Questions about transferring (current students please look :))

Colleges & Universities University of Florida
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Others should feel free to jump in, but…

Always, Always, call UF and confirm any info you’re given on CC. We are often wrong!

  1. UF only accepts junior transfers. You have to meet your colleges course and GPA requirements (about 60 credits or an AA). As a Bio Major, you would apply to CLAS (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences):

https://www.advising.ufl.edu/admissions/transfer-admissions/

UF has two Bio majors, one is a BA, the other is a BS.

  1. Make sure you read the rules on in-state residency.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1009/Sections/1009.21.html

You may want to skip a semester of school, and work, before enrolling in a Florida school. If $ is an issue, you may also want to think about transferring to a Florida CC, to finish your transfer requirements. It will save you a substantial amount of money, while increasing your chances at admissions to UF. It’s an option.

On making friends…UF is very transfer student friendly. About 1/4 to 1/3 of all new students on campus, each year, are transfer students. You will need to make an effort, by joining clubs, forming study groups, etc. UF has over 1,000 clubs/student organizations, so go make the most of it.

  1. As a transfer student (living off campus) Greek life will be a non-factor. About 20% of men are in a fraternity, about 24% of women are in a sorority. You'll find plenty of social activity, outside of Greek life.
  2. How's the party scene? A current student could better answer this question, but UF is ranked as one of the BEST quality of life colleges.
  3. Lots of options around off-campus living. Most students live off-campus. Prices go from as low as $350 a month (with roommates) to $700+ a month. The more roommates, the lower the cost.

My daughter’s apartment has 4 bedrooms for $499 a month (includes a utilities allowance), and 2 bedrooms for $599 a month. Now, the apartment I lived at is much cheaper, but my daughter would never dream of living there. :slight_smile:

  1. It can be hard to find a paying job on campus, but it's easier if you look for an opening during the summer, when they are short handed. Jobs are also available off campus.
  2. School Spirit? It's the Gator Nation., it's at a completely different level than UMass.