Important 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 Transcript and Student Academic Record System (STARS) Record and test scores. uwf.edu/GoApply
uwf.edu/ApplicationResources
OCT. 1
Anticipated FAFSA opening: Students are encouraged to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA regardless of Florida Bright Futures eligibility, other tuition coverage, and income. Some students have qualified 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.
DEC. 2
Orientation registration opens: Students can register for New Student Orientation after confirming admission.
EARLY FEBRUARY
Housing contracts open: Students should apply early for Fall 2026 campus housing.
FEB. 15
Complete FAFSA: For the strongest need-based financial aid consideration, students entering Fall 2026 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 2026 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 2030.
UWF freshman admissions scholarships2
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, 2025, Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline will receive an invitation in December.
NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST SCHOLARSHIP
Incoming freshman National Merit Finalists qualify.
ARGO SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP
This competitive scholarship is for Pell-eligible, 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, 2026
Affordability
ADMISSIONS ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Students must complete their application file with all required items by Dec. 1, 2025, to be considered for an Admissions Academic Merit Scholarship.2 UWF must receive their official test scores and Self-reported Transcript and Student Academic Record System (STARS) Record by this date. Admissions Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded over four years.
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
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
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
uwf.edu/Programs
UNDERGRADUATE
MAJORS
Accounting, BSBA
Anthropology, B.A. Art, B.A.
Art History
Pre-Art Therapy
Studio Art Arts, Fine, BFA 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 Civil Engineering, B.S. 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 Entry-Level Respiratory Therapy, B.S. Environmental Science, B.S. Environmental Management Natural Science
Exercise Science, B.S. Finance, BSBA
Financial Management
Financial Planning General Studies, BGS Culture, Health & Society
Integrative Studies
Global Hospitality & Tourism, B.S.
Graphic Design & Digital Media, BFA
Graphic Design & Digital Media
Illustration
Sport Coaching & Physical Education, B.S. Fitness & Sport Coaching
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
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 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.
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
9. Computer Science
10. Criminal Justice
Most-selected majors among Summer/Fall 2025 admitted freshmen
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
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. Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option. 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.
English
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
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
Interdisciplinary Sciences
Interdisciplinary Writing
International Studies
Juvenile Justice
Latin American Studies
Leadership Communication
Management
Management Information
Systems
Spanish
Sport and Exercise
Psychology
Sport Management
Statistics
Strategic Communication for the Sciences
Substance Abuse
Theatre
