Application for Admission 
Applications for undergraduate, graduate, and international admission may be obtained from:

Ownership of Submitted Documents
All credentials and documents submitted become the property of the University of West Florida. The originals or copies of the originals will not be returned to the applicant or forwarded to another institution, agency, or person.

Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents

R-SAT is the recentered SAT (effective April 1995) and E-ACT is the Enhanced ACT (effective October 1989).

In the case of applicants who do not meet these qualifications, a variety of additional factors are considered. These include the pattern and quality of courses and curriculum, grade trends, class rank, educational objectives, extracurricular activities, leadership, and school recommendations. 

Applicants who bring to the University community other important attributes may receive additional consideration. These include talented writers and performing artists, applicants having special ties to the University, students with significant life and career experiences, skilled athletes, and members of minority groups under-represented in our student body.

In computing the high school GPA (academic courses only) for purposes of admission, additional weight is assigned to grades of "C" or better in honors, advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate Program courses.

Applicants completing a nontraditional program (home schooling, outcome-based education, etc.) must present credentials equivalent to those described above. An applicant whose educational program is not measured in Carnegie Units must present test scores of at least 1010 on the R-SAT or 21 on the E-ACT.

Required Documents
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
The application for admission and a nonrefundable $20 fee payable to the University of West Florida should be submitted from six to nine months prior to the semester for which admission is desired. It is the policy of the University not to defer or waive the application fee.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Applicants must arrange to have submitted to the Office of Admissions official transcripts from each college and university attended. Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to the Office of Admissions and contain an official seal and signature. Transcripts bearing the statement, "Issued to Student," or transcripts submitted by applicants are not considered official.

SECONDARY SCHOOL RECORD
Transfer applicants who have less than 60 semester hours of transferable credit (as evaluated by the Office of Admissions) must submit official high school transcripts reflecting work completed from the beginning of the 9th grade through the 12th grade and date of graduation.

Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents

Admission Requirements
APPLICANTS WITH ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) DEGREES
Applicants who have received an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida public institution immediately prior to transfer and who have applied for a non-limited access program will be admitted to the University of West Florida, provided applications and all supporting documents have been received by the deadline. In addition, verification of two units of the same foreign language in high school or at least eight semester hours of the same foreign language (or equivalent proficiency) at the college level is required. American sign language is considered a foreign language for this admission requirement. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to programs designated as limited access or teacher certification.

APPLICANTS WITH LESS THAN 60 SEMESTER HOURS OF TRANSFERABLE CREDIT (as evaluated by the Office of Admissions) MUST: 

Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents
The final deadlines for applications and supporting documents for graduate applicants with U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status are:

Because some departments have earlier deadlines, applicants should contact specific academic departments for departmental deadlines. It is in an applicant's best interest to apply early. Files completed after the published deadlines may not be processed in time for the student to be considered for enrollment in the desired semester.

Admission Policies
Admission to graduate study involves admission to the department or college in which the applicant expects to study. Final admission to the University is subject to approval by the department or college. While there are minimum University admission requirements, the departments may set admission standards significantly higher than these minima. Students should determine departmental requirements first. Applicants must meet any departmental requirements and the following criteria:

1. have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must hold, or be candidates for baccalaureate degrees from regionally accredited institutions. Approval of applications from undergraduate seniors is conditional upon the awarding of the baccalaureate degree prior to commencement of graduate studies. Students who have graduated from recognized, although nonaccredited, institutions may apply for study as graduate students. See the subsection on Conditional Admission;
2. be in good standing at the institution of higher learning last attended. Students who, for academic or disciplinary reasons, are not eligible to register in the college or university last attended will not be admitted for graduate study;
3. meet at least one of the following three criteria:
1. have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of course work attempted in earning the bachelor's degree;
2. submit GRE scores (College of Business applicants must submit GMAT scores in lieu of GRE). A minimum score of 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the general aptitude test of the GRE (minimum GMAT score is 450) is required if the undergraduate GPA is below the minimum 3.0; or
3. have earned a graduate degree from an accredited institution; and
4. be approved by the department or college of their intended major.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION
Applicants to the University of West Florida are considered international if they are not U.S. Citizens, dual citizens, or permanent residents. In addition to the policies and procedures stated for the different categories of admission, the following information pertains to international applicants.

Academic Records
International applicants must submit original documents or signed, officially certified photocopies of original documents, as well as certified translations of all documents that are not in English.

English Proficiency Test
If the international applicant's native language is not English or the applicant is from a country in which the primary language is not English, they must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before applying for admission. For undergraduate applicants, a minimum composite score of 525 and a listening comprehension score of 52 are required by the University. Those scores are equivalent to 193 composite and 18 listening scores on the computer-based TOEFL. For graduate applicants, a minimum composite score of 550 and a listening comprehension score of 52 are required by the University. Those scores are equivalent to 213 composite and 18 listening scores on the computer-based TOEFL. TOEFL scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the Educational Testing Service, Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541-6151, USA.

TOEFL information and registration forms are available in many locations outside the U.S., usually at U.S. embassies and consulates, at offices of the U.S. Information Agency (U.S.I.A.), from U.S. educational commissions and foundations, at Binational Centers, and from many private organizations such as the Institute of International Education (IIE), American-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST), and the African-American Institute (AAI).

All international students who must take the TOEFL for admission are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English by either passing the English Entry Exam or completing a course in English for Non-Native Speakers. The English entrance exam is required in addition to the TOEFL for admission. Students will be required to take the English Entry Exam at the University prior to initial registration. Students failing to pass the exam must take one of two required English for Non-Native Speakers courses. Students who fail either of these courses must retake the course the next semester. 

International students expecting to receive appointments as teaching assistants also are required to pass a test of spoken English.

Certification of Finances
Certification of finances must be completed before the student visa, "Certificate of Eligibility" (Form I-20 or IAP-66), is issued. The University is required by U.S. Immigration authorities to check carefully the financial resources of each student prior to issuing Form I-20 or IAP-66. Therefore, it is important that the applicant know the costs of attending the University and have the necessary funds for the entire period of enrollment. Funds for one year of study and living expenses must be documented and approved by the University before an I-20 or IAP-66 is issued.

The "Confidential Financial Statement" form must be completed, signed by the student, and verified by the student's or sponsor's bank or financial institution with a statement of deposit. Before completing the Confidential Financial Statement, the applicant should review the estimate of institutional costs and living expenses. The total amount of funds available to the student must be listed for each year of planned attendance and must equal the total estimate of institutional costs and living expenses. The "Confidential Financial Statement" must be accurate to avoid unnecessary delay in processing.

Health Form/Health Insurance
Applicants must submit a "Student Health Form" completed in its entirety by a physician. Results of the Tuberculosis (TB) test, the Tetanus Toxoid booster, and measles (rubella and rubeola) immunization must be submitted. Any document submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translation.

International students are required to show proof of adequate medical insurance coverage for illness or accidental injury before they will be permitted to register or to continue enrollment. An adequate medical insurance policy must meet a number of requirements, including that the insurance proceeds are payable in U.S. currency. Insurance may be obtained at the University before registration.

Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents

Notice of Admission
If a student's application for admission to UWF is approved, an official notice of admission will be sent by the Office of Admissions. Admission is for a specific semester only. If the student is unable to enroll for the semester indicated on the notice of admission, the Office of Admissions should be informed immediately. If the student wishes to enter a different semester, the Office of Admissions must be notified in writing. Under no circumstances should an applicant make departure plans for Pensacola until official approval has been given to the application for admission by the Office of Admissions, and the student has received the Form I-20 from the International Student Advisor (see section on passports and visas). Students who come to the campus without first receiving an official notice of acceptance, do so at their own risk. The student's presence on the campus will not influence the decision on an application for admission.

Passports and Visas
Students meeting all admission requirements of the University will be mailed a "Certificate of Eligibility" (Form I-20 or IAP-66) by the International Student Advisor. Students possessing a valid Form I-20 or IAP-66 will be considered for a student visa (F-1 or J-1) by presenting it and the following documents to the nearest U.S. Consulate:

1. a valid passport,
2. evidence of adequate financial support,
3. evidence of proficiency in the English language, and
4. the type of health certificate required by the U.S. Consulate.

Transfer of Funds
Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the current regulations of their own governments, as many restrict the purchase of U.S. dollars. Students should arrive with ample funds in U.S. dollars or traveler's checks. Local banks provide exchange services, but this procedure can be lengthy and expensive.

International Student Advisor
The International Student Advisor is available to assist students with problems ranging from immigration to cultural and personal matters. Students should feel free to ask questions and seek assistance from this office at any time. 

Readmission to Master's and Specialist Programs
Graduate students not in attendance during three or more academic semesters (including summer semester), but less than five years, must complete the "Application for Readmissions" and provide any required documentation. The form must be filed according to readmission deadlines stated in the current academic calendar. No fee is required.

Graduate students who last attended their graduate programs over five years ago must reapply to their program.

Coursework completed in any student classification will be included in the undergraduate or graduate GPA, determined by the level of the course.

International students in F-1 status may not register as non-degree seeking students.

No application fee or transcripts from other institutions are required.

All Pensacola campus students are required to purchase a Nautilus Card.

Parking a vehicle on campus requires a parking decal which may be purchased at the Cashier's Office, Building 20.

Compliance with the immunization policy is required prior to registration. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for information.

To be considered for degree seeking status, students must contact the Office of Admissions and complete the required documentation.

REQUEST FOR ADMISSION FOR A LATER SEMESTER 
Applicants are admitted to the University only for the semester for which they apply. Students who do not enroll in the semester for which they have been admitted may update their admission status for a future semester through the Office of Admissions. Applicants will be considered for admission under the policies in effect at that time. Admission is not automatic. If a student has attended another collegiate institution prior to updating the application, the student must provide an official transcript of all work attempted.

APPEAL OF ADMISSION DENIAL
Denial of Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate applicants who are denied admission to the University may appeal the admission decision to the University Admissions Committee if they feel that because of some extenuating circumstance or unrevealed data the admission decision was inequitable. Applicants are requested to appeal by letter to the University Admissions Committee through the Director of Admissions by the first day of classes of the semester for which admission was requested.

Denial of Admission to Limited Access Bachelor's Degree Programs
Appeals for denial of admission to a limited access bachelor's degree program should be directed to the college dean housing the program by the first day of classes of the semester for which admission was requested.

Denial of Admission to Graduate Programs
Applicants who have been denied admission to a graduate program at the University may appeal, in writing, to the appropriate college dean by the first day of classes of the semester for which admission was requested.