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AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Campus community. Outstanding programs. Affordable tuition.
uwf.edu/Transfer
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 life.
A UWF education is affordable, with tuition that hasn’t increased in more than a decade, and scholarship opportunities just for transfer students.
Discover for yourself why UWF is where transfer students come to finish strong.
Graduates pose for photos by the “Canto al Sol” archway on campus. Cover: Students gather in the Argo Galley of the University Commons.
A “Best Regional College - South”
— The Princeton Review, 2003-2024
A “Top Public School - Regional Universities South”
— U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2024
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award — INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, 2015-2016, 2018-2023
A Top 10 Military Friendly® School — Military Friendly®, 2024-2025
Transferring simplified
Every dream starts with a decision to move forward. And you’ve already put in the work. Before you even apply, we’ll evaluate your credits to show you the path to completing your bachelor’s degree at UWF. And don’t forget to check out our prerequisite guides for important courses you can take now at your current institution. Our transfer experts are here to help you transfer seamlessly, so you can focus on what matters most to you. uwf.edu/Eval
TAKE YOUR CAMPUS TOUR
Choose an in-person or virtual tour to explore UWF’s modern facilities amid a beautiful landscape. uwf.edu/CampusTour
Students gather outdoors at the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business complex.
We want to meet you!
Attend admissions events to learn about UWF and connect with Argo Nation. Friends and family are welcome to join.
• Transfer Tuesdays: Learn about the transfer process and ask your questions at this virtual series. uwf.edu/Tuesdays
uwf.edu/AdmissionsEvents
• Transfer Enrollment: Admitted students will be invited to this virtual series about navigating next steps at UWF.
• Explore UWF! Open House: Experience the UWF community firsthand at this on-campus open house. uwf.edu/Explore
14,000+ STUDENTS + 101K ALUMNI
21:1
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
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 the strongest financial aid consideration, complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any verification requirements by April 1, 2025.* You are encouraged to complete it regardless of other tuition coverage or income. Some students even qualify for nonrepayable aid to help cover expenses beyond tuition.
uwf.edu/FinancialAid | StudentAid.gov, school code: 003955
*The 2025-2026 FAFSA is scheduled to open fully by Dec. 1, 2024. Students starting Spring or Summer 2025 should also complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Photo: A UWF graduate celebrates commencement.
Based on 2024-2025 costs for fall/spring semesters. Costs are subject to change. a30 credit hours of tuition and fees bShared Suite (Pace Hall: $3,061/semester) cArgo 15 plan: 15 meals/week + $300 Dining Dollars ($2,502/semester); other options available.
Florida Pell? Tuition. Covered.
The Argo 30 Guarantee is UWF’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education. Transfer students who are Florida residents, full-time, Pell Grant-eligible as determined by the FAFSA, 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
Get more than a degree
Get results. Your university education should be the experience of a lifetime and support your success. By graduation, more than 60% of Argos have completed at least two high-impact practices like internships and study abroad. Discover how you can go beyond the status quo with opportunities like:
• Undergraduate research available to all majors.
• Study abroad plus resources to help you prepare.
• The Kugelman Honors Two-Year Pathway.
• 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
Background: A student delivers stock investment recommendations for the University’s student-managed Argo Growth Fund in Fall 2023. Above: Argos Suit Up!, a UWF-JCPenney partner event, assists students and alumni with building a professional wardrobe. Right: The Spring 2024 All Majors Career Fair.
$53,000 MEDIAN WAGES ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
UWF bachelor’s graduates employed full-time — UWF 2024 Accountability Plan
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 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
Background: Argos from the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health demonstrate athletic training procedures. Above: A UWF graduate poses for photos at commencement.
Top 10 majors among transfers
1. Nursing
2. Psychology
3. General Business
4. Accounting
5. Health Sciences
6. Exercise Science
7. Marine Biology
8. Biomedical Sciences
9. Mechanical Engineering
10. General Biology
Most popular majors among Summer/Fall 2024 admitted students
Put your goals in motion
Start a direct route to your bachelor’s degree—with perks!
Complete your two-year degree while simultaneously working toward a UWF bachelor’s degree in a Transfer Pathways Program. Whether you’re at a 2UWF Pathway partner institution or attending another state or community college, we can help you align your academic plans with a UWF bachelor’s program.
uwf.edu/Pathways
PATHWAY BENEFITS
• Personalized advising from your UWF transfer coach.
• A review of your degree plan and prerequisites.
• Guaranteed admission to UWF upon completion of your A.A.1, with no application fee.
• Access to UWF libraries, events, intramural sports, and services with a 2UWF Nautilus Card.
1 Coastal Alabama2UWF participants may complete an A.S.
Background: Students walk between classes at UWF Emerald Coast. Right: A military student at the Pensacola campus; the appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
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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
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
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 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
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
Transfer Requirements*
To be considered for admission, all transfer students must meet the minimum hours and:
• Have a 2.00+ cumulative GPA from all attempted college courses.
• Have a 2.00+ GPA at most recent institution and be in good academic standing.
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
Freshman transfers must meet all freshman admission requirements, including a 3.00+ weighted high school GPA and minimum ACT, SAT, or CLT test and subsection scores.
Sophomores transfers must have earned
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 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation
Environmental Science
Environmental Sustainability Finance
CLASSIFICATIONS BY HOURS
CLASSIFICATION HOURS
Freshman Transfer 12-29**
Sophomore Transfer 30-59
Upperclassman Transfer 60+ or A.A.
a C or higher in English composition and college-level mathematics.
*Meeting minimums doesn’t guarantee admission. Per Florida Board of Governors, Florida College System A.A. applicants receive admissions priority. **Earned after high school graduation
PROGRAM FINDER
Explore all programs by type, college, interest, and location.
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
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
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 face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that 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. | 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.