International Applicants

The University of Central Florida is authorized under federal law to enroll students on non-immigrant visas. All international candidates applying for admission to UCF must submit a University of Central Florida Undergraduate Admissions Application, or apply online at http://www.admissions.ucf.edu. Because of additional processing time needed for nonimmigrant students joining UCF on F-1 or J-1 Visas, those students should submit the application and all required academic documentation by the international admissions deadlines. These students must also complete and submit the required financial and immigration documents by the deadline. The deadlines for Fall semester are March 1; for Spring semester, September 1, and for Summer semester, January 1.

• Submit the completed UCF admissions application form with the required $30.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency). An online application is available on our Web site at http://www.admissions.ucf.edu.
• Students who attended an international secondary school that uses a grading and evaluation system different from the U.S. system will need a documentbydocument evaluation of the secondary school record in English. This record, which should include performance evaluations, grades for work completed over a period of at least three years, as well as any certificates earned, should be sent to one of the agencies listed below. They will translate it if necessary, evaluate it, and then send their evaluation directly to UCF. A grade point average should be calculated and must appear on this evaluation.
• If the student has attended any international universities, an English translation and evaluation of work completed at each institution will be necessary. Transcripts should be sent to one of the agencies below for a coursebycourse evaluation. Please note that if 60 or more credit hours have been earned at a postsecondary institution, it will not be necessary to submit the secondary school records.
• Results of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) may be required of students whose first language is not English. Information about this examination can be obtained from TOEFL, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, 085416151.
• Results of the SAT or ACT will be required if the student has earned less than 60 credit hours of college credit. Information regarding these examinations may be obtained from the College Board (SAT), P.O. Box 592, Princeton, NJ, 08540 or from ACT, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa, 52243. While there are no specific minimum score requirements on these examinations for admission, they are used in conjunction with other required credentials, and students should prepare sufficiently to achieve the highest possible score on these exams.

Applicants must file a Certification of Finances form and supporting financial documents indicating financial support to cover educational and other expenses for the first year of study with the International Services Center. This form and other required documents must be on file prior to the issuance of the I-20 or DS-2019 forms by the University.

Educational Translations and Evaluations

Foreign diplomas must meet the requirements specified in Florida Statutes, section 229.814. UCF will accept English translations and evaluations of academic credit from these agencies:

Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students on F-1 and J-1 Visas

Each international student on a F-1 or J-1 visa offered admission shall, prior to registration for classes, submit proof of required health insurance coverage with UCF Health Services to comply with the State of Florida mandatory health insurance requirement for F-1 and J-1 students. Minimum coverage limits can be obtained from UCF Health Services. Written proof of insurance must also be provided. If the insurance is issued by a foreign carrier or underwriter, a statement must be provided in English to assure that the policy meets the State of Florida minimum levels of insurance coverage.

The University reserves the right to refuse registration to any international student on F-1 or J-1 visas who fails to comply with this insurance requirement or who is unable to supply satisfactory proof of insurance. The University also reserves the right to withdraw from classes any international student who fails to maintain insurance coverage, cancels insurance coverage, or avoids in any way the responsibility to comply with the insurance requirement. For questions, call UCF Health Services at 407 823 3707 or go to their Web site at http:www.hs.sdes.ucf.edu/healthcenter/insurance.html.