The Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research offers an interdisciplinary forum for the study of gender, its function in cultures and societies, and its intersection with race and class. Feminist and other theoretical approaches and methodologies are employed. 
In a regular colloquium series, faculty and invited speakers present their research or creative endeavors to the public. An annual retreat facilitates mentoring and networking for women faculty and professional staff. Frequently scheduled roundtable and panel discussions allow faculty and students to interact on current issues and new publications in gender and feminist theory

Academic Advising Center		 The Center distributes a semi-annual newsletter and an occasional update focusing on gender studies. The Center Office in 115 Anderson Hall houses archives, a library, an art gallery, offices, and meeting spaces. 
Students may major in Women's Studies under the CLAS Interdisciplinary Program. A minor in Women's Studies is also available. The Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies for master's and doctoral students is offered in conjunction with degree programs. 
Presently, the Center offers seven courses with the WST prefix per semester. In addition, close to forty courses per semester in other disciplines count for our gender studies degrees or certificate. 
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    Please consult pages 242-243 of the 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog for information about:
     
    • Major and minor requirements 

     
    STUDY ABROAD

    Overseas Studies, within the UF International Center (UFIC), offers UF students the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings.  The office coordinates 32 semester and year long programs and 28 summer programs in 24 countries.  Study abroad programs satisfy the general education international and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as basic distribution area requirements and UF summer residency.  Students interested in study abroad opportunities should contact the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Grinter, (352) 392-5323.

 
SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More  information is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://web.wst.ufl.edu/.  Information about the Academic Advising Center for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can also be found on our home page at: http://www.advising.ufl.edu/.  From this site you can find information about all majors or minors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  This page also contains many useful links around campus and allows students to ask questions of an academic advisor via e-mail.  Students can check their academic records, register for classes, and run a degree audit for any undergraduate major through ISIS located at: http://www.isis.ufl.edu/.

 
CHOOSING/CHANGING MAJORS

Native students will be permitted to change majors provided they are “on-track” according to the minimum progression standards detailed in the undergrad catalog.  If you are not “on-track” for the appropriate semester, an academic advisor in the AAC can assist you in a plan that will allow you to be admitted to the major of your choice or discuss an alternate plan.  All students wishing to change to a major in  Liberal Arts and Sciences must first discuss their plans with an academic advisor in the AAC.  Students wishing to change to a major outside of the CLAS must contact the other college directly.

 
ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Academic Advising Center is responsible for acting as an information and referral center to provide faculty advisors and students with timely and accurate information on university-wide requirements, policies, procedures, and referrals to appropriate services.  Students ultimately are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college, and major requirements for graduation.  Also, students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university policies and deadlines.  It is recommended that you meet with an advisor in your college each semester to discuss your academic progress.  Questions about major requirements should be directed to an undergraduate advisor in the major department.  The Academic Advising Center is open M-F from 8-5 and students will be seen on a first come, first served basis.  Appointments can also be made by calling: (352) 392-1521.

 
All information described on this page is subject to change without notice. For current requirements please consult with a department advisor and the Advising Center.

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