University of Florida

University of Florida requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Florida accepts transfer credits. Additionally, University of Florida has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 92% of students who start college at University of Florida complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Florida may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Florida?

University of Florida has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Florida directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Florida

When choosing a major, University of Florida students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Florida.University of Florida allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Florida false.University of Florida offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Florida

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Does University of Florida Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Florida offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Florida Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Florida true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Florida Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Florida true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Florida Have An Honors Program?

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Does University of Florida Require Internships?

🟨 University of Florida does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Florida

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University of Florida Library

The main library on campus is the George A. Smathers Libraries and there are 7 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Florida

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UF offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with The University of the Virgin Islands

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Florida have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Florida has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Florida include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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