Freshman Admissions Information

To apply to the University of North Florida, complete the following steps:

Step 1 — Complete an admissions application

Complete the online UNF application or the Common App.

Step 2 — Submit the $30 application fee or a fee waiver

Students may pay the $30 application fee after they submit the application.

UNF accepts SAT, ACT and NACAC college application fee waivers for eligible students. Completed waivers can be uploaded through your applicant portal.

Step 3 — Complete the Self-Reported Student Academic Record

Submit the Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) (required). The SSAR opens August 1.

Upon graduation, request for your high school to send us your transcripts electronically, using either the FASTER or SPEEDE systems (only Florida public schools can use this method). Otherwise, submit an official sealed paper copy to One-Stop Student Services.

Step 4 — Submit test scores

Send your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores to UNF; the following are several ways to do so:

• Request SAT scores to be sent. UNF's school code is 5490.
• Request ACT scores to be sent. UNF's school code is 0711.
• Upload a PDF copy of your SAT or ACT score report in your applicant portal.
• Upload a PDF copy of your CLT score report in your applicant portal

Step 5 — Check your application status

Log back into your Applicant Portal at any time to check the status of you application. 

Submitting the application fee:

The application fee can be paid in your applicant portal. 

Submitting your high school record/transcript: 

Complete your Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) 
(required submission method when applying to UNF) 
 
Follow these simple steps to create and link your SSAR account: 

1. Log into your application portal 
2. Click the high school transcript link on your Application Checklist 
3. Create or log into your SSAR account 
4. Fill in your Student Academic Record (for help, visit our SSAR FAQs) 
5. Your SSAR will be linked to your UNF application! 

Please note the following: 

• We cannot process paper transcripts sent via mail or as email attachments. 
• If you applied through Common App, you must still link your SSAR to your application checklist using the steps above.

After high school graduation:

You must submit your final high school transcript that has your graduation date, by one of the following two methods:

• Ask your high school counselor

Contact your high school guidance counselor and/or school registrar and ask them to send us your transcript electronically through the FASTER (009841) or SPEEDE (5490) system.

• Drop off your transcript

Pick up a sealed copy of your transcript at your high school and drop it off at UNF's One-Stop Student Services. You can also mail it to: UNF Enrollment Services, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Submitting your college or university transcript (if you took any courses at another institution): 

• Upload PDFs of your unofficial transcripts through your applicant portal. These transcripts can be used for rendering a decision. 
• Contact your prior college or university and request that they send your official transcript to UNF. We must receive the final and official transcript, even if we rendered your initial decision using your unofficial transcripts.

Document upload —Make sure your full name, composite score and sub-scores are visible and readable in the document.  
 
Follow these simple steps to upload your test score report(s): 

1. Save your score report as a PDF from the College Board (SAT), ACT or CLT website 
2. Log into your application portal 
3. Locate the Material option  
4. Upload your particular test score report  
5. Repeat for each individual score report you have (We superscore!)

• UNF's ACT code is 0711 
• UNF's SAT code is 5490

Although you may see them on your checklist, dual-enrollment transcripts, as well as any AP, IB or AICE score reports, are not required for an admission decision. If you are admitted, you will need to submit these before starting classes. 

Review the following GPA and course requirements.

Admissions decisions at UNF are rendered based on academic merit. The state of Florida has implemented minimum admission standards for freshman applicants to all Florida public state universities. In order to be considered, students must have a minimum 2.5 recalculated GPA on a 4.0 scale and meet minimum test score requirements.

Please note that the minimum standards only outline potential eligibility for admission to a state university, and not to a particular program. Different programs may have additional requirements. 

Incoming Freshmen Midranges

The Office of Admissions publishes the academic midranges of admitted first-time-in-college (FTIC) students as a reference for applicants. Keep in mind that midranges are for the middle 50% of admitted students; we also accepted students with GPAs and test scores outside of these midranges.

Admissions GPA

At the University of North Florida, we weigh and recalculate the admissions GPA for first-time-in-college (FTIC) applicants. We consider the required courses for entry to UNF when creating your admissions GPA.

Additional weight is given to grades of "C" or higher earned in honors, dual enrollment, AP, IB or AICE courses:

• 0.5 points for honors, pre-IB, pre-AICE or pre-AP courses 
• 1 point for IB, AICE, AP or dual enrollment courses

SAT, ACT and CLT Requirements

Regardless of when they graduated from high school, students applying as first-time-in-college (FTIC) applicants are required to submit either SAT, ACT and/or CLT test scores. UNF does not require the essay section of the SAT or ACT.

UNF superscores tests for applicants, meaning we will consider your highest subsection across multiple attempts of an exam and create a new composite score. With this in mind, we encourage students to submit all tests they have taken when applying.

Course Requirements

Students are required to complete the below courses by the time they enter UNF. These courses are also used to compile your GPA, which is used for both admission to UNF and scholarship eligibility. 

• Four units of English
• Four units of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
• Three units of natural science
• Three units of social science
• Two units of sequential foreign language
• Two units of academic electives

Home School Requirements

Home school students applying to the University must meet the first-time-in-college (FTIC) admissions requirements. Students must submit the SSAR when applying during their senior year. Upon graduation from the home school program, submit a Home School Transcript Form.

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions about these requirements.

GED Requirements

Students applying with a GED to UNF must meet first-time-in-college (FTIC) admissions requirements, and submit a copy of their GED diploma instead of high school transcripts. Students with a GED do not need to complete the SSAR when applying.

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities applying to UNF must submit all the general application materials. Applicants who wish to appeal a denial based on a disability may submit documentation verifying the disability, along with the letter of appeal. If applicable, we recommend including updated transcripts or new test scores.

Dual-Enrollment

Students enrolling in dual-enrollment courses throughout high school may be able to transfer their credit to UNF. In addition, if you are attending a Florida public institution and the first three letters and last three numbers of your course match a UNF course, the credit will transfer.

To determine which credits will transfer to UNF, you must submit your application, application fee and dual-enrollment transcript. Although your dual-enrollment credit may be posted on your high school transcript, you must still submit an official transcript from the institution that awarded the credit.

Students applying with dual-enrollment credit must have a minimum 2.0 postsecondary GPA for their dual-enrollment courses.

Advanced Credit

Students are encouraged to enroll in advanced credit-earning mechanisms while in high school. We are happy to accept up-to 45 credit hours earned through credit-by-exam mechanisms, such AP, IB, AICE and CLEP.

During your senior year, we do not need to have your AP, IB, AICE or CLEP scores to review your application for admission. Your scores on these tests will not impact the admissions decision. Once all your scores are finalized, we encourage you to have them sent to UNF directly from the score reporting agency to be reviewed for credit.

More information on how this credit will transfer into UNF can be found on the Accelerated Credit website.

Decision notification process

All applications submitted with the required admission documents by November 1 will have their admission decision released on November 13. Following that, decisions will be released on a rolling basis. We encourage you to check your applicant portal for updates.

Appeals process

A student who is denied admission to UNF has a right to appeal that decision. If he or she chooses to appeal, the student must submit a letter and supporting documentation detailing the reason the application should be reviewed again.

Please note that while a denied decision can be appealed, the admission term cannot be appealed. 

The supporting documentation submitted along with the appeal must be new information that was not provided as part of the initial application.

Please submit the Admissions Decision Appeal Form. You can also send the documents to the address below:

Admissions Office at the University of North Florida
c/o The Director of Undergraduate Admissions
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Examples of supporting documentation include: 

• Updated post-secondary transcripts showing satisfactory or improved college coursework 
• Documentation to support situations that are out of the student's control, if applicable

Applicants who wish to appeal a denial based on a disability may submit documentation verifying the disability along with the letter of appeal. If applicable, we recommend also including updated transcripts or new test scores.

Please Note: there is no guarantee that submitting an appeal will result in changes to the initial decision or admission to UNF. We recommend students also consider alternative academic plans.

High school students who intend to earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution by high school graduation can be admitted by one of two ways. We encourage you to review the two tracks below to see which option may be better for you. The specific admission track will be determined by choosing whether or not to submit your test scores (SAT, ACT and/or CLT) and meeting the other requirements listed below. When applying, please complete the freshman admission application. 

Admission Track 1

• Must submit SAT, ACT or CLT test scores*
• Must meet freshman admission requirements
• Secure your spot at UNF by May 1, 2025 
• Must attend freshman orientation
• May be eligible for merit-based FTIC freshmen scholarships
• Credits that are transferable can apply to your degree
• Eligible for first-year housing options
  
  

Admission Track 2

• Not required to submit SAT, ACT or CLT test scores*
• Have a recalculated high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in your college coursework, including dual-enrollment courses
• Guaranteed general admission to UNF**
• A.A. degree must be from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution
• Secure your spot at UNF by May 1, 2025
• Must attend freshman orientation
• May be eligible for the Florida Pre-Collegiate A.A. scholarship
• Eligible for first-year housing options
  
  *If you choose to not submit your test scores, your official college transcript with your A.A. degree earned must be submitted by July 1, 2025. If the transcript is not received or test scores are not submitted for track 1, your admission offer will be rescinded. Submitting your scores may increase your eligibility for certain scholarships. 

  **You must still satisfy prerequisites and GPA requirements for your intended major.
  
  For more details, please see FL BOG 6.005.

Osprey First is a pathway program that takes place during the summer term and helps provide a smooth transition from high school to UNF. 

Learn More!

Freshman students have opportunities for scholarships! See the Scholarships page for more information.

Please see the Reduced Tuition and Residency Waivers pages for information on waivers.

Didn't get admitted to UNF but still have a desire to become an Osprey? You have a few options!

• Complete your Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree at a Florida College System (FCS) institution and then apply to UNF as an upper-level transfer student. After finishing an A.A. degree at an FCS institution, you will be guaranteed admission to UNF (not into any particular program). We also have partnership programs with certain state colleges.

• Complete a minimum of 12 transferable credits at another institution and then apply to UNF as a lower-level or mid-level transfer student.

• Were you invited via your decision letter or by email to participate in Osprey Global Launch? If so, this program gives you an opportunity to study abroad and then continue your degree on campus at UNF. Did not receive an invitation but are still interested? Contact us via email at admissions@unf.edu to discuss this option.

Take a look at our Admissions FAQ page for answers to questions you may have!