Apply to UNF as an International Student

International Transfer – How to Apply

1. Submit your UNF application

UNF Online Application

Be sure to include a valid mailing address where you will be able to receive mail at all times until the date that you depart for Florida. It is strongly recommended that you have an e-mail address, and check it regularly, as it is the main method of communication prior to arrival.

2. Pay your application fee

• Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee once you have submitted your application.

3. Submit your Post-Secondary Transcripts to UNF

UNF will accept select international transcripts without a foreign evaluation as outlined below. All other international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation (post-secondary) by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency as outlined by the Florida Department of Education.

• UNF will accept international post-secondary coursework without a foreign evaluation for programs within the UNF colleges that have articulated agreements on record.
• UNF will accept international post-secondary coursework without a foreign evaluation on transcripts that are written in English from institutions considered equivalent to a regionally accredited institution, provided that a clearly defined grading scale and credit-hour conversion are notated on the official transcript.

4. Submit High School Transcripts to UNF

This step is only required if you will have earned less than 60 transferrable credits after high school graduation.

Spring 2024 applicants:

UNF will accept select international transcripts without a foreign evaluation as outlined below. All other international transcripts will require a GPA calculation evaluation (high school) by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency as outlined by the Florida Department of Education.

• UNF will accept official transcripts from U.S. Department of Defense high schools without a foreign evaluation.
• UNF will accept official transcripts from an overseas American school without a foreign evaluation. For this purpose, an overseas American school is defined as an international high school that is regionally accredited by one of the six options through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. In addition, the transcript must state that the student is on the U.S. diploma track at the international high school.

Beginning Summer 2024:

UNF requires that you submit the appropriate documents that are the equivalent of graduation from high school in the U.S. As a general rule, completion of secondary education will consist of 12-13 years of study and the awarding of a diploma or graduation certificate. Please include academic transcripts and exam results of all secondary work. If you earned an IB diploma or certificate, you will need to submit an official International Baccalaureate transcript directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization.

All foreign transcripts/documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Documents signed by a notary or other person with no educational affiliation will not be accepted. The credential evaluation must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at the address below.

5. Submit your SAT or ACT scores to UNF

This step is only required if you will have earned less than 60 transferrable credits after high school graduation.

• Request SAT scores to be sent. UNF's school code is 5490.
• Request ACT scores to be sent. UNF's school code is 0711.
• Upload a PDF copy of your SAT or ACT score report in your applicant portal.

6. English Language Proficiency

This step is only required for students from non-English speaking countries. For a listing of ways to meet this requirement, please see Indicators of Required English Language Proficiency for Foreign Applicants.

Please send all materials or direct any questions to:

Undergraduate Students:

Office of Admissions
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1111
(904) 620-2299 fax
admissions@unf.edu

Visit UNF's International Center webpages to learn more about the F-1 and J-1 and important forms.

The State of Florida requires the following of all international students:

1. Immunization. All students at the University of North Florida are required to demonstrate they either have been vaccinated or have immunity against measles, mumps and rubella. If students wish, they can obtain the needed immunizations once they arrive in Florida. However, in no case will they be able to register for or attend classes until they have met this requirement.
2. Health Insurance. The State of Florida requires proof of medical insurance that meets a minimum standard as a prerequisite to registration. Health insurance coverage can be purchased through the UNF Student Health Services upon arrival. If a student would like to request UNF accept a different insurance policy, the insurance company must fax a completed, signed, and stamped UNF Student Health Services International Student Health Insurance Evaluation Form indicating the alternate insurance policy meets all minimal requirements as outlined. Students may not register for classes until the health insurance requirement is met.

Please send all materials or direct health inquiries to:

Medical Compliance Office
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-2175
(904) 620-2901 fax
medical_compliance@unf.edu

The following are suggested deadlines set by the International Center in order to ensure proper time for the issuing of immigration documents and visa processing. Check visa appointment wait times in your country at the U.S. Department of State website. Certain programs, such as specialized and selective access majors, and graduate programs have separate deadlines that applicants must meet.

Deadlines for specific programs

Check out the Next steps checklist for newly admitted international students.

You can learn more about the F-1 and J-1 specific pre-arrival information.

International student orientation is mandatory, learn more.