Applying As A
Freshman

After You Are Admitted

After you have been admitted to UF, follow this checklist so you do not miss an important deadline.

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Get Your Gator Credentials.

As a new student, you will need a UF identification number (UFID) to perform many necessary functions. You can locate your UFID by clicking the UFID link on your check status page. Log in using your MyAdmissions credentials.

GET YOUR UFID

Create Your GatorLink

A few days after you are admitted, you will receive an email that will prompt you to create your GatorLink username and password.


Set Up Your Official UFL Email (GatorMail)

SET UP YOUR EMAIL

Review Housing Options.

On-Campus Housing

On-Campus Housing

PaCE Students cannot live on campus until they transition to residential, on-campus academic programs due to space limitations.

Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing

Confirm Enrollment by May 1

Confirm your enrollment and pay the non-refundable $200 tuition deposit.

CONFIRM ENROLLMENT

Submit Official Test Scores by May 1

Arrange to have the College Board or ACT send your official test scores to the Office of Admissions by May 1.


Complete the UF Quest 1 Survey by May 3

Complete the UF Quest 1 Survey to list your preferences for a UF Quest 1 course.

PaCE and Innovation Academy Students do not need to complete this survey.

COMPLETE QUEST SURVEY

Register for Preview.

Preview is UF's orientation program and is required for all freshman. You must confirm your enrollment and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit before registering for Preview.

REGISTER FOR PREVIEW

Explore Optional Fee Package (PaCE and UF Online students only).

The UF Online Optional Fee Package gives PaCE and UF Online students who choose to reside in or frequently visit Gainesville access to on-campus student services.

EXPLORE OPTIONAL FEE PACKAGE FOR PaCE

Complete the FAFSA.

To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA opens on October 1 of each year. To receive the best financial aid offer, complete the FAFSA as early as possible.

FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA