Degree Progression and Change of Major Policy

The University of North Florida is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals and graduate in a timely manner. As part of this commitment, students are required to declare an academic course of study or major no later than the beginning of the term after they have completed 30 credit hours. Students must follow guidelines established in UNF policy regarding their ability to change majors.

Undergraduate full-time first time in college students are advised and expected to graduate from a 120-credit hour degree program in eight (8) consecutive fall and spring semesters. Florida College System AA transfer students are advised and expected to graduate from a 120-credit hour degree program within four (4) consecutive fall and spring semesters.

UNF advisors will work closely with students who are not meeting degree progression expectations to help them find a new major that helps them achieve their academic goals in a timely manner. The University may disallow a student’s continued enrollment in a major if it is determined they are not meeting degree progression standards.

Upon completing all degree requirements, students will graduate and have the opportunity to participate in commencement exercises. Those wishing to take additional courses after meeting degree requirements should consider applying to a second baccalaureate degree, a graduate degree, or taking coursework as a non-degree-seeking student.

For more information, see the University's current official policy on degree progression.