ChangeMajor/Exploratory Students FAQ's Academic Advising Center

A. The most frequentlyaskedquestions about Universal Tracking are answered on pages 1-34 of the 2001 UndergraduateCatalog. PLEASE visit an academic advisor in YOUR college if youhave any specificquestions about your progress in your major and yourstatus as determinedby Universal Tracking.

A. Yes, under certain conditions.  If you are in semester 1-5 (using the Universal Tracking method)and you wish to change your major within Liberal Arts and Sciences, youmust meetwith an academic advisor. Your academic record will be evaluated to determine if you meet the intended major's admission criteria. However, if you are in semester 6-8 (using the Universal Tracking method) and you wish to changeyour major within Liberal Arts and Sciences, you also must meet with an academic advisor who will give you a Upper Division Change of Major Form to be completed by the Undergraduate Coordinator inthe department of your intended major.   After returning the form, the advisor will make a decision within 3 business days.  If you desire to change majorsoutside of the College of Liberal Arts andSciences, you must meet withan advisor from that college.

A. Each college has academic advisors available to discuss different options available to youin their college and to discuss your academic plans and progress toward any of their programs. Click here for a complete list of college reps.

Q. I am not sure which foreign language class to take. I had some foreign language classes inhigh school and am not sure if I need to take any more classes. If I doneed more foreign language classes, how do I know which course to register for?

A. The College of LiberalArts and Sciences has a Foreign Language PROFICIENCY requirement.This requirement states that students must demonstrate proficiency in aforeign language.For a complete list of various ways to demonstrate thisproficiency, pleaseconsult page 2-188 of the 2001 Undergraduate Catalog.  Any student who has had two or more years of foreign languagein high schooland would like to continue to study the same foreign languageat UF musttake the SAT II for appropriate placement. The correct classfor you willdepend upon a combination of your SAT II score and the numberof years youactually took in high school. For additional information,please consultthe most recent Schedule of Classes.

A. Holds are placedona student's record if they are not making satisfactory progress towardtheirmajor or toward other requirements (Gordon rule, GPA, etc.) neededto earna degree. The first thing you should do is visit an academic advisorinYOUR college. If you are currently a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit us at the Academic Advising Center Monday-Friday from 8-5. We will be happy to discuss your academic plans and explore the various options you may have available to you.

Q.  What if I want to study abroad?

A.  Many UF students take advantage of  overseas study opportunities.  You can get more information from the Office of International Studies and Programs,  UF offers a variety of programs in a number of countries.  A student may study for a summer, a semester, or longer.  Financial aid is available for overseas study.  A student should plan early so that the courses taken abroad may used to meet either departmental or university requirements.

Q.  What major is suggested for students who wish to pursue medical or law school in the future?

A.  There is no specific major that medical or law schools prefer.  Students should pick a major which is of interest to them and explore the careerswhichare possible with that major, just in case medical or law schooldoes notwork out.

 InformationforPre-Law Students       InformationforPre-Med Students

Q.   Is there an extra charge for repeating courses too many times?

A.  Yes, beginning Fall 1997, any undergraduate course at UF (excluding individualized study,Cooperative Education courses, military science courses, and courses approvedfor multiple registrations) for which a student registers morethan twotimes will be subject to a repeat course fee at 100% of the full cost of instruction.  All students regardless of classification orr esidency status, will be assessed the fee.  Any courses taken prior to Fall1997 will be excluded.

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PLEASE NOTE ALL INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW STUDENTS UNDER DIFFERENT CATALOGS MAY BE EFFECTED, PLEASE CONTACT AN ADVISOR OR YOUR APPROPRIATE CATALOG!