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Transfer Student FAQ
What do I need to transfer to the University of Florida?
Students who wish to transfer directly to UF from a Florida public community college or State University System School, must have completed the Associate of Arts degree and met the minimum standards for admission to the major (see Transfer Student page for more information about being considered for admission). These standards include completing all major related courses and achieving the minimum overall and major related coursework GPA's required. Space is very limited in the college for applicants transferring from private or out of state institutions. Such students will be held to a higher standard for admission. Upper division transfer information
How can I get my AP, CLEP or SATII scores sent to UF?
Contact the Collegeboard homepage for information concerning these standardized tests.
How long does it take to receive a decision on my application?
Decisions are not made until after the published application deadline for a particular semester. It generally takes about four weeks for a decision to be made once the application deadline has passed. However, due to the large volume of applications received during certain times of the year, the decision time will vary. Please be assured that your application will be carefully reviewed and a decision will be made as quickly as possible.
How will I know if I am admitted?
You will receive a letter from the Admissions Office.
If I am not admitted, can I appeal the decision?
Unless there is some new information that was not available at the time your application was reviewed (i.e. courses in progress, new grades), there is no need to appeal. If you are missing courses, you should schedule these courses at your current institution and reapply (by the posted deadline) for a future term. If you lack the overall GPA or the major related course work GPA, it is recommended that you consult the Liberal Arts & Sciences Academic Advising transfer manual regarding the possibility of alternative majors.
I have new information and want my application to be reconsidered. Do I need to reapply?
You will not need to reapply if you are not changing terms.
If you want to update information regarding your courses in progress, change your major, be reconsidered with new grades etc., submit the information to the Admissions Office by the published application deadline and request verbally or in writing that your application be reevaluated by the College.
Do I need to reapply if I want to change my term of admission?
Yes, the University Admissions Office requires that a new application and application fee be submitted if you are changing terms.
If I am admitted, when can I register?
All admitted transfer students will be sent an invitation to a one-day mandatory orientation and registration program called "Transfer Preview." Following the orientation, you may register on-line using the University of Florida's Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) web site. Be sure your immunization hold is cleared prior to attending Transfer Preview and attempting to register.
What should I take my first semester?
Most transfer students are admitted to 'universl tracking' term five.
Therefore you will be taking a combination of tracking term five courses,
College basic distribution requirements and courses for your major.
These requirements will be outlined when you come to Transfer Preview.
What if I am unable to meet the conditions specified on my notice of admission?
Since the majority of transfer students are still taking critical courses for their major at the time they apply, decisions are made based on what you indicate you will be completing prior to enrollment. However, if something happens and you are not able to meet these conditions, it is your responsibility to notify CLAS so that we can advise you on your best course of action. DO NOT ENROLL without speaking with a CLAS advisor if you are unable to meet your admission's conditions. If you have already advanced registered, you will need to cancel your registration on ISIS.
How can I see an advisor in my college and where are they located?
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. Click here for a complete list of college reps.
Do I have to earn an Associate of Arts degree if I am attending a Florida community college or State University System school, or can I just transfer with 60 hours?
The A.A. degree is required for admission if transferring from a Florida public community college or State University System school to be given priority under the State University System's articulation agreement.
Can I just enroll at UF to finish my missing prerequisites?
No, minimum prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in order to be competitive for admission. However, if your community college does not offer one of the prerequisites for your major, contact the College and speak with an advisor to discuss your options.
If I am missing a prerequisite course but already have my A.A. degree, can I continue taking courses at the Florida community college or State University System school?
Yes, you may remain at the community college or State University System school to complete missing prerequisite courses. However, continuing at your state university beyond the AA requirements will invalidate the articulation agreement priority.
Do I need a foreign language for admission?
You must have completed at least two years of the same foreign language in high school (send a high school transcript to verify) to meet the admission's requirement. If you did not complete a foreign language in high school, you must complete the equivalent in community college prior to transfer (8-10 semester hours of the same foreign language or document an equivalent level of proficiency).
Since the College has a foreign language graduation requirement anyway, can I just be admitted with the condition of completing my foreign language requirement at UF?
No. The admission's foreign language requirement is a State University System requirement and your application will not even be referred to the College without meeting this requirement.
Will UF accept my CLAST exemption from my community college or State University System school or do I have to take the test?
UF will honor the exemption of the CLAST if the A.A. degree is awarded but be aware that certain teacher preparation programs require CLAST scores.
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 AFFECTED, PLEASE CONTACT AN ADVISOR OR YOUR APPROPRIATE CATALOG!
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