Before You Start

Reach out to your Enrollment Advisor to go over the next steps and confirm you have all the necessary paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions.ucfglobal@shorelight.com

After you receive the electronic copy of your Form I-20 from your university, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:

1. 1. Check that the details on your Form I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
   2. Sign-up for your free Shorelight Connect account and complete the Mastering Your U.S. Visa Interview self-paced course. Please contact connect@shorelight.com for questions or login assistance.
   3. If needed, schedule a free visa preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor by emailing admissions@shorelight.com after completing the visa course.
   4. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.
       
      Immigration Documents:
      • Passport
      • Visa
      • I-20
      • Letter of Acceptance
      • SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt

      Original Documents:

      • 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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Other links that international students find useful:

• Visa appointment and processing wait time
• Visa photo requirements
• Studying in the US

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. 

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.

1. Get your UCF Network ID (NID): If you do not know your NID (username), visit UCF Global’s NID Setup page or use the “What is my NID?” tool on my.ucf.edu.
2. Create Password: Once you have your NID, follow the steps on the NID Setup page to create a password.

• Log in to myUCF: Access my.ucf.edu to access Student Self Service and update personal information as needed.
• Set up Email: Your UCF email is generated upon admission. Your UCF email is your NID@UCF.EDU

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.

Immunization Form:

Students should download and complete the mandatory immunization form and upload it through Med+Proctor before arriving. (There will be an applicable $10 student fee).

Upload your completed immunization form here.

FERPA Disclosure Form:

Complete this form prior to your arrival.

• See the study guide with exam topics
• Login Video Instructions – UCF Math Placement Tour
• MATH PLACEMENT TEST: UCF requires all students to complete a minimum of 2 Math Courses to graduate with an undergraduate degree. The UCF Math Placement Test (MPT) is administered to determine appropriate placement into a math course in accordance with your major. New incoming students are highly recommended to complete the MPT or will be registered in the lowest math courses available. Registering in the lowest math course available can have an impact in your graduation time depending on your major.  Around 8 weeks before classes begin, you will receive an e-mail from globaladmissions@ucf.edu with instructions on how to register and pay for the Math Placement Test.  Once the $35 payment is received, your student information will be added to UCF Webcourses within 1-2 business days, and you will receive an e-mail notification with additional instructions.
• CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT TEST: Majors that require CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I, must complete the Chemistry Placement Test with a passing score. To register for the test login to MyUCF. In your Student Self Services, scroll down to “Placement Test Self-Enrollment” on the left-hand side. 
  • Once you register, the test will appear in your Webcourses Dashboard. The course contains the exam description, instructions, and the requirements to pass
  • Examples of majors that require the Chemistry Placement Tests are Biology B.S., Biomedical Sciences B.S., Biotechnology B.S., Chemistry B.S. , and Health Sciences B.S.. If you are unsure if your major requires the Chemistry Placement Test, email globaladvising@ucf.edu.
    
• COMPUTER SCIENCE PLACEMENT TEST: Majors that require COP 3223C Introduction to Programming with C, must complete the Computer Science Placement Test with a passing score. To register for the test login to MyUCF. In your Student Self Services, scroll down to “Placement Test Self-Enrollment” on the left-hand side.
  • Once you register, the test will appear in your Webcourses Dashboard. The course contains the exam description, instructions, and the requirements to pass.
  • Examples of majors that require the Computer Science Placement Test are Computer Sciences B.S., Information Technology B.S., Aerospace Engineering B.S.A.E, Mechanical Engineering B.S.M.E., Data Sciences B.S. If you are unsure if your major requires the Computer Science Placement Test, email globaladvising@ucf.edu. 

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.

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: https://global.ucf.edu/pathway-programs-next-steps-housing
Housing portal/process: https://www.housing.ucf.edu/apply

How to Apply for On Campus Housing: https://shorelight.widen.net/s/tvxxkfpkts/how-to-apply-for-on-campus-housing-2