest preparing for your visit before heading to campus.
Virtual Campus Map
Use our Virtual Campus Map to view and get driving directions to the various buildings you'll spend your time in. All locations of class meetings and events are specified on the itinerary below.
Print your Temporary Parking Permit
Each vehicle will need a Temporary Parking Permit before your first day on campus. Temporary permits are available to print via MyUWF through the Parking Transaction Portal. Visit how to print your free 14 day temporary permit for step-by-step instructions. Note that you will need the vehicle's license plate number to complete the transaction, so you likely won't be able to complete this step until you've picked up your rental car.
If you don't have access to a printer, you can also get a temporary parking pass in Parking Services (Bldg. 20W, Room 151) on weekdays (8am-5pm, except holidays). After hours and weekends, temporary permits are available at the UWF Police office (Bldg. 94).
These parking passes will allow you to park in the Commuter and Overflow parking lots. You will find these parking lots highlighted in Green (Commuter) and Pink (Overflow) on the Virtual Campus Map.
*Campus police will ticket your vehicle and student account if you fail to follow these rules.*
Tobacco-Free Campus
As of August 2016, UWF is a Tobacco-Free Campus. Employees, students, and visitors are not allowed to use tobacco products on any university-owned properties. This restriction includes cars parked on campus. If you wish to smoke while you are here, you must leave campus grounds to do so.
Itinerary
Your schedule of events, classes, professional development, and graduation can be found in the Google Calendar below.
You must check in virtually with UWF International Affairs upon your arrival. Do not delay! Check-In steps (and tips) can be found at the bottom of this page.
This itinerary is subject to change. Be mindful before printing.
Graduation Ceremony
We will celebrate your successful completion of the MBA Program on Saturday, June # at 4:00 PM. Guests are invited to join in this memorable event (the more the merrier)! Those that cannot make it can tune in live.
The graduation ceremony will be held in the College of Business on the UWF main campus.
11000 University Parkway
Building 76A, Atrium
Pensacola, FL 32514
Visitor Parking
Visitors may park in Parking Lot P (yellow, Faculty/Staff spots). If visiting campus on a weekday, visitors will need to get a visitor parking pass from the Visitor Center. Parking passes are not required after 4:30pm on weekdays. Visitors are encouraged to review UWF parking policies prior to your visit.
Graduation Reception
You and your guests are invited to a graduation reception and dinner at V Paul's Italian Ristaurante at 7:00 PM.
V. Paul's Italian Ristaurante
29 Palafox Place
Pensacola, FL 32502
Your MBA ePortfolio and Exit Requirements
MBA ePortfolio
Industry Selection
The same industry should be used for all four ePortfolio papers, unless you have been granted an exception by the MBA Office. By focusing your research on the same industry, you will build an ePortfolio that demonstrates an in-depth understanding across the functional areas of business.
MBA ePortfolio Courses
There are four MBA Core Courses that require completion of an ePortfolio paper:
- ECP 6705 Advanced Managerial Economics
- FIN 6406 Financial Management
- ISM 6137 Business Analytics
- MAR 6815 Marketing Management
ePortfolio Papers & Rubrics
In each ePortfolio course, the instructor will evaluate your final portfolio paper using a grading rubric, which will be returned to you. It is your responsibility to download, save, and backup all graded rubrics and final papers as soon as they are satisfactorily completed.
You will lose access to the course in Canvas after each course ends, so it is imperative that graded rubrics are downloaded and saved in a timely manner, once they become available.
Backup your documents!
We strongly recommend using your UWF Google Drive to backup your papers and graded rubrics. As a UWF student, you have free access to Drive and other Google apps.
All MBA ePortfolio Criteria
Read all policies and procedures of the MBA ePortfolio on the attached document
Submitting your ePortfolio
In your final semester of the program, you will submit your final MBA ePortfolio and complete other exit requirements. Detailed instructions for doing so will be emailed to all prospective graduates at the start of your final semester. This is an important part of our MBA Program assessment. You will not be cleared for graduation without this component completed.
Additional Exit Requirements
In addition to submitting a Graduation Application, you will have three (3) major exit requirements, as well as one (1) optional step.
- Exit Questionnaire (required)
- Portfolio Submission (required)
- Continuous Improvement Survey (required)
- Exit Interview (optional)
Click the expandable items below for info about each step.
All exit requirements must be completed no later than the final day of the semester, unless otherwise stated. You will not be cleared for graduation without completing all required steps. The earlier in the semester, the better!
Check-In Steps for J-1 Students
All new international students must complete check in with UWF International Affairs.
Tips for updating your contact information in MyUWF:
- Local Address: GMBA students may use the MBA Office address - 11000 University Pkwy, Bldg 76A, Room 333, Pensacola, FL 32514
- Homeland Security Address is the address where you will live/stay in the US - your hotel or Airbnb rental
- US phone number: GMBA students may use the MBA office phone number - 850-474-3124
More on this topic can be found below.
Students must complete the form titled International Student: Report your Arrival the first semester of a new program at UWF.
All new international students, including transfer students, must 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 these documents:
- Form I-20 for F-1 students/Form DS-2019 for J-1 students
- F-1 or J-1 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 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?
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.
Do you live off campus?
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 Addresses
College 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
Park on the Square
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
Permanent Address is your address outside of the US, typically in your home country.
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.
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 Affairs
International Affairs will review your uploads. You will receive confirmation by email that you have reported your arrival.
F-1 students must pick up a copy of their updated I-20.
- The updated I-20 shows 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 arrival steps are not complete, International Affairs will email you details of your next steps.
- Please follow up immediately to complete the required steps.
- If you need assistance, you can 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
Course Information
MAN 6721 - Strategic Management (3ch)
Instructor: Dr. William Gillis
Meeting times: See 6) Graduation Visit in June (Cohort 23-24)
Course Description
Utilizes case analysis, a strategic simulation, and other related experiential exercises. Integrates and applies the various business management functions from the strategic viewpoint of the organizational chief executive officer. Designed for M.B.A. candidates and should be taken the last semester before graduation.