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Gator Homecoming Traditions
Written by on Nov 1, 2018
It's homecoming week at the University of Florida! Read more
Why I Applied to UF
Written by on Oct 12, 2018
As the November 1st deadline for the UF priority application approaches, we asked a few students to share why they... Read more
Applying for Financial Aid and the FAFSA
Written by on Oct 3, 2018
As a student, paying for college may seem impossible, but that's where financial aid comes in. Here are some tips... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month at UF
Written by on Sep 26, 2018
National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) began on September 15, and UF's Hispanic Student Association (HSA) was there to ring it... Read more
How Gators Care About Each Other
Written by on Sep 19, 2018
Gators really do care about one another Read more
5 Application Tips
Written by on Sep 12, 2018
Ready to start your application for the University of Florida? Before you begin, here are a few tips to help... Read more
Summer 2018
Summer Grad Farewell
Written by on Aug 10, 2018
A UF Student Leader Tells You How UF Changed Her Life Read more
Open House
Written by on Jul 12, 2018
Interested in learning more about UF's programs, admissions requirements, financial aid and campus life? Read more
The Coalition Application
Written by on Jun 25, 2018
Whether you are just starting high school or getting ready to begin your senior year, there are plenty of things... Read more
Summer B Enrollment
Written by on May 23, 2018
Summer. As the days get warmer and the humidity rises, you know it's on the way. Read more
Spring 2018
PaCE Can Be A Perfect Fit
Written by on Apr 2, 2018
Excitement buzzed in the air as seniors from West Orange High school in Orlando poured into the bus to return... Read more
Know the Steps for a Successful UF Admission
Written by on Mar 23, 2018
It has been more than a month since the University of Florida released its freshmen decisions, and our office has... Read more
Freedom of Speech
Written by on Feb 24, 2018
The University of Florida supports the First Amendment right to freedom of expression, including by peaceful and lawful protest. Read more
Welcome, Class of 2022
Written by on Feb 23, 2018
Earlier this month, the UF Admissions Office welcomed the newest members of the Gator Nation--the freshman students who will comprise... Read more
It's Decision Day! What Does my Decision Mean?
Written by on Feb 9, 2018
We have spent months getting to know more than 40,000 applicants, and today is the day we finally get to... Read more
Tips for Decision Day
Written by on Feb 5, 2018
February 9th is just around the corner, which means Decision Day is approaching for those who met our priority deadline.... Read more
Building the Freshman Class 2018
Written by on Jan 26, 2018
For the past four months, the Office of Admissions has been processing a record number of applications. Read more
Fall 2017
Scholarship Opportunities
Written by on Dec 4, 2017
College is a major financial investment, and students often contact our office looking for opportunities to reduce some of the... Read more
Linking Your SSAR to Your Application
Written by on Nov 21, 2017
The SSAR is an online system that allows students to enter, track and submit their academic record electronically to participating... Read more
Recruiting Global Gators
Written by on Nov 9, 2017
Each fall, thousands of admissions personnel pack their suitcases with business attire, fill their travel bags with college recruitment materials... Read more
Admissions FAQ
Written by on Oct 16, 2017
We know that you have questions...we have answers! Read more
Our Tips on Writing Your College Essay
Written by on Sep 25, 2017
Your essay tells us how you will add something to the first-year class, what you can bring to our community... Read more
Application Tips
Written by on Sep 22, 2017
With 39 days left before the November 1 application deadline, we thought it would be helpful to provide some application... Read more
We're in the top 10!
Written by on Sep 18, 2017
The University of Florida has become the first Florida school to break into the list of top-10 best public research... Read more
