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APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1
Send the completed application package of scanned PDFs, including supporting documents, at least one month before your start date to your INTO representative or mail to: INTO University of South Florida University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FAO100 Tampa, Florida 33620 USA Tel: +1 813-905-INTO (4686) Fax: +1 813-905-XNTO (9686) Email: intoadmissions@usf.edu You can also apply using our application PDF file at: www.intohigher.com/usf For Pathway programs and English language courses the application package must include: Completed application form, signed by the student applicant or the legal guardian Copy(ies) of ALL relevant original academic certificate(s) (transcripts and diploma), and English language certificates together with transcript(s) in English or a certified English translation* Bank statement or letter of sponsorship (must be less than 6 months old from program start date) Copy of passport ID page Pathway students must submit TOEFL/ IELTS/PTEA/PASSWORD scores * Translated copies may be certified by the Official Records Department of the issuing institution. You must submit copies of transcripts from all institutions attended. Failure to supply all relevant documents may result in you being asked to leave the course by the University of South Florida. The INTO Admissions office will only process complete applications.
Application Checklist Please read carefully and make sure you have included the following documents in your application package:
1. Completed the application form in full and checked for accuracy 2. Enclosed copy of passport for student (and dependents if applicable) 3. Enclosed copy of bank statement/affidavit of support or letter of sponsorship 4. Enclosed copies of high school or university diploma and transcripts (Academic English and General English) 5. Enclosed copies of transcripts of all relevant qualifications translated into English as well as in native language (Pathways) 6. Enclosed copies of TOEFL/IELTS/Password (Pathways) 7. Enclosed proof of an adequate alternative insurance policy, if appropriate 8. Enclosed copies of visa, I-94, I-20 & current DSO information (Transfer students)

Step 2
If the application is successful, you will receive: An offer letter indicating the course of study requested Verification of accommodation requested An acceptance form

Step 4
You should obtain your visa and pay the fee balance. Housing will not be guaranteed until full payment is received. How to pay: Payment can be made by wire transfer, VISA or Mastercard (a $35 transaction fee will apply to all credit card payments). INTO University of South Florida recommends that the payment of all fees should be made via wire transfer. The wire transfer should include the following information: Pay to: INTO USF Students ID number (as shown on their offer letter from University of South Florida) and the students name. Full fees must be paid 4 weeks prior to the start of all programs. Any funds in excess of the total amount of student fees, tuition and related costs due to the University will be refunded to the remitter and not to the student if different. INTO University of South Floridas bank account details are: Bank Name: Bank of America Address: 9385 N 56th St. Temple Terrace, Florida 33617-5533 USA Account Name: INTO USF, INC Account Number: 229030921901 Domestic Wire (routing number): 026009593 SWIFT code: BOFAUS3N Any bank charges incurred will be charged to the applicants account.

Step 3
To confirm your place at INTO University of South Florida you should: Sign and return the acceptance form Send tuition deposit (to be applied to balance of fees) -$2,000: Pathway program and Academic English programs -$500: General English programs to balance of fees) -$2,000: Pathway program and Academic -English programs -$500: General English programs Plan fee (as shown on your offer letter) OR evidence of an adequate alternative accident and medical insurance policy and medical compliance form, to the INTO USF Student Support Office. Alternative health plans must meet or exceed coverage outlined by the INTO USF Student Health Insurance Plan (www.intohigher.com/usf) and an approved waiver must be issued by University of South Florida Student Health Services. Unless an alternative is submitted and approved, the insurance fee will be required and included on the invoice. Send proof of immunization to INTO USF Student support Upon INTO USFs receipt of the signed acceptance form and paid deposit, you will receive a confirmation letter indicating your enrollment, I-20 if applicable, invoice for the remaining balance due and pre-departure guide. You will also receive confirmation of accommodation details. You should provide your flight details as outlined in the predeparture guide.

Send accommodation deposit (to be applied

Send INTO USF Student Health Insurance

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Please send to:
INTO University of South Florida University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FAO100 Tampa, Florida 33620 USA Tel: +1.813.905.INTO (4686) Fax: +1.813.905.XNTO (9686) Email: intoadmissions@usf.edu www.intohigher.com/usf

Section 2
Declaration of Finances US immigration law requires the University to verify that any student seeking an F-1 Visa has sufficient funds to finance their studies for the duration of their program. If it is determined that you are admissible to INTO University of South Florida, we will provide you with an I-20 (F-1) certificate of eligibility document only after you submit satisfactory evidence that you have adequate funds for your proposed program of study. Acceptable financial documents must not have been issued more than six (6) months before the date you intend to enroll at INTO University of South Florida and must accompany this form. Additional Support Needed for Dependants: If you have a spouse or children that will accompany you to the United States, you must include an additional $5,000 per year for your spouse and $2,500 per year for each child. Please note that this estimate for dependents is the minimum amount you must show. If purchasing insurance in the US for dependents, actual costs for your dependents will likely increase.

Please complete all relevant sections of this form in BLOCK Capitals and in BLACK INK. Please print legibly.

Section 1
Date of Application

Example Sources of Funding and Documentation

Representatives URN number:

All amounts must be in United States currency or show applicable conversion rate.

Source of Funding
Student Details Please enter all names exactly as they appear on your passport. Title (Mr/Ms) Family name

Required Documents
Certified Bank Letter/Bank Statement Certified Bank Letter/Bank Statement Letter of Award (copy) Letter of Award (copy)

Personal/Family Savings Parent(s)/Sponsor(s) Government Agency (Home Country) Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship

First/given names Gender Date of birth Country of birth Nationality Citizenship Non US Citizen Resident alien US US citizen M F mm/dd/yy

/ /

Section 3

IMPORTANT: For all correspondence before arrival at USF, including I-20


Contact Details (or sponsor/representative details)
Contact address Street City Country ZIP code Telephone Contact email

Permanent home address Street City Country ZIP code Telephone Students email

Visa Details Are you currently living or studying in the United States Yes No

If you answered YES, please include a copy of your I-94 card, visa, I-20 and contact information of your DSO Will any of your dependents (spouse/children) come to the US with you? Yes No

If yes please include copies of their passports with your application

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Section 4
INTO USF Program Selection Study Abroad with English January 17 , 2012 January 14, 2013 May 14, 2012 May 14, 2013 September 4, 2012

Academic programs
Undergraduate Pathways (check start date and program) Spring (Jan 5, 2012), Summer (May 9, 2012), Fall (Aug 22, 2012), Spring (Jan 2, 2013), Summer (May 8, 2013) Spring 2012 Spring 2013 Business Computing Summer 2012 Summer 2013 Engineering General Science Fall 2012

Section 5
Student Education History Please give details of your current or most recent school, college or university. Please ensure official institution transcripts, latest available results or forecast results are attached in English. You must submit copies of transcripts and diplomas from all institutions attended. Students entering a Graduate Pathways program only need to submit details of their undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree no high school transcripts are needed. You must disclose all academic credentials and supply all relevant documents as part of this application. Failure to do so may result in your application being declined from processing or dismissal from the program once admitted. Note: If you have attended more than one institution, please include the information on

Graduate Pathways (check start date and program) Spring (Jan 5, 2012), Summer (May 9, 2012), Fall (Aug 22, 2012), Spring (Jan 2, 2013), Summer (May 8, 2013) Business1 Spring 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2012 Summer 2013 Management MBA* Marketing Fall 2012

a separate sheet of paper. Institution name Dates of study from / / to / / mm/dd/yy Graduation date
/ /

Entrepreneurship in Applied Technologies Finance* Management Information Systems Education Fall 2012 Spring 2013

mm/dd/yy

Highest educational qualification name Country

Education (Tracks: Adult Education; Curriculum & Instruction: TESOL; or Instructional Technology) Exercise Science (Tracks: Health & Wellness, Strength & Conditioning; or General) Engineering2 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Electrical Engineering Management Industrial Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Spring 2013

Section 6
Current English Language Proficiency Please include copies of official results from TOEFL/IELTS. Official results must be submitted at time of arrival. Note: Students will also be assessed upon arrival and study plans will be altered accordingly.

Biomedical Chemical Civil and Environmental Computer Science Computer Other3 Fall 2012

Section 7
Accommodations and Student Services Undergraduate Pathway students and Academic English students intending to progress to an Undergraduate Pathway are required to live in on-campus housing in their first year. Exemptions granted if 21 years of age or over. Graduate students and General English students are encouraged to request on-campus housing and will be placed according to availability. Please select one option and complete as appropriate: University Apartments Open to all students Premium Suites Open to Undergraduate Pathway students and Academic English students intending to progress to an Undergraduate Pathway for the entire year. Also open to General English students in the summer Traditional Suites Open to Undergraduate Pathway students and Academic English students intending to progress to an Undergraduate Pathway for the Fall and Spring semester only. Closed in Summer.

Architecture Biology Economics Global Sustainability


1

Library and Information Science Mathematics Medical Sciences Urban and Community Design

Business Pathways in MBA, Marketing and Finance offer Spring 2012 and Spring 2013 start dates. Engineering Pathways offer Spring 2012 and Spring 2013 start dates for the Accelerated Pathway Only offers a Fall 2012 Start Date

English Language Program (check only one program per semester)


Academic English (check all that apply) January 17 , 2012 January 14, 2013 May 14, 2012 May 13, 2013 September 4, 2012

Entire length of program Semesters 1 4 week sessions (how many?) 2

General English (check all that apply) October 17 , 2011 February 6, 2012 May 14, 2012 August 27 , 2012 November 19, 2012 March 4, 2013 June 10, 2013 Campus Year Abroad Please specify start date from General English (above) Please specify total number of weeks 24 36 November 14, 2011 March 5, 2012 June 11, 2012 September 24, 2012 January 7 , 2013 April 1, 2013 July 8, 2013 January 9, 2012 April 2, 2012 July 9, 2012 October 22, 2012 February 4, 2013 May 13, 2013

I would like information regarding off-campus accommodations I do not require any accommodations

Airport Pick-up What type of airport pick-up do you require (if any)? Transfer to INTO USF ($80 fee) No airport pick-up required

Travel and Medical Insurance The full cost of an INTO USF Student Health Insurance Plan will be added to the invoice unless proof of adequate alternative coverage, as approved by the Student Health Services, is attached. Insurance costs are as follows: $125 monthly; $500 per semester; and $1,500 annually. For further details visit www.intohigher.com/usf

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Do you require medical insurance? Yes I require medical insurance No, I have my own insurance (completed compliance form enclosed) they become due. I understand that this application is for admission to a Florida institution and is valid only for the semester indicated. I also understand and agree that I will be bound by the institutions regulations concerning application deadline dates and admission requirements. I further agree to the release of any transcript, student record, and test scores to the institution(s) to which I have applied including any SAT-1, SAT-II, and ACT score report that this institution may request from the College Board or ACT. I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate, and I understand that to make false or fraudulent statements within this application or residence statement may result in disciplinary action, denial of admission and invalidation of credits or degrees earned. If admitted, I hereby agree to abide by the policies of the Florida Board of Education and the rules and regulations of the institution. Should any of the information I have given change prior to my enrollment at the institution, I shall immediately notify the Office of Admissions. I understand that any required application fees are not refundable.

Section 8
Meal Plan Memberships Please select one of the following meal plan memberships to suit your needs. Refer to pages 21 and 85 for further details and prices on each plan. All students living in the on-campus residence halls or apartments during their first academic year of studies are required to purchase a meal plan. If you do not select a plan and are required to live in the residence halls during your first academic year of studies, a meal plan will be assigned to you. Optionsthe All Access 7 Day plan is the premium option with the Any 15 and BULLBlock 165 plans slightly less in cost. All Access 7 DayUnlimited daily access to the four dining halls and $225 dining dollars*

SIGNED Date / / mm/dd/yy Any 15 PlanAccess for any 15 meals during the week in the four dining halls and $325 dining dollars* BULLBlock 165Access for 165 meals (average of 9/week) during the semester in the four dining halls and $225 dining dollars* Additional Meal Plan option for Pathway and Academic English Students living in University Apartments BULLBlock 100Only for residents in University Apartments Access for 100 meals (average of 6/week) during the session in the four dining halls and $350 in dining dollars Meal plansGeneral English Students - 4 week session All Access 7 Day4 week session. Unlimited daily access to four dining halls. BULLBlock 24Only for residents in the University Apartments 4 week session. Access for 24 meals (average of 6/week) and $80 Dining Dollars. *Dining dollars are proportionately lower in the Summer semester and membership options are reduced. (Parent/guardian signature if student under 18)

SIGNED  (Student)

Date / / mm/dd/yy

Section 10

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ


Authorization for Release of Information
By signing below, I agree that USF and INTO University of South Florida (to the extent it may be covered by FERPA) may release my student record as necessary to facilitate evaluation, transfer, credit or management of my application, enrollment and continued progress through any academic program at USF or INTO USF . This authorization specifically permits the sharing of information from USF to INTO USF , and INTO USF to USF , and USF or INTO USF to any sponsoring person or agency and any other agency directly responsible for my recruitment or continued participation in the INTO University of South Florida program.

Section 9
Are you currently, or have you ever been, charged with or subject to disciplinary action for scholastic (such as plagiarism or cheating) or any other type of behavioral misconduct at any educational institution? You do not need to disclose academic dismissal, suspension or probation for poor grades. Yes No Initial

My representative (representative name) My sponsor (sponsor name) My parent(s) or other relative Students name (please print) Other (please print) Students signature Date / / mm/dd/yy

Have you ever been charged with a violation of the law, misdemeanor and/or felony (even if adjudication was withheld) that resulted in, or, if still pending could result in, probation, community service, restitution, a jail sentence or the revocation or suspension of your drivers license (you are not required to include traffic violations that only resulted in a fine)? Yes No Initial

If your answer to any of the preceding is YES, details of any offenses should be included on a separate sheet. If your records have been expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer YES to these questions. If you are unsure whether to answer yes , we strongly suggest that you answer YES and fully disclose all incidents. By doing so, you can avoid any risk of disciplinary action or revocation of your offer of admission. Declaration To be signed by the student and parent, sponsor or legal guardian  I have read and understood this brochure and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions on pages 83 and 84.  I agree to pay all tuition and accommodation fees incurred by the student as

IMPORTANT: Students under 18


All students under the age of 18 must have all applications and contracts signed by a parent and/or sponsor.

SIGNED  (Parent/guardian if student is under 18)

Date / / mm/dd/yy

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