The University of Florida (UF) and Freshman Admission

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1 UFFLORIDA The Foundation for The Gator Nation

2 application will be reviewed in relation to the size and strength of the enti re applicant pool. In order for our Admissions Review Committee to get to know you better, they will review your high school record (grades, strength of curriculum, progression over time, senior-year schedule. and your SAT or AG 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. How to Apply o Apply online at no later than November 1. Submit the $30 application fee. Ask your high school to send your transcripts to UF. o Arrange to have official ACT and/or SAT scores sent directly to UF from the testing service. o Your ACT scores must include the portion. o Applicants who apply wi II be considered on onlyandmayevn,arr; General Information

3 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 UFo you must confirm your intention to enroll and submit a $200 tuition qeposit no later 'th~n May :. This deposit wilfbe credited to your account and applied... din?ctly 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 (idmitted students must attend Preview and will receive their invitation in the spring. Admission Ifyou wifl not attend the University of Florida as a freshman. consider attending;:ls ajunior-levej transfer. Junior'-Ieve.lentry can be (in excellent wa,ytocontinue the pursuit of y(mr 6achelof's degree. ~.adjnissions.ufl.edul.pplytransfer.html Freshman- or Sophomore-Level Transfer A freshman or sophomore transfer applicant has graduated from high school and has transferable semester college hours. Due to space limitations. UF currently is not accepting lowerdivision transfer students. Prospective transfer applicants are encouraged to remain at or to transfer to a Florida community or state college until th~.m degree is completed. Junior- or Senior-Level Transfer Ajunior- 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 couege that.offers their major toensure they meet all of the requirements and to learn of the applkation deadlines. 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 more than students who are seeking a UF education that will be recognized all over the world. All freshman and transfer applicants to UF 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 cerolied English translation mljst be~ttached to documents not issued in English. Refer to the information in this publication on criteria for freshman and transfer admission. ~u/prosl*tiveinterftational.~tml The International StudentService~ Office (ISS) in UPs Int~rnational Center is committed to ensuring the integration of international students and families into the life ofthe campus and community. ISS assists students with the visa process and immigrationrelated 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.

4 2012 Freshman Profile The middle 50 percent of students admitted to the 2012 UF Fall Freshman Class hadthefouowing criteria, as coml>utedby UF Office of AdmissiQns;aGPA, score of ; SAT of ; and of 27~2.9. Applicants Admits Admittanc;e ~~teby Grad~ PointAverage (GPA) Comp:Ul:ed by the UF Office ofaqmissions 31 and Above 4,156 Number of Students Admittance Rate by Academic Courses Number of Academic Courses ,820 Below 8, Admittance R~~by S~T Score SAT Raoge f.~. 1.60(1-1 9$17 (37.9%) 1,590 or 4,041 Below Number of Students

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6 come for a visit " Curtis M. Phillips Centerfor " " " the Performing Arts U F Campus " " " " Plaza Royale - Gainesville Gainesville 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 121h in the country as one of the best places to do business and have a career. Gainesville is located on the 1-75 corridor halfway between Atlanta and Miami. With ajanuary average high temperature of 65 Fand a June average high temperature of 89 F, Gainesville has been named Florida's most livable city for five consecutive years. Gainesville, FL---- Butterfly Jacksonville '" '" '" '" Rainforest - UF Campus Baughman Center on Lake Alice Come see for yourself UF Campus We look forward to seeing you at UF! A campus visit is the best way to find out if UF is the right place for you. 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, (excluding state holidays). To contact the Welcome Center. please call or sign up for the tour through our website, Weather permitting. each session is followed by astudent-guided walkingtour of central campus. Allow two hours for your visit. You can register for a tour and get directions online at this website: Tampa I I I I Ichetucknee Springs 30 minutes from Gainesville Ham Museum - UF Campus General Information Museum of Natural History UF Campus

7 COLLEGES AND UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Fisher School of Accounting warrington.ufl.edu/fsoa Accounting College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 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 Horticultural Science Marine Sciences Microbiology and Cell Science Natural Resource Conservation Plant Science Soil and Water Science Statistics Wildlife Ecology and Conservation M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction Building Construction Fire and Emergency Services Warrington College of Business Administration warrington.ufl.edu Heavener School of Business warrington.ufl.edu/sb Business Administration, General Studies Economics Finance Information Systems Management Marketing College of Design, Construction and Planning Architecture Interior Design Landscape Architecture Sustainability and the Built Environment College of Education / Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary College of Engineering / Aerospace Engineering Biomedical 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 College of Fine Arts / Art Art Education Art History Dance Digital Arts and Sciences Graphic Design Music Music Education Theatre, General Theatre Performance Visual Art Studies FSC MIX Paper from...ponsibl ources FSC"C College of Health and Human Performance Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Athletic Training Health Education and Behavior Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sport Management College ofjournalism and Communications Advertisi ng Journalism Public Relations Telecommunication College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Anthropology Astronomy Biology Botany Chemistry Classical Studies 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 Marine Sciences Medieval and Early Modern Studies Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Modern European Studies Neurobiological Sciences International Studies 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 / Nursing College of Pharmacy / Pharmacy (Preprofessional) College of Public Health and Health Professions Communication Sciences and Disorders Health Science Design: Academic Publications Office of Admissions/Division of Enrollment Management Photography: Matt Lester Photography, FJ Gaylor Photography, University Athletics, and University Relations Photography Printed on paper using post-consumer recycled fiber and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council Standard.

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