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.
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.