UF Admissions Blog
Recent Posts
A Look Back at Spring Semester
Written by on Apr 21, 2021
As I reflect on Spring 2021, I realize that some aspects of my life remained the same, and others have... Read more
Welcome #UF25!
Written by on Apr 9, 2021
In February 2021, the University of Florida Office of Admissions invited just over 15,000 new students to join The Gator... Read more
A Glimpse Into a UF Student's Reading List
Written by on Apr 7, 2021
I have always loved reading, but some of my favorite reads by far have been from my time in the... Read more
My Experience as an Out-of-Stater Gator
Written by on Mar 31, 2021
Deciding to apply to UF as an out-of-state student was pretty easy. I come from a Big 10 family, but... Read more
How I Made My UF Decision
Written by on Mar 25, 2021
Picture this: You have never stepped foot on UF’s campus and are faced with the decision of whether or not... Read more
Women's History Month at UF
Written by on Mar 17, 2021
This Women's History Month, I encourage you to take some time to honor the women of your past and cherish... Read more
What Does a Summer Semester at UF Look Like?
Written by on Mar 10, 2021
Summer semesters at UF offer the opportunity to get a more personal first look at UF. Read more
What to Expect on Decision Day
Written by on Feb 24, 2021
It’s the most anticipated time of the year for the Office of Admissions: Decision Week! Read more
Black History Month at UF
Written by on Feb 19, 2021
Vanessa W. Toussaint, an executive director of Black History Month at UF, shares how UF BHM celebrated despite the COVID-19... Read more
Decision Day Tips
Written by on Feb 17, 2021
With less than two weeks left, we gathered a few tips about how to prepare for the big day. Read more
All About PaCE
Written by on Feb 10, 2021
There is more than one way to become a Gator – but there's only one Gator Nation! Read more
Fall 2020
Navigators at UF
Written by on Dec 11, 2020
Navigators is a mentorship program that pairs an American UF student with a study abroad or international student. The Navigator... Read more
Finding Community at UF
Written by on Dec 2, 2020
The process of finding your people at UF looks different for everyone, but once it happens it will totally change... Read more
UF Admissions Myths
Written by on Nov 6, 2020
It’s that time of year again! Every application season, we get lots of questions about the top myths surrounding admission... Read more
From One Senior to Another
Written by on Nov 4, 2020
Senior year comes and goes quick, here's some advice from a current UF senior on how to take advantage of... Read more
Mastering the Waiting Game
Written by on Oct 22, 2020
After months of focus on scholarships and college applications, what should high school seniors after they press the submit button?... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month at UF
Written by on Oct 15, 2020
The theme for our celebration this year was "Iluminar: Make Your Colors Shine Bright." Coming to a new environment where... Read more
Working On Campus
Written by on Oct 7, 2020
Working on campus at the University of Florida is an opportunity that is offered through many departments. The list of... Read more
Out-of-Stater Gators
Written by on Oct 1, 2020
The University of Florida welcomes many out-of-state students every year. Whether you're moving to a new city, state, or country,... Read more
UF Rises to No. 6
Written by on Sep 15, 2020
If 2020 has felt like a strange, surreal, somewhat ominous year to you, we're right there with you. But September... Read more
Why I Applied to UF
Written by on Sep 9, 2020
The story of one student's journey that led her to the University of Florida Read more
Summer 2020
Preparing for the UF Application
Written by on Aug 6, 2020
It’s that time again — application season is officially here! This time of the year brings a mix of emotions... Read more
