Q. What exactly
is post baccalaureate study?
A. Post baccalaureate
status ( 6LS ) is for students who have a bachelor's degree and wish to
continue their studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences without seeking immediate
admission to the Graduate School.
Q. What kind
of students are accepted post baccalaureate?
A.
As of Summer B 2003 post baccalaureate programs to pursue a second
bachelor's degree or to complete prerequisites for health professions
programs have been suspended until further notice due to undergraduate
enrollment restrictions. Students seeking post baccalaureate admissions
to fulfill prerequisites for graduate study at UF should contact the graduate
coordinator in the department with questions about admissions and academic
regulations.
Q. I am looking
for information about some graduate programs at the University of Florida.
Could you send me some general information about the Graduate School?
A. You have
reached the UNDERGRADUATE advising center for the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences. As such, we do not have, nor can we send information concerning
graduate programs. However, you could contact the department that offers
the graduate programs in which you are interested directly. I would also
suggest you obtain a Graduate Catalog. For information about obtaining a
Graduate Catalog, you can call: (352) 392-1374. You may also view the most
recent Graduate
Catalog
For more information about the graduate programs at the University
of Florida you could also contact the
Graduate School
at 223 Grinter Hall, UF, Gainesville, FL 32611-5515, phone: 352-392-4646.
Q. Are
there limitations on dropping courses?
A.
Post baccalaureate students admitted prior to Summer B 2003 who are
pursuing a second bachelor’s degree or admission to a health professions
program must petition to drop any course. Students within Liberal
Arts and Sciences must obtain a letter supporting the drop from their graduate
coordinator. Students seeking postbpost baccalaureateus for graduate
study, should contact the Graduate Coordinator in the relevant department
for questions about postbpost baccalaureateission and academic regulations.
Q. What
happens to my GPA if I repeat a course?
A.
UF does not have any type
of grade forgiveness policy. Post baccalaureate students must
adhere to the program of study specified as a condition of their admission
to 6LS status; and must maintain a 3.0 GPA and receive no grade in any course
lower than a C.
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!
