2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
General Requirements
The general requirements for admission or readmission to any college or division of the university include the following:
- An online application for admission to the UF Office of Admission by the deadline specified.
- A non-refundable processing fee of $30.
- A satisfactory academic record. Each applicant must furnish a complete chronological record of educational institutions previously attended. Official transcripts must be submitted in accordance with the instructions on the application. Failure to declare attendance at another institution could cause invalidation of admission and any credits or degrees earned.
- Satisfactory scores on achievement or aptitude tests.
- A satisfactory conduct record.
- An application for admission must be filed for the specific term the student wishes to enter the university and will be considered for that term ONLY. Applicants who wish to change their entry date should contact the Office of Admission for application instructions. An approval for admission is valid ONLY for the term specified in the admission notice.
- Admission to on-campus degree programs must be validated by taking one or more on-campus courses in the specific semester for which the student is accepted. Correspondence and/or Web courses cannot be used to fulfill this requirement. This does not refer to Web-based degree programs.
- All junior-level transfer and postbaccalaureate international students whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores, in addition to other required test scores.
The specific requirements for admission to the university for the first time as a freshman, undergraduate transfer, or international student and the specific requirements for readmission (at the same or a different level) to the university can be found in the appropriate sections that follow.
It should be understood, however, that minimum requirements are given and admission to the university is selective. The satisfaction of minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. Under Board of Education policy, a limited number of students can be admitted as exceptions.
Any student who is admitted conditionally may enroll subject to verification that the conditions of admission have been satisfied. If the final credentials fail to confirm the conditions for admission, the admission will be revoked, the student’s classification will be changed to non-degree status and continued enrollment will be denied.
Furnishing false or fraudulent statements or information in connection with an application for admission or residence affidavit can result in disciplinary action, denial of admission and invalidation of credits or degrees earned.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Requests for in-state residency for tuition purposes are not granted to students who appear to have entered the state solely for educational purposes. For more details regarding residency classifications for tuition purposes, refer to the residency section.
Proof of Immunization
Before registration, each student accepted for admission must submit proof of immunization. When the application for admission is approved, a form to complete and return is forwarded to the student. No student is allowed to register until the Student Health Care Center has received and approved the form.
Computer Requirement
Access to and ongoing use of a computer will be required for all students to complete their degree programs. The university expects each student entering the university and continuing students to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to the degree program. Competency in the basic use of a computer is a requirement for graduation. Class assignments may require use of a computer, and academic advising and registration can be completed by computer. In addition, official university correspondence is sent via e-mail.
While the university offers limited access to computers through its computer labs, most students will be expected to purchase or lease a computer that is capable of dial-up or network connection to the Internet, graphical access to the World Wide Web, and productivity functions such as word processing and spreadsheet calculation. The cost of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations.
Individual colleges will provide additional requirements. Consult the appropriate college’s Web site or the university Web page regarding student computer needs at
Student Classification for Admission
Students who plan to enter the university for the first time will be classified as follows:
Beginning Freshmen: Students who have earned fewer than 12 semester hours following graduation from high school. (See admission as a freshman.)
Undergraduate Transfers: Students who have earned at least 12 semester hours following graduation from high school and who have not received a bachelor’s degree. (See admission as a transfer student.)