Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Tracking

What is Universal Tracking?

• Universal Tracking (UT) is the University of Florida’s academic monitoring system. The system requires students to complete courses designated as critical tracking courses with the required GPA in the semester or semesters in which the course is indicated in order to be on track for the designated major.
• Critical tracking courses are designated on the degree audit for each major in ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu) by the <<< or ### symbols.

What is the purpose of Universal Tracking monitoring?

• The purpose of universal tracking is to allow students the freedom to explore majors and to receive feedback on their progress in the major in order to find the best academic path to complete their degree.

• Each fall and spring semester, prior to advance registration, the UT system reviews the academic progress of each student and places an academic HOLD on students not meeting minimum academic standards for their chosen major.
• UT HOLDS impede registration and require students to consult with an adviser before registering.
• Advisers assist students in finding majors appropriate to their talents and interests.

How does a student stay On Track for his/her chosen major?

• Complete the critical tracking courses indicated by <<< or ### for each semester on your ISIS Degree Audit and listed in the catalog.

How are students notified if they are OFF Track for their major?

• The Office of the University Registrar notifies students. Students also may review their HOLDS on ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu).

How can a student find out what the tracking criteria are for other majors?

• Access ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu) to explore the requirements for different majors.
• Speak with an adviser in the college that offers the majors.
• Speak with an adviser in the Academic Advising Center (AAC).
• View the semester-by-semester plans for each major in the college section of the undergraduate catalog.

How does the UT hold affect students?

• UT HOLDS applied prior to advance registration prevent a student from registering without first consulting with an adviser to develop an academic plan to complete the critical tracking courses for the current major.
• UT HOLDS applied at the end of the semester for poor academic performance for two consecutive semesters require the student to see an adviser prior to the next term of enrollment to select a new major and avoid cancellation of enrollment.

How many terms can a student be off track for the same major?

• A student off track for two consecutive fall and spring semesters must see an adviser to select a more appropriate major.

How does a student change majors?

• Contact the advising office of the college that offers the major in which you wish to reclassify.

What other resources are available to assist students in selecting a new major?

• Academic Advising Center advisers will discuss with you the various majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as in other colleges.
• The Counseling Center, located in 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, www.counsel.ufl.edu
• The Career Resource Center, located in the Reitz Union (www.crc.ufl.edu), offers workshops or other assistance to help you find a new major.