FAQs

Application

• How do I unlock my account?

  First, what site are you on? We can only unlock https://apply.unf.edu/. If you require assistance with logging in to myWings, please contact the Help Desk. 

   

  To unlock your account at https://apply.unf.edu/, email us from the email you set your account up with. In the email include:

  1. A brief statement letting us know your account is locked.
  2. Your full name and UNF student N# if you have it.
  3. Your birth date.
• Application Fee: Do I have to pay again?
  • The graduate application fee is good for four consecutive terms (e.g. application fee paid on a fall 2018 application will be good for fall 2018, spring 2019, summer 2019, and fall 2019.). 
  • The online application will ask for a payment each time, but can be disregarded as long as the new application falls within the four consecutive terms of the original application fee.
  • Application fees are non-refundable. 
  • Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa.
• Why do I not see my Program listed as a choice on the application pull-down list?

  There are two reasons why you don't see your program of choice listed. 

  1. You are in the account creation stage of the application process. Unfortunately not all of our programs are listed at this stage. You may choose one that closely matches your intended program or choose Exploratory. 
  2. The program you intend to pursue is not offered for your term of choice, or the deadline has already passed. Please visit our Graduate Application Deadlines website for offered terms and deadlines.

   

  If you don't believe either option applies, please contact us via phone or email.

• How does the graduate admission process work?
  1. After you submit your application, it takes 24-72 hours for an application to load into the UNF system.
  2. Once it has loaded, you will receive an email that will include your UNF student ID number (N#) and instructions on how to access your UNF myWings account.
  3. From your myWings account you will be able to access your application checklist to submit supplemental material and view your status. 
  4. Documents that cannot be uploaded should be sent directly to the Graduate School Office.
  5. When all of the required documents have been received and your application checklist is complete, we will create a "referral" that is sent to the graduate program director. 
  6. The graduate program director will then review your application and input a decision on the referral. He/she will forward the referral back to us for official input of the admission decision. Please note, it takes at least one business day after we receive the referral back to input the decision.
  7. Your decision will be posted to your myWings account under Application Status, and email communication will be sent to you.
• How do I check my application status?
  You can check your Application Status anytime by following the instructions found on our Checking Your Application Status website.
• How long will it take to receive an admission decision?
  We recommend you submit your application checklist documents as soon as possible. Once your checklist is complete, we can create the "referral" and forward it to the graduate program director for a decision. Each program has its own unique decision time-frame. As a result, it is recommended that the applicant contact the graduate program director directly.
• Graduate Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree: How do I apply? And what should I know?
  The graduate post-baccalaureate non-degree option is intended for students that need to complete undergraduate prerequisites that are required for admission into a graduate program, or for students who wish to complete graduate level coursework without being formally admitted into a degree seeking graduate program. Students applying in this category have already earned a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited institution. 

   

  Process

  1. Not all programs accept graduate post-baccalaureate non-degree applicants. Call or email us, and contact the graduate program director of the program you would like to enroll in. 
  2. If the graduate program director agrees you can enroll as non-degree, submit a UNF Graduate School Non-Degree Application.
     1. Visit https://apply.unf.edu/.
     2. Log in or create an account.
     3. Click the Apply now link at the top.
     4. Select the Graduate application option.
     5. For the Please select the option that most closely relates to your enrollment plans question, choose I wish to take graduate level coursework non-degree. I plan to pursue a graduate degree later.
     6. Complete the application and submit the $30 non-refundable application fee. 
  3. After you have submitted your application, send the Graduate School an official transcript showing proof of bachelors degree. If later admitted to a graduate degree-seeking program, official transcripts from all attended institutions will be required.
  4. Once admitted, holds must be cleared before being able to register for classes.
  5. Complete the residency declaration if applying for Florida residency for tuition purposes. You will receive email communication on completing this process. It must be completed the last business day before the start of classes.
  6. Non-degree students are only allowed to register just prior to the start of each term.
  7. Students are not sent a bill for tuition. Deadlines and how to submit payment can be found on the Controller website.

  Important Notes

  • Only 12 credit hours of graduate course work taken in a graduate post-baccalaureate non-degree status may be applied to a degree-seeking graduate program. After taking 12 credit hours, a registration hold will be placed on the account and the Graduate Post-Baccalaureate Memorandum of Understanding Form will be required to lift the hold.
  • Students in the graduate post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking status are not eligible for financial aid.
  • While the application is available through the add/drop period, we encourage you to apply well before the start of the term to avoid late fees.
• Graduate Transient: How do I apply? And what should I know?

  Graduate transients are individuals that are currently attending an institution and wish to temporarily enroll at UNF in order to transfer credits back to their home institution.

   

  Process

  1. Obtain approval from your home institution before pursuing transient enrollment at UNF.
  2. It is recommended you speak with the UNF graduate program director of the program the course(s) you intend to enroll in is under. A transient enrollment form or other documentation may be required by the program.
  3. Submit a UNF Graduate School Transient Application .
     1. Visit https://apply.unf.edu/.
     2. Log in or create an account.
     3. Click the Apply now link at the top.
     4. Select the Graduate application option.
     5. For the Please select the option that most closely relates to your enrollment plans question, choose I am currently enrolled at another institution and applying to take graduate coursework for only one term at UNF.
     6. An application fee is not required to apply as a transient. 
  4. After you have submitted your application, send the Graduate School an official transcript or a letter from your institution Registrar, indicating you are a current and active student in good academic standing at your home institution. 
  5. Once admitted, holds must be cleared before being able to register for classes.
  6. You will be able to register on Transient Registration day and Late Registration. Transient students do not receive registration appointments. For registration dates, refer to the Academic Calendar.
  7. Complete the residency declaration if applying for Florida residency for tuition purposes. You will receive email communication on completing this process. It must be completed the last business day before the start of classes.
  8. Students are not sent a bill for tuition. Deadlines and how to submit payment can be found on the Controller website.
  9. Transfer courses back to your home institution by requesting a UNF transcript from One Stop Student Services. 

  Important Note

  • Students in the graduate transient status are not eligible for financial aid.
• How do I change the term I applied for?

  Your application term can be updated as long as your original application hasn't been cancelled, you are not wishing to move your term forward more than a year, the program accepts applications for the new term you are requesting, and the deadline hasn't passed for the term you are requesting. 

   

  To update your application term, email us.   In the email include:

  1. Your full name and UNF student N#.
  2. A brief statement letting us know you would like to move your [insert term] [insert program] application to [insert term].

   

  We will evaluate your file to confirm the update can be made and you will be notified in response to your email. If we are unable to manually update your application term, a new online application will be required. Please note the online application opens approximately one year prior to the start of the term you wish to apply for.

• How do I change my concentration or major?

  New Applicants without an admission decision

  In order to change majors, a new online application is required. Once the new application has been submitted, email us to cancel the original [insert term] [insert major] application. 

   

  To update concentrations, email us requesting to update the [insert term] [insert major] application to the [insert concentration] concentration.

   

  Matriculated Students

  Students that have matriculated and are wishing to change their concentration or major will need to complete the Change of Concentration or Change of Major online form request through myWings. Information can be found on our Change of Concentration or Major website.

• Can I pursue a dual degree?

  Some programs can be pursued simultaneously. If interested in dual degrees, please call or email us to confirm your program choices are eligible. 

   

  Please note, in order to be awarded degrees in both programs, you will need to apply for graduation for both programs at the same time.

   

  New Applicants

  Submit applications for both programs when you apply. When we see you're admitted to both programs, we will email you via your UNF Osprey Account to confirm your intentions. 

   

  Matriculated Students

  Current students that later decide to dual degree can complete the Change of Major Form. In the Remove Major field, please write that you would like to pursue a dual degree. In order to be processed the entire form must be filled out.  

• Where can I find more information on the Judicial Hold process?
  Please visit the Office of the Dean of Students J-hold website.

Application Checklist

• What is the Transfer Institution on my checklist?

  The Transfer Institution requirement is automatically loaded when institutional information is manually input on the admission application. It serves as a placeholder that lets us know you attended an institution but we don't have a name for it yet.

   

  Seeing this requirement may also indicate that we found transfer work on one of your other transcripts.

   

  To update your record, please email us a list of all attended institutions. We require official transcripts from all attended institutions. Please verify you provide all those attended at the time of application to avoid delay in processing.

• What is the Proof of Bachelor's Degree requirement on my checklist?
  This requirement means that we do not have proof that your bachelor's degree has been earned. In many instances, the requirement will not delay the referral of the application. When all of the required documents (including an incomplete official transcript) are on file, an applicant’s file is normally forwarded to the graduate program director for a decision.
  
  The “Proof of Bachelor's Degree” requirement will be added to the admissions checklist for all applicants that are still completing their degree at the time of application. It serves as a placeholder that lets you know we still require proof of your bachelor's degree. If admitted, you will need to send a final and official transcript to the UNF Graduate School once the degree has been earned.
  
  If the final and official transcript showing proof of bachelor's degree is not received after the first term of attendance, a hold preventing future registration will be placed on your student account.
• There is an institution on my checklist that I didn't attend. How do I remove it?

  If the institution was reported by you on your admission application, we will require a statement from the institution indicating they don't have record of you attending. It can be emailed to us and should include your full name and UNF student N#.

   

  In the event you did not report the institution on your admission application, please email us your full name, UNF student N#, and the institution information. We will review your account.

• Does UNF need transcripts from all attended institutions?

  Yes, applicants must submit official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended to the UNF Graduate School by the posted deadline.  Please note, the UNF Graduate School does not have the ability to request transcripts on the applicants behalf.

  • This is regardless of the number of credits earned, or
  • if transfer credit appears on another transcript (including institutions attended through Dual Enrollment).
  • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete official transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. Once the coursework is complete, a final and official transcript will need to be submitted prior to the end of the first term of attendance to avoid registration holds.
  • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must still submit official transcripts to UNF. 
  • Applicants who have earned college credits through the military must also provide a SMART or AARTS transcript. 
  • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as, ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
  • Former or current University of North Florida students do not need to request UNF transcripts from the UNF Registrar's Office. 
  • To be considered official transcripts 
    1. must be less than one year old from the date of printing; and
    2. must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through an official electronic means. 
  • Students with coursework earned from institutions outside the United States are required to provide a transcript evaluation of all attended non-US institutions. The evaluation must be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. The UNF Graduate School will accept evaluations from all agencies that are a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Recommend: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or World Education Services. To determine academic eligibility for admissions, academic credentials must be 
    1. translated to English; 
    2. evaluated course-by-course; and 
    3. include the overall academic GPA. 
• How do I pay the application fee if I didn't do so when I submitted my online application?
  If you applied online and were unable to pay the application fee at the time of application submission, you may pay through your UNF myWings account.
• Can the application checklist items be waived?

  Your graduate program director can request supplemental requirements be waived (i.e. reference letters, letter of intent, resume, writing sample, certificates, repertoire list, test scores).

   

  Transcripts and TOEFL requirements cannot be waived under any circumstance as they are considered university requirements. The TOEFL requirement may be satisfied by other means: All applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, are required to show proof of satisfactory evidence that the applicant's competency in English is adequate. Students whose native language is not English must meet one of the following requirements of English Language Proficiency:

  Policy

  Indicators of Required English Language Proficiency for Foreign Applicants
• How do I submit application checklist items?
  • Transcripts, test scores, and TOEFL material must be submitted as official copies directly to the UNF Graduate School.
  • Reference letters are uploaded by your references via the online reference system. Their names and email addresses are input by you through myWings. View the How to Use UNF's Online Reference System guide for more information. If you or your reference is having difficulties please email us to check their login token, and we will email the link again if needed. References may also email their letters (scanned as PDF) to us and in the email should include your full name and, if possible, UNF student N#. 
  • All other supplemental material can be uploaded through your myWings account. View the How to Upload Supplemental Materials guide for more information. You may also email your material to us. Please include your full name and UNF student N# in the email.
• Can I submit unofficial test scores?
  Yes, you may complete the Self-reported Test Score Form to use self-reported scores as an unofficial score report while your official score report is being processed and sent to UNF. Please note, not all programs will accept unofficial scores. Please check with your graduate program director. An official score report will need to be submitted to avoid a future term registration hold.
• How do I proceed if my reference is not contacted or is unable to upload his/her reference letter?
  References are notified by email that they have been requested to submit a reference letter and are also given upload instructions. In rare cases, the email is not delivered properly or the reference may have trouble uploading the letter. If you or your reference is having difficulties please email us to check their login token, and we will email the link again if needed. References may also email their letters (scanned as PDF) to us and in the email should include your full name and, if possible, UNF student N#.
• What does "Departmental Referral" on my myWings application checklist mean?
  This means that all of the required documents have been received, your file is complete, and it has been forwarded by us to the graduate program director for a decision.

Admitted Students

• How will I be notified about my application decision?

  Your graduate program director will review your application and input a decision on the referral. He/she will forward the referral back to us for official input of the admission decision. Please note, it takes at least one business day after we receive the referral back to input the decision.

   

  Your decision will be posted to your myWings account and email communication will be sent to you.

• If I am admitted to a program, how do I accept or decline my admission?

  Some programs contact admitted students directly to request an acceptance or declination of the admission decision. 

   

  For most programs, other than registering for courses via myWings after your time ticket opens, there is no explicit method to accept admission. (Applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from their graduate program director on their selection of courses.) 

   

  Although not mandatory, if a student wishes to decline acceptance they may email us. Please request that we cancel your [insert term] [insert program] application. Your email should include your full name and UNF student N#.

   

  Please note that if a student does not matriculate in the application term admitted for, the application will automatically be cancelled and the student will need to reapply for any future terms desired. 

• Holds

  From your myWings account:

  1. Click the Hold's tile. 
  2. A list of your holds will load. At the bottom click Learn How to Remove Holds.
  3. You should now have information on each hold and who to contact, and how to remove them. Hyperlinked holds can be removed by clicking on them and completing the requested action.

   

  We also recommend you click on the What's Next tile. From this tile, you'll be able to access a variety of beneficial options.

   

  Quick guide:

  • Immunization Hold - refer to Student Health Services
  • Campus Clarity Hold - refer to the Campus Clarity website
  • Missing Documents Hold - contact the Graduate School
  • Application Update Hold - contact the Graduate School
  • Graduate Credit Hours Limit Hold - complete the Graduate Post-Baccalaureate Memorandum of Understanding and forward to the Graduate School for processing

   

  How to Clear Holds

• I was provisionally admitted, what does this mean?

  If you were notified of provisional admission, you must meet the requirements of your graduate program director within your first term in order to gain full admittance to the program. Please contact your graduate program director for the specific requirements. 

   

  At the end of your first term, your graduate program director will notify us to either (1) approve your full admission to the program, or (2) dismiss you from the program. Fully admitted students will be able to continue within the program. If dismissed, your graduate program director will notify you that you did not meet the provisional admission requirements, you will be dropped from all future coursework, and a hold preventing future registration will be placed on your account. 

• Who is my advisor?
  Your advisor is your graduate program director. Please refer to our Graduate Programs Directors website.
• How do I register?

  Please refer to the Records and Registration website for registration information. Here, you will find important tools, including the Registration Guide and Registration Add Errors you may encounter.

   

  Degree-seeking graduate students typically receive time tickets for the earlier part of registration week. 

   

  Non-degree seeking graduate students (i.e. those admitted as transient or post-baccalaureate graduate) are assigned a registration time ticket for the Space Available registration date. This registration date is generally the last business day before classes begin for the term. 

   

  To locate your registration time ticket, log in to your myWings student portal, select the Registration box, then select View My Time Ticket.

   

  If you would like to confirm your registration, log in to your myWings student portal, select the Student Records box, then Academic Records, then Class Schedule Detail, and choose the applicable term.

   

  Please note, you will need to clear all Holds on your student account prior to being able to register. While many will clear instantly, some, such as Campus Clarity, take 24 hours. For additional information, please refer to the Holds drop-down above.

   

  Please refer to the UNF Course Catalog for information regarding offered courses. 

• What is the cost of tuition?

  The Tuition & Fees website details the costs of graduate school. Certain programs have specially-approved tuition rates. Please refer to the right side column.

   

  UNF now offers an  exclusive graduate tuition rate for UNF bachelor’s seeking students and recent graduates.  For more information, please refer to the Exclusive Graduate Tuition Rate. 

• Is there a graduate course withdrawal policy?
  While there is not a specific graduate withdrawal policy, some programs do require pre-approval in order to withdraw from a course. It is advised to first consult with your graduate program director before withdrawing from any course.
• As a matriculated graduate degree-seeking student, how do I change my concentration or major?
  Students that have matriculated and are wishing to change their concentration or major will need to complete the Change of Concentration or Change of Major online form request through myWings. Information can be found on our Change of Concentration or Major website.