International Admissions
International Students
At 海角吃瓜网, we welcome students from around the world and are proud to be part of a global community.聽 Our international students bring valuable perspective to our campus community.
This page provides important information for international students seeking an F-1 student visa and students who are applying with international academic credentials.
Located in Florida and focused exclusively on STEM education, 海角吃瓜网 offers a collaborative learning environment where students can pursue their academic goals, build meaningful connections, and prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
We are committed to helping you navigate the admissions process and prepare for your transition to studying and living in the United States.
What is an International Student?
An international student is generally a student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and plans to study in the United States on an F-1 student visa.
This information is for students who:
Need an F-1 student visa to study at 海角吃瓜网.
Are applying with academic credentials from outside the United States.
Need guidance about studying and living in the United States.
Join us and become part of a global network of innovators.
International Student Scholarships
At 海角吃瓜网, we believe exceptional students deserve exceptional opportunities. Our scholarship helps make a top-ranked STEM education more accessible, especially for high-achieving international students.
The Office of Financial Aid provides Merit-Based Scholarships to International Students every year based on GPA and test scores (SAT, ACT, and CLT).
Note: Students in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, are not eligible for federal student aid.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARD AMOUNT
Presidential Scholarship
$4,940
Provost Scholarship
$3,000
Solaris Scholarship
$1,500
Merit Scholarship
$1,000
STEPS FOR ADMISSION
Undergraduate First-Year Students
1. Find Your Major
Explore 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 industry-driven STEM majors to find the program that fits your passion and sets you up for career success.
2. Complete the International Application
Applying to 海角吃瓜网 is your first step toward an innovative STEM education that prepares you for a future in high-tech industries.
4. Submit Official Test Scores
Submit official scores for the , the , and/or the . Test scores may be submitted in the following ways:
- Send official test score report from testing institution to your admissions counselor or have them emailed to admissions@floridapoly.edu:
3. Submit Official Transcripts
Send us your official high school transcripts (Document-by-Document for international high school credentials.
Currently, 海角吃瓜网 accepts official Document-by-Document transcript evaluations for secondary school from the following agencies.
聽We accept transcript evaluations through the following evaluation agencies:
5. Submit Official English Proficiency Score
Submit your official scores for at least one English proficiency exam (, , or ).
6. I-20 & Passport
Once Accepted
Submitting your $235 enrollment deposit guarantees your spot in the incoming class and officially welcomes you as a Phoenix! Your deposit includes a $200 tuition deposit credited towards your tuition costs and $35 covers your orientation fee. Once you submit your deposit, monitor your email for new student updates and your login details to access the 海角吃瓜网 CAMS Student Portal.
Complete the 1-20 Application Form
Complete the , email it to ISS@floridapoly.edu and include the following documentation:
Color Copy of Passport
Expiration date must be beyond your stay in the United States (US).
Financial Evidence
You must verify you have the financial resources to cover the total estimated costs listed on this form and provide one of the acceptable financial evidence:
- Official bank statements or certified letters from a bank.
- Educational loan letter including terms and conditions (funds availability date and total loan amount).
- Signed copy of financial aid award letters (i.e., loans, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships).
- Sponsor Affidavits of Support and financial evidence from the sponsor(s).
- Support from a business account requires a recent bank statement from a business, an official bank letter indicating the name of individual(s) with signatory power, and an affidavit of support.
F-1 students seeking to study in the U.S. must provide proof of ability to afford all educational and living expenses ($40,282 USD). Immigration regulations require evidence of the source of funding; finances must be liquid assets available to cover the total cost of attendance (COA) for each academic year and until the completion of the academic program. Support can include financial aid, student, or sponsor funding. Sponsors may be a parent, relative, friend, government or scholarship agency, or a combination of any of the sponsor types listed. For more information, review our estimated tuition and fees.
Steps to Obtain Your Visa
- Review your I-20 Form issued by 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Designated School Official.
- Pay the .
- Complete the .听听
- Schedule an appointment for a visa interview at the . Bring the following to the interview:
- I-20 Form
Passport
A copy of your acceptance letter
Proof of available funds
DS-160 confirmation page
Proof of SEVIS payment
Note: The I-20 form is for the F-1 Visa student. An international student approved for an educational exchange program will apply for a J-1 Visa and complete the provided by the program sponsor after being entered into SEVIS. Spouse and children will need to apply for F-2 and J-2 dependent visa.
7. Save Your Spot
Welcome to 海角吃瓜网! Once you鈥檙e accepted, complete these steps to reserve your spot:
Apply for On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it鈥檚 important to complete this step early! You鈥檒l be able to choose between the Phase Two and Phase Three residence halls. Access to our housing application system will be sent via email 48 hours after submitting your deposit. Additional housing is available through , owned by Vestcor Companies.
Sign Up for a Campus Meal Plan
All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. If you don鈥檛 plan to live on campus, you can also take advantage of a dining plan to have the convenience of choosing from a number of dining options throughout the day. Select your meal plan by logging into your 海角吃瓜网 BANNER Student Portal.
Submit Immunization Forms & Get Health Insurance
All incoming students are required to submit a medical health history form and record of mandatory immunizations completed and signed by your doctor.
All F-1 students and F-2 dependents are required to carry health insurance that meets the minimum coverage requirements per Florida Board of Governor鈥檚 Regulation 6.009.
Submit a Photo for Your Student ID
The 海角吃瓜网 Card is the official identification card of 海角吃瓜网 students and used for meal plans, printing, and door access. Follow the submission instructions below to pick up your 海角吃瓜网 Card at New Student Orientation:
- Take a full front view photo facing the camera at eye level聽from across the top of shoulders to above the head with enough space around the face to crop the photo square. Use your mobile phone or webcam.
- The photo must be in color, just you in the photo, no filters with a solid light color background.
- No hat, earbuds or other headgear or dark glasses unless required for religious or medical reasons.
- Photo should be in a JPG format.
- Log into your Student Application account to submit your photo.
Activate Your 海角吃瓜网 Email Account
Activate your 海角吃瓜网 account using the link provided in the 鈥淲elcome to 海角吃瓜网鈥� email you received. If you did not get the email, of the email.
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form by 5:00 p.m. on Drop/Add date.
8. Get Ready
Complete Required Online Anti-Hazing Course
All new 海角吃瓜网 students are required by state law and University Policy 3.0062P: Anti Hazing Policy to complete the Hazing Prevention course prior to the start of classes. The online course takes about 45 minutes to complete and includes information on how to recognize, prevent, and report hazing. Log into the course using your university username and password.
Get Packing!
If you鈥檙e living on campus, begin gathering what you need for your dorm room, so you鈥檒l be ready when it鈥檚 time to head to campus.
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STEPS FOR ADMISSION
Undergraduate Transfer Students
1. Find Your Major
Explore 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 industry-driven STEM majors to find the program that fits your passion and sets you up for career success.
2. Complete the International Application
Applying to 海角吃瓜网 is your first step toward an innovative STEM education that prepares you for a future in high-tech industries.
3. Submit Official Test Scores
Submit official scores for the , the , and/or the . Test scores may be submitted in the following ways:
- Use Point Click Send. and email or text scans/pictures of test scores to your admissions counselor or to admissions@floridapoly.edu.
- Send from testing institution:
4. Submit English Proficiency Score
Submit your scores for at least one English proficiency exam (, , or ).
Students with an Associate of Arts degree or higher from a U.S. institution, or an institution whose primary instruction language is English, may waive language proficiency testing requirements.
5. Submit Official Transcripts
Send us your official high school transcripts Document-by-Document for international high school credentials.
Currently, 海角吃瓜网 accepts official Course-By-Course transcript evaluations for post-secondary college or university coursework (if applicable) from the following agencies.
The evaluation should include the course name, credit awarded, and the grade earned in each course. We accept transcript evaluations through the following services:
6. I-20 & Passport
Once Accepted
Submitting your $235 enrollment deposit guarantees your spot in the incoming class and officially welcomes you as a Phoenix! Your deposit includes a $200 tuition deposit credited towards your tuition costs and covers your orientation fee. Once you submit your deposit, monitor your email for new student updates and your login details to access the 海角吃瓜网 Student Portal.
Complete the 1-20 Application Form
Complete the , email it to ISS@floridapoly.edu and include the following documentation:
Color Copy of Passport
Expiration date must be beyond your stay in the United States (US).
Financial Evidence
You must verify you have the financial resources to cover the total estimated costs listed on this form and provide one of the acceptable financial evidence:
- Official bank statements or certified letters from a bank.
- Educational loan letter including terms and conditions (funds availability date and total loan amount).
- Signed copy of financial aid award letters (i.e., loans, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships).
- Sponsor Affidavits of Support and financial evidence from the sponsor(s).
- Support from a business account requires a recent bank statement from a business, an official bank letter indicating the name of individual(s) with signatory power, and an affidavit of support.
F-1 students seeking to study in the U.S. must provide proof of ability to afford all educational and living expenses ($40,282 USD). Immigration regulations require evidence of the source of funding; finances must be liquid assets available to cover the total cost of attendance (COA) for each academic year and until the completion of the academic program. Support can include financial aid, student, or sponsor funding. Sponsors may be a parent, relative, friend, government or scholarship agency, or a combination of any of the sponsor types listed. For more information, review our estimated tuition and fees.
Steps to Obtain Your Visa
- Review your I-20 Form issued by 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Designated School Official.
- Pay the .
- Complete the .
- Schedule an appointment for a visa interview at the . Bring the following to the interview:
I-20 Form
Passport
A copy of your acceptance letter
Proof of available funds
DS-160 confirmation page
Proof of SEVIS payment
Note: The I-20 form is for the F-1 Visa student. An international student approved for an educational exchange program will apply for a J-1 Visa and complete the provided by the program sponsor after being entered into SEVIS. Spouse and children will need to apply for F-2 and J-2 dependent visa.
7. Save Your Spot
Welcome to 海角吃瓜网! Once you鈥檙e accepted, complete these steps to reserve your spot:
Apply for On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it鈥檚 important to complete this step early! You鈥檒l be able to choose between the Phase Two and Phase Three residence halls. Access to our housing application system will be sent via email 48 hours after submitting your deposit. Additional housing is available through , owned by Vestcor Companies.
Sign Up for a Campus Meal Plan
All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. If you don鈥檛 plan to live on campus, you can also take advantage of a dining plan to have the convenience of choosing from a number of dining options throughout the day. Select your meal plan by logging into your 海角吃瓜网 CAMS Student Portal.
Submit Immunization Forms & Get Health Insurance
All incoming students are required to submit a medical health history form and record of mandatory immunizations completed and signed by your doctor.
All F-1 students and F-2 dependents are required to carry health insurance that meets the minimum coverage requirements per Florida Board of Governor鈥檚 Regulation 6.009.
Submit a Photo for Your Student ID
The 海角吃瓜网 Card is the official identification card of 海角吃瓜网 students and used for meal plans, printing, and door access. Follow the submission instructions below to pick up your 海角吃瓜网 Card at New Student Orientation:
- On your mobile phone or webcam, take a full front view photo facing the camera at eye level from across the top of shoulders to above the head with enough space around the face to crop the photo square.
- The photo must be in color, just you in the photo, no filters with a solid light color background.
- No hat, earbuds or other headgear or dark glasses unless required for religious or medical reasons.
- Photo should be in a JPG format.
- Log into your Student Link account to submit your photo.
Activate Your 海角吃瓜网 Email Account
Activate your 海角吃瓜网 account using the link provided in the 鈥淲elcome to 海角吃瓜网鈥� email you received. If you did not get the email, of the email.
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form by 5:00 p.m. on Drop/Add date.
8. Get Ready
Complete Required Online Anti-Hazing Course
All new 海角吃瓜网 students are required by state law and University Policy 3.0062P: Anti Hazing Policy to complete the Hazing Prevention course prior to the start of classes. The online course takes about 45 minutes to complete and includes information on how to recognize, prevent, and report hazing. Log into the course using your university username and password.
Get Packing!
If you鈥檙e living on campus, begin gathering what you need for your dorm room, so you鈥檒l be ready when it鈥檚 time to head to campus.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to
Sign up for the
Follow us on Social Media
STEPS FOR ADMISSION
Graduate Students
1. Select Your Program
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 graduate programs offer advanced, research-driven education in high-demand STEM fields, equipping you to excel in your career.
2. Complete the International Application
Take your education to the next level. Submit your graduate application to 海角吃瓜网 and advance your expertise in a high-impact STEM field.
3. Submit Your English Proficiency Score
Submit your scores for at least one English proficiency exam (, , or ).
Students with an Associate of Arts degree or higher from a U.S. institution, or an institution whose primary instruction language is English, may waive language proficiency testing requirements.
4. Submit Official Transcripts
Send us your official high school transcripts Document-by-Document for international high school credentials.
Currently, 海角吃瓜网 accepts official Course-By-Course transcript evaluations for post-secondary college or university coursework (if applicable) from the following agencies.
The evaluation should include the course name, credit awarded, and the grade earned in each course. We accept transcript evaluations through the following services:
5. Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation to admissions@floridapoly.edu.
6. Submit a Statement of Purpose
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is a formal, structured essay that explains your personal motivation, academic background, professional goals, and fit for a specific graduate program. It should clearly articulate your passion for the field, your relevant experiences and skills, and your future aspirations鈥攚hether you plan to pursue a thesis-based or coursework-only track. The SOP is your opportunity to:
- Show how your past education and projects have prepared you for graduate study
- Explain your goals for the program and how they connect with your career ambitions
- Demonstrate your understanding of the program鈥檚 offerings, such as faculty, labs, or research themes
- Highlight how you can contribute to the program and the broader community
It is both a personal narrative and a professional argument for why you are a strong candidate鈥攁nd how this program is the right place for you to grow.
7. I-20 & Passport
Once Accepted
Submitting your $235 enrollment deposit guarantees your spot in the incoming class and officially welcomes you as a Phoenix! Your deposit includes a $200 tuition deposit credited towards your tuition costs and covers your orientation fee. Once you submit your deposit, monitor your email for new student updates and your login details to access the 海角吃瓜网 Student Portal.
Complete the 1-20 Application Form
Complete the , email it to ISS@floridapoly.edu and include the following documentation:
Color Copy of Passport
Expiration date must be beyond your stay in the United States (US).
Financial Evidence
You must verify you have the financial resources to cover the total estimated costs listed on this form and provide one of the acceptable financial evidence:
- Official bank statements or certified letters from a bank.
- Educational loan letter including terms and conditions (funds availability date and total loan amount).
- Signed copy of financial aid award letters (i.e., loans, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships).
- Sponsor Affidavits of Support and financial evidence from the sponsor(s).
- Support from a business account requires a recent bank statement from a business, an official bank letter indicating the name of individual(s) with signatory power, and an affidavit of support.
F-1 students seeking to study in the U.S. must provide proof of ability to afford all educational and living expenses ($43,961 USD). Immigration regulations require evidence of the source of funding; finances must be liquid assets available to cover the total cost of attendance (COA) for each academic year and until the completion of the academic program. Support can include financial aid, student, or sponsor funding. Sponsors may be a parent, relative, friend, government or scholarship agency, or a combination of any of the sponsor types listed. For more information, review our estimated tuition and fees.
Steps to Obtain Your Visa
- Review your I-20 Form issued by 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Designated School Official.
- Pay the .
- Complete the .
- Schedule an appointment for a visa interview at the . Bring the following to the interview:
I-20 Form
Passport
A copy of your acceptance letter
Proof of available funds
DS-160 confirmation page
Proof of SEVIS payment
Note: The I-20 form is for the F-1 Visa student. An international student approved for an educational exchange program will apply for a J-1 Visa and complete the provided by the program sponsor after being entered into SEVIS. Spouse and children will need to apply for F-2 and J-2 dependent visa.
8. Save Your Spot
Welcome to 海角吃瓜网! Once you鈥檙e accepted, complete these steps to reserve your spot:
Apply for On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it鈥檚 important to complete this step early! You鈥檒l be able to choose between the Phase Two and Phase Three residence halls. Access to our housing application system will be sent via email 48 hours after submitting your deposit. Additional housing is available through , owned by Vestcor Companies.
Sign Up for a Campus Meal Plan
All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. If you don鈥檛 plan to live on campus, you can also take advantage of a dining plan to have the convenience of choosing from a number of dining options throughout the day. Select your meal plan by logging into your 海角吃瓜网 Student Portal.
Submit Immunization Forms & Get Health Insurance
All incoming students are required to submit a medical health history form and record of mandatory immunizations completed and signed by your doctor.
All F-1 students and F-2 dependents are required to carry health insurance that meets the minimum coverage requirements per Florida Board of Governor鈥檚 Regulation 6.009.
Submit a Photo for Your Student ID
The 海角吃瓜网 Card is the official identification card of 海角吃瓜网 students and used for meal plans, printing, and door access. Follow the submission instructions below to pick up your 海角吃瓜网 Card at New Student Orientation:
- On your mobile phone or webcam, take a full front view photo facing the camera at eye level from across the top of shoulders to above the head with enough space around the face to crop the photo square.
- The photo must be in color, just you in the photo, no filters with a solid light color background.
- No hat, earbuds or other headgear or dark glasses unless required for religious or medical reasons.
- Photo should be in a JPG format.
- Log into your Student Link account to submit your photo.
Activate Your 海角吃瓜网 Email Account
Activate your 海角吃瓜网 account using the link provided in the 鈥淲elcome to 海角吃瓜网鈥� email you received. If you did not get the email, of the email.
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form
Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Form by 5:00 p.m. on Drop/Add date.
9. Get Ready
Complete Required Online Anti-Hazing Course
All new 海角吃瓜网 students are required by state law and University Policy 3.0062P: Anti Hazing Policy to complete the Hazing Prevention course prior to the start of classes. The online course takes about 45 minutes to complete and includes information on how to recognize, prevent, and report hazing. Log into the course using your university username and password.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to
Sign up for the
Follow us on Social Media
International Application Important Dates
Undergraduate
FALL SEMESTER
August 1
Application Open for Fall
November 15
Early Action I
March 1
Regular Decision
May 1
Transfer In-Country Deposit Deadline
June 1
Domestic International Transfer Application Deadline
SPRING SEMESTER
August 1
Application Open for Spring
November 1
Application Deadline
November 15
Transfer In-Country Deposit Deadline
December 1
Domestic International Transfer Application Deadline
Resources
-Provides useful information about student requirements while attending 海角吃瓜网.
鈥� Provides useful information on immigration laws and regulations, USCIS downloadable forms and other services.
鈥� Essential information regarding your passport and F-1 visa to enter the United States.
鈥� A helpful link to calculate your cost of attendance.
鈥� NAFSA promotes the exchange of students and scholars to/from the United States.
鈥� The lead foreign-affairs agency to the U.S. government. Find information ranging from how to prepare for overseas trips to how to get non-immigrant U.S. visas abroad.
鈥� Helpful information on packing, air travel, budget/student travel, customs and immigration, and a map of the United States.
鈥� Provides interesting information that will help prepare you for life in the United States.
鈥� Information about housing, banking, transportation, mailing and shipping, entertainment and much more.
鈥� Provides international students with information on the U.S. student visa process, maintaining legal status, and navigating the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
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