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We would like to share important information regarding recent developments that may affect F and J visa applicants. According to multiple news sources, a cable dated Tuesday, May 27 has directed U.S. Embassies and Consulates to temporarily pause scheduling new visa interviews for student and exchange visitor visas. The reported cable states: “Effective immediately, in…

A recent Presidential Proclamation, effective June 9, 2025, restricts entry to the United States for nationals from 19 countries, including full bans on 12 countries and partial bans on 7 others. These restrictions impact immigrant and certain nonimmigrant visas and include important exceptions. For detailed information and ongoing updates on this and other immigration-related news,…

  UCF faculty, staff and students planning to engage in international travel (i.e., travel outside the United States) are advised to monitor legal and institutional requirements for such travel, including entry and exit requirements, as well as health and safety risks associated with travel destinations. Please consider the following: Please ensure your passport and associated…

UCF Global is offering two Lunch & Learn sessions, (Session I and Session II) to provide international students, scholars, and faculty with crucial updates on recent changes to F-1 and J-1 visa regulations, as well as Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Legal experts from two law firms specializing in immigration for international students will be on…

Message for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad from the U.S. Department of State  – Bureau of Consular Affairs On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).Re-enroll in the new system at step.state.gov to continue receiving alerts. The new STEP platform allows you to use a login.gov account…

UCF Global hosted the opening celebration on Monday for the International Education Week (IEW) with colorful flags and different organizations tabling. The event was organized around the reflecting pond. “International education week is a nationwide initiative that has the objective of making people aware of the importance of internationalization on campuses”. Dr. Olga Bedoya, the…

Please Note: the U.S. Department of State has issued a WORLDWIDE CAUTION ALERT for U.S. citizens overseas.  According to DOS, “due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise…

Academic and most campus operations are suspended Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to Hurricane Idalia. Students, faculty, and staff should remain indoors and off the roads during periods of possible intermittent tropical winds and weather. Standard operations will continue through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and are planned to resume Thursday, Aug. 31. Select campus dining…

UCF remains in active communication with our local National Weather Service office in Melbourne and the National Hurricane Center to ensure the university has the latest information. For all of the latest information visit: https://www.ucf.edu/hurricane/

We are excited to announce that UCF Global has received an Innovation Fund Grant Award between the University of Central Florida and University of Cienfuegos, Cuba. This award was received on Wednesday May 31, 2017, at this year’s NAFSA conference. In an effort to increase internationalization across campus, UCF Global established a relationship with the…