2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Overseas Studies, within the UF International Center (UFIC), offers UF students the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings. The office coordinates 32 semester- and year-long programs, and 28 summer programs in 24 countries. Subject areas include language, culture and history; marine, forest and tropical ecology; environmental engineering; business and public relations; fine arts; journalism; architecture; and wildlife management. Study abroad programs satisfy the general education international studies and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as general education area requirements and UF summer residency.
UFIC coordinates with government and university agencies to provide an evaluation of international student financial statements, assistance in immigration matters, the issuance of IAP-66s and I-20s and counseling on academic, financial and cultural issues (including mental health counseling). UFIC also sponsors community relations programs, orientation programs and cross-cultural workshops. UFIC is the liaison with foreign and domestic embassies, consulates, foundations and U.S. government agencies.
UFIC is located in Grinter Hall, Room 123. For more information, contact University of Florida International Center, P.O. Box 113225, Gainesville, FL 32611-3225; 352-392-5323; fax 352-392-5575; e-mail: ossrecp@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu.