2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog

Student Affairs

• Dean of Students Office
• Division of Housing
• Student Financial Affairs
• UF International Center
• Special Support Services
• Career Resource Center
• J. Wayne Reitz Union
• University Counseling Center
• Gator Dining Service
• Student Health Care Center
• Dental Care
• Speech and Hearing Clinic
• Reading and Writing Center
• Correspondence Study
• Student Legal Services
• Guide to Special Services

Dean of Students Office

Institute of Black Culture
Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures
Services for Students with Disabilities
Student ID Cards

www.dso.ufl.edu

The Dean of Students Office is committed to the total development of students. The office is located in 202 Peabody Hall. Staff are responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing programs and services for the university's students.

Major objectives include making students aware of and encouraging the use of university resources, interpreting the goals, objectives and actions of the university to students, and encouraging a sense of community among students, faculty and staff.

The Dean of Students Office provides:

• individual and group advising
• programs and services for new students, including orientation
• assistance and advising to minority students and organizations
• coordination of student conduct and discipline
• services and programs for students with disabilities
• programs and services for women students
• student leadership development and recognition
• committee responsibility for student petitions
• exit interviews for students withdrawing from the university
• fraternity and sorority advising and coordination
• liaisons and advice to Student Government and other student organizations
• special programs to personalize student experiences within the university
• programs and services regarding issues of gender.

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Institute of Black Culture: The Institute of Black Culture (IBC) was established in 1971. The IBC is an operational unit of the Dean of Students Office and provides an educational, social and cultural support system for students of African descent. Its mission is to enhance the UF experience by sharing the history and culture of black people. IBC programs promote a sense of awareness and appreciation for the different cultures of the African Diaspora. The IBC houses a growing collection of African, African-American and Caribbean art and literature. The institute is located at 1510 West University Avenue.

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Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures: The Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures offers a variety of workshops, seminars, activities, programs and services for students with Hispanic and Latino heritage, including the Hispanic Student Assembly and the Florida Hispanic Latino Collegiate Forum. The institute serves as a resource for the university and provides a facility to assist students and student organizations interested in Hispanic and Latino issues. The institute is located at 1504 West University Avenue.

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Services for Students with Disabilities: The Dean of Students Office provides individual assistance to students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability. There is no requirement for a student to self-identify his/her disability. However, students requesting classroom accommodations must register with the Dean of Students Office and provide documentation to verify the disability.

Support services may include but are not limited to special campus orientation, registration assistance, approval of reduced course loads for full-time status, classroom and examination accommodations, course substitutions, course drops when disability related, securing auxiliary learning aids and assistance with university activities. The coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) housed in the Dean of Students Office, 202 Peabody Hall, 392-1261 (Voice)/392-3008 (TDD). Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office.

Upon request, the Undergraduate Catalog is available on computer disk to students with print-oriented disabilities. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at 392-1261 [FRS 1-800-955-8771 (TDD)].

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Student ID Cards: The official university picture ID is known as the Gator 1 card. All enrolled students, faculty and staff must have a university ID card.

The Gator 1 card is used for access to CIRCA computer labs, university libraries, student recreation and fitness centers, all university recreation facilities and intramural sports activities and infirmary. The card also is required for purchasing tickets to any university athletic or extracurricular events and to vote in student government elections. Students with Gator Dining accounts can use the card to purchase food at any campus location; the card also can be used with a prepaid vending account for select vending machines and laundry facilities in some residence halls. The card now functions as an honor/debit card when activated at Bank of America.

The ID Card Services Office is located at the southeast entrance of the Hub. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Call 392-UFID for further information.

To process a request for a Gator 1 card:

• Come to the ID Card Services office at the southeast entrance of the Hub.
• Bring a photo ID (driver's license, military ID or passport) and a social security card (staff card, infirmary card, selective service card or printed UF document with your social security number.) If you lack a picture ID, contact 222 Criser Hall for a notarized statement of identity.
• A $10 fee is required at the time the card is processed (cash, checks or debit card only).

Student Spouse ID Cards: To obtain a form to authorize issuance of a student spouse card, the spouse should go to the information desk in Peabody Hall with the student's UF ID card, the marriage certificate or a copy of it, and their social security number and photo ID. The spouse must bring this form, a driver's license or passport and $10 to the ID Card Services Office.

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