About UNF
The University of North Florida (UNF) is one of eleven public colleges and universities within the State University System in Florida. It is a comprehensive, metropolitan university, which offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Initially established as an upper division and master’s degree granting institution, UNF began offering classes in 1972 to a 2,000-member student body. In 1984, freshmen and sophomores were admitted, in 1990 the university opened a doctoral program in educational leadership and in 2007, UNF added a doctorate in nursing practice and a doctorate in physical therapy.
UNF remains one of the most selective comprehensive universities in America. In fall 2008, approximately 1 out of every 6 freshman applicants enrolled in the fall class. With a mean SAT score of 1191 and grade point average of 3.73, UNF’s 2008 fall freshman class reflected the university’s commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. The minimum scores typically expected for admission to a four year university such as UNF are a sliding scale equivalent of 1000 on the SAT (or the ACT equivalent) and a GPA of 3.0.
The university is committed to diversity with the belief that exposure to an extraordinary blend of students offers a rich and rewarding educational experience. Of the more than 15,430 students enrolled at UNF for the 2008 fall term, about 58 percent were women, more than 23 percent were minorities, and nearly 90 percent were undergraduates.
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Florida. Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.
Statement of Vision
The University of North Florida aspires to be a preeminent public institution of higher learning that will serve the North Florida region at a level of national quality. The institution of choice for a diverse and talented student body, UNF will provide distinctive programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields. UNF faculty will excel in teaching and scholarship, sharing with students their passion for discovery. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors will enjoy a campus noteworthy for its communal spirit, cultural richness, and environmental beauty.
Statement of Mission
The University of North Florida fosters the intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness of its students, preparing them to make significant contributions to their communities in the region and beyond. At UNF, students and faculty engage together and individually in the discovery and application of knowledge. UNF faculty and staff maintain an unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture.
Fulfilling its Mission
UNF cultivates a learning environment that supports intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, and personal grow. UNF’s faculty is composed of more than 500 teachers and scholars who are focused on the education of the UNF student. As such, these faculty members help students build a foundation for life-long learning. Through their own scholarship and creative work, UNF faculty members remain engaged with the larger academic community. This scholarship informs the faculty’s teaching. Often the faculty’s research addresses local and regional concerns. Student participation in this research adds to the depth of their educational experiences.
Colleges
The University of North Florida’s academic programs are offered through five academic colleges: The Brooks College of Health, the Coggin College of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, and the College of Education and Human Services. The colleges’ graduate programs are coordinated through the University of North Florida Graduate School.
The Brooks College of Health includes the School of Nursing, the Department of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy, the Department of Public Health and the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Coggin College of Business includes the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Economics and Geography, Management, and Marketing and Logistics.
Within the College of Arts and Sciences are the Departments of Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Criminology and Criminal Justice, English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science and Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and World Languages.
The College of Computing, Engineering and Construction includes the School of Computing, the School of Engineering, the Department of Construction Management, and the Florida Engineering Education Delivery System (FEEDS) consortium.
The College of Education and Human Services includes the Departments of Childhood Education; Foundations and Secondary Education; Leadership, Counseling and Instructional Technology; and Exceptional Student and Deaf Education.
In addition to the academic programs offered through the colleges, some credit and non-credit learning opportunities are provided through the Division of Continuing Education. UNF’s academic programs are supported by the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.
An Invitation
The University of North Florida invites you to visit its campus. You are encouraged to evaluate its academic programs; to meet its faculty, students, and staff; and to participate in the vision and development of an outstanding university dedicated to the highest standards and goals. Individuals who need an accommodation because of a disability should notify the Disability Resources Center at (904) 620-2769 at least 48 hours in advance.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation (ADA/Section 504) If you are inquiring about obtaining an ADA/Section 504 reasonable accommodation for a student seeking admission or a student enrolled at UNF, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (904) 620-2769; employees, faculty members and general questions should be addressed to the UNF ADA Compliance Office, Portable 832B/1002, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 or by phone at (904) 620-2870. For those individuals with hearing or speech impairments who may need access to the Florida Relay Service (TDD), the telephone number is 1-800-955-8771 or 7-1-1.
Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action
