Supporting an Active Exchange

Once the “International Agreement for a Reciprocal Student Exchange Program between an International University and The Florida State University” is signed by both universities the exchange of students can begin. A Faculty member at The Florida State University will take on and follow the “Responsibilities of the Academic Advisor for International Exchange ” and support is available from the International Center and the Global Pathways and Exchange Coordinator.

Supporting outgoing students at The Florida State University participating in an exchange:

In order to support the outgoing student at The Florida State University the Academic Advisor for International Exchange at The Florida State University will refer interested students to the Global Pathways and Exchange Coordinator who will:

• Assist students with the exchange application process, including providing links to our new applications and required documents.
• Coordinate course selections with the Academic Advisor for International Exchange at The Florida State University and the Partner University. Assistance will also be provided for pre-departure preparation and out-bound travel procedures.
• Request student evaluations of the exchange program.

• Flowchart of how a student at The Florida State University participates in an international exchange abroad
• Responsibilities of the Academic Advisor for International Exchange
• Responsibilities of the Partner Academic Advisor for International Exchange
• Required Documents for Students Participating in an International Exchange at The Florida State University, including the Application for outgoing reciprocal exchange students at The Florida State University
• FSU student evaluation of an exchange experience

Supporting incoming international students participating in an exchange:

FSU’s International Center is ready to assist incoming students with The Florida State University admission and registration processes (including health insurance requirements), and with providing immigration documents with which to obtain a U.S. visa. General requirements for incoming exchange students

To support the incoming international exchange student the Global Pathways and Exchange Coordinator will:

• Receive the student application materials and forward them to The Florida State University Academic Advisor for International Exchange and to the appropriate support services at The Florida State University.
• Coordinate incoming students’ course requests, once approved by the department, with The Florida State University Registrar.
• The International Center Exchange Advisor also supports inbound international students with the documents necessary for their student visa applications. Immigration advising, initial orientation and ongoing support at is provided.

• Flowchart of how an international student participates in an international exchange at The Florida State University
• Responsibilities of the Academic Advisor for International Exchange
• Application for incoming international exchange student
• International student evaluation of an exchange experience at The Florida State University

Annual Review

Each year FSU will review the student learning outcomes explicit to each exchange agreement. Flowchart of the Annual Review Process

Staff and Faculty Roles

Global Pathways and Exchange Coordinator: Supports FSU colleges, programs or faculty in developing international exchange agreements. Liason and support for outgoing and incoming exchange students and participating departments is also provided.

International Center Exchange Advisor: Supports inbound international exchange students and scholars with the documents necessary for their visa applications. Immigration advising, initial orientation and ongoing support at FSU is also provided.

FSU Academic Advisor for International Exchange : FSU Faculty members who direct incoming and outgoing students through their department's selection process and course approvals.