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GENERAL INFORMATION 2011-12
Table of Contents
Our prestigious
rankings are
the result of our
quality education
that promotes
excellence and
respect for diverse
ideas, thoughts
and perspectives.
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UF’s freshmen
retention rate
of 94 percent
is one of the
highest of public
universities in
the state.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Colleges and Majors
Cost of Attendance
Dining
Financial Information
Freshman Admission
Freshman Profile 2011
High School Tips
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Honors Program
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Housing
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International Admission 16
Multicultural Support 12
Safety
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Scholarships
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Student Life
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Transfer Admission
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The University of Florida attracts the most talented students
and faculty from the four corners of the world. What sets a
UF education apart from others are the lessons learned from
the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives from
students and faculty who come from all 50 states and
131 nations. In and out of the classroom, you’ll learn more
than you ever imagined.
UF students speak all languages and come from
all cultures. They are intelligent, active, publicminded individuals who want to leave their
mark on the world.
Browse this guide and discover a University of Florida where
intellect meets 21st century possibilities, a university that may
extend your dreams and exceed your expectations.
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Making choices and decisions that impact your
future can be one of the most exciting times in
your life. But which college is right for you?
If admitted to UF, you don’t just become a studentyou become a Gator, part of a unique and
renowned group of people, past and present, who
represent every experience.
Gators can be the first in their family to
attend college, or they may come from a
lineage of Gator alumni.
UF students will say it’s the family-type friendliness
of students and faculty that first attracted them to
become Gators. Just as important are the programs
to ensure the success of all students through
faculty mentoring and career coaching.
At UF, you will join a supportive academic
community, with resources and guidance to
help you fulfill your dreams.
here, learning is more
than knowing the
right answers.
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With more than 100 undergraduate and 200 graduate
nation’s top public universities. UF is currently
degree programs, UF provides a broad education, vast
ranked in the top 20 of U.S. public universities and
career choices, and the resources you will need to develop
is a leading research institution.
a wide range of professional skills and strengths that are
important in today’s competitive job market.
As one of America’s great educational
leaders, UF provides students with the
tools to reach their highest goals —­
access to world-class facilities, nationally
recognized faculty and a vibrant
campus community.
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When you join The Gator Nation, you become part of a
community of champions. We
are champions in
academics, with more than 300 undergraduate and
graduate degree programs, and seven professional degrees
— dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical
therapy and veterinary medicine.
Champions in research. A techno-savvy campus
with opportunities for collaboration with top researchers
and inventors. Champions
in sustainability.
We believe in the importance of using or developing better
methods to meet the needs of today without compromising
the needs of tomorrow.
Champions in student life. UF is home to more
Champions in athletics. UF ranks among the
than 750 student organizations and one of the largest
nation’s 10 best athletic programs, a rank held for
intramural and club sport programs in the world.
more than 20 years.
CHAMPION
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The culture of scholarly and athletic achievement is recognized in all
directions and at many levels of involvement. At UF, success just
keeps building on success.
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UF has one of the largest student-life programs in the country, with more than 750 student organizations.
Of these, more than 200 are related to diversity, service and leadership. Do what you enjoy, and you’ll end up
meeting others who share your interests. If you can imagine it, there’s probably a club or interest group like it at
UF. If not, start your own! Here’s your link to involvement, leadership, friendship and fun:
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Agricultural Economics Club
American Marketing Association
American Medical Student Association
American Nuclear Society
American Society of Civil Engineers
Business Administration College
Council
Building Construction College Council
English Society
Electrochemical Society
Geography Club
Environmental Horticulture Club
Family Law Society
Florida Education Society
Florida Engineering Society
French Club
German Club
Health Administration Student
Association
Health Science Student Organization
Institute of Biological Engineering
Public Health Student Association
Speech and Debate Society
Student Finance Group
Student Academy of Audiology
The Entrepreneurship Club
The Neuroscience Club
...and hundreds more
Nothing beats that UF
fan spirit.
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Multicultural
African Student Union
Arabic Cultural
Argentine Tango Club
Black Student Union
Arabic Cultural Associatio
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Argentine Student Associatio
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Asha India
Asian American Student Un
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Association of Saudi Arabia
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Brazilian Student Associatio
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Bulgarian Club
Caribbean Student Associ
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Chinese American Studen
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Club Creole
Dominican Student Associ
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Ecuadorian Student Associ
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Egyptian Student Associatio
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Ethiopian Eritrean Studen
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Falun Gong Cultivation Soc
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Hindu Cultural Society
Hispanic Student Associatio
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Hungarian Club
Indian Students Associatio
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Islam on Campus
Israeli Student Organization
Italian Student Organization
Jamaican American Organi
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Japanese Club
Jewish Student Union
Korean Student Associatio
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Lebanese American Society
Mexican American Studen
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...and many more
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GREEK
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than 65, so this
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Alpha Chi Omeg
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Alpha Epsilon D
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Alpha Epsilon Ph
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Alpha Epsilon Pi
Alpha Gamma
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CITIZENSHIP
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Gators for Wish Kid
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Student United Way
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University Habitat
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Victory over Violen
...and many more
Akido
Alligator Swim Team
Competitive Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Club
Falling Gators Skydiving Club
Fencing
Florida Futbol
Gymnastics
Handball
Longboarding
Wakeboarding
Roller Hockey
Scuba Club
Softball
Tennis
Underwater Hockey
Water Polo
...and many more
PERFORM
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Black Gosp
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Cellorondo
Chamber M
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Clarinet En
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Dancing Gat
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Danza
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Florida Playe
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Floridance
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No Souther
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Saxo Band
Shakespeare
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The Sedoct
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University Sy
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Orchestra
...and man
The Plaza of the
Americas is a terrific
spot on a sunny day to
spend time with friends.
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Turlington Plaza is always a spot where
you can find someone you know.
Fun stuff to do everyday
can be found on the
events calendar
http://www.union.ufl.edu/
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Many Voices,
UF encourages students to move beyond what is
familiar and connect with the world. This is done by
bringing the world to UF and by sending our students
out into the world. UF believes it is essential to create
and sustain a campus that is sensitive to inclusion and
respectful of diversity. We are privileged that students
from every possible background, from throughout the
state, nation and world, choose to call the University of
Florida home. Our Office of Admissions actively seeks
academically talented students of diverse backgrounds.
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Multicultural & Diversity
Affairs promotes an inclusive
campus community by creating
environments in which students
learn about themselves and diverse
others, engage in meaningful
intercultural dialogue, and enhance
their leadership and commitment
to social justice. Programs
like Café Cultural, exhale, and
FRIENDS are designed to teach
us about ourselves as well as those
that we come into contact with in
an environment where it’s SAFE
to ask questions and be REAL.
www.multicultural.ufl.edu
One Community
The UF Admissions Office
sponsors two Outstanding High
School Scholars Programs each
summer to invite academically
talented students to visit and
learn more about the university.
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Interested in the University of Florida?
If you are interested in the
Freshman Class of 2012, you
should apply online no later than
November 1, 2011. The Admissions
Office will notify you with a decision
on February 10, 2012. Applicants
who apply after November 1 will be
considered for admission on a spaceavailable basis only and may expect
decisions by April 1, 2012.
How to Apply by November 1, 2011:
• Apply online at
www.admissions.ufl.edu.
• Submit the $30 application fee.
• Ask your high school to send your
transcripts to UF.
• Arrange to have official ACT
and/or SAT scores sent directly to
UF from the testing service.
• Your ACT scores must include the Writing portion.
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We know how important this application
Gators are
process is to you, so we review your
application thoroughly and completely.
Admission to the University of Florida
is highly selective because the number
of qualified applicants far exceeds
the number of spaces available in the
freshman class. Your application will
be reviewed in relation to the size and
strength of the entire applicant pool.
The Admissions Review Committee
comprehensively reviews academic and
non-academic credentials, which includes the
following: your high school record (grades, strength
of curriculum, progression over time, senior-year
schedule, educational objectives, and your SAT or
ACT scores), your submitted essay, extracurricular
activities, personal background and experiences.
All of these factors have contributed to your
individuality and serve as important information in
your admissions application.
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Freshman Admission
Tentative Admission
All offers of admission are tentative. The Office of
Admissions determines final admission after it receives
your final high school and/or college transcripts.
Freshman Tuition Deposit
After you are admitted to UF, you must confirm your
intention to enroll and submit a $200 tuition deposit no
later than May 1, 2012. This deposit will be credited to
your account and applied directly to your tuition and
fees. Students with financial need may qualify to make
arrangements with the Office of Admissions to waive this
tuition deposit.
Preview
The University of Florida wants you to have a smooth
transition as you join our college community. Preview,
our orientation program, is designed to acquaint
students and their families with university resources,
policies and facilities. All admitted students must attend
Preview and will receive their invitation in March 2012.
Refer to www.dso.ufl.edu/nsp/.
Transfer Admission
If you will not attend the University of Florida as a
freshman, consider attending as a junior-level transfer.
Junior-level entry can be an excellent way to continue
the pursuit of your bachelor’s degree. Refer to
www.admissions.ufl.edu/ugrad/applytransfer.html.
Freshman- or Sophomore-Level Transfer
A freshman or sophomore transfer applicant has graduated
from high school and has 13-59 transferable semester
college hours. Due to space limitations, UF currently is not
accepting lower-division transfer students. Prospective
transfer applicants are encouraged to remain at or to
transfer to a Florida community college until the AA degree
is completed.
Junior- or Senior-Level Transfer
A junior- or senior-level transfer applicant has 60 or
more transferable semester hours and/or the Associate of
Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution. The
applicant’s college and major make the final admission
decision. Applicants should contact the college that offers
their major to ensure they meet all of the requirements
and to learn of the application deadlines. Refer to
www.admissions.ufl.edu/ugrad/trappdates.html
International Admission
International students offer a cultural perspective that enriches
the entire campus community as they join our diverse student
body of high achievers. UF welcomes applications from
international students, and we currently host 4,700 students
who are seeking a UF education that will be recognized all
over the world. All freshman and transfer applicants to UF
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complete the same application. All official documents including
transcripts, examination certificates and diplomas in the
native language should be mailed to the Office of Admissions.
An official certified English translation must be attached to
documents not issued in English. Refer to the information in
this publication on criteria for freshman and transfer admission.
Additional information is available at www.admissions.ufl.
edu/intl/admissioninfo.html.
The International Student Services Office (ISS) in UF’s
International Center is committed to ensuring the integration of
international students and families into the life of the campus and
community. ISS assists students with the visa process and
immigration-related issues. Students are required to complete and
submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility upon request from
the UF International Center to document proof of financial support.
Refer to www.ufic.ufl.edu/iss.htm.
Financial Assistance
Many students at UF receive some form of financial assistance.
To determine your eligibility for federally funded aid, you must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
available at most high school and college guidance offices, and
online. To receive aid at UF, apply for financial aid as soon as
possible after January 1 by completing the FAFSA. Do not wait
to be admitted to UF to apply. The earlier you apply, the better
chance you will have of being considered for all aid programs,
including the Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program. A
student’s FAFSA information is evaluated to determine eligibility
for this and other university based aid. Students interested in
state financial aid programs such as Florida Student Assistance
Grants and Florida Bright Futures Scholarships should contact
their high school guidance office or the Florida Department of
Education in Tallahassee (888-827-2004) in the fall or early spring
for information and forms.
Students who are not citizens of the United States should
visit UF’s International Center site at www.ufic.ufl.edu/
issresources/financialaid.htm for information about the
availability of financial assistance.
Scholarships
The university awards National Merit and National
Achievement scholarships to students who are named finalists
by the National Merit Corporation and designate UF as their
first-choice school for enrollment. Other scholarships also
exist for Florida and non-Florida residents. Scholarships
are administered by the Office of Student Financial Affairs,
the Office of Admissions, UF colleges and departments, the
UF Foundation and private organizations. Numerous grant
programs are available, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Florida Student
Assistance Grants and Turner Grants. These grants vary in
eligibility requirements, value and duration. They do not have
to be repaid. www.sfa.ufl.edu
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Campus Resources
Housing
UF houses 7,500 students in a variety of building and room types
in 27 residence halls located on campus. An average of 75 percent
of freshmen live on campus. Housing is assigned on a first-come,
first-served basis determined by a student’s housing application
date. Incoming students are encouraged to apply for housing soon
after receiving correspondence from UF Housing and Residence
Education, which is sent approximately one week after the UF
application is completed. Students can choose from apartment,
suite, and traditional-style communities. More information on
room styles, floor plans, dimensions, housing rates and photos are
available online. While living on campus, students will meet and
interact with their peers, live as a part of a community, get involved
in building and campus activities, and feel more connected to the
UF community all while living on campus close to their classes.
Students who live in campus housing are, on average, more likely
to get higher grades, be involved in leadership positions, and
graduate in four years. Learn more at www.housing.ufl.edu.
Dining
The Gator Dining Service is the official food service provider for
the University of Florida. There are more than 40 dining options
on campus, including two residential dining facilities and several
national franchises. Gator Dining offers two types of dining
programs: 1) Meal Plans or 2) The Declining Balance Account.
Refer to www.bsd.ufl.edu/dining.
Safety
With the lives and well-being of more than 50,000 students
at stake, we take the responsibility of safety very seriously. The
UF Police Department is a state and nationally accredited law
enforcement agency with more than 80 law enforcement officers
who provide 24-hour daily patrol and protection of campus.
UF has developed extensive response plans to many different
types of safety concerns and has a successful collaboration
with law enforcement agencies throughout the state, Alachua
County and the city of Gainesville. Our safety communication
plan combines mass simultaneous e-mail notification, UF home
page postings, text messaging and media alerts to disseminate
emergency information quickly and comprehensively. UFPD is
the second largest accredited university police department in
the United States. www.police.ufl.edu
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We Rock!
•In 2011, U.S. News & World Report ranked
the University of Florida as the 17th best
public university in the United States.
•UF placed second on Kiplinger’s Personal
Finance Top 100 Best Values in Public
Colleges.
•UF’s freshmen retention rate of 94 percent
ranks 8th among AAU public universities.
with terrific
Gators!
with tickets
on game day
•The University of Florida is ranked second
overall in the United States for the number
of bachelor’s degrees awarded to AfricanAmericans, and third overall for Hispanics.
•University of Florida had the 12th highest
enrollment for international students in the
United States.
•UF’s job/career placement services were
ranked 13th best in the nation by The
Princeton Review in its 2009 Best 368
Colleges Rankings.
with innovative
students
Find Yourself
surrounded by
accessible faculty
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with a great
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Nontraditional Freshman Applicants
2011 Freshman Profile
The middle 50 percent of students admitted to the 2011 UF Fall Freshman Class
had the following criteria, as computed by the UF Office of Admissions: a GPA
score of 4.1-4.4; SAT of 1830-2090; and ACT of 28-32.
Applicants
Admittance Rate by Grade Point Average (GPA)
Admits
Computed by the UF Office of Admissions
GPA Range
4.0 and
Above
9,634
3.7 - 3.99
11,693
(82%)
5,656
1,639 (29%)
If you will receive your high school diploma and
the Associate of Arts degree at the same time,
you should complete the online freshman
application. The university requires you to
choose a specific UF college and major, and
you must meet college and major juniorlevel prerequisite courses and minimum GPA
requirements. Your application will be evaluated
for both freshman- and junior-level admission
standards.
5,600
(6%)
Below 3.3
4,480
56
(1%)
Number of Students
Admittance Rate by Academic Courses
Number of Academic Courses
Number of Academic Courses
31 and
Above
279
244
(88%)
26 - 30
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3,457
2,693 (78%)
21- 25
13,967
7,000 (50%)
Below
21
8,561
1,732
(20%)
Number of Students
Admittance Rate by SAT Score
SAT Range
SAT Range
2,100 - 2,400
1,636
1,522 (93%)
1,950 - 2,090
2,799
2,037 (73%)
1,600 - 1,940
9,134
3,669 (40%)
1,590 or
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3,970
500
(13%)
Number of Students
Average Cost of Attendance (2011-12)*
Florida Residents
Tuition/Fees
Books and Supplies
Computer/Cell Phone
Housing/Meals
Transportation
Clothing
Health Insurance
Total
$ 5,700
$ 1,070
$ 1,230
$ 8,800
$ 530
$ 650
$ 1,840
$19,820
If you will not graduate from a regionally
accredited secondary school, you must provide
your transcript, all online or virtual coursework
transcripts, and any college or university
transcripts. You also are required to submit SAT
or ACT with writing results, as well as SAT Subject
Test exam results in math, foreign language,
science, and social science. In some cases,
community college coursework or virtual school
coursework may substitute for these exams.
Concurrent High School and AA Degree
3.3 - 3.69
340
Home School Applicants
Non-Florida Residents
Tuition/Fees
Books and Supplies
Computer/Cell Phone
Housing/Meals
Transportation
Clothing
Health Insurance
Total
$31,422
$ 1,070
$ 1,230
$ 8,800
$ 530
$ 650
$ 1,840
$45,542
*Estimates as of April 2011. These costs are subject to change at any time. Please check our
website for current costs: www.admissions.ufl.edu
One week after you apply online for freshman
admission, visit the UF website to establish a
GatorLink account and to check your application
status. Two to four weeks after application
submission, check your application status online
to ensure UF has received your application
fee, transcripts and test scores. The Office of
Admissions is unable to make an admissions
decision until we have received all your materials.
If you apply online by November 1, 2011, you
can anticipate an admissions decision
by February 10, 2012. If you apply after
November 1, you can expect an admissions
decision by April 1, 2012.
University Honors Program
The University Honors Program seeks creative
and motivated students who are looking for an
extra challenge in their undergraduate education.
Honors students benefit from engaging courses
with distinguished faculty, personalized advising,
membership in the Student Honors Organization
and the option to live in the Honors Residential
College at Hume Hall. For more information,
refer to www.honors.ufl.edu.
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We look forward to seeing you at UF! A campus visit is the
Gainesville
best way to find out if UF is the right place for you.
The city of Gainesville is the cultural, educational, and
commercial center for the North Central Florida region.
It recently was ranked No. 1 out of 400 U.S. cities in
“Cities Ranked and Rated, Second Edition.” Forbes
magazine also ranks Gainesville 12th in the country
as one of the best places to do business and have
a career. Gainesville is located on the I-75 corridor
halfway between Atlanta and Miami. With a January
average high temperature of 65° F and a June average
high temperature of 89° F, Gainesville has been named
Florida’s most livable city for five consecutive years.
The Office of Admissions conducts information sessions at
the UF
Welcome Center in the
Reitz Union, located
on Museum Road. Sessions are at 10:00
a.m. and
2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, and at 10:00 a.m.
on Saturdays (excluding state holidays and UF home
football weekends). To contact the Welcome Center, please call
352-392-2959 or sign up for the tour through our website,
www.admissions.ufl.edu/visit.html. Weather permitting, each
You have to see
Gators
are of UF to
the beauty
believe it!
session is followed by a student-guided walking tour of
Jacksonville
central campus. Allow two hours for your visit. You can register for
a tour and get directions online at this website:
www.admissions.ufl.edu/visit.html
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2011-12 General Information
Gainesville, FL
Tampa
Miami
HELPFUL TIPS FROM UF
Finding and getting accepted into one’s “first choice”
university require preparation that may begin as early
as the freshman year of high school. There are many
steps, and it is never too soon to begin thinking about
your future.
9th and 10th Grades in High School:
1. Enroll in classes designed to prepare you for college. Register for Algebra I no later than
10th grade and then continue into
Geometry and Algebra II. Register for and
complete two years of a foreign language.
Take Honors-level coursework when possible.
2. Get involved with extracurricular and volunteer activities.
3. Begin determining which careers interest
you most.
4. Gather information from the colleges and
universities that interest you.
5. Take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).
11th Grade in High School:
1. Continue taking classes designed to prepare
you for college. Take Honors, Advanced Placement, AICE, Dual Enrollment, or International Baccalaureate coursework when possible.
2. Attend college fairs. Pay attention to when college representatives are going to be at your high school.
3. Talk with your high school counselor, older friends, teachers and parents for their viewpoints on your college choices.
4. Plan to take the SAT/ACT. Register early.
COLLEGES AND UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Fisher School of Accounting
warrington.ufl.edu/fsoa
Accounting
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
www.cals.ufl.edu
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Agricultural Education and Communication
Agricultural Operations Management
Animal Sciences
Biology
Botany
Entomology and Nematology
Environmental Management in Agriculture
and Natural Resources
Environmental Science
Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Food and Resource Economics
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Forest Resources and Conservation
Geomatics
Golf and Sports Turf Management
Horticultural Science
Landscape and Nursery Horticulture
Microbiology and Cell Science
Natural Resource Conservation
Packaging Science
Plant Science
Soil and Water Science
Statistics
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction
www.bcn.ufl.edu
Building Construction
Fire and Emergency Services
Warrington College of Business Administration
warrington.ufl.edu
Business Administration, General Studies
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Management
Marketing
5. Review the websites of colleges you’re interested in. Review the admission requirements for these colleges to ensure you are on the right track.
College of Design, Construction and Planning
www.dcp.ufl.edu
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Sustainability and the Built Environment
6. Plan to visit UF. Develop a list of questions to ask while you are here.
College of Education / www.education.ufl.edu
Education, Early Childhood
Education, Elementary
12th Grade in High School:
College of Engineering / www.eng.ufl.edu
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Arts and Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Environmental Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear and Radiological Sciences
1. Establish an e-mail address that will remain constant throughout your college search and application process.
2. Take the SAT or ACT with Writing again early in your senior year. UF will accept your highest score.
3. Apply early! Remember UF’s application deadline is November 1, 2011.
4. Go to college fairs and college presentations
at your high school.
5. Open mail from colleges immediately.
6. Obtain FAFSA forms for financial aid either online or from your guidance office.
The University of Florida is committed to
nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed,
religion, age, disability, color, sex, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, political
opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.
College of Fine Arts / www.arts.ufl.edu
Art
Art Education
Art History
Creative Photography
Dance
Graphic Design
Music
Music Education
Theatre, General
Theatre Performance
Visual Art Studies
College of Health and Human Performance
www.hhp.ufl.edu
Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Athletic Training
Health Education and Behavior
Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Sport Management
College of Journalism and Communications
www.jou.ufl.edu
Advertising
Journalism
Public Relations
Telecommunication
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
www.clas.ufl.edu
Anthropology
Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Criminology and Law
East Asian Languages and Literatures
Economics
English
French and Francophone Studies
Geography
Geology
German
History
Interdisciplinary Studies Majors
American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biological Illustration
Film and Media Studies
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Modern European Studies
Neurobiological Sciences
Jewish Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Microbiology and Cell Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Religion
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Sustainability Studies
Women’s Studies
Zoology
College of Nursing / www.nursing.ufl.edu
Nursing
College of Pharmacy / www.cop.ufl.edu
Pharmacy (Preprofessional)
College of Public Health and Health Professions
www.phhp.ufl.edu
Health Science
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Office of Admissions/Division of Enrollment Management
Photography: FJ Gaylor Photography
University Athletics Photography
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recycled fiber and certified by the
Forest Stewardship Council Standard.
Office of Admissions
Division of Enrollment Management
PO Box 114000
Gainesville FL 32611-4000
www.admissions.ufl.edu
Freshman Class of 2012
Application Timeline
August 1 - November 1, 2011:
Freshman application filing period, submit online application
November 2 - March 1, 2012:
Freshman application accepted and reviewed on a spaceavailable basis. Final decision by April 1, 2012
December 2011:
Final month to submit high school transcript for applicants
who met the Nov. 1 deadline
December 2011:
Final month to send Admissions Office SAT/ACT scores
Two weeks after submitting application: Submit online
housing application and fee
January 2012:
Complete financial aid application (FAFSA)
February 10, 2012:
Admission decision notification for applicants who met the
Nov. 1 deadline
March 2012:
Housing contracts mailed to admitted students
March 2012:
Preview orientation information mailed to admitted students
May 1, 2012:
$200 tuition deposit due from admitted students
Online Resources:
• Bookstore: www.ufl.bkstr.com
• Campus Safety: www.police.ufl.edu
• Career Resource Center: www.crc.ufl.edu
• Financial Aid: www.sfa.ufl.edu
• Honors Program: www.honors.ufl.edu
• Housing: www.housing.ufl.edu
• Multicultural and Diversity Affairs: www.multicultural.ufl.edu/
• New Student Programs: www.dso.ufl.edu/nsfp
• Student Organizations: www.union.ufl.edu/involvement
• Study Abroad: www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu
• Undergraduate Research: www.scholars.ufl.edu
• University Financial Services: http://fa.ufl.edu/ufs
• University Registrar: www.registrar.ufl.edu
Before attending Preview:
Mail your immunization history form to the UF Student
Health Care Center. www.shcc.ufl.edu
After high school graduation:
Send final high school transcripts to UF
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