August 23, 2022

Dear Zenibeth:

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you of your acceptance to Florida State College at Jacksonville for
the fall term 2022 which begins on August 29, 2022. Our offer of admission is conditional and
contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all required enrollment steps.

• ARRIVAL INFORMATION: When you arrive in Jacksonville, please call 904 633-5974 to schedule your

check-in appointment. You will need to bring your passport, I-94, and I-20. You MUST be present at

International Student Orientation, held the week before classes begin. The first day of class is Aug 29,

2022. If you do not arrive by 08/29/2022, your attendance will be deferred to the next semester.

• COLLEGE PLACEMENT: Before you start classes, you will need to be tested for course placement,

complete advising/orientation, and register and pay for courses. Depending on your test results, you

may be assigned to college preparatory courses.

• ACADEMIC INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 academic credit

hours per term (15-week semester). You will work with your F-1 international advisor to select and

register for classes. You may only take one Online class per term.

• TUITION INFORMATION: Florida State College at Jacksonville issued your I-20 form with the

understanding that you would have adequate finances available to support yourself during your period

of study in the United States. The estimated cost of tuition per term is $4,900 for 12 credit hours. Please

be prepared to make full tuition payments at the time of registration. You may make a payment with

cash or check, with a US-based checking or savings account, or with a US-based credit or debit card.

Payments made with a credit or debit card are subject to a 1.75% service fee.

• INSURANCE: FSCJ requires proof of medical insurance that meets a minimum standard as a prerequisite

to registration. A plan made especially for the F-1 students at FSCJ is available at

www.insuranceforstudents.com/fscj. Other plans may be accepted if the coverage is deemed

comparable.

• HOUSING: Students can choose to live at the FSCJ dormitory, 20West, which is located within walking

distance of Downtown Campus where the ELI program is housed. Please visit www.fscj.edu/housing for

more information.
 • BOOKS AND COMPUTER: Students will need to purchase textbooks from the FSCJ bookstore before or

during the first week of class. Books may also be available from other sellers, but books with an online

access code must be purchased from the FSCJ bookstore. Additionally, we strongly recommend that

students start college with a reliable laptop, desktop, or Chromebook computer, and home internet

access. A smartphone or tablet will not be sufficient for completing most assignments.

• STUDENT ID: Students will obtain an FSCJ student ID during the first week of class. The ID is free and

must be worn at all times when students are on campus. The ID also serves as your library card and

access card to the Student Life lounge and fitness center.

• DINING ON CAMPUS: Students can buy breakfast and lunch from the on-campus cafeterias. There are

microwaves available to heat up lunch brought from home. Our culinary program also serves gourmet

lunches and dinners several times throughout the semester at Café Frisch located at Downtown Campus:

more information at https://www.fscj.edu/cafe-frisch

Enclosed is your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Upon the receipt of your I-20
form, you should contact the U.S. Embassy/Consulate to schedule an interview for your F-1 student visa. It is
important to apply for your student visa as far in advance as possible. Many consulates recommend that
appointments be made no more than 90 days from the intended date of travel, but some can make earlier
arrangements for interviews.

We look forward to having you as a member of our student body.

Sincerely,

Julie A. Abbott
Designated School Official (DSO)
Florida State College at Jacksonville