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Applying to a program

Please follow these instructions to apply online to the program you have selected.

1.  Go to Programs at the top of the page and search for the program you want to apply to study abroad. You can search for your program by name, location, and/or other variables. Be sure to review the program information to make sure it is your correct program.
    
   Non-UF programs ONLY: If you have selected a program or term that does not exist in our website, please complete the Study Abroad Program Proposal and submit it by email. You will be notified to your UFL account when your program is available in our website and you are able to apply online. (Please note that this process can take several business days if you are applying for a non-UF program that must be approved by the Registrar's Office.)
    
2. Once you find your program, click "Apply Now" and the system will ask if you are currently a registered user at UF.
   
   As an UF student:
   You will answer "Yes" and you will be able to log in by using your Gatorlink ID and password. At this time, you will be asked to supply your emergency contact information.
   
   

   As a non-UF student:
   After you click "Apply Now", you will be requested to create a login account. Please answer "No" to the questions: "Are you currently a registered user at UF?" and "Have you receive your login credential already via email?"
   
   Once you create your account, you will receive an automatic email with a temporary password and the link to the login page for UF students. PLEASE click where it says "Non-UF Students: please click here to log in" to login using your temporary password. 

   A new page will open and you will enter a permanent password. Please disregard the "Login Unsuccessful" message and return to the non-UF students login page. Now you can login with your new permanent password and access to your home page where you will find your application.

   Remember: each time you try to login to our website and review your application, please make sure you are using the non-UF login page.

   If you still have problems, you can try to reset your password by clicking in "Forgot your password?" When you reset your password, you should receive an email with a temporary password. Please make sure you are using the non-UF login page to log in and you are not misspelling your password.

3. The next screen will present your general information distributed in different sections: You can find the program you have applied on the "Application Filed" section. On the other sections, you will be able to upload a picture of yourself, your information requests, messages for you, your CC email address, your Mobile Phone Test Messaging, your address on file and additional information you may want to submit.
    
4. On the "Application Filed" section, you will see the name of your program highlighted in blue. Click on the name of the program you have applied to access to your application.
    
5. Right after you apply, your application will be in Pending status (Pre-acceptance phase). Your application page is divided into several categories on the right side of the screen. Those are the Pre-Acceptance requirements for your study abroad application:
    
   - Material Submissions: Print out the Academic Advising Form (list of courses you will take abroad-- signed and approved by UF faculty or advisor). Please read and follow the directions provided. The International Center will check off these materials for you after you submit these to our office as instructed online.
    
   - Signature Documents: Read thoroughly and electronically sign each document. These include UF policies and procedures, terms and conditions, health insurance information, etc. We will not be able to process your application unless you have signed these documents.
    
   - Application Questionnaires: Please note the importance of the Financial Aid questionnaire, as you must indicate here the type of financial aid you receive, if any.
    
   - Recommendations: Many programs require recommendation letters. Click "Recommendations" to request them online by using the UF directory or entering the your recommenders' name and email address.
    
6. The system sends you email reminders about the items you still have to submit.
    
7. Once your application is reviewed, you will received and email with the final decision about your acceptance. If you are accepted, your application will change to the "Post-Acceptance" phase. You will be required to submit additional documents, materials, and questionnaires. Please access your application once you are accepted to commit to your application and find the additional requirements for your application.

Deposit / Service Charge

• Once you apply to one program, you  must submit within seven days the appropriate fee to our office.
   
• If no payment is received by the deadline, your application will be withdrawn. 
   
• The program fee deposit and the service charge are non-refundable unless the applicant is not accepted into the program or can provide medical documentation that would justify a withdrawal.
  
• Starting in Spring 2010, there will be a $ 250 service charge for exchange programs!

Payments can be made in person at UF International Center in 170 Hub, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or mailed to: 

UF International Center
Study Abroad Services
170 HUB
PO Box 113225
Gainesville, FL 32611-3225 

Please have the following information on your check or money order (*):

Payable to: University of Florida
                 Your Name
                 Your Current Address
                 Your Current Phone Number
                 Your UFID Number
                 The Name of your Study Abroad Program
                 The Program Term and Year you have applied

* We are unable to accept credit card payments at this time. Cash payments in the exact amount, check or money order will be accepted at the UFIC.