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Don't worry, we all need help sometimes. Check out the information below to solve your problems before they get too big. Be sure to check out the other resources in this Module as well. 

 

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Four pre-arrival informational videos have been created to assist newly admitted UF international students in preparing for their studies in the US. These videos will hopefully provide valuable insights and guidance, helping students feel more confident and prepared as they approach their arrival.  These helpful videos are available on the UFIC YouTube page, offering essential guidance for students as they prepare for their studies in the US. 

Please note that these videos are supplemental and meant to complement the information provided by other campus offices, who are the experts in specific areas, as well as our own orientation materials.

Subscribe to the UF International Center YouTube Links to an external site. page to be notified about new videos!

 

Global Gator Bites: Immunizations

Understanding immunization requirements before your arrival in Florida could save you a lot of time and money. This video presented by the UF International Center explains international student immunization requirements as outlined by the university's Health Compliance Office. Please direct inquiries to healthcompliance@shcc.ufl.edu. To watch video, click here Links to an external site.

 

Global Gator Bites: Off Campus Housing

Living off-campus can be a satisfying and rewarding experience for everyone, including international students. Before choosing your home away from home, you must consider what needs and preferences you have for not only the cost of rent, but also the distance from campus, length of your lease, roommates, and safety. This video presented by the UF International Center briefly outlines what you can expect when renting your off campus housing in Gainesville. Further resources are available at https://offcampus.ufl.edu/ Links to an external site.. To watch video, click here Links to an external site.

 

Global Gator Bites: Health Care in the US and Gainesville

In this video presented by the UF International Center, we want to briefly cover the topics of health care in the US, resources available to you on UF campus, health insurance requirements, and what to expect when paying your medical bills. To watch video, click here Links to an external site.

 

Taxes and UF International Students and Scholars

This webinar presented by Sprintax explains everything you need to know about filing taxes as nonresidents for tax purposes. Please note that the UF International Center provides this information as a courtesy, and we are not tax professionals who can advise on your individual tax situation. To watch video, click here Links to an external site.

ACADEMIC HELP

If you are having trouble in a course, talk to your professor first!

 

If you need help with specific subject areas, including math, science, engineering, writing, or you just need a good place to study – UF has FREE resources! 

UF HONOR CODE

In all course related activities, students are expected to respect one another and use proper language.

 

UF Honor Code

As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University."

The instructors of this course fully support the intent of the above statement and will not tolerate academic dishonesty. We, the members of the University of Florida Community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

All students are expected to follow the University of Florida Honor Code (excerpt above). Read more: https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/ Links to an external site..

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should first register with the Disability Resource Center Links to an external site. (352-392-8565) by providing appropriate documentation. Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early as possible in the semester.

WELLNESS + SELF-CARE

Students experiencing crises or personal problems that interfere with their general well-being are encouraged to utilize the university's counseling resources. Both the Counseling Center and Student Mental Health Services provide confidential counseling services at no cost for currently enrolled students. Resources are available on campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career or academic goals, which interfere with their academic performance.

UF CENTRAL OFFICES

STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCESSES

The School of Forest Resources & Conservation cares about your experience and we will make every effort to address course concerns. We request that all of our online students complete a course satisfaction survey each semester, which is a time for you to voice your thoughts on how your course is being delivered.

 

If you have a more urgent concern, your first point of contact should be our Academic Coordinator for the SFFGS, Amy Abernethy. You may also contact the Graduate or Undergraduate Coordinator for the program offering the course, if you prefer. More information on the University of Florida student complaint process can be found here. Links to an external site.

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