Important Notice

Application Deadlines:

Fall term: May 1
Academic year: May 1
Spring term: Oct 1
Summer term: Feb 1

Spring 2010 Mandatory Orientations*

*Students must attend both

Graduate Business Exchange Orientation
January 4, 2010
Room: Bryan Hall 101A
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am

UF International Center Orientation
January 4, 2010
Room: To be announced
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 pm

Direct Questions To:

Ana Portocarrero
Coordinator
352.273.0341
352.392.7347 (fax)
Ms. Lyn Straka
UF International Center
170 Hub
PO Box 113225
Gainesville, FL
32611-3225

352.273.1510
352.392.6782 (fax)

Graduate Exchange Students

Welcome! The Warrington College of Business Administration understands the need for practical international education and is constantly striving to make our graduate exchange students' stay at the University of Florida a wonderful and educational experience. One of our main goals is to have a steady flow of students coming to our campus from our partner institutions, helping us to enrich the business world on a macro level. This website is designed to help you in the study abroad process by making the transition to Gainesville as smooth as possible. The graduate exchange office within the Warrington College of Business Administration is here to help students acclimate to the University of Florida's lifestyle so that they can then have more time to spend interacting with other UF students, learning about American culture, and discovering the geography of our state and country. Please find below the necessary information for students to attend and study graduate (post-graduate) business at UF.

Important Documents

As a graduate exchange student, you have the opportunity to participate in programs offered by the centers within the college, such as the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and the Center for International Business Education & Research (CIBER). Entrepreneurship and international knowledge and experiences are a natural pairing for students who are creative, motivated, and driven by a desire to take risks. We encourage you to partake in the activities offered through the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and the Center for International Business Education & Research (CIBER).

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)

CEI is an active unit offering guest speakers, a business plan competition, courses, and a certificate in New Venture Creation. Also offered is the Gator Nest program, which allows students to participate in and conduct research through a consulting project.

UF Career Resource Center

The UF Career Resource Center (CRC) is a comprehensive office offering career services and professional planning to all UF students (including exchange students). The CRC will not find you an internship or job, but they will give you the tools, resources, and assistance necessary to aid you in your efforts. Whether you are preparing for career activity in your home country, or you hope to secure an internship or full-time job in the United States, the CRC is an office that you should visit more than once. The more you utilize their services, the better they are able to help you.

International Business Society

IBS is a student-run organization that serves to promote cross-cultural interaction and understanding as it relates to business. In addition to planning social events for UF degree-seekers and exchange students, they also might host speakers and arrange for educational field trips. Exchange students who are curious about American culture and business practices, and want to make friends at the University of Florida, are encouraged to join IBS for the time that they are in Gainesville. You will make friends and future business contacts for a lifetime!

NaviGators

The NaviGator program is a buddy matching program operated by the UF International Center, designed to give incoming exchange students an outlet for socialization and getting help from current UF students. If you wish to be paired with a current UF student who will serve as your NaviGator, please indicate this through the application process with Ms. Lyn Straka. You will be able to communicate with this individual before you arrive at UF, and then you can meet and interact as often as you wish once you are in Gainesville. The NaviGators also plan group social events for exchange students such as a weekend in Orlando visiting the theme parks, a day at the beach, and other events in the evenings or on the weekends in Gainesville.