Visiting Scholar Resources

Welcome to the University of Florida (UF) and the College of Journalism and Communications (CJC)! We are excited about your upcoming visit and the opportunity to collaborate on research. 

Your visit will be coordinated between your home institution, the CJC, and UF’s International Center (IC). Below, you will find a variety of resources designed to enrich your experience at the UF, CJC, and the broader Gainesville area. Please note that a scholar qualifies as a ‘Visiting Scholar’ if their stay is longer than thirty (30) days. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Division of Research (contact information below).

Note: This document is continuously updated. We welcome the submission of additional valuable resources and encourage you to check back regularly for the latest information.

Resources

• About College of Journalism and Communications
• About UF
• Virtual Campus Tour
• CJC Virtual Tour
• About Gainesville (non-UF organization and external weblink)
• Visit Gainesville (non-UF organization and external weblink)

Events Calendar

• UF Academic Calendar 
• UF Events Calendar
• CJC Events Calendar
• International Center Events

CJC Academic Events and Resources

• CJC Librarian Extraordinaire: April Hines (aprhine@uflib.ufl.edu)
• Research Fridays are hosted by the Division of Research each Friday of the semester. 

Lodging

Office space resources: allocated office space will be determined as needed. Please contact your CJC host for more information.

UF International Center (IC): Living in Gainesville 

• On-campus Housing
• Off-campus Housing
• Schooling and Childcare
• Driving and Transportation Resources

Other Lodging Resources:

• Short-term lodging
  • Places to Stay in Alachua (Gainesville is located in Alachua county)
  • Reitz Union Hotel (on UF campus)
  • Hilton University of Florida Conference Center (on UF campus)
  • UF Guest Apartments (up to 6 month stay)

• Long-term lodging
  • UF Housing
  • Faculty House Rentals
  • The Continuum UF

Meal Resources

• Dine on Campus
• Local Eateries
• Field & Fork Nutrition Services

Transportation and Parking

• Weimer Hall Floor Plans
• Parking Information: TAPS
• RTS Bus Service
• Campus Connector
• On campus late at night?: SNAP

Health & Safety Services

• Visiting Scholars on a J-1 visa are required to have specific health insurance coverage. More information and recommended plans can be found at: UF IC Health Insurance
• UF Health Shands Emergency Room/Trauma Center: If you have an emergency, please call 911, consult your doctor, or go directly to the emergency room.
  • Address: 1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
  • Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day
• University Police: The University Police Department Patrol Division is located in the station building at the corner of Museum Road and Newell Drive
  • Address: 1555 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-2150 
  • Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day
  • Non-emergency dispatch: 352.392.1111
  • Emergency: 911
• UF Safety Communications and Resources: Receive emergency notifications, timely warnings, and campus safety methods: GATORSAFE Mobile App, Blue Light Phones, SNAP Rides, Title IX Information
• Hurricane Preparedness
• CJC Safety

Social Events and Organizations

• CJC Culture
• Explore Outdoors (on and off campus)
• Adventure Indoors (on and off campus)
• UF Sporting Events
• UF Performing Arts
• Family Friendly Events: fun4gatorkids (non-UF organization and external weblink)

Contact Us

UF International Center Exchange Visitor Advisors

CJC Division of Research

• International Research Coordinator: Dr. Cloe Zeidan
• Associate Dean of Research: Dr. Marcia DiStaso
• Director, Research Administration: Max Williams
• Research Administrator: Daniela Mojica
• Administrative Assistant: Rachel Carpenter

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