UNF Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Admissions FAQ
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When can I begin to apply?
Our First Time in College application for summer and fall terms opens every year on July 1st, the summer before your senior year. We recommend applying early for scholarship purposes. -
I am coming into UNF with dual enrollment credit. Am I a First Time in College or a Transfer applicant?
If you are applying to attend UNF right after graduating high school, you will be a First Time in College student regardless of your credit hours. We consider students to be First Time in College applicants if they have earned fewer than 12 credit hours after high school graduation. Any credit hours earned before high school graduation (including dual enrollment, AP, IB, and AICE credits) do not count toward this 12-credit hour counter. -
Does UNF accept application fee waivers?
Yes, we accept SAT, ACT, and NACAC college application fee waivers. Students who received SAT or ACT test fee waivers typically receive application fee waivers from CollegeBoard or ACT in the Fall of their senior year. The NACAC application fee waiver is available online for students to complete with the help of their school counselor. -
What do I need to submit to obtain an admissions decision?
First Time in College applicants need to submit an online application to the University, a $30 application fee or fee waiver, high school transcripts, and SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores. More information can be found on our Freshman Application Information page. -
Do you super score the ACT and/or SAT?
Yes, we SuperScore both the SAT and ACT. -
Do you prefer the ACT or SAT or CLT?
We do not have a preference between the ACT, CLT or SAT. We accept all tests for admissions and scholarship purposes. -
If my SAT and/or ACT scores are listed on my high school transcript, do I still need to send in my scores?
We do require an official score report from each respective testing organization. An unofficial score report can be used to make a decision on the application that details the student’s name, test date, and scores for each individual section of the test. -
What is the CLT?
The CLT (Classical Learning Test) is an online college entrance exam designed for 11th and 12th grade students. The test is composed of three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning. The test does also include an optional essay. The test is scored on a range from 0-120. You can find concordance mid-range scores for UNF on our Admissions Information page.
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How can I send in my transcripts?
First Time in College applicants should submit their in-progress high school transcripts by completing the Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). You can find out more information about the SSAR on our UNF SSAR page. -
How does the University of North Florida recalculate high school GPA?
We recalculate your GPA by looking at your core courses which includes 4 units of English, 4 units of math (Algebra 1 and higher), 3 units of natural science, 3 units of social science and 2 units of sequential foreign language. We add an additional 1 point of weight for AP, IB, AICE, and dual enrollment courses where you earned a “C” or higher and an additional 0.5 point of weight for honors, pre-IB, and pre-AICE courses where you earned a “C” or higher. -
What classes would be considered an academic elective when recalculating the high school GPA?
We accept two credits from among Level 2 courses listed as Performing Fine Arts as identified in the Department of Education Course Code Directory or the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook. -
Do you look at senior year grades?
Yes, senior year grades are sometimes considered for admission. -
How can I get an update on my application?
Please visit your applicant portal to check your application status. -
When are decisions made?
Applications that are submitted by the November 1st priority application deadline will have decisions rendered and released on November 15th. Students who apply after the November 1st Priority Application deadline will receive their decision on a rolling basis. All decisions on applications will be released by April 15th. You will be able to view your decision in your applicant portal. -
How do I log into myWings?
View instructions on how to log into myWings for the first time. -
How do I obtain my UNF ID?
Your UNF ID, or your N number, will be sent to you via email approximately 48 hours after you submit your application. -
How do I accept my admission offer to the University of North Florida?
After receiving your decision, officially confirm your spot by paying your $200 enrollment deposit within your applicant portal. If you are unable to pay this fee due to financial reasons, please reach out to the Office of Admissions. Then, sign up for New Student Orientation via your myWings student portal. -
When is the deadline for accepting my offer of admission?
The deadline for students beginning in the Summer or Fall terms to confirm their spot at UNF by submitting the admissions deposit is May 1st. -
If my dual enrollment credits are posted on my high school transcript, do I still need to send in a college transcript?
Yes, we must receive your college transcripts for dual enrollment credits to award you transfer credit at the University. We do not need to receive your college transcripts until after you have graduated high school and your dual enrollment transcripts are finalized.
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How can I schedule a campus tour?
Campus tours can be scheduled online through the Welcome Center page. -
When will I receive my financial aid package for the upcoming year?
Financial Aid packages are scheduled to start being released in late March and students will be continuously packaged throughout the year. Please keep an eye on your UNF email and myWings student portal for updates on your financial aid package. -
Does UNF accept private scholarships?
Yes, we accept private scholarships. Check out the UNF scholarships FAQ page for more information. -
How can I change my major?
You will have the opportunity to change your major at New Student Orientation when you meet with an academic advisor. -
How can I change my term?
Please note that admission to a future term is not guaranteed. To move your application to a new term, you will need to submit the application update form. Keep in mind that you will need to drop any courses you are currently registered for before we will be able to cancel your application. You can drop your courses in your myWings Student Portal by choosing Student on side menu>Student Resources>Banner Self-Service, and then Registration. We also recommend that you speak with Financial Aid before switching terms to discuss any financial aid implications.
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Will my AP/IB/AICE/dual enrollment credit count?
We accept incoming credit from AP, IB, AICE, and dual enrollment. For more information on what will transfer, visit First-Year Advising's Accelerated Credit page. -
How can I join the Hicks Honors College?
After you are admitted to the University, you can complete an application to the Hicks Honors College in your application portal. Information on the application process can be found on the Hicks Honors College page.
Transfer FAQ
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When should I apply?
All transfer students must meet the application deadline for admissions consideration. You may apply up to one year in advance of your projected enrollment date, and we encourage students to start the application process 6 months prior to the term they are interested in starting in at the University. -
How long does the process take?
Admissions decisions are rendered on a rolling basis. Once we receive all required application materials, you can expect to receive an admissions decision in 6-8 weeks. However, sometimes it can take longer (or shorter), depending on the time of year and how many applications we have received.
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How do I know if my credits will transfer?
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I think I will have fewer than 60 transferable semester credit hours. Can I still transfer?
Yes. If you have more than 12-29 transferable semester credit hours, you apply to the University as a lower-level transfer. If you have 30-59 transferable semester credit hours, you apply to the University as a mid-level transfer. Please visit the Transfer Student Admission page for more information. -
Do I have to have two years of sequential foreign language completed before I can transfer to UNF?
Maybe. If you have fewer than 60 transferable semester credit hours, you will be required to meet the general admission criteria for freshman applicants. Part of the general admissions criteria for lower-level transfer students and incoming freshman is the satisfactory completion of two years of sequential foreign language taken while in high school.
If you are an upper-level transfer student, with 60 or more transferable semester credit hours or a public Florida community college A.A., the foreign language requirement becomes a graduation requirement rather than an admissions requirement. If you did complete the two years of sequential foreign language (or American sign language) at the high school level, you may submit an official high school transcript for review. If you satisfactorily completed the requirement at the college level (8 semester hours of sequential foreign language), you will be given credit as part of the transcript evaluation process.
If you have not completed the requirement and if you are an upper-level transfer student, you will be allowed to complete the required 8 semester hours of foreign language while at UNF.
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I have an A.A. degree from a public Florida community or state college. Does that make any difference in my admissibility to UNF?
Yes. Applicants who possess a Florida community or state college A.A. degree are most competitive for admission as a transfer student if space is available, as outlined under the statewide 2+2 articulation agreement. In addition, the public Florida community college A.A. degree guarantees satisfaction of all UNF general education requirements. Please go to the UNF Catalog for more information. -
Do I have to pick a major before I can be processed for admission?
Yes. All transfer students with 60 or more transferable credit hours must declare a major as part of the admissions process. Transfer students are admitted to a particular major, not just to the university. We must know what your major is to process your application. Visit the UNF Catalog for a listing of available majors. -
I am still taking classes. Can I apply even though I don't have my final grades?
Yes. In fact, it is strongly recommended that you apply early, even if you are still enrolled in courses at another institution. We encourage you to apply and submit unofficial copies of your transcripts that include your in-progress courses. If you are admissible, UNF may offer you a tentative acceptance offer. This tentative admittance is based on your successful completion of any outstanding coursework and the receipt of any outstanding final official transcripts once your transcript is finalized.
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Do I have to wait until I have everything together before I send my application?
No, however, all materials must be received by the application materials deadline. -
Do I have to start in the term I was admitted or can I start in any term?
Your admissions decision is specific to the term you applied for, and this decision does not automatically apply to additional terms. To move your application to a new term you will need to submit the application update form. Keep in mind that you will need to drop any courses you are currently registered for before we will be able to cancel your application. You can drop your courses in your myWings Student Portal within the "Registration" tile. We also recommend that you speak with Financial Aid before switching terms to discuss any financial aid implications.
Please note, we will not be able to process a term change request after your admission term has already begun. If the term has started, you will need to reach out to the Registrar's Office via email at records@unf.edu to discuss your course withdrawal options.
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I applied for or was admitted to an earlier term but decided not to attend. Do I have to re-apply?
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How do I change my major on my application if I've already submitted it?
If you are simply changing between open access majors, you will wait to change your major until after your admissions decision has been made and you meet with your academic advisor. If you are admitted, you can work with your advisor to fill out a change of major form. Besides specialized and selective access programs, your major has no impact on our admission decision, so it is best if you wait until after a decision has been made.
If you originally applied to a specialized or selective access program and you want to change to an open access program or vice versa, you will need to complete the application update form. If you are switching to a specialized or selective access program, please keep in mind that special deadlines and additional requirements will apply.
Other Student Types FAQ
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What is a Transient Enrollment form?
A transient enrollment form is a form you will obtain form from your home institution to submit to UNF to gain approval to take classes at UNF as a transient student. -
What’s the status of my FloridaShines application?
Since Florida Shines applications are first approved by a home institution and then sent to UNF, we would need to have received the FloridaShines application to know the status. If you have contacted the Office of Admissions and we are unable to see the application, that means we most likely have not received it from your home institution. -
What qualifies as a proof of degree?
If you are requested to submit a proof of degree as part of your application materials, this would be a final official transcript from the university/universities from which you earned a baccalaureate degree. -
I’m a Learning for Lifetime student and my application is requiring transcripts. Are they required?
Transcripts are not required for Learning for a Lifetime Student. If you are a Learning for a Lifetime student and your application is requiring transcripts, you may have applied as the incorrect applicant type and should contact the Office of Admissions. -
How do I complete the Residency declaration as part of my application as a Learning for a Lifetime student?
You can complete your Residency Declaration in your myWings Student Portal. -
I am planning on applying to an UNF Graduate Program. What applicant type should I apply as?
If you plan on applying to a UNF Graduate Program in the future or are needing to complete pre-requisites for a graduate program, you will need to apply as a Non-Degree Seeking Post-baccalaureate student. If you are instead interested in applying to a UNF graduate program, please visit the Graduate School Admissions page. -
I am a previous UNF student, do I need to request my transcripts for my app?
No, we will upload your UNF transcripts to your application for you! -
Do I have to reapply for every semester? (Transient, Non-Degree, Learning for a Lifetime)
Yes, if you are a Non-Degree seeking, Transient, or Learning for a Lifetime student you will need to have an application for every term you wish to take classes
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When can I register for classes? (Transient, Non-Degree, Learning for a Lifetime)
You can register for classes on a space available basis as designated by the date listed on the University Academic Calendar. This date is usually close to the start of the term.