Thank you for your interest in attending the University of North Florida. Your choice of universities is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Here are just a few reasons why attending UNF could be the best decision you ever make.

UNF, which opened in 1972, is nestled among 1,300 scenic acres that include a nature and wildlife area with lakes and nature trails. A portion of the campus is used for scientific research, and area school children visit for environmental lessons.

The University has five residence hall complexes, and all 2,400 on-campus residents receive free high-speed data access and local phone and cable TV service.

The 63,000-square-foot Social Sciences Building opened in fall of 2006, becoming the first LEED-registered facility in Jacksonville and the first "green" building on campus. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) represents buildings that reduce storm water run-off, use materials that do less damage to the environment, provide user-friendly recycling stations and reduce energy use. The new building houses the College of Arts and Sciences' departments of sociology, anthropology, psychology, criminal justice, and political sciences and public administration, as well as various labs, several research centers and the dean's office.

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library was remodeled and expanded in 2005. The 79,000-square-foot addition and remodeling of the existing building allowed for the expansion of the heavily used computer section, a new Special Collections area and a larger space for print collections. The entire building is equipped with wireless Internet access.

Because of small classes, an average of 34 students per class, and a 22 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, UNF is able to provide individual attention to its students. At UNF you are more than just a number. You are our top priority.

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