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UF is one of the most respected universities in the country, offering more majors on one campus than almost any other university in the nation. We are a great starting point - one of the th best - for students who have ambitious aspirations. 9 on the WALL STREET JOURNAL’S FROM HERE, YOU CAN SEE THE FUTURE. “Top Rated Schools by Recruiters” A DEGREE WITH Multicultural and Diversity Affairs provides services, support and Our international educational opportunities to the UF community, empowering students community is over and other individuals through 6,000 strong and multicultural education and programs. PRESTIGE represents more than multicultural.ufl.edu 150 AND VALUE COUNTRIES

THE UF HONORS PROGRAM Honors not only offers smaller classes taught by leading faculty members, but it also provides an array of special opportunities beyond the classroom that enable students to pursue their academic dreams. Honors Gators benefit UF Study Abroad from undergraduate research opportunities and unique offers more than 100 destinations. internship programs.There’s also an Honors living/learning ufic.ufl.edu community in Hume Hall on campus. honors.ufl.edu

INNOVATION ACADEMY The Innovation Academy (IA) continues UF’s legacy of Students in UF’s Machine ingenuity. Collaboration is at the heart of this unprecedented Intelligence Lab are developing learning community. IA brings together students from more intelligent, autonomous robots. than 30 majors, leading to a convergence of original ideas Our autonomous submarine and centered on innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, ethics boat designs have won national and leadership. and international competitions. IA students take courses in the spring and summer. In the fall, they can pursue study abroad programs, internships and other opportunities. innovationacademy.ufl.edu Our Institute for Food and Agricultural Studies has a global outreach in developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources. UF is a leader in PACE: COMBINING ONLINE AND addressing global hunger and food security initiatives. RESIDENTIAL LEARNING Pathway to Campus Enrollment, or PaCE, provides freshmen with the opportunity to start their UF degree online and then transition to campus in order to complete an undergraduate degree. Applicants are considered for PaCE through the regular freshman application. Only students who select a PaCE LEARNING WITHOUT BORDERS major on their UF application will be considered for PaCE. THE UF INTERNATIONAL CENTER serves two purposes: With 60 majors in seven colleges, PaCE features our esteemed faculty and meets the same rigorous UF academic standards championing the study of the world at UF and representing UF to the world that students encounter on campus. via study abroad programs. Each year, UF sends more than 3,000 Global Gators to all parts of the world. You can stay on track with your degree progress and Students admitted to PaCE will complete a minimum of 15 use your scholarships and financial aid while taking courses in another country. credit hours and two semesters through UF Online. After UF ranks in the top 20 of leading institutions sending students abroad. completing a total of 60 credit hours and all prerequisite internationalcenter.ufl.edu courses, students may request to transition to campus. admissions.ufl.edu/learn/pace APPLYING

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2019 FRESHMAN PROFILE (MIDDLE 50 PERCENT) 4.3-4.6 29-33 1330-1460

AUGUST DEC 15 MAY 1 Application opens NOV 1  Test score submission deadline $200 tuition deposit due Apply via The Common Application or Priority deadline for to confirm UF enrollment the Coalition Application freshman application  Deadline for results of FAFSA to UF ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ OCT 1 DEC 1 LATE FEB JULY 15 Free Application for Student Self-Reported Admission decision notification Last day for applicants to Federal Student Aid Academic Record (SSAR) deadline for priority applications send UF their final high (FAFSA) available school transcripts UF’s Lake Wauburg offers swimming, boating, picnics YOUR NEW HOME IS CALLED and more. FREE to UF students.

Housing and residence STUDENT LIFE education provides THE SWAMP students a home in the AT A GLANCE heart of the Gator Nation. College can be the best time of your life. Amid classes and studying, fun times can also fill your days. There’s never a dull moment on our campus, with more than 1,000 student organizations, all sorts of leisure activities and year-round 45 dining locations sports. At the heart of your learning and living experience is UF’s commitment to your mental and physical health and safety. 26 undergraduate residence halls

4 pools

2 fitness centers

1 golf course

1 recreational lake We take our food seriously, sourcing as much of it as possible from local producers. gatordining.com

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) collaborates with campus partners to facilitate access and inclusion for Gators with disabilities.

GATOR STUDENT SUPPORT UF HAS Counseling and Wellness Disability Resource Center provides counseling, workshops, is a key advocate for those with 2,769 drug and alcohol support and physical, learning, sensory or INTRAMURAL mental-health assessments. psychological challenges. Career Connections Center U Matter, We Care TEAMS provides a diverse range of services, will connect you with appropriate with almost 13,000 participants. including connecting job seekers and caring resources 24/7. , We’re home to two recreation centers, with employers and offering students 1 000+ four pools, one golf course and our individualized career education and Student Health Care Center STUDENT own lake for sailing, kayaking guidance. Staff are certified career is an accredited outpatient clinic and wakeboarding. ORGANIZATIONS coaches. career.ufl.edu for students. IS EDUCATION AN NO.2

INVESTMENT Kiplinger’s 2018 Pensacola (345 mi) Jacksonville (70 miles) 2019-20 Annual Student Financial Affairs is dedicated UF Gainesville Cost Estimates* to helping students obtain financial resources so they may achieve their Orlando (109 mi) TUITION & FEES** educational goals. DESTINATION: Tampa Although you must be accepted for enrollment at UF before you are considered for (128 miles) $6,380 financial aid, you should apply for aid when submitting your admission application. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov starting October 1, 2019. Financial aid is awarded on a GAINESVILLE HOUSING & MEALS first-come, first-served basis, so students should apply as early as possible to be considered for the most and best aid. Miami (335 miles) $10,120 UF’s “on-time” deadline to receive the results of your 2020-21 FAFSA from the You’ll find more than 221 sunny, warm days in Gainesville, federal processor is December 15, 2019. Apply well before December 15 to ensure . The area provides a near tropical climate, vast that the federal processor has time to analyze and send the results of your FAFSA entertainment options, a quaint downtown, numerous to Student Financial Affairs (SFA). In order for SFA to consider you for a financial cultural opportunities and a thriving business environment. PERSONAL EXPENSES aid offer, you must be a degree-seeking admitted student and have met the Repeatedly ranked as one of the most livable cities in Florida, (transportation, books “on-time” deadline. www.sfa.ufl.edu/prospective Gainesville is located adjacent to a major interstate highway and supplies, computer, cell phone and clothing) and is almost halfway between Atlanta and Miami. $4,710 One or more of the four types of aid (grants, scholarships, part-time employment, loans) are usually offered to eligible students to make up their financial aid offer. TOTAL By March 2020, admitted freshmen who have filed the 2020-21 FAFSA on-time will receive an official aid offer online at one.uf.edu. $21,210 Florida Bright Futures and Other Scholarships *These costs reflect estimated 2019-20 undergraduate expenses. Your costs may vary. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, funded by the State of Florida, The 2020-21 estimated costs of attendance will be posted at sfa.ufl.edu/cost when available. provides scholarships based on high school academic achievement. The program See for yourself! Register **For out-of-state tuition cost, add has different award levels, each with its own eligibility criteria and award amounts. for a tour on our website at Gainesville and North Awards are per credit hour. www.sfa.ufl.edu/types-of-aid/bright-futures admissions.ufl.edu/visit/tour Central Florida are $22,278 to in-state tuition/fees. or call 352-392-2959. known for their crystal springs, lush prairie The Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS) assists historically low- and natural wildlife. income, first-generation college students in meeting their college costs. Recipients receive a full grant and scholarship package to earn a bachelor’s degree at UF. Ask financial aid questions or Potentially eligible students must complete a FAFSA and meet other requirements. request additional information at www.sfa.ufl.edu/mfos HELPFUL CONTACTS

SFA.UFL.EDU/HELP FAMILY ENGAGEMENT HOUSING MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Other scholarships are awarded by various organizations, such as the university, families.dso.ufl.edu housing.ufl.edu multicultural.ufl.edu ufl.edu the state, individual colleges and departments, and private entities. UF’s FINANCIAL AID INNOVATION ACADEMY PACE UNIVERSITY BURSAR Scholarship Search Engine is a searchable database of both college-awarded sfa.ufl.edu innovationacademy.ufl.edu admissions.ufl.edu/learn/pace fa.ufl.edu/bursar and private scholarships. www.sfa.ufl.edu/search HONORS PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL CENTER UF ONLINE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR honors.ufl.edu internationalcenter.ufl.edu ufonline.ufl.edu registrar.ufl.edu

COLLEGES AND UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND LIFE SCIENCES AND PLANNING AND SCIENCES cals.ufl.edu dcp.ufl.edu clas.ufl.edu Agricultural Education and Architecture African American Studies*† Communication*† Interior Design Anthropology*† Agricultural Operations Management* Landscape Architecture Astronomy and Astrophysics Animal Sciences*† Sustainability and the Built Environment*† Biology† Biology† Botany Botany* M.E. RINKER, SR. SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION Chemistry† Dietetics* MANAGEMENT Classical Studies Entomology and Nematology*† dcp.ufl.edu/rinker Computer Science* Environmental Management in Construction Management Criminology Agriculture and Natural Resources* Fire and Emergency Services Economics (Interdisciplinary Studies) English*† Environmental Science* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Foreign Languages and Literatures Family, Youth and Community Sciences* education.ufl.edu Geography*† Food and Resource Economics* Education, Early Childhood Geology* Food Science* Education, Elementary/Special History*† Forest Resources and Conservation* Education Sciences † International Studies Geomatics Jewish Studies Horticultural Science* HERBERT WERTHEIM COLLEGE OF Linguistics* Marine Sciences ENGINEERING Mathematics*† (Interdisciplinary Studies) eng.ufl.edu Microbiology and Cell Science Microbiology and Cell Science* Aerospace Engineering Philosophy* Natural Resource Conservation* Biological Engineering Physics Nutritional Sciences* Biomedical Engineering Political Science† Plant Science* Chemical Engineering Portuguese Soil and Water Sciences Civil Engineering Psychology† Wildlife Ecology and Conservation* Computer Engineering Religion* Computer Science† Sociology*† † * COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Digital Arts and Sciences Spanish Electrical Engineering Statistics* arts.ufl.edu * * Engineering (Exploring Sustainability Studies Art * Art Education Engineering Studies) Women’s Studies Art History* Environmental Engineering Zoology Dance* Industrial and Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies Majors Digital Arts and Sciences Materials Science and Engineering American Indian and Indigenous Studies Graphic Design* Mechanical Engineering Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Music* Nuclear and Radiological Sciences Biological Illustration Music Education* Nuclear Engineering Film and Media Studies Theatre, General* Latin American Studies Theatre Performance COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND Marine Sciences Theatre Production HUMAN PERFORMANCE Medieval and Early Modern Studies hhp.ufl.edu Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Modern European Studies WARRINGTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Health Education and Behavior* Neurobiological Sciences warrington.ufl.edu Sport Management* COLLEGE OF NURSING FISHER SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING Tourism, Event and Recreation Management* nursing.ufl.edu warrington.ufl.edu/fsoa Nursing Accounting† COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND COLLEGE OF PHARMACY HEAVENER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS cop.ufl.edu warrington.ufl.edu.sb jou.ufl.edu Pharmacy (Preprofessional) Business Administration, General Studies*† Advertising*† Finance† Journalism*† † COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Information Systems Public Relations*† AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Management† Telecommunication*† † phhp.ufl.edu Marketing Communication Sciences and Disorders Health Science Public Health *PaCE Majors †Innovation Academy Majors Pace and Innovation Academy majors as of June 2019. Majors are subject to change.

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