Welcome to the ASX Resource Hub
Information and resources for African graduate students at the University of Florida.
Important Updates
Admissions and Enrollment
Financial Information
Health Insurance
Enrollment is not automatic; students must enroll in GatorGradCare each academic year.
Students pay a $10 premium per month for health insurance.
The online enrollment link and further information can be found here: http://hr.ufl.edu/benefits rewards/health/gatorgradcare/ Eligible students may enroll in GatorGradCare during the specified enrollment periods only.
Important – Please note that if you are receiving insurance through another carrier, you must apply for a waiver from the requirement to purchase insurance. This is possible if your current plan provides comparable coverage to the policy provided by our institutional plan (UFSHIP).
Housing Options
–> On Campus Housing:
More information about in-campus housing is available through the below link based on the need, (beware that facilities might be undergoing renovations, therefore make further follow-up)
Graduate and family housing – https://housing.ufl.edu/living-options/?housing-type=family-housing
Residence Hall Living options – https://housing.ufl.edu/living-options/?housing-type=individual-housing
Chance of getting in-campus housing;
The chance is generally low; however, it depends on the following factors:
- Number of available apartments
- Number of available apartments
- Number of active applicants
- Time of application
–> Off Campus Housing:
Some of the Resources for Off Campus and affordable housing options can be found but not limited to the links below.
https://housing.offcampus.ufl.edu/
https://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Florida/Gainesville/
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/29.671927,-82.327058,29.643957,-82.359502_rect/14_zm/
Transportation
Important Apps to enhance commuting.
Lyft App: UF Safe Rides By Lyft offers currently-enrolled UF students discounted Lyft Standard rides Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 9 PM – 3 AM (excepting break weeks). A ride must begin and end within the service area below to qualify for the discount.
First, to participate in UF Safe Rides, you’ll need to have a Lyft account. If you don’t have one yet, download the Lyft app and create your account.
If you’re a currently enrolled student, you’ll automatically receive a invitation email from Lyft at the beginning of each Fall semester which will allow you to sign up for UF Safe Rides. Once you receive your invitation email, just click the link inside to add the program discount to your Lyft account, and you’re all set.
Click here for more information
UF Safe Rides By Lyft offers currently-enrolled UF students discounted Lyft Standard rides Wednesday through Sunday between the hours of 9 PM – 3 AM (excepting break weeks). A ride must begin and end within the service area below to qualify for the discount.
To see more details about this program and how to enroll, click the below link
https://taps.ufl.edu/alternative-transportation/uf-safe-rides/
GoRTS or Transit Bus fares are free to all students just as long as you show your Gator 1 ID card when riding.
GoRTS and Transit, free to download from the App/Play Store, provide real-time bus tracking and accurate information for trip planning. The apps identify buses by number, each serving various routes. By using these apps, you can easily find the right bus based on your location, exact stop if not nearby stop, as well as identifying destination.
Community and Support
On Campus Resources
- Institute of Black enrichment – Rent an office – For free, to rest and read.
- Newell Study Building
- UF Bookstore
- UF Libraries
- Health related resources – Gatorwell, Counselling and Wellness Center, Student Health Care center/Infirmary, Talk space for virtual therapy sessions (free if you have Gatorgradcare).
- Recreation Centers for sport
Off Campus Resources
Food Stores.
Walmart, Publix, African Store, Sam’s Club (for bulk purchase) Indian Bazaar, La Aurora, Halal Market, Zeezenia International Market.
Online Stores
- Shoedazzle and JustFab (discounts available for first time users. Make sure to disable your VIP account after getting the products)
- Natural Hair care products (Cantu, mielle organics, shea etc.)
Physical Stores in Gainesville
- Ross (butler plaza. For affordable clothing, household items, cooking spices, gifts etc.)
- Target ( butler plaza)
- Best Buy (for electronics. You can get discounts on tax free days, and during holidays)
- Chunching market for Titus fish
- Ward’s market for goat meat with burnt skin, liver, gizzard,nice turkey cuts etc.
- UF Animal unit sells meats of Fridays. If you want to eat meat that tastes like the one in your home country, you may want to visit this place. They sell beef, pork and lamb (on select days)
- La Aurora for garri, fufu flour, yam flour, lafun flour, tapioca, etc. Their habanero pepper is usually cheaper.
- Publix is the best place to buy habanero pepper.
Places to visit.
- Springs – Ichetucknee Springs, Poe Springs, Ginnie springs etc.
- Museums
- Archade games centers
- Cinema
- Mall
- Parks
- Gardens
- Cork and Arts Studio
- The Planets
Student Testimonials
Contact Information