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.
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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
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.
