Graduate Student Checklist
Please be certain to follow through with all of the items listed below in order to make your entrance into the Civil and Coastal Engineering program a successful one!
____ 1) If you are an international student, be certain to contact the University of Florida International Center (UFIC) to complete the admissions process with them. If you accepted an offer of funding, you must take your offer letter to the UFIC upon arrival onto campus to show proof of employment. They will then provide you with information on how to obtain a Social Security Card.
____2) If you received an assistantship or fellowship, you must MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to meet with a fiscal officer located in 365 Weil Hall to complete your paperwork that is necessary to begin the payroll process for you. If you are a US resident you must bring your Driver’s License and Social Security card to the appointment. If you are an international student, in addition to your social security card, you must also bring your I-20, I-94, visa, and your passport to the appointment.
____3) Be certain to visit the Student Health Care website to address immunization requirements. You must have these documents submitted before you can register for your first semester.
(Please note:It takes approximately 6 weeks from the time you complete the payroll process for you to receive your first paycheck. It is advisable to allow yourself sufficient funds to maintain the standard of living to which you are accustomed until you begin receiving your stipend.)
____3) If the Graduate Admissions Office requested that you bring any additional documents to finalize your admissions, take them directly to Criser Hall upon your arrival so that your file can be finalized.
____4) Be certain to attend the Graduate School New Graduate Student Orientation and other graduate student events. Also be certain to view the CCE Department orientation presentation found on the website under the "Newly Admitted Students" link.
____5) Check-In at the Graduate Records and Advising Office in 480D Weil Hall upon arrival to meet the staff.