UF Application Process

Once your home institution nominates you for the exchange program, you will receive access to the UF International Center’s online application platform. This platform is called the ISSS Portal.

You will be required to complete required readings, upload certain documents (see below), and complete questionnaires as part of the application process. This information is necessary for appropriate US visa status (J-1 Status) and for UF student record set up.

In the ISSS Portal, you will see the exchange application in a record titled “New Exchange Student Request”. Please click through the application and review all the instructions. Upon submission of the application, if materials are missing or insufficient, students will be contacted to request revised documents and re-submit in the online platform.

Processing Timeline

Processing Timeline
Processing Timeline	Fall 2023	Spring 2024
Nomination Deadline	April 1, 2023	September 1, 2024
Application Deadline	May 1, 2023 More information to be announced	October 1, 2023
Application Deadline	Students can expect further review and approval of applications in 2-4 weeks.
Plan to arrive to UF by	August 18, 2023	January 5, 2024

Application Status

New Exchange Student Request Application Status Information
New Exchange Student Request Application Status Information
Accepted/Committed	Exchange Student nomination has been submitted and prospective Exchange Student applicant has access to their online application.
Submitted	Prospective Exchange Student has completed and submitted their online application.
In-Process	pplication materials have been approved. Advisor currently processing acceptance materials.
Processed	Acceptance materials have been shipped to Home University.

Requirements

The following documents are required to be submitted in English or with accompanying translations. Additional instructions are included within the online platform.

Document Requirements
Documents Required for Immigration Status	Documents Required for UF Student Status
Proof of Financial Support in the amount of $2300 USD per month of the program. A Certificate of Financial Responsibility is only required if the funding support is from a parent, family member, or sponsor. Proof of English Language Proficiency This is completed by your home institution via the nomination process, but may require documentation. Copy of your Passport (biographical data page) Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your program end date.	Course Request List Proof of Non-Degree Student Application submission Most recent academic transcripts from your home institution Housing Interest Questionnaire (if interested) After your application is accepted, you will also be asked to submit: Health Insurance Waiver Immunization Form

Acceptance Packet

Once your application is reviewed and fully processed, you will receive your acceptance packet digitally. These will be issued 2-4 weeks from the time of application approval, and you will receive an email with notification of issuance.

The acceptance packet includes:

Exchange Program Acceptance Letter
DS-2019 Form; Form of Eligibility for J-1 Visa Status
Department of State Welcome Brochure
Accepted Student Check-List

Upon acceptance, you can begin to follow the steps required to apply for your J-1 visa and finalize your UF student record set up and continue pre-registration requirements. More information can be found on the Pre-Arrival Preparation page.