2024-2025 Counselor Guide

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Counselor Guide

We recognize the vital role school counselors play in helping students prepare for college. At the University of West Florida, we want to serve as a resource to you and your students throughout the admissions process. Through this guide, online resources, and our counselor email newsletter, we’re committed to keeping you informed.

Sign up for our counselor newsletter, and visit our counselor website!

A “Best Regional College - South” — The Princeton Review, 2003-2024

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, 2015-2016, 2018-2023

A “Top Public School - Regional Universities South” — U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2024

#2 “Best Value College for Students With Autism” — BestValue Schools.org, 2024

A Top 10 Military Friendly® School — Military Friendly® , 2024-2025

Applying to UWF

These key items are required of high school seniors applying to UWF: APPLICATION

Students can submit an application at uwf.edu/GoApply or via Common App. High school seniors should apply as freshmen even if they have earned college credit.

PAYMENT OR WAIVER

UWF’s application fee is $30. We also accept various waivers; the fee is waived for students at Title I schools.

TEST SCORES

SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required. School codes: SAT-5833, ACT-0771.

SSAR AND TRANSCRIPTS

Applicants must create their Self-reported Student Academic Record from their transcript and connect it to their application. uwf.edu/Freshman uwf.edu/ApplicationResources

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATION2

HS GPA 3.00 (cumulative weighted)

SAT Reading and Writing: 490

Math: 480

ACT Reading: 19 Math: 19 English: 17

CLT Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing: 38

Quantitative Reasoning: 16

DATES

AUGUST

Applications open: Encourage students to start the application process to ensure ample time to send UWF all required documents, including the Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) and test scores. uwf.edu/GoApply uwf.edu/ApplicationResources

OCT. 1

Anticipated FAFSA opening: Students are encouraged to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA regardless of Florida Bright Futures eligibility, other tuition coverage, and income. Some students may qualify for nonrepayable aid to help cover expenses beyond tuition. StudentAid.gov School code: 003955

OCT. 15

Admissions decisions: UWF will start notifying admitted students. Rolling admission will follow.

DEC. 1

Scholarship priority consideration deadline: Admissions application must be completed and all required items received for consideration. Test scores received after this date won’t affect academic merit scholarship consideration but can positively influence an admissions decision.

DECEMBER

Orientation registration opens: Students can register for New Student Orientation after confirming admission.

FEB. 3

Housing contracts open: Students should apply early for Fall 2025 campus housing.

FEB. 15

Complete FAFSA: For the strongest need-based financial aid consideration, students entering Fall 2025 must submit a FAFSA to UWF with all requirements completed by the deadline.

APRIL 1

Freshman application deadline: UWF must have received all required application items by this date to consider students for Summer/ Fall 2025 admission.

MAY 1

Confirmation deadline: Students who have been admitted or offered a scholarship need to confirm by this date to reserve their spot in the Class of 2029. IMPORTANT

uwf.edu/Deadlines 1The

Experience UWF

CAMPUS TOURS1

Students and their families can check out UWF’s residence halls, labs, facilities, and grounds with an in-person tour, or visit from anywhere, anytime via our virtual tour. High schools can request a group visit.

uwf.edu/CampusTours

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

EXPLORE UWF! OPEN HOUSE FALL: NOV. 16 | SPRING: APRIL 12

Students can explore what UWF has to offer by registering for this oncampus open house.

uwf.edu/Explore

ARGO INFO | MONTHLY

Students and their families can learn about academics, student life, admissions, scholarships, and financial aid at these virtual sessions. uwf.edu/ArgoInfo

ZeeMee

Students can learn about life at UWF and in Pensacola on the free ZeeMee app, where current students share their everyday experiences. By following the University of West Florida community, students can ask questions in the Ask A Current Student chat. There's even an exclusive chat for admitted students. uwf.edu/ZeeMee

the event. For information or to submit a request, visit uwf.edu/Accommodations or email ada@uwf.edu.

Freshman scholarships2

ADMISSIONS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Students must complete their application file with all required items by Dec. 1, 2024, to be considered for an Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship.2 UWF must receive their official test scores and Self-reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) by this date. Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded over four years.

FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

Each full-ride scholarship2 covers tuition, campus housing, a meal plan, and $800/ semester for books. Pace and National Merit also include a one-time paid research or study abroad experience (up to $1,500).

PACE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Select Florida resident students will compete at the President’s Scholarship Competition. Scoring is based on an interview and essay. Qualifying students who meet the Dec. 1, 2024, scholarship priority consideration deadline will receive an invitation in December.

Affordability

UWF is committed to affordability, with tuition that hasn’t increased in a decade. Visit UWF’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website for detailed cost of attendance estimates and cost calculators. uwf.edu/FinancialAid | uwf.edu/COA

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST SCHOLARSHIP

Incoming freshman National Merit Finalists qualify.

ARGO SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP

This competitive scholarship is for Pelleligible, first-time-in-college Florida resident students who have shown strength of character, or “Argo Spirit,” by overcoming obstacles, fighting for something important, or making an impact while in high school. The application includes a written essay and video essay. Students must be admitted with a completed FAFSA and Argo Spirit Scholarship application by March 1, 2025

on 2024-2025 costs for fall/spring semesters. Costs are subject to change. a30 credit hours of tuition and fees bShared Suite (Martin/Pace Halls: $3,061/semester) cArgo 15 plan: 15 meals/week + $300 Dining Dollars ($2,502/semester); other options available.

ARGO 30 GUARANTEE

The Argo 30 Guarantee is UWF’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education. Incoming freshmen who are Florida residents, full-time, Pell Grant-eligible, 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. uwf.edu/Argo30

Accounting, BSBA

Anthropology, B.A. Art, B.A.

Art History

Studio Art Arts, Fine, BFA

Art

Graphic Design Biology, B.S.

General Biology

Biology Teaching, B.A. Biomedical Sciences, B.S. Business, General BSBA Chemistry, B.A. & Chemistry, B.S. Chemistry

Chemistry/Biochemistry

Chemistry Teaching

Clinical Laboratory Sciences, B.S. Clinical Laboratory Sciences MLT to MLS Communication, B.A.

Advertising, Public Relations, & Social Media Communication Studies

Digital Storytelling & Journalism Computer Engineering, BSCE Computer Science, B.S.

Construction Management, B.S. Criminal Justice, B.A. Cybersecurity, B.S.

Earth & Environmental Science Teaching, B.A. Economics (Business), BSBA

Comprehensive Economics

Global Economics

Education, Elementary, B.A. Elementary Education Certification

Education, Exceptional Student & Elementary, B.A.

Exceptional Student & Elementary Education Certification

Education, Music, BME

Electrical Engineering, BSEE Engineering Technology, B.S. English, B.A. Literature Writing

Environmental Science, B.S. Environmental Management Natural Science Exercise Science, B.S. Finance, BSBA General Studies, BGS Culture, Health & Society Integrative Studies

Global Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.S. Health & Physical Education, B.S. Fitness & Sport Coaching

Physical Education

Physical Education/Teacher Education Health Sciences, B.S. Behavior Analysis

Health Care Administration

Health Sciences History, B.A.

Human Resource Management, BSBA Humanities, Interdisciplinary, B.A. Arts Administration

Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Information Technology, B.S. Instructional Design & Technology, B.S. International Studies, B.A. Legal Studies Pre-Law, B.A. Management, BSBA Management Information Systems, BSBA

MINORS

Accounting

Africana Studies

Aging Studies

Interdisciplinary

Air and Space Studies

(Air Force ROTC)

Anthropology Art

Athletic Sport Coaching

Biology

Business

Business Economics

Business Intelligence

Chemistry

Child Welfare

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Construction Management

Criminal Justice

Data Processing and Management

e-Business

Economic Policy

Education, Early Childhood

Education, Professional

Electrical Engineering

English

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

Comprehensive Marketing

Global Marketing

Sales Management Mathematics, B.S.

Mathematics Teaching, B.A. Mechanical Engineering, BSME Music, B.M.

Music Performance

Music & an Outside Field, B.A. Nursing, BSN

B.S.N.

R.N./BSN Philosophy, B.A. Physics, B.S. & Physics, B.A. Engineering Physics

Physics

Physics Teaching

TOP 10 MAJORS

1. Nursing (Pre-BSN) 2. General Business

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation

Environmental Science

Environmental

Sustainability

Finance

Forensic Studies

General Communication

Geographic Information

Science

Global Hospitality and Tourism Management

Graphic Design

Health Promotion

History

Information Security Management

Information Systems

Administration

Interdisciplinary Sciences

Interdisciplinary Writing International Studies

Juvenile Justice

Latin American Studies

Leadership Communication

Management

Management Information Systems

Maritime Studies

Marketing

Political Science, B.A. Political Science Pre-Law Psychology, B.A. & Psychology, B.S.

Public Health, B.S. Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.S.

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.A. Children & Society Community Education

10. Criminal Justice

Most popular among admitted freshmen, Summer/Fall 2024

Marketing Applications

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Humanities

Military Science (Army ROTC)

Music

Network Administration

Philosophy Physics

Political Science

Pre-Law/Legal Studies

Pre-Law/Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Quantitative Economics

Social Welfare

Sociology

Spanish

Sport and Exercise

Psychology

Sport Management

Statistics

Strategic Communication for the Sciences

Substance Abuse

Theatre

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Social Work, BSW

Software Development, B.S. Sport Management, B.S. Supply Chain Logistics Management, BSBA Theatre, B.A. Theatre, BFA

Musical Theatre

Acting

Design & Technology

UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though we make every effort to provide on-campus classes in faceto-face programs, there is a possibility some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. Specialized admissions 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. Also online: Required upper-division courses also available online. Students may need to complete some lower-division courses at another institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of approved accrediting agencies. Online only: Required upper-division courses online. Students may need to complete some lower-division courses at another institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of approved accrediting agencies provided in the UWF Catalog.

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