UF Admissions Blog
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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
Spring 2017
All About PaCE!
Written by on Apr 21, 2017
We continue to receive lots of great questions from students admitted to all UF admission paths, but this week's blog... Read more
An Introduction to the Innovation Academy
Written by on Mar 24, 2017
With the confirmation date slowly approaching, our office phones have been ringing with questions from students and parents. Read more
Admitted Class Profile
Written by on Feb 27, 2017
We are excited to announce that the academic and personal profiles of our incoming Gators are perhaps the highest achieved... Read more
Decisions
Written by on Feb 10, 2017
After many months of getting to know our applicants through their applications, today is when we applaud our new freshman... Read more
5 Days and 6 Hours
Written by on Feb 3, 2017
On February 10th after 6:00pm, applicants who applied by our November 4th priority deadline and submitted all required supplemental material... Read more
Decision Day
Written by on Jan 10, 2017
It is exactly one month until "D day" otherwise known as "Decision Day," which occurs February 10. Read more
Fall 2016
12 Days of the Gator Nation
Written by on Dec 21, 2016
Congratulations to all of the recent graduates who received their doctoral, master's, specialist and bachelor's degree in Fall 2016! Read more
Chomping Down on Finals
Written by on Dec 9, 2016
Ah, finals week. This is a time for memorizing an obscene amount of information and guzzling Starbucks, in between scolding... Read more
15 Reasons We're Grateful This Thanksgiving
Written by on Nov 21, 2016
As we celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones, stuffing our faces with pie and watching football, let's take a moment... Read more
SSAR Common Mistakes
Written by on Nov 14, 2016
If you have not already done so, you will need to submit and link your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR)... Read more
Batty Gators
Written by on Oct 31, 2016
The chirping sounds emanating from the UF Bat Barn and Bat House complex grow louder and on-lookers' anticipation increases. Read more
Welcome
Written by on Oct 16, 2016
Greetings from Gainesville and Welcome to the Office of Admissions! Read more
