One of the most exciting considerations about applying to UF is the term you identify to enter the university. The standard entry point is the fall semester in late August. However, many freshmen now choose Summer B in June, when there aren't as many students at the university. Beginning freshmen sometimes need the slower pace of summer to acclimate themselves to college and campus life.
Summer B is no different from fall in terms of competition, for all freshman applicants are evaluated as a class; there is no distinction between terms, so there is no admission advantage or disadvantage to choosing summer or fall entry.
Freshman applications will be available online in early July. The preferred application period is July 1 through November 1.
Admission priority is provided to qualified applicants whose applications and supporting documents are received by the Office of Admissions during the preferred application period -- July 1 through November 1. Applications received outside this period will be considered on a space-available basis only.
Please keep in mind that if you want to live on campus, applying early is a good strategy, for on-campus housing is limited and is first come-first served. The later you apply to UF, the later you receive your housing application.
You should check the status of your application online two-to-four-weeks after submitting it to make sure all application materials were received by the deadline. Remember, no application is considered complete (and no decision can be made) until all required materials have been received by the Office of Admissions. Checking your application status online makes sure everything is in order with your application, especially since UF may not notify you of missing materials.
Other items associated with admission such as an application for oncampus housing or an invitation to the honors program do not occur until after you have received your notification of admission.
