what do you need in a course to get credit uf

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Students are eligible if they have completed an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution or at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited institution. Students are required to submit final official transcripts from all institutions attended before or during their enrollment at UF.

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What are the requirements to get into UF as a student?

The UF course credit that students earn depends on their score on each AP exam and whether the credit earned will count for general education and the writing requirement (6,000 words). AP Exam Score of 3

How do I earn credit for a UF degree?

The student must have a cumulative 2.5 UF GPA and may not apply more than six semester hours toward any certificate or bachelor's degree. CLAS students may register for only three hours of correspondence at a time. (top) Graduation Requirements Graduation Under a Particular Catalog

What is the writing requirement for UF degree credits?

Students are eligible if they have completed an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution or at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited institution. Students are required to submit final official transcripts from all institutions attended before or during their enrollment at UF.

Does the UF course credit count for general education?

Students should expect to receive 60 transfer credits with an AA degree from a Florida public community/state college. Junior/senior-level (courses numbered 3000-4000) course requirements for the major must be completed at UF or, with permission of the student’s UF college, at another accredited baccalaureate degree-granting institution.

What is a S/U grade?

A grade of S is equal to a C (2.0) or better. Grades earned under the S/U option do not carry grade point values and are not computed in the University of Florida grade point average.

What does "I*" mean in grades?

I* or N* grades recorded on the student record indicate the non-punitive initial-term receipt of an I or NG. A grade of I* or N* is not considered a failing grade for the term in which it is received, and it is not computed in the grade point average. However, if the I* or N* has not been changed after 150 days, it will be counted as a failing grade and used in computation of a student's grade point average.

Do instructors have to assign incomplete grades?

Instructors are not required to assign incomplete grades. If make-up work requires classroom or laboratory attendance in a subsequent term, students must not register for the course again. Instead, they should audit the course and pay course fees.

Can you repeat a course for a different grade?

When the course is completed, the instructor will initiate the change of grade. These procedures cannot be used to repeat a course for a different grade. An I grade should not be assigned to a student who never attended class; instead, instructors should assign a failing grade.

Can you elect S/U?

To elect the S/U option, students must obtain the approvals indicated on the form. Students can elect the S/U option for one course only each term; this option is in addition to courses that are taught only on an S/U basis. Courses taken to fulfill the general education and the writing requirement cannot be taken S/U.

Can you repeat a course at University of Florida?

University of Florida coursework that is repeated is counted in the computation of your UF grade point average as many times as grades for that course are recorded, although credits will be awarded only once. When you earn a C (2.0) or higher in a course, you will not be allowed to repeat that course.

How many credit hours are required for 100 AAC?

Normal Course Loads: The normal load in this college is 12-15 credit hours, and all students are expected to carry a normal load. Loads above 17 hours must be approved by the associate dean in 100 AAC. This exception may be made for final term graduation candidates with a 2.8 or higher UF GPA.

What are the requirements for CLAS?

(top) Foreign Language Requirement: CLAS students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language. Foreign language is an important component of a liberal education.

Where do seniors apply for a degree?

Seniors must file a formal application for a degree in the registrar's office early in the term in which they expect to graduate. The university calendar will provide the deadline for a current term degree application.

What is student responsibility?

Student Responsibility. Students are responsible for ensuring they understand and meet all major and college degree requirements. Any questions about these requirements should be raised with a departmental advisor (for major requirements) or college advisor (for college requirements). Students must meet college progression standards each term.

How many credits do you need to transfer to UF?

It is the prerogative of the student’s UF college to determine how transfer credits apply to a degree. Students should expect to receive 60 transfer credits with an AA degree from a Florida public community/state college.

How many credits are required for a full time undergraduate?

The minimum full-time load for undergraduate students is 12 credits, including summer term. Postbaccalaureate students are considered undergraduates. Students with disabilities who are registered with the Disability Resources Center are eligible for full-time status and all the benefits thereof at or below 12 credits. More Info.

What is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities?

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) WASC Senior College and University Commission. Courses must be similar in nature and content to courses in our undergraduate curriculum to be transferred.

What is the writing requirement for University of Florida?

Writing Requirement. The University of Florida requires all students 1 to complete a writing requirement. AICE, AP, CLEP, and IB examination credit as well as dual enrollment or transfer credit may count toward this requirement. To graduate, students must complete courses that involve substantial writing for a total of 24,000 words.

Can you take the same course multiple times?

Students may not take the same course multiple times to meet the writing requirement, unless the course allows for multiple registration based upon rotating course content. All courses that require writing will not necessarily count toward the writing requirement.

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Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate

  • Scores of 4 or higher on both higher-level and standard-level examinations may receive UF credit. Scores of 4 or higher on IB foreign language exams fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Journalism and B.A. programs in the College of the Arts, regardless of whether the stude...
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Placement Tests

  • These tests assess a student’s level of preparation in a subject and help students enroll in courses appropriate for their level.
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Transferring Credits from Other Institutions

  • We accept general education courses from accredited institutions. We do not accept remedial, developmental or vocational courses.
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Grades and Grade Points

  • The Office of the University Registrar records student grades. The word creditrefers to one semester hour, generally representing one hour per week of lecture or two or more hours per week of laboratory work.
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Passing Grades and Grade Points

  • Credit Earned Effective May 11, 2009 - Summer A
    The degree-granting college may require a specific minimum grade in particular courses.
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I*, N* and I, Ng Grades

  • I* or N* grades recorded on the student record indicate the non-punitive initial-term receipt of an I or NG. A grade of I* or N* is not considered a failing grade for the term in which it is received, and it is not computed in the grade point average. However, if the I* or N* has not been changed after 150 days, it will be counted as a failing grade and used in computation of a student's grade poin…
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W and WF Grades

  • Courses dropped after drop/add and before the withdrawal deadline will be graded W. WF grades are no longer issued by the university, but in previous years they reflect courses dropped after the withdrawal deadline. More Info
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H Grades

  • An H grade, which signifies a deferred grade assignment, is normally assigned at the end of a term when a specific course's class calendar differs from the traditional course calendar. Now that UF flexible learning courses have been incorporated into the student records system, H grades will also be assigned to students who cannot complete their flexible learning course requ…
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