Overview

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

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

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

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

Update your Contact Information in MyUWF

International students have three address types that must be listed accurately in MyUWF.

Please review Address and Phone Help for more information.

Local Address is your mailing address in the US.
Homeland Security Address is the address where you live in the US.
Permanent Address is your address outside of the US, typically in your home country.

You can update your Local Address and Homeland Security Address when you know the details.

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.

Enroll Full Time

J-1 students work with their advisor at the home institution to select classes.

Please review the Exchange Student Registration Guide for more information.

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.

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.

It is important to make an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible if you are not registered for classes yet.
Review this page for steps to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor

Your degree plan may require additional courses.
You need to work with your academic advisor to ensure that you are on track for your degree plan.

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., upload a copy of your I-94 arrival form.

The arrival form is called Form I-94.
Get a copy of your Form I-94 after you arrive in 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.
Save it as a pdf.
Log into MyUWF. Upload the I-94 to report your arrival in the US
You must also print a copy of your I-94 and keep it with your documents.

I-94 website image

Check your email for follow up from International Affairs

When 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 I-20 is available for pick up the week after you check in.
- 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 not complete, International Programs will email you details of your next steps.

Please follow up as soon as possible to complete your check in.
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.

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