Overview
You've almost reached the finish line, Class of 2025! We're so excited to see you again and celebrate your graduation in June 2025. Prepare for your visit and get re-acquainted with UWF using the resources on this page.
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Step 1 - Submit your DS-2019 Documents before May 1, 2025
You will need to submit the required documentation in MyUWF in order to be issued a form DS-2019 from the University of West Florida. For help with this process, please contact International Affairs at international@uwf.edu.
Submitting Proof of Identity and Financials for the Issuance of Form I-20s and DS-2019s
Per SEVIS requirements, the program dates on the Form DS-2019 will be for a period of 21 days: 6/16/25-7/6/25.
Once the DS-2019 has been issued, you will receive your Form DS-2019 via email along with instructions on applying for a J1 visa.
Step 2 - Submit your Health Insurance Compliance Form by May 31, 2025
All international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to have health insurance coverage for the duration of their non-immigrant status in order to register or enroll in class. Before arrival, all students should submit proof of insurance that meets the State of Florida requirements for international student insurance. Students will need to complete the Health Insurance Compliance Form and email it to international@uwf.edu.
Insurance questions should be directed to international@uwf.edu.
*Students should not email letters or coverage statements.
Get Ready
It's been a while since we first welcomed you to UWF in January 2024, 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 begins. 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 28 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.
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.
Submitting your ePortfolio
See the ePortfolio section>> of the MBA Student Guidelines & Resources page to learn about the submission process.
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.
Course Information
MAR 6815 - Marketing Management (3ch)
Instructor: Dr. Stephen LeMay
Meeting times: See itinerary
Course Description
Creation of enduring and mutually satisfactory customer relationships through the provision of customer value as an enterprise management philosophy. With consideration given to operating environments, the course is designed to teach the formulation, implementation, and control of comprehensive marketing strategy with emphasis on the integrative aspects of the marketing function in a market based enterprise. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses are used in an applications oriented context. Contains a portfolio project.