After you receive the electronic copy of your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:
- Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
- Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
- Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.
Immigration Documents:
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- Passport
- Visa
- I-20
- Letter of Acceptance
- SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt
Original Documents:
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- Academic transcripts, sealed in an envelope and certified
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency test scores
- Bank statement
After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the US Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.
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- Complete your Visa application.
- Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
- Visit usembassy.gov to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive, and the documentation you need to take with you.
- Notify your enrollment advisor of the date and embassy location of your visa appointment.
- Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:
Other links that international students find useful:
We’re thrilled to welcome you to campus soon!
As you purchase your ticket, please plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day. Orientation may occur before move-in day. After booking your flight, you must complete the arrival form.
Book Your Flight to Orlando, Florida
Please make travel arrangements to arrive in Orlando before your program start date. Once your flight is confirmed, submit your arrival information through the Pathway Programs Next Steps form no later than 15 days before the program begins.
Providing your travel details in advance allows us to:
- Confirm your housing assignment and course enrollment
- Ensure a smooth arrival and help avoid enrollment delays after you reach campus
Airport Transportation
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a 30-minute drive from the UCF main campus. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available at the airport. You can also pre-book shuttle services, which are often a more affordable option.
For more detailed information on ground transportation, please visit the Orlando International Airport website. There, you can explore various transfer options from MCO to your final destination. Depending on the provider, you can either schedule your transportation in advance or arrange it upon arrival.Â
Airport Transfer Options
Move-In Dates
For all application and payment deadlines, as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.
Enrollment in classes occurs during orientation. Students have until the Friday of the second week of classes to pay for their tuition and fees.
Before you start, have your acceptance letter handy, as you’ll need it for reference.
Please select your preferred payment method:
- Credit Card or ACH: Fast and secure online payment
- Wire Transfer: Domestic or international bank transfer
To get started, follow these important steps to set up your UCF student account.
All newly admitted UCF Global students are required to submit official academic documents. Please submit the following as soon as possible to avoid enrollment delays.
Electronic Transcripts –. Official electronic transcripts should be sent via email address by the issuing institution: globaladmissions@ucf.edu. In addition, the University accepts transcripts through Electronic Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. Preferably students should use the globaladmissions@ucf.edu for delivery of these documents.
Paper Transcripts – Official physical transcripts should be sent directly to the UCF Global Admissions Office by the issuing institution, or provided in person by student at the time or arrival.
Attention to: Jennifer De Leon Diaz, UCF Global
Mailing Address: 12716 Pegasus Dr suite 300, Orlando, FL 32816 United States
Anticipated College Credit Earned Form
This form will help inform your Academic Advisor about any college credits that you have already earned from another college and/or AP/IB/CLEP/ Cambridge exam scores.
College enrollment: official college transcripts and/or WES/Josef Silny evaluations are required at the time of the application. For any in-progress college enrollment at the time of the application, final documents are required to be provided during orientation via the Electronic or Paper delivery options described above.
AP/CLEP: Need to be sent to UCF directly from the College Board.
IB: IB results need to be sent to UCF via the transcript request system (rrs.ibo.org)
Cambridge AS/A Levels: Students can present physical certificate/results in person during orientation, or institutions can send via email to globaladmissions@ucf.edu using Cambridge Grade Transcript Service.
Before you can register for classes, all newly admitted students must submit the mandatory UCF Immunization Health History form. Please complete this form before you arrive and bring it with you to orientation.
Follow these instructions from UCF Student Health Services to complete the form.
FERPA Disclosure Form:
Complete this form prior to your arrival.
Before traveling to the US, all incoming undergraduate students in the UCF Global program must complete a math placement test. However, this requirement does not apply to students enrolled in the pre-sessional English program.
- See the study guide with exam topics
- Login Video Instructions – UCF Math Placement Tour
UCF Global guarantees on-campus housing for all admitted Pathway Program students who complete the Next Steps Form by the required deadline. Two on-campus options are available:
Tower at Knights Plaza — Apartment-style, four private bedrooms, two shared bathrooms, three same-sex roommates. Pricing: Fall $5,863 | Spring $5,863 | Summer C $3,570. Contracts are available for two or three terms.
NorthView — Apartment-style, four private bedrooms, four private bathrooms, three same-sex roommates. Pricing: Fall $5,169 | Spring $5,169 | Summer C $3,445. Requires a 12-month (three-semester) commitment.
All UCF Global on-campus residents receive a complimentary linen pack (sheet set, comforter, pillow, towels, shower curtain, bathmat, laundry basket, trash can, and hangers). Housing preference is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis — complete the Next Steps Form promptly.
Students must submit housing preferences through the myINTL portal rather than applying directly through UCF Housing, and housing is assigned based on availability. Signed housing contracts and timely payment are required to confirm placement, and early move-in may be available for an additional fee.
Housing information: UCF Global Housing Options
Housing portal/process: UCF Housing & Residence Life