After Admission

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Refer to information on Financial Assistance.

APPLY FOR HOUSING
Refer to information on Housing.

APPLY FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS BENEFITS
Refer to information on Military and Veterans.

MEDICAL STATEMENT AND IMMUNIZATION
Medical Statement
Every student must complete a "Medical History" form provided by the Division of Student Affairs. The form must be forwarded to the UWF Health Center before registration. The University of West Florida reserves the right to refuse enrollment to any applicant whose health record indicates the existence of a condition which may be harmful to members of the University community.

Immunization Requirements
As a prerequisite to matriculation or registration, the State University System requires:

  1. all students born after 1956 to present documented proof of immunity to rubeola (also known as measles, red measles, or ten-day measles) and ;

  2. all students less than 40 years of age to present documented proof of immunity to rubella

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION
  1. RUBEOLA

    Students can be considered immune to rubeola only if they have documentation of at least one of the following:

    1. Documentation of immunization with TWO (2) doses of live virus vaccine on or after the first birthday. Persons vaccinated with killed or an unknown vaccine prior to 1968 must be revaccinated. Persons born before 1957 may be considered to have had natural infection and therefore do not need rubeola vaccines. The two rubeola vaccines must be at least 30 days or more apart. Or, 

    2. Laboratory (serologic) evidence of rubeola immunity (titer). Or,

    3. A written, dated statement signed by a physician on his/her stationery which specifies the date seen and states that the person has had an illness characterized by a generalized rash lasting three (3) or more days, a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, a cough and conjunctivitis, and, in the physician's opinion, is diagnosed to have had the 10-day rubeola measles.

  2. RUBELLA

    Students can be considered immune to rubella only if they have documentation as follows:

    1. Documentation of immunization with live rubella virus vaccine on or after the first birthday. Or,

    2. 2. Laboratory (serologic) evidence of rubella immunity (titer).
Note: Having had the disease does not prove immunity.

For both rubeola and rubella, acceptable documentation must be from a health care provider such as your physician, clinic, health department records, military immunization records or from your high school or college/university records, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The documented date of immunization for both measles and rubella should include the day, month and year. However, only month and year will suffice as long as the month and year show that the immunization was given at least 13 months after month of birth.

Also, since revaccination causes no adverse medical consequences, it is recommended that those students who can no provide an immunization date after extended research, those who present questionable diagnosis of measles, be vaccinated (revaccinated) prior to the time of matriculation/registration. All immunizations should be given in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Exceptions to this policy may be granted in the event of valid medical contraindications or for religious reasons.

Documentation of immunity may be presented in person or by mail to the University Health Center, The University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514. If mailing documentation, be sure it contains your name, birthdate and social security number. Photocopies are acceptable. Originals will not be returned.

ORIENTATION
Each semester Student Affairs sponsors an orientation for new lower-division students. Parents of new students are also encouraged to attend an orientation session. Orientation lasts two days and is designed to acquaint students with the University and to facilitate students' choices of courses, registration, and completion of other necessary procedures. During orientation, student mentors meet as peer advisors with incoming freshmen.

New students receive information about orientation by mail after they have been admitted. The University offers several orientation sessions for transfer students (students entering UWF with 60 or more semester hours). Transfer orientations are held before the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters. Invitations are mailed to newly admitted transfer students. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates. Contact the Orientation Office for more information.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
Each degree-seeking student is assigned to a faculty member to assist in planning academic programs; to provide guidance in personal, academic, and professional development; and to foster interaction among students and faculty.

The University Advising Center provides advising for General Studies requirements for freshman and sophomore students. The Center also provides a system which alerts new freshmen and sophomores to potential academic problems. Students are notified by letter of unacceptable progress and urged to meet with their advisors to discuss possible remedies.

All degree seeking junior and senior students are assigned faculty advisors by the department housing the program in which the student is majoring. Junior and senior students should contact the chairperson of their major department to obtain the name of their academic advisor. 

Advising for College of Business students is available in the College of Business Advising Center; College of Professional Studies students majoring in teacher education should contact Teacher Education Student Services, all other College of Professional Studies students should contact their major department . The College of Arts and Sciences also maintains an advising center for students unsure of their major or changing programs in the college.

Teacher Education Student Services (TESS) is the central campus office for all student information relating to teacher education. This office admits students into teacher education programs and into student teaching, distributes certification applications, and makes recommendations for certification.

LIGHTHOUSE
New students can check admissions status through Lighthouse at http://lighthouse.uwf.edu. Once admitted, students can also check their financial aid status and register for the first time.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Refer to information on Registration and Academic Policies.

OBTAIN NAUTILUS CARD
All Pensacola campus students are required to purchase a Nautilus Card. Refer to information on fees.

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

CONFIRM RESIDENCY
Refer to information on Residency.

PAY TUITION AND FEES
Refer to information on tuition and fees.

REVIEW STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtain a copy of the Student Handbook for more information on topics below:

Code of Student Conduct
The University seeks to provide an environment which encourages the thoughtful development of intellectual, social, and moral standards. Student conduct is expected to be lawful; and students are expected to abide by all University regulations and the Code of Student Conduct, as published in the Student Life Handbook.

Grievance
All students may bring grievances to the attention of University personnel and they will receive prompt and fair disposition of grievances as outlined in the Student Life Handbook.

Prohibition of Harassment
Harassment is prohibited, whether on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, or veteran status. Harassment is defined as conduct which unreasonably interferes with a student's status or performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or education environment. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome or unsolicited sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Guidance, support, and assistance concerning discrimination are available from designated on-campus advocates, or the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office. Any student believing he or she has been harassed may bring complaints to the Equal Opportunity Office, Building 11, Room 119.

Use of Instructional Space and Resources
University facilities and equipment are intended primarily for the use of the faculty and students currently enrolled in courses of instruction. Students who have completed registration, including the payment of fees for the current semester, and whose names appear on the final class rolls, are authorized to attend classes and to use University instructional areas, facilities, equipment, and designated services. Students, including those continuing work on theses and dissertations, who are not enrolled for the current semester are not authorized to use instructional space and resources.

Students may not attend classes, including use of instructional space, facilities, designated library services, and equipment, for which they have not paid fees or from which they have withdrawn.

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