Next Steps: Intensive English Program

To reserve your space in the IEP program, you must submit a non-refundable admission deposit of $250 to USF.

• Pay the admission deposit by personal check:
  To pay by check, please mail a check in the amount of $250 made payable to USF.
• Pay the admission deposit online by credit card or e-check:
  To pay online by credit card or e-check, log into USFconnect by following the instructions in your admission letter. Once in USFconnect, click on the Student tab, click on the ebill & epay link under the Quick Links section, and then click Make Payment. In the Admission Deposit area, click on the green Pay button. Next, select the term for which you have been admitted, and then enter the payment amount of $250 and the credit card number or e-check information.

Deadline: Within two weeks of receipt of your acceptance letter.

On-campus housing is only available to IEP students during the summer program. During the fall and spring semesters, IEP students are responsible for finding their own off-campus accommodations. The city of San Francisco offers a wide variety of housing types and neighborhoods to choose from. IEP students are encouraged to start their housing search early in order to be prepared to move in before classes begin.

• Off-Campus Housing:
  USF offers a variety of information and tools for off-campus housing, including a search feature for finding apartments and roommates. To learn more, visit the Off-Campus Housing site.
• USF Housing:
  To apply for on-campus housing log into USFconnect, click on the Student tab, and then scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on the USFrooms link on the lower left.
• Homestay:
  USF does not arrange homestays but recommends a local homestay agency called San Francisco Homestay (www.sfhomestay.com). Please note that SF Homestay is not affiliated with USF.

Deadline: Before arrival at USF.

To protect the health of all USF community members, USF requires students to be immunized.

• Get immunized:
  1. Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must submit evidence of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization.
  2. International students must also submit proof of Tuberculosis PPD (Montaoux) test admninistered in the last 12 months.
  3. Students with positive PPD are required to submit a chest x-ray administered within the last twelve months.
  For details, go to www.usfca.edu/hps/required_immunizations.
• Submit proof:
  Download the USF Immunization Form and have it completed by a licensed medical professional. Mail, email, or fax the form to the Health Promotion Services Office.
• Save a copy:
  Forms can get lost in the mail. Don't forget to save a copy of the form in case you need it in the future.

Deadline: Before you register for classes.

Submit forms to:
Health Promotion Services

2130 Fulton Street, UC Fifth Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: 415.422.5797, Fax: 888.471.2290
Email: hps@usfca.edu

You may also submit forms to:
Intensive English Program
2130 Fulton Street, KA 204

 San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: 415.422.2601, Fax: (415.422.2589
Email: iep@usfca.edu

To protect your health and wellness, all USF students must have health insurance. IEP students may not register for classes until they are insured.

• USF Plan:
  All IEP students are required to enroll in the USF-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. IEP students receive a Health Insurance Enrollment Form in their acceptance packet. If you did not receive the enrollment form, please email the IEP Office at iep@usfca.edu.
• Waiver Option:
  Students who have a U.S. health insurance plan with coverage comparable to the USF-sponsored plan may request to waive the health insurance requirement. Please contact the IEP office if you think you may be eligible for a health insurance waiver.

Deadline: Before you register for classes.

All USF students are issued a university photo ID called a One Card. Your USF One Card grants you access to on-campus resources, including your residence hall, classroom buildings, Don Dollars accounts, Gleeson Library, and more.

• Smile for the camera!:
  Have someone take a picture of you. You should be facing the camera with your head and shoulders visible. Save the picture as a .jpg or .jpeg file.
• Log onto I.D. Express:
  I.D. Express will allow you to pre-order your USF One Card so that it is ready for pickup upon arrival to USF. To get started, go to www.usfca.edu/onecard.
  
• Raffle:
  Students who participate in I.D. Express will be automatically entered into a raffle to receive $50 in Don Dollars, which can be used on-campus at the bookstore, dining locations, vending machines, and more.

Deadline: Before arrival at USF.

The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records

• Privacy of Records:
  Under federal law, students' records (including grades, GPA, class schedule, tuition and billing records, and more) cannot be disclosed to any third-party, even parents, without the written authorization of the student (some exceptions apply). To learn more about your FERPA rights, go to www.usfca.edu/onestop/privacy.
• Student Consent to Release Information:
  Students who wish to allow a third-party (parents, siblings, etc.) to view their education records must submit a form authorizing the access. Access can be granted to academic records, tuition and billing records, and/or financial aid records. Go to www.usfca.edu/onestop/forms for instructions on how to submit the form.
• What if I don't submit the Student Consent to Release Information form?
  If you do not authorize your parents to have access to your records, USF will not disclose any information to them. This means that your parents will not be able to call USF to find out information about your financial aid or balance even if they are helping you pay your tuition.

Before you arrive at USF, you should plan how you will pay your tuition. Tuition is due in full at the time of registration. You must be prepared to pay the balance due at time of registration, or you must enroll in the payment plan.

• Choose your method of payment:
  You may pay your tuition using online e-check, personal checks, bank wires, or by signing up for the payment plan. Go to www.usfca.edu/payment for more information.
• Go to ebill & epay:
  After you have registered for classes, it's time to make payment. Log into USFconnect. Click on the Student tab, and then click on the ebill & epay link on the left. This is where you can view your bill, make payment, and more. Remember, you will not receive a paper bill, so you must log into ebill & epay to view your account. You can log into ebill & epay at any time, but you will not see any charges until you have registered for classes.
• Set up an authorized payer:
  Authorized payers are parents, spouses, employers, etc., who can view bills and make payments online. To set up and authorized payer, go to ebill & epay, located in the Student tab of USFconnect, and click on the Authorized Payers link from the menu on the left. Authorized payers can go to www.usfca.edu/authorizedpayer for more information.

Deadline: Right after you register for classes.

After reading all of the information above, if you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the IEP Office.

Intensive English Program
2130 Fulton Street, KA 204
San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: 415.422.2601, Fax: 415.422.2589
Email: iep@usfca.edu