Global Initiatives & International Services

• International Admissions Guide
• Pre-Arrival Guide
• Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials
• Financial Support Statement From Sponsor (F-1/J-1 Student Admissions or Program Extension)
  Financial Support Verification Form from Financial Institution (F-1/J-1 Student Admissions or Program Extension)

• Academic Advisors' Recommendation for Program Extension
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information Packet and Request Form
• Reduced Course Load Request Form
• Transfer out of FGCU Request Form

Any non-resident (such as J Exchange Visitors) attending college in Florida who has a valid driver license from another state or country may drive in Florida without having a Florida driver license. However, if you decide to purchase a vehicle, you must obtain automobile insurance first. Insurance companies often REQUIRE you to obtain a Florida Drivers license prior to obtaining insurance. So, if you decide to purchase a vehicle you will probably need to obtain a Florida driver license and then automobile insurance for the specific vehicle you wish to purchase prior to purchasing the vehicle. If you decide to obtain a Florida driver’s license, state law requires that you present certain identification and documents such as your DS-2019 and I-94 card, and a driver license from another state in United States if you already have one.

If you need further information please contact the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles at 1-850-617-2000 or  Lee County Driver License Offices. 

• Medical Insurance Form

• Aliens Change Of Address Form AR 11.pdf
• Change of Non-Immigrant Status to F-1 Category

• Application for a Social Security Card
• Fillable I-765 Form for Employment Authorization
• I-9 Form for Employment Eligibility in U.S.
• W-4 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
• On-Campus Employment Procedure & Guidelines 
• OPT Guidance
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Information Packet and Checklist
• OPT-Sample of Personal Letter of Application
• OPT Academic Advisor Sample Letter of Application
• OPT EMPLOYMENT REPORTING FORM
• OPT and STEM OPT Power Point Presentation
• STEM OPT 24 Month Extension Checklist and Agreement Form
• STEM OPT: Form I-983 TRAINING PLAN FOR STEM OPT STUDENTS

• Estimated Expenses for J-1 Exchange Visitor/Scholar
• Export Control Compliance
• Financial Support Statement from Sponsor for J Exchange Visitor Scholar Program
• J-1 Insurance Notification Form
• Sickness and Accident Insurance Verification
• Exchange Visitor Profile
• Exchange Visitor Request
• Wilberforce Pamphlet
• Exchange Visitor Program Welcome Brochure
• International Agreement Process

• International Student Life Cycle (F-1/M-1) Infographic

• Office of Records & Registration