UWF 2023-24 Transfer Viewbook

Photo: An aerial view of campus overlooks the Conecuh and Escambia Rivers.

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

— INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, 2015-2016, 2018-2022

A “Best College for VeteransRegional Universities South” U.S. World News & Report, 2023

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 a decade and scholarship opportunities just for transfer students.

Discover for yourself why UWF is where transfer students come to finish strong.

uwf.edu/Transfer

Transferring simplified

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/GoApply

50% OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 20 STUDENTS

“There are countless opportunities and ways to be involved, and everyone here wants to see you succeed. I came in as a transfer student my junior year, made lifelong friends, and established relationships with faculty and staff.”

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

TAKE YOUR CAMPUS TOUR

Choose an in-person or virtual tour to explore UWF’s modern facilities amid a beautiful landscape.

uwf.edu/CampusTour

Find out how your credits transfer.

uwf.edu/Eval

Patrick Marshall, ’23, comprehensive marketing major and ’22-’23 SGA president

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

Florida Pell? Tuition. Covered.

ARGO 30 GUARANTEE

The Argo 30 Guarantee is UWF’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education. Incoming transfers 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

FAFSA

The Argo 30 Guarantee and many scholarships require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA will open in December 2023. For the strongest Fall 2024 aid consideration, complete the FAFSA and any verification requirements by April 1, 2024. StudentAid.gov | UWF school code: 003955

TRANSFER AID 70% RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID 41% QUALIFY FOR PELL GRANTS $8.2M GIFT AID AWARDED $7,026 AVERAGE TOTAL OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS —

ESTIMATED FIRST-YEAR COSTS BEFORE FINANCIAL AID

Total Estimated Cost

Based on 2023-2024 costs for fall and spring semesters. Costs are subject to change.

a30 credit hours of tuition and fees bShared Suite (Argo/Pace Halls: $2,944/semester)

cArgo 15 plan: 15 meals/week + $300 Dining Dollars ($2,471/semester); other options available.

Get more than a degree

Get results. Your university education should be the experience of a lifetime and support your success. Go beyond the status quo with opportunities like:

• Undergraduate research available to all majors.

• Study abroad programs plus resources to help you prepare.

• 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.

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 new students.

• Access to thousands of experiential learning opportunities.

• Career fairs and special events like Argos Meet the Pros.

uwf.edu/Career

$48,800 MEDIAN WAGES ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION

Students attend the All-Majors Career Fair.

Bachelor’s graduates employed full-time in Florida

CAREER-READY

By graduation, almost 60% of Argos have completed at least two high-impact practices like internships and study abroad.

uwf.edu/HIP

Deja Gamble, an English major and theatre minor, brought her original play, “Wishful Thinking,” to the UWF stage in March 2023. Along with her entrepreneurial ventures, Gamble rallied support to produce her play with grants from the Office of Undergraduate Research, Alumni Association, and Student Government Association.

“Now I know that my passion can be my profession.”

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

ADMISSIONS ACADEMIC MERIT AWARDS

UWF’s Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships for transfers are based on undergraduate cumulative GPA. Amounts indicate a cumulative potential award over two years or completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first, for students who maintain scholarship eligibility. Students who are awarded a merit-based admissions scholarship will be notified after the scholarship priority consideration deadline.

3.75-4.00+ $4,000

3.50- 3.74 $3,000 3.25-3.49 $2,000

SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY CONSIDERATION DEADLINES

Spring

Nov. 1

Summer/Fall

April 1

Students walk in front of the College of Business.

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 years 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 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 combined. 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.

Transfer pathways

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.

Above: Students walk between classes at UWF Emerald Coast. Top Right: Mechanical engineering student Natalia DeJesus at work in a UWF lab. Right: A color guard marches at UWF’s 2022 Military Appreciation Day football game.

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Top 10 majors among transfers

A Gold-level Military Friendly® School, UWF offers Army and Air Force ROTC programs and a Military and Veterans Resource Center.

uwf.edu/MVRC

Academic programs

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

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

Planning to attend med school one day? Find your path in biomedical sciences.

Chemistry, B.A. & Chemistry, B.S.

Chemistry

Chemistry/Biochemistry

Chemistry Teaching

Clinical Laboratory Sciences, B.S.

MLT to MLS

Communication, B.A.

Advertising, Public Relations, & Social Media

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, B.A.

Economics

(Business), BSBA

Comprehensive Economics

Global Economics

Education, Elementary, B.A.

Elementary Education

Certification

Education, Exceptional Student & Elementary, B.A.

UWF’s computer engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity programs, along with electrical and mechanical engineering, are all ABETaccredited, an international marker of quality.

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

Global Hospitality & Tourism, 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

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, B.A.

Management, BSBA

Management Information

Systems, BSBA

Marine Biology, B.S.

Maritime Studies, B.A.

Marketing, BSBA

Comprehensive Marketing

Global Marketing

Sales Management

Mathematics, B.S.

Mathematics Teaching, B.A.

#1 Best Bachelor’s in Legal Studies

— Best Value Schools, 2023

Mechanical Engineering, BSME

Music, B.M.

Music Performance

Music & an Outside Field, B.A.

The College of Business is AACSB-accredited, a distinction earned by only about 6% of business schools.

Student art teams designed sculptures for the education courtyard.

Nursing, BSN

BSN

R.N./BSN

Philosophy, B.A.

Physics, B.S. & Physics, B.A.

Engineering Physics

Physics

Physics Teaching

Political Science, B.A.

Political Science

Pre-Law

Psychology, B.A.

Psychology, B.S.

Public Health, B.S.

Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.S.

Interdisciplinary Sciences

Zoo Science

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, B.A.

Children & Society

Community Education

Social Work, BSW

MINORS

Accounting

Africana Studies

Aging Studies

Interdisciplinary Air & Space Studies (Air Force ROTC)

Anthropology

Art

Athletic Sport Coaching

Behavior Analysis

Biology

Business

Business Economics

Business Intelligence

Chemistry

Child Welfare

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Construction Management

Criminal Justice

Data Processing & Management

e-Business

Economic Policy

Education, Early Childhood

Education, Professional

Electrical Engineering

English

Software Design & Development, B.S. Sport Management, B.S.

Supply Chain Logistics Management, BSBA Theatre, B.A. Theatre, BFA

Musical Theatre

Acting Design & Technology

Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation

Environmental Science

Environmental Sustainability

Finance

Forensic Studies

General Communication

Geographic Information

Science

Global Hospitality & Tourism

Management

Graphic Design

Health Promotion

History

Interdisciplinary Sciences

International Studies

Information Security Management

Information Systems

Administration

Juvenile Justice

Latin American Studies

Leadership Communication Management

Management Information Systems

Maritime Studies

Marketing

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 & Exercise Psychology

Sport Management

Statistics

Strategic Communication for the Sciences

Substance Abuse

Theatre

Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Writing

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. Available online, some exclusively online. Not all states authorize online programs. Non-Florida residents should 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 provided 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 Electrical Engineering; BSME, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSW, Bachelor of Social Work.

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