UWF 2022-2023 Transfer Viewbook

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Transfer TO UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES uwf.edu/Transfer

Find it all at the University of West Florida A Regional“BestCollegeSoutheastern” — The Princeton 2003-2022Review, #2 “Best Value College for Students with Autism” — BestValueSchools.com,2018-2021 #1 Florida public university in percentage of bachelor’s graduates employed or furthering education a year after graduation — Florida Board of Governors, 2022 #16 “Top Public SchoolsUniversitiesRegionalSouth” — U.S. News & World Report, 2022 Most Innovative among “Best Colleges in Florida” — Intelligent.com, 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Campus community. Outstanding programs. Affordable tuition. uwf.edu/Rankings

WestFL transfer@uwf.edu 850.474.2230UWF We know you’re a goal-getter, because we know transfer students. At UWF, we enroll more transfer students than new freshmen each year. Here, you’ll find a spirited community of learners empowering big thinkers like you. Experience personalized attention from expert faculty in hybrid, in-person, and online classes that fit your schedule. A UWF education is affordable, with tuition that hasn’t increased in more than seven years and scholarship opportunities just for transfer students. Discover for yourself why UWF is where transfer students come to finish strong. uwf.edu 13,000+ STUDENTS 21:1 STUDENT-TEACHERRATIO 50% OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 20 STUDENTS

Every dream starts with a decision to move forward. And you’ve already put in the work. That’s why before you even apply, we’ll evaluate your credits to show you the path to completing your bachelor’s degree at UWF. Our transfer experts are here to help you transfer seamlessly, so you can focus on what matters most to you. uwf.edu/Transfer

A UWF student military family walks together on campus. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

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MILITARY FRIENDLY UWF is a Top 10 Military Friendly® School, offering Army and Air Force ROTC programs and a Military and Veterans Resource Center. uwf.edu/MVRC

You’re invited! Attend virtual and in-person special events to learn about UWF and connect with Argo Nation. Friends and family are welcome to join. • Transfer Tuesdays: Learn about our seamless transfer process, and get your questions answered at this virtual series. uwf.edu/Tuesdays • Explore UWF! Open House: When you’re choosing a college, nothing compares with experiencing its community firsthand. Explore what UWF has to offer at this special in-person event. uwf.edu/Explore uwf.edu/AdmissionsEvents Find out how your credits transfer. uwf.edu/Eval

UWF grads get hired #1 UWF graduates are ready for their futures, and employers have taken note. For the second year in a row, UWF is first among Florida public universities for recent graduates’ professional success: More than 72% of UWF bachelor’s graduates are employed or furthering their education one year after graduation. By graduation, almost 50% of Argos have completed at least two high-impact practices, such as internships and online portfolios.

JOB-READY

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Career prep focused on you UWF supports students’ professional success throughout their education and after graduation. Resources include: • Career and major exploration and coaching. • An online Career Readiness Module for incoming students. • Access to job and experiential learning opportunities. • Career fairs and special events like Argos Meet the Pros. uwf.edu/Career Students attend the 2022 Construction Management Career Fair at UWF. UWF graduates turn their tassels at commencement.

Quality you can afford If you’ve got what it takes to be an Argo, we’ll work with you to make tuition more affordable. To receive an offer of financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are encouraged to complete the FAFSA regardless of Florida Bright Futures eligibility, military benefits, other tuition coverage, or income. Some students even qualify for nonrepayable aid to help cover expenses beyond tuition. uwf.edu/FinancialAid UWF’s Pensacola campus is made up of more than 1,600 acres with a variety of plants and wildlife. Here, students enjoy an outdoor area surrounded by azaleas in bloom. $8.5M GIFT AID AWARDED $6,632 AVERAGE TOTAL OF GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPSAND TRANSFER AID — 2021-2022 77% FINANCIALRECEIVEAID

Florida Pell? Tuition. Covered. ARGO 30 GUARANTEE The Argo 30 Guarantee is UWF’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education. Incoming transfer students who are Florida residents, full-time, Pell Grant-eligible, new to UWF, and earning their first undergraduate degree can qualify for up to 30 credit hours of tuition coverage — meaning no out-of-pocket costs for fall and spring tuition. Eligible students must be admitted by Nov. 1 (spring) or July 1 (fall) to qualify. uwf.edu/Argo30 Based on 2022-2023 costs for fall and spring semesters. Costs are subject to change. a30 credit hours of tuition and fees bShared Suite (Martin/Pace/Martin Halls: $2,900/semester) cArgo 10 plan: 10 meals/week + $300 Dining Dollars ($2,071/semester); other options available. ESTIMATED COSTS BEFORE FINANCIAL AID RESIDENCE FLORIDA ALABAMA OUT OF STATE $/Credit Hour $212 $317 $642 Tuitiona $6,360 $9,510 $19,260 Housingb $5,800 $5,800 $5,800 Mealsc $4,142 $4,142 $4,142 Total Estimated Cost $16,302 $19,452 $29,202 FAFSA The Argo 30 Guarantee and many scholarships require the FAFSA. The Fall 2023 FAFSA opens Oct. 1, 2022. For the strongest aid consideration, complete it by Feb. 15, 2023. UWFStudentAid.govschoolcode: 003955

Students walk through UWF’s Darrell Gooden Center. Transfer scholarships Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships You will automatically be considered for an Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship when you complete your application file by the scholarship priority consideration deadline. UWF must receive your application with all required items, including transcripts, by the deadline for your file to be marked complete. uwf.edu/TransferScholarships

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Other scholarships PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) Members of PTK are encouraged to submit the FAFSA and send proof of membership at uwf.edu/PTK by the scholarship priority deadline for special scholarship consideration. The award totals $4,000 over two and cannot be combined with other Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Through the generous support of alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and others, UWF is able to offer a variety of foundation scholarship opportunities to students who apply for summer/fall admission. After admission, students can apply for these scholarships through the UWF Scholarship Portal. Deadlines and awards vary. uwf.edu/Scholarships Eligibility does not guarantee an award. Admissions can award students with only one academic scholarship; scholarships may not be Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree will not receive priority scholarship consideration. Some scholarships are renewable pending continued and verified eligibility, and others are one-time awards. ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS UWF’s Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships for transfers are based on undergraduate cumulative GPA. Amounts indicate cumulative potential award over or completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes for students who maintain scholarship eligibility. Students who are awarded a merit-based admissions scholarship will be notified after the scholarship priority consideration deadline. 3.25-3.49

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$3,000 3.50- 3.74 $4,000 3.75-4.00+ SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATIONPRIORITYDEADLINES Spring Nov. 1 Summer/Fall April 1

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A sure path for ward You don’t have to wait to be a part of the UWF community. Our Transfer Pathways Programs, 2UWF and Argo Accelerate, are designed to help you begin earning your UWF bachelor’s degree as early as your first semester at a community or state college. Pathway students have access to their UWF degree plan and guaranteed admission upon completion of their A.A. uwf.edu/Pathways PATHWAY BENEFITS • Personalized advising from your transfer coach. • A smooth process with easy transfer of records. • An action plan, with access to your degree plan and progress. • Guaranteed admission to UWF upon A.A. completion, with no application fee. • Support. Access to UWF library resources, events, and services.

TOP 10 AMONGMAJORSTRANSFERS 1. Nursing 2. Psychology 3. General Business 4. Nursing RN-BSN 5. Professional Accountancy 6. Clinical Lab Sciences 7. Criminal Justice 8. Exercise Science 9. Mechanical Engineering 10. Biomedical Sciences — Fall 2022 admitted students Art students install sculptures “Focus,” “Perspective,” and “Reflection” in the College of Education and Professional Studies courtyard in Spring 2022 with Professor Carrie Fonder. Dr. Youngil Lee experiments in the molecular and cellular exercise physiology lab with a biomedical science student. Get more than a degree Your university education should take you to new heights. At UWF, you’ll have access to many opportunities and resources, including: • Undergraduate research available to all majors. • Study abroad programs, plus resources to help you prepare. • Counseling and therapy services to help manage, cope, and grow with the stress associated with school and life. • The Kugelman Honors Program, designed for ambitious students who love an intellectual challenge. • Industry and peer mentoring programs for one-on-one guidance and support. Apply today to take the next step toward becoming an Argo. uwf.edu/Apply

Physical Education Physical Education/Teacher Education Health Sciences, B.S. Health Care Administration History, B.A. Human Resource Management, BSBA Humanities, Interdisciplinary, B.A. Arts Women’s,AdministrationGender,& Sexuality Studies Information Technology, B.S. Instructional Design & Technology, B.S. International Studies, B.A. Legal Studies, B.A. Management, BSBA Management Information Systems, BSBA

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Environmental Science, B.S. Environmental Management Natural Science Exercise Science, B.S. Finance, BSBA General Studies, BGS Global Hospitality & Tourism, BSBA Global Hospitality & Tourism, B.S. Health & Physical Education, B.S. Fitness & Sport Coaching

SalesGlobalMarketingComprehensiveMarketingManagement Mathematics, B.S. Mathematics Teaching, B.A. Mechanical Engineering, BSME Music, B.M. Music Performance Music & an Outside Field, B.A. Usha MD College of Health

Marine Biology, B.S. Maritime Studies, B.A. Marketing, BSBA

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Planning to attend med school one day? Find your path in biomedical sciences. Ranked Bachelor’s#1 in Legal Studies — Best Schools,Value2022 UWF’s markeranABET-accredited,engineering,andwithprograms,andcomputerengineering,computerscience,cybersecurityalongelectricalmechanicalareallinternationalofquality. The College of Business is AACSB-accredited, a distinction earned by only about 5% of business schools. UWF’s

Academic programs MAJORSUNDERGRADUATE Accounting, Art,Anthropology,BSBAB.A.B.A. Art StudioHistoryArt Arts, Fine, BFA GraphicArt Design Biology, B.S. General Biology Biology Teaching, B.A. Biomedical Sciences, B.S. Business, General, BSBA Chemistry, B.A. & Chemistry, B.S. ChemistryChemistry/BiochemistryChemistryTeaching Clinical Laboratory Sciences, B.S. MLT to MLS Communication, B.A. Computer Engineering, BSCE Computer Science, B.S. Construction Management, B.S. Criminal Justice, B.A. Cybersecurity, B.S. Earth & Space Science Teaching, EconomicsEconomics,B.A.B.A.(Business), BSBA Comprehensive Economics Global Economics Education, Elementary, B.A. Elementary CertificationEducation Education, Exceptional Student & Elementary, B.A. Exceptional Student & Elementary CertificationEducation Education, Music, BME Electrical Engineering, BSEE Engineering Technology, B.S. English, B.A. WritingLiterature

EnglishElectricalEducation,Education,Economice-BusinessManagementDataCriminalConstructionComputerComputerChildChemistryBusinessBusinessBusinessBiologyBehaviorAthleticArtAnthropology(AirAirInterdisciplinaryAgingAfricanaAccountingStudiesStudies&SpaceStudiesForceROTC)SportCoachingAnalysisEconomicsIntelligenceWelfareEngineeringScienceManagementJusticeProcessing&PolicyEarlyChildhoodProfessionalEngineering Entrepreneurial Leadership & EnvironmentalInnovation Science Environmental Sustainability ForensicFinance Studies General MarketingMaritimeSystemsManagementManagementLeadershipLatinJuvenileAdministrationInformationManagementInformationInternationalInterdisciplinaryHistoryHealthGraphicManagementGlobalScienceGeographicCommunicationInformationHospitality&TourismDesignPromotionSciencesStudiesSecuritySystemsJusticeAmericanStudiesCommunicationInformationStudies Marketing Writing&Women’s,TheatreSubstanceforStrategicStatisticsSportSportSpanishSociologySocialQuantitativePublicPsychologyPre-Law/PoliticalPre-Law/LegalPoliticalPhysicsPhilosophyNetworkMusicMilitaryMedicalMechanicalMathematicsApplicationsEngineeringHumanitiesScience(ArmyROTC)AdministrationScienceStudiesScienceAdministrationEconomicsWelfare&ExercisePsychologyManagementCommunicationtheSciencesAbuseGender,SexualityStudies Sport Management, B.S. Supply Chain Logistics Management, BSBA Theatre, B.A. Theatre, BFA Musical Theatre DesignActing & Technology Explore programs.academicall MINORS

Limited-access program. Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option available. Available at UWF Emerald Coast. Students pursuing certain programs full-time will have to take classes periodically in Pensacola. Available online, some exclusively online. Not all states authorize online programs. Non-Florida residents will want to check their state’s acceptance of these programs. Students may need to complete some lower-division courses in person or at another institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of approved accrediting agencies in the UWF Catalog. | B.A., Bachelor of Arts; BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts; BGS, Bachelor of General Studies; B.M., Bachelor of Music; BME, Bachelor of Music Education; B.S., Bachelor of Science; BSBA, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; BSCE, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering; BSEE, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; BSME, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSW, Bachelor of Social Work.

Nursing, BSN R.N./BSNBSN Philosophy, B.A. Physics, B.S. & Physics, B.A. Engineering Physics PhysicsPhysics Teaching Political Science, B.A. Political Pre-LawScience Psychology, B.A. Psychology, B.S. Public Health, B.S. Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.S. Interdisciplinary Sciences Zoo Science Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.A. Children & CommunitySocietyEducation

Social Work, BSW Software Design & Development, B.S.

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The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music offers scholarship opportunities to all majors.

University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514 850.474.2230transfer@uwf.eduWestFLUWF Above: UWF’s Lab Sciences Annex. Front: A UWF graduate poses for photos in the building’s second-floor atrium. Join the UWF transfer mailing list for info: uwf.edu/TransferInfo

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