The Office of the Registrar maintains the official academic records of all students and course registrations for currently enrolled students. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar with questions concerning academic policies and procedures of their current registrations or academic records.
REGISTRATION DEFINITION
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT
Credits earned at other institutions during any semester, while not registered at UWF, will not constitute continuous enrollment at UWF.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Graduate students also should obtain from their colleges and departments a detailed list of deadlines for the programs in which they are enrolled.
REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Degree-seeking students are responsible for arranging appointments with their assigned academic advisors prior to registration. Degree-seeking students must have their advisor's signature on the registration form. Appointments can be made through the advising centers, academic departments, or for off-campus students through the staff of the Fort Walton Beach Campus and Eglin Center.
Proof of measles (rubella and rubeola) immunization must be on file in the Health Center before students can register for classes.
The Nautilus Card is required for students registering for the Pensacola campus courses.
Registration Holds
Students with a financial obligation to the University of $100 or less (and debt is not more than 120 days past due) will be permitted to register for classes and participate in the drop/add process. Students who are allowed to register with outstanding charges will be responsible for the payment of all charges, along with payment or authorized deferral of their current term fee assessment, by the fee payment deadline for that semester. Students who register with outstanding charges will be given a statement of outstanding charges at the time of registration.
Students should contact the appropriate office and arrange for removal of the registration hold to register for classes, receive official transcripts, grades, and diplomas.
Course Load/Maximum Hours Taken Per Semester
GRADUATE
DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Course Level
Upper Division Courses are courses that have a "3" or "4" in the first digit of the course number.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Effective Fall 1996, common degree program prerequisites will be offered and accepted by all SUS universities and Florida community colleges, except in cases approved by the Board of Regents.
Preparatory Courses
Registration is defined as consisting of three major components:
LATE REGISTRATION
Registration should be initiated prior to the first day of classes for any given semester to avoid the late registration fee. Students who do not register by the close of business the last day of registration, or who do not pay fees by the last date of fee payment, will be assessed a nonrefundable late fee of $50.
Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in the University without a non-enrollment period of three or more semesters (summer semester included).
The classification of a student is based upon the number of semester hours earned. The classifications are:
DEADLINE DATES
Each student should be aware of the deadline dates in the current official academic calendar as published in the Catalog and as revised and published each semester in the Course Planning Guide. The academic calendar contains deadline dates for admission applications, changes in residency status, class registrations, fee payments, grade forgiveness options, pass/fail options, course scheduling changes (drop/add), course withdrawals, standardized test registrations, thesis and dissertation submissions, and graduation applications.
The Course Planning Guide provides a list of courses offered at both on- and off-campus locations. Students should obtain a copy of the schedule for registration instructions. Course offering information is also available via the World Wide Web UWF:
A registration hold will be placed on the student record for one or more of the following reasons: academic suspension, incomplete admissions documents, financial obligations (parking tickets, library fines, etc.), administrative discipline, failure to comply with the immunization requirements, or academic advising.
UNDERGRADUATE
A normal enrollment for undergraduates is defined as 15 semester hours per semester. To enroll for more than 20 semester hours in a semester, a student must have the written permission of the academic advisor and the chairperson of the student's major department. For certification of enrollment, 12 semester hours is considered full-time for a fall or spring semester; nine semester hours, for a summer semester.
Graduate students may not enroll for more than 12 semester hours in a semester without the written permission of the academic advisor and the chairperson of the graduate program. For certification of enrollment, nine semester hours is considered full-time for a fall or spring semester; six semester hours, for a summer semester.
For full-time status, the University requires a doctoral student to register for a minimum of nine graduate semester hours for fall and spring semesters and six graduate semester hours for summer semester. Full-time status for students in the dissertation phase of the doctoral program requires six dissertation semester hours. The maximum number of hours for which a doctoral student may register in any given semester without special permission is twelve. To register for more than twelve hours, students must complete an "Ed.D. Student Petition" form. Approval from the committee chair and the College of Education Graduate Office is required.
Lower Division Courses are courses that have a "1" or "2" in the first digit of the course number.
Many courses require prerequisites and/or corequisites. These requirements are included in the specific course descriptions. A prerequisite is a course in which credit must be earned prior to enrollment in a specific course. A corequisite is a course which must be taken concurrently with or prior to a specific course. Students must have completed the required prerequisites and register for, or have completed, corequisites prior to registration for the specific course. It is the student's responsibility to review prerequisite/corequisite information as stated in the course description.
Entering freshmen who have scored below State determined minimums on the E-ACT or R-SAT exams or the College Placement Test (CPT) are required to take preparatory courses at a community college in the appropriate areas before they may register at UWF for courses in those areas. Students must complete preparatory courses prior to or during their first 12 semester hours. Students scoring below the following minima will be required to take preparatory courses:
| Test | Math Prep | Writing Prep | Reading Prep |
| E-ACT | Math . . . 16 | English Usage . . . 16 | Reading . . . 16 |
| SAT | Math . . . 400 | Verbal . . . 340 | |
| R-SAT | Math . . . 440 | Verbal . . . 420 | |
| CPT | Math . . . 72 | English . . . 83 | Reading . . . 83 |
R-SAT is the recentered SAT (effective April 1995) and E-ACT is the Enhanced ACT. CPT is the College Placement Test.
The student is notified of this requirement by mail prior to orientation and registration. It is important for students taking preparatory courses to realize that, although the courses are required, the preparatory courses carry no college credit and do not count either toward the 60 semester hours required for upper division status or toward the 120 semester hours required for graduation. The Office of Admissions must be provided proof of a student's successful completion of a preparatory course before the student can continue enrollment beyond 12 semester hours at UWF.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Courses Outside Degree Programs
Directed Independent Study
Undergraduates Enrolling in Graduate Courses
Juniors and seniors may enroll for 5000-level courses with the understanding that the courses will be included in their undergraduate program if they indicate this designation at the time of registration. Except in unusual cases, undergraduate students are restricted to 5000-level courses. Only undergraduate students who have maintained a "B" average in courses numbered 3000 and above are permitted to enroll in graduate courses. For specific course requirements, students should contact the major department and refer to graduate course requirements in the Catalog.
A 6000-level course may not be included in an undergraduate program.
Undergraduate students who are within 30 semester hours of completing requirements for a bachelor's degree may enroll for 6000-level courses with the permission of their advisors and course instructors, provided their records indicate they have applied for graduate programs. Undergraduate students may register for up to 10 semester hours in graduate courses for graduate credit; permission must be granted in writing from the appropriate college dean.
Graduate level fees are assessed for all graduate level courses regardless of the student's classification.
Non Degree-Seeking Students/Graduate Level Courses
Pass/Fail Option
Audit Grading Option
Students may register for a course as an audit before the end of the drop/add period. Students may change from the audit to the conventional letter grade system on or before the end of the tenth week of a fall or spring semester (see academic calendar for summer semester and short term dates).
Out-of-State fees are not assessed for audit courses. Out-of-State students changing from audit to the conventional letter grade system will be assessed out-of-State fees.
No credit is earned for an audit course.
Drop/Add-Schedule Changes
HONORS PROGRAM
To qualify for UWF's Honors Program, entering high school graduates (or early/dual enrolled students) must meet two of the following entrance requirements: rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class or have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and have an E-ACT composite score of 26 or higher or a R-SAT combined score of 1170 or higher.
Some benefits for participation in the Program include early registration, small classes (average of 15 students), Honors Speakers Series, social and cultural activities, a certificate of completion when Program requirements are met, annotation on the UWF transcript of Honors courses taken, participation in an Honors Commencement Ceremony for recognition of Program graduates held prior to graduation, and individual recognition by UWF's President during Commencement exercises.
Interested students should contact the Honors Office for more information.
EXCESS HOURS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
First-time-in-college students for the Fall 1996 semester and thereafter will be subject to increased matriculation fees of 50% for course work in excess of 115% of their baccalaureate degree requirements.
Transfer students entering the Fall 1998 semester and thereafter will be subject to increased matriculation fees of 50% for course work in excess of 115% of the hours remaining to be completed for earning the baccalaureate degree.
Credit hours attempted or earned while attending UWF will be included in the calculation. However, hours earned in the following exception categories may be excluded from hours subject to increased charges:
Starting with the Fall Semester 1997, students who take the same course for the third time at UWF will be subject to increased matriculation fee of 100% of the cost of instruction. However, exceptions may be made for individualized study, courses that are repeated as a requirement of a major, and courses that are intended as continuing over multiple semesters. The repeat of coursework more than two times to increase grade point average or meet minimum course grade requirements is subject to the surcharge.
WITHDRAWAL
Doctoral students who have an excessive number of class withdrawals will be reviewed by the College of Education Graduate Office.
From All Courses in a Term (University Withdrawal)
Students who are first-time attendees at this University who withdraw from all courses for the semester are eligible for prorated refunds during the first 60 percent of the academic semester. This special refund provision applies to the first semester of attendance only at this institution. See section on Refund of Fees.
Students withdrawing from all courses beginning with the 5th week through the end of the 9th week of any fall or spring semester will receive a grade of "W" in each course (see calendar for summer semester and short term dates). Students withdrawing after the designated automatic "W" deadline through the last day of instruction will be assigned a grade of "W" or "WF" at the discretion of the course instructor(s). Grades of "WF" are computed in the UWF GPA. Withdrawal from all courses does not prevent registration for future terms. Students are not required to apply for readmission unless they have not enrolled at UWF for three or more academic semesters (including summers). Students are encouraged to consult with their advisors before withdrawing from classes.
If a doctoral student withdraws from all courses within a semester, the semester will not be counted as a semester to fulfill the residency requirement.
Students may be allowed to withdraw from a course or the University (all courses) with a full refund of tuition fees for the following situations (documentation required):
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
After the last day of drop/add, students must apply for withdrawal from the University by completing the appropriate forms in the Office of the Registrar. Withdrawals are not automatic (see section on Withdrawals). Standard letter grades will be assigned if a student discontinues attending classes without officially withdrawing.
The University will cancel the registration of a student whose fees are not paid or who has not received authorized deferred payment status as of the close of the fee payment period. Students whose registrations are so canceled may apply for reinstatement but must do so before the end of the tenth week of classes. See section on Payment of Fees.
REINSTATEMENT
DEAD WEEK
There is a designated period each semester during which no written examination, test, or quiz will be given. For fall and spring semesters, this period is the last five scheduled days of classes. For the summer semester, no examination other than a final examination is to be given during the last seven days of classes. For shorter terms, proportional periods are established.
Laboratory components of courses will be excluded, and the last regularly scheduled day of such classes may be used for final examinations. Oral presentations and other non-written activities will be permitted. Examinations rescheduled for the benefit of individual students will be allowed.
Instructors who believe their ability to evaluate students adequately in a particular course is jeopardized or impaired by this rule may petition, in writing, their respective college dean for an exception for the particular course. All exceptions shall be reported to the academic vice president, who will make a summary report each semester to the Faculty Senate for their information.
No intercollegiate athletic events may be added after midterm to the schedule during dead week, with the exception of tournament-type play for which a berth has been earned by a team or individual player as a result of earlier competition.
FINAL COURSE EXAMINATIONS
MAILING OF GRADES
TRANSCRIPTS
Students may also elect to suppress specific information that is normally reflected on the academic transcript. Beginning in Fall, 1993, the University began listing all transfer courses on the UWF transcript. Students may elect to suppress their date of birth, transfer work, or a combination of both from appearing on the UWF transcript. The student must indicate this "option" at the time a transcript is requested. Summary information (the number of hours transferred) will remain on all the transcripts. Each time students request transcripts they must indicate on the request the information which should be suppressed. The following statement will appear at the end of the transcript for students who select the option of suppressing transfer credit: "This student has requested that this transcript includes only course work taken at UWF."
Transcript request forms are available in the Registrar's Office or on line through the Registrar's home page located at
Options for suppression of information are available only for hard copy transcripts and are not available for electronic (FASTER formatted) transcripts used in the State of Florida.
At no cost to the student, the University automatically provides one transcript to each student with their diploma at the time of graduation. The charge for all other academic transcripts is $5.00 per transcript issued, and the fee is due prior to the issuance of the transcript. Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order. At this time, credit card payments are not accepted by the University. All financial obligations to the University must be cleared prior to the release of a transcript. Transcript requests are normally processed within 24 hours of receipt.
DISTANCE LEARNING
STATE EMPLOYEES
State employee waiver forms must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar by the close of the drop/add period. It is the responsibility of the employee to insure that the waiver form matches the courses for which a waiver is sought. When necessary, the student must contact the employing agency for a corrected or a supplemental waiver form for courses not included on the original waiver form. It is suggested that alternate courses be included on the original waiver form in case an employee may not be able to register for one or more requested courses. State employees using the state waiver benefit may not preregister for courses for which fees are to be waived.
FLORIDA RESIDENTS SENIOR CITIZENS
DUAL ENROLLMENT
For further information on dual enrollment, consult the Office of Admissions.
TRANSIENT STUDENT STATUS
ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET
The Academic Common Market serves residents of the following 14 southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Students must be admitted to the appropriate degree program by the Office of Admissions, and the letter of certification must be received in the Office of the Registrar before the first day of classes for the effective term. For information on the state's authorization of programs or on the identity of the coordinator for a particular state, contact the Office of the Associate Provost.
The following UWF programs are affiliated with the Academic Common Market:
Psychology, M.A.
SOUTHERN REGIONAL ELECTRONIC CAMPUS (SREC)
SREC's member states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
TRAVELING SCHOLAR PROGRAM
A traveling scholar's graduate advisor will approach an appropriate faculty member at the proposed host institution and recommend the scholar for a visiting arrangement. After agreement by the student's advisor and the faculty member at the host institution, graduate deans of both institutions will be fully informed by the advisor and have the power to approve or disapprove. A student will register at the host institution and will pay tuition and/or registration fees according to fee schedules established at that institution. Credit for the work taken will be recorded at the home university.
Each university retains its full right to accept or reject any student who wishes to study under its auspices. A traveling scholar will normally be limited to one term on the campus of the host institution. A traveling scholar accepted by the host institution will be regarded as being registered at that institution for the period.
A traveling scholar is not entitled to displacement allowance, mileage, or per diem payments. The home university, however, may at its option continue its financial support of the traveling scholar in the form of a fellowship or graduate assistantship with any work obligation to be discharged either at the home or at the host institution.
STUDENT RECORDS
Confidentiality of Student Records
More specific information regarding such exempted information can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. For the complete text of the applicable statutes, refer to Florida Statutes,
The above information may be released or published by the University without prior written consent of the student unless exception is made in writing by the student.
Such waivers may not be required as a condition for admission to, receipt of financial aid from, or receipt of any other services or benefits from, any public agency or public educational institution in this State.
DIRECTORY/STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY
Students may inform the University in writing if they choose to prevent publication of directory information. Privacy forms should be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the end of the fall semester's drop/add period for information to be withheld from the Directory (see Confidentiality of Student Records).
FLORIDA RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES
Change of Residency Status
This request for reclassification is also required for students who are active duty or discharged members of the Armed Forces who wish to change from non-Florida or temporary Florida resident to Florida resident status.
Living in or attending school in Florida will not, in itself, establish legal residence; i.e., full-time students working part-time jobs may have difficulty in establishing residency. Residency in Florida must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incidental to enrollment at an institution of higher education. The burden of proof of permanent residence lies with the student.
Students who depend on out-of-State parent(s) or guardian(s) for support are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents or guardians. These students will not be reclassified as Florida residents for tuition purposes.
Residency Documentation
For course registration, students enrolled in interdisciplinary programs shall be considered majors in the designated disciplines of the degree plan. These students shall be subject to the same prerequisites as other students.
Unless otherwise stipulated by external accreditation agreements, students whose academic programs require courses in other disciplines shall be given the same access to those courses as majors.
Students who wish to study or do research under the direction of a faculty member for topics or areas not detailed in regularly scheduled courses may make arrangements for such study as a directed independent study. Credit hours and requirements are determined by the director of the study. Registration requires the approval of the faculty member who will supervise the study and the student's advisor. Directed studies are available for approved subject area prefixes and levels and are designated by the last three digits of the course number. Example: ARH 4905 designates a senior level directed independent study in art history.
Courses at the 5000 level may apply to either a graduate or undergraduate degree program; however, a student may not receive both graduate and undergraduate credit for the same course.
Non degree-seeking students may enroll in a 5000-6000 level course. Many advanced courses require that the instructor grant permission to each enrolled student, including non degree-seeking students.
UNDERGRADUATE
At the time of initial enrollment for each semester (including the drop/add period), degree-seeking undergraduate or non degree-seeking students may elect to take a course on the pass/fail basis with the approval of the faculty advisor.
GRADUATE
Graduate students may not elect the pass/fail option.
Students who have been admitted to the University may choose to audit a course by marking an "X" in the type-grade column on the "Registration Schedule" at the time of registration.
Class schedule changes may be processed during the registration period and the scheduled drop/add period. Students may choose to change their class schedules by completing "Drop/Add" forms and submitting them to the Office of the Registrar. Advisors' signatures are required for degree-seeking students adding courses. If the drop/add results in a change of fees, the student must pay the additional fees or initiate a refund for fees in the Cashier's Office prior to the last day of fee payment (see current academic calendar for deadlines).
The Honors Program at UWF is designed to provide creative ways for students to explore their academic talents. Students admitted to the Program are required to enroll in honors courses within major disciplines. Faculty from across UWF's four colleges work with Honors students affording them opportunities to contribute to serious research, scholarship, and creative productions under the supervision of recognized experts in their fields.
By act of the 1996 Florida Legislature (S.B. 2330), each university in the State University System is required to implement an increased matriculation fee for students who take credit hours in excess of those required to complete the baccalaureate degree.
REPEAT COURSE SURCHARGE
By act of the 1997 Florida Legislature (H.B. 1545), each university of the State University System is required to implement a repeat course surcharge for students who take a State-funded undergraduate course for the third time.
From a Course
A student may withdraw from a course while remaining in other course(s) before the end of the ninth week of instruction of any fall or spring semester (see calendar dates for summer semester and short term dates). A grade of "W" will be assigned during this period. The "Withdrawal Request" form is available in the Office of the Registrar, Fort Walton Beach Campus, and Eglin Center. Individual course withdrawals may not be processed after the published deadline. Students who do not complete the course requirements or officially withdraw will be assigned a standard letter grade. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisors prior to withdrawing from classes and to contact the Cashier's Office for questions regarding fee liability or financial aid awards.
Forms for withdrawing from all courses in a term are available in the Office of the Registrar. Students withdrawing from all courses prior to the end of the 4th week of any semester will receive a grade of "WR" (partial refund). A grade of "WR" is not computed in the UWF GPA.
Withdrawal from the University does not automatically relieve the student from fee payment liability in the case of deferred payment status such as VA notes, tuition loan notes, and financial aid pending status. Students in a deferred status should consult the Cashier's Office regarding fee liability.
Students may cancel registration prior to the last day of drop/add by notifying the Office of the Registrar. Students who cancel their registration within this time frame are not liable for tuition. Students should request a full refund of fees from the Cashier's Office.
Reinstatement during the first ten weeks or proportionate period of time for shorter terms requires the following:
Reinstatement after the deadline will require approval of the University Fee Appeals Committee and payment of all delinquent liabilities, course fees, late registration fee, and late payment fee. In addition, the student must submit a written request to the Committee outlining the reason for the request for reinstatement, including an explanation of why fees were not paid prior to the close of the fee payment period.
To provide students time to prepare for final examinations and other end-of-course assignments, the University maintains the following dead week policy.
Final course examinations consist of 150 minutes for courses taught in Term A. Exams are scheduled during the week of final exams of the fall and spring semesters and during the last week of classes of the summer semester (see the academic calendar). Final exams are listed on students' registration schedules. Final examinations may be scheduled on Saturday.
Grades are mailed first class to the student's local address by the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible after the close of each semester. Grades will not be issued for students who have outstanding financial obligations to the University.
UWF transcripts include all course work taken at UWF, degrees awarded, and transfer credit (institutions, courses, and grades). UWF transcripts only list UWF's grade point averages. In order to process a request for a transcript, students should submit the request in writing (student signature is required to release academic records) to the Registrar's Office. The request should include student name, student number (in most instances this is the social security number), number of transcripts requested, names and addresses of recipients, and any special instructions (hold for degree posting, place in a sealed envelope, etc.). Transcripts that are sent directly to the student will be stamped "issued to student" and may not be considered official by some recipients.
The University of West Florida's distance learning goal is to use emerging technology and distance learning capabilities to provide its citizens with enhanced learning opportunities and improved access by making learning available at times and in formats best suited to their needs. The initial focus is to provide courses and workshops using two-way interactive video, the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW), public access television, and CD-ROM distribution. Courses and workshops are currently being offered in the Escambia County School District via two-way interactive video. The capability to deliver two-way interactive courses to the Fort Walton Beach campus; to Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton County Schools; and to the downtown center should be available in the fall, 1998 or spring, 1999. A number of courses are offered via the internet/WWW. Courses offered each semester are listed in the Course Planning Guide or on the UWF Home Page.
Employees of the State of Florida who are classified as permanent full-time employees may be allowed to register on a space-available basis at the University for six semester hours of tuition-free courses. Admission, readmission, and registration information may be obtained by contacting either the Office of Admissions or the Registrar. Registration and tuition waiver forms should be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the end of the late registration period. Registrations will be processed on the last day of registration. Waivers may not be used for directed studies, internships, theses, and dissertations. State employees attending the Pensacola campus are required to purchase a Nautilus Card and parking decal.
Students 60 years or older who meet residency requirements may enroll on a space-available basis without payment of the registration fees. Course work is noncredit. Registration information may be obtained by contacting the Registrar's Office. Students must submit the tuition waiver form, registration form, and other pertinent documents to the Registrar's Office by the end of the late registration period. Senior citizen students enrolled in courses on the Pensacola campus are required to purchase a Nautilus Card and parking decal.
Dual enrollment is a program in which academically talented students receive permission from the high school to take one or more college courses while taking the majority of course work at the high school. Eligibility for participation is determined by written agreement between each school district and the University. Students are not required to pay tuition; however, they must pay for a Nautilus Card, parking decal, and textbooks.
Students enrolled in a degree program at another institution may register for courses at UWF as transient, non degree-seeking students. Students registering as transient students are encouraged to submit a "Transient Student" form initiated at the parent institution indicating approval of course work to be taken at UWF. "Transient Student" forms from other Florida public universities will be used by UWF in lieu of the "Non-Degree Student Classification" form and as a registration form. It is the student's responsibility to request official transcripts to be sent to the parent institution. For further information, contact the Office of Admissions.
The Academic Common Market is an interstate agreement among southern states for sharing academic programs. Participating states enable their residents who qualify for admission to enroll in specific graduate programs in other states on an in-state tuition basis. Arrangements traditionally are limited to unusual programs or programs not offered within the state of residence. To enroll as an Academic Common Market student, an applicant must obtain certification from the common market coordinator in the student's home state.
Biology/Coastal Zone Studies, M.S.
Computer Science/Software Systems, M.S.
History/Historical Archaeology, M.A.
The University of West Florida is a participating member of the Southern Regional Electronic Campus (SREC), which is a marketplace for courses and programs offered by colleges and universities through electronic methods. Nearly 50 colleges and universities offer courses through SREC, enabling students across the South to take courses without leaving their hometowns. All courses are offered by accredited colleges and universities in the Southern Regional Education Board states and meet the Principles of Good Practice developed by the SREC. Students may access the SREC through the Internet at www.srec.sred.orga.
The University participates in a traveling scholar program which enables graduate students to take advantage of special resources available on another campus but not available on the home campus. Examples are special course offerings, research opportunities, unique laboratories, and library collections.
Change of Student Information
Change of local, permanent, and emergency contact addresses; name; or other information affecting the student's permanent academic record may be requested in the Office of the Registrar.
The disclosure or publication of student information is governed by the policies of The University of West Florida and the Board of Regents of the State University System (SUS) of Florida within the framework of State and Federal laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The written consent of the student is required for the disclosure or publication of any information which is (a) personally identifiable of the student and (b) a part of the educational record. However, certain exceptions to that generality, both in types of information which can be disclosed and in access to that information, are allowed within the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as described below:
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION
Data on completion or graduation rates and transfer-out rates of full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are available from the Office of Student Services, 474-2384, in compliance with Student Right-to-Know legislation.
The University publishes an annual Campus Directory which includes a campus locator and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and departmental affiliation for faculty, staff, and students. Copies are provided for distribution to the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional copies may be obtained at the Information Center, UWF Bookstore, Ticket Office, Cashier's Office, Registrar's Office, and Nautilus Card Office.
To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the student (dependent or independent) must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident alien, or a legal alien granted indefinite stay by U.S. Immigration, and must have established legal residence in Florida for a least one year. Students who do not meet this basic criteria cannot be classified as residents for tuition purposes. Questions regarding residency status upon initial application to UWF should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Questions regarding a change in residency status after enrollment should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.
A student who has been classified as a "non-Florida resident for tuition purposes" at the time of application, and wishes to be considered for reclassification as a "Florida resident for tuition purposes," should file with the Office of the Registrar a "Request for Change of Residency" form, with copies of full documentation attached. The request and documentation must be submitted prior to the first day of classes for any given semester.
In addition to being a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or legal alien granted indefinite stay by INS, a student must provide the following documentation prior to the first day of classes for any given semester:
Special Categories for Temporary Florida Residency
or
Documentation of dependent status according to the Federal Income Tax Code and documentation that your parent, legal guardian (court appointed), or adult relative (resided with for 5 years), has resided in the state of Florida for the previous 12 months with the intent of establishing a permanent home (requires copy of current IRS return from parent, legal guardian or adult relative and the residency statement and supporting documentation submitted will be that of the parent, etc.),
or
Documentation of being the spouse of someone who has resided in the state of Florida for the previous 12 months with the intent of establishing a permanent home (requires the marriage certificate, the residency statement and supporting documentation of the spouse, plus a photo copy of the student's Florida driver's license, voter registration, or vehicle registration);
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