Intensive English Program Student Resource Guide
Welcome to UWF!
UWF International Affairs welcomes international students from over 70 countries.
This resource guide includes important information for students who have been admitted to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
IEP and the university also provide information by email.
It is important that you check your email regularly.
If you have any questions, please follow up with the contact listed below.
Payments
Transportation
Dining Services
On Campus Housing
Academic Resources
Transferring your I-20 to UWF
On Campus Employment
Volunteering
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Payments | stuacct@uwf.edu
| Students can pay fees in CashNet or at the Cashier's Office.
Tuition and Fees Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that some payment methods have additional fees.
It is every student's responsibility to be aware of deadlines as posted in the Registrar's Academic Calendar and CashNet Activity Details page. | A parent portal is available for online payments. Student authorization is required and must be submitted through the student's CashNet.
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Transportation | Purchasing a Parking Permit
UWF Trolley Service
Free Passes for ECAT Bus Service
UWF Bike Shop | Parking permits must be purchased online.
Students and employees should log into My UWF and search for the "Parking Transaction Portal" app, which will lead to the parking E-Business site. | UWF Parking Maps
Appealing a Parking Citation
UWF Trolley Schedule
Target[ | https://www.target.com/sl/pensacola-ne/1273?dvm=true&lnk=store]and Publix are 2.5 miles (3.7km) from campus. Wal-Mart is another option a little farther down Nine Mile Road. You can purchase food, toiletries, clothing, and items for your room or apartment. The UWF Trolley provides transportation to these locations beginning the first week of classes. |
Dining Services | dining@uwf.edu | UWF Dining Services has 11 dining locations on campus.
Use your Dining Dollars or Nautilus Card Declining Balance at any one of them. | A meal plan is optional.
Meal plans |
On Campus Housing | housing@uwf.edu
Apply to Live on Campus
Apply now! | On campus housing fills up quickly. We recommend that you submit a housing contract as soon as possible.
There will be limited rooms available for Fall 2023. Email housing@uwf.edu to be added to the waitlist.
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. | Students with a room assignment can arrange a check in date with UWF Housing.
You must submit Immunization documentation through Student Health Services before checking in.
Apartments and dorm rooms do NOT have sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, or study lamps. Although you will want to travel light and can buy these items after your arrival, you may want to bring some non-electrical items with you. Many electrical plugs will not fit U.S. outlets. We suggest you pack at least a towel, a face cloth, sheets, and a pillowcase. You can find additional information on what to pack here.
If you are not able to arrive to study on campus, UWF Housing will not charge a cancellation fee or hold you to the contract. |
Academic Resources | UWF is dedicated to supporting academic success of all UWF students.
Please review the information in this section to familiarize yourself with requirements, information and services offered.
Services are free for students. | It is important to familiarize yourself with UWF resources.
Even if you studied at another university in the US, each university has its own processes and requirements.
The requirements here at UWF may be different from universities in your home country.
The UWF Writing Lab
Tutoring and Learning Resources
Student Code of Academic Conduct
Student Accessibility Resources | Academic Integrity Module
University Libraries - The library offers spaces to meet, study and research.
- Research librarians are available in your field to assist you. Ask A Librarian
- There are many other free services, such as laptop and camera check out. Please review the library website to see all offerings.
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Transfer your I-20 to UWF | international@uwf.edu | Contact your current international student advisor.
They need a copy of your admission letter to transfer your I-20 to the University of West Florida.
Transferring a Form I-20 to UWF
This page has Transfer Instructions and the UWF SEVIS school code. | Email international@uwf.edu to inform the advising team that you will be transferring your I-20. |
On Campus Employment | UWF On Campus Jobs
Students may also contact on campus vendors directly such as: - UWF Bookstore
- UWF Dining
- Chick Fil A and other Argo Galley restaurants
- Off campus locations are not considered on campus employment.
| New students must complete F-1 check in before they begin work.
If you do not have a social security number (SSN), you must apply and receive your SSN before you begin work. - You must have a job offer to apply for the SSN.
- Processing takes 1-2 weeks.
| During Fall and Spring semesters, F-1 students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. - This is for all on campus jobs combined.
- In summer semesters, students may work more than 20 hours per week.
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Volunteering | Volunteering in the United States | This Study in the States resource page outlines important information for students who would like to volunteer.
"Volunteering is a great way to 'make a difference,' to help people where there is need and participate in your community. As an F or M student, you may volunteer while you study in the United States, but you must maintain your nonimmigrant student status by complying with Department of Homeland Security rules and regulations." | F-1 visa holders may volunteer for public service or religious or humanitarian objectives only. There are no exceptions to these limitations |
