Q. What is Universal
Tracking and what do I need to know about it?
A. The most
frequently asked questions about Universal Tracking are answered on page
1-37 of the 2003-2004 Undergraduate
Catalog
. PLEASE visit an academic advisor in YOUR college if you
have any specific questions about your progress in your major and your status
as determined by Universal Tracking.
Q. I heard that
there is a computer requirement at UF, is this true?
Q. How can I get
my AP, CLEP or SATII scores sent to UF?
A. Contact
the
Collegeboard
homepage for information concerning these standardized tests.
Q. How can I get
my dual enrollment classes to show up on my UF transcript?
A. Contact
the school which awarded you the credits (not your high school ) and have
them send a transcript to: Office of Admissions, Box 114000, University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL. 32611-4000.
Q. How can I see
an advisor in my college and where are they located?
A. Each college
has academic advisors available to discuss different options available
to you in their college and to discuss your academic plans and progress
toward any of their programs. If you need to see an advisor in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can come to the Academic Advising Center
between 8-5 Monday-Friday and see a walk-in advisor, or you can call (352)
392-1521 to make an appointment. Click here for a
complete list of college reps.
Q. I do not like
the major I am currently in. Can I change it?
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,
you must meet with 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 change your 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 in the department
of your intended major. After returning the form, the advisor
will make a decision within 3 business days. If you desire to change
majors outside of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must meet
with an advisor from that college.
Q.
I am interested in attending UF. Could you send me an undergraduate
catalog? I am a senior in High School now.
A. The UF
Bookstores will be happy to provide you with the latest issue of the University
of Florida Undergraduate
Catalog
. Call 1-800-226-3015 or order the catalog from the
University Bookstore
. There is a charge to order the catalog.
Q. I would like
to apply to UF as a freshman next year. Can I apply on-line?
Q. How do I know
if I need to take the SAT II exam?
A.
It is no longer offered for English and no longer needed for Chemistry
or Calculus. You may need to take the SAT II if you wish to enroll in
a French, Spanish, Latin, or German course, if you
have studied 2 years or more of that language in grades 9-12.
Q.
I heard I need to take a placement test if I want to take Chemistry or Calculus.
Where do I take it?
A.
If you plan to enroll in a Chemistry or Calculus course, you need to take
the Chemistry Readiness Assessment (ChRA) or Calculus Readiness Assessment
(CRA) tests to help determine what course you
should enroll in. Both tests are offered on-line through ISIS and usually
take about an hour to complete. Please see an advisor if you have any
questions about which course you should take after you complete the ChRA and/or
CRA.
Q.
I was just wondering what is required to be on UF's Honor
Roll or Dean's List?
A. Criteria
used to be eligible for inclusion on the "Dean's List" is determined by
the college in which you are enrolled. If you are a Liberal Arts and Sciences
student, for example, page 2-188 of the 2003-2004
Undergraduate Catalog
states that:
"The dean recognizes the outstanding
academic achievment of students who are enrolled full time and earn a grade
ponit average of 3.75. For students to be eligible for the Dean's List,
their course work for the semester may not include any optional S-U grades,
grade changes, or dropped courses."
Q. I am not
sure which foreign language Class to take. I had some foreign language
classes in high school and am not sure if I need to take any more classes.
If I do need more foreign language classes, how do I know which course to
register for?
A. The
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has a foreign Language PROFICIENCY
requirement. This requirement states that students must demonstrate proficiency
in a foreign language. For a complete list of various ways to demonstrate
this proficiency, please consult page 2-192 of the 2003-2004
Undergraduate Catalog
. Any student who has had two or more years of foreign language in
high school and would like to continue to study the same foreign language
at UF must take the SAT II for appropriate placement. The correct class
for you will depend upon a combination of your SAT II score and the number
of years you actually took in high school. For additional information, please
consult the most recent Schedule of Classes.
Q. I have a
hold on my record and I am not sure why. How can I have this hold removed
so I can register?
A. Holds
are placed on a student's record if they are not making satisfactory progress
toward their major or toward other requirements (Gordon rule, GPA, etc.)
needed to earn a degree. The first thing you should do is visit an academic
advisor in YOUR 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. Holds may also
be placed on your record for outstanding financial obligations, immunization
requirements, or admissions credentials. If you have such a hold
on your record, please visit the office indicated in the description of
your hold on ISIS.
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. Are
there limitations on dropping courses?
A.
Students may drop courses during the first twelve
weeks of the fifteen week term. Few drops are permitted after the
deadline, so it is important that students make the decision to drop before
the published deadline. The deadline is always listed in the Schedule
of Courses each semester.
Students who entered UF Summer
B 2002 or later, may drop two courses during their first 60 UF hours (not
including AP, IB, or dual enrollment credit) without explanation or the
approval of their college. After they use those two "free" drops,
a student must be able to demonstrate an extenuating circumstance outside
of her control (such as serious illness, accident or family problem) and
petition for additional drops. You will receive two additional "free
drops" after you earn 60 UF hours. Students who entered UF prior to
Summer B 2002 may drop two courses during their first 60 hours earned (including
AP, IB, and dual enrollment), and will receive two additional "free drops"
after they have earned 60 hours.
Q. What
do I do if I want to drop all my courses?
A.
Students may withdraw from all courses before
the published deadline. Although you will receive grades of "W" on
your transcript, the courses will not be calculated into your GPA, nor
will this count toward your "free" drops. To begin this process,
you must visit the Office For Student
Services
at 202 Peabody Hall.
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 careers which are possible with that major, just
in case medical or law school does not work out.
Information for Pre-Law Students
Information for Pre-Med Students
Q.
What happens to my GPA if I repeat a course?
A. UF does
not have any type of grade forgiveness policy. Your academic transcript
will reflect ALL attempts of all courses you have carried. The following
chart explains the outcome of repeated courses involving only UF course work.
Outcomes when repeated course work involves only UF course work.
|
GRADES EARNED |
GPA/CREDIT
COMPUTATION |
| First grade lower
than C, second grade C or higher |
Each grade computed
in GPA, credit earned only once |
| First grade lower
than C, second grade lower than C |
Each grade computed
in GPA credit earned only once |
| First grade C or
higher, second grade lower than C |
Each grade computed
in GPA credit earned only once |
| First grade C or
higher, second grade C or higher |
Only first grade
computed in GPA, credit earned only for first attempt |
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 approved for multiple registrations)
for which a student registers more than two times will be subject to a
repeat course fee at 100% of the full cost of instruction. All students
regardless of classification or residency status, will be assessed the
fee. Any courses taken prior to Fall 1997 will be excluded.
If your CLAS question
is not answered here you may ask
The CLASSY Advisor
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! |
