What are the Benefits of Finish@UF?
Accelerated Admissions – With Florida’s statewide course numbering system and electronic transcript delivery, in-state transfer applicants move through UF Online’s rolling admissions process quickly.
Criteria-Based Admissions – With the exception of a few limited-access majors, UF Online is able to welcome all qualified upper-division transfer applicants who meet established admissions criteria.
Guaranteed Transfer Credits – Under Florida’s statewide articulation agreement, you can seamlessly transfer 60 credits into UF Online with your A.A. degree from a Florida public college when you meet the UF Online admissions requirements.
No General Education Requirements – Your A.A. degree from a Florida public college also fulfills UF’s general education requirements, which means you can start major-specific coursework right away.
Smooth Transition – From day one, our team of admissions professionals will guide you through the transfer admissions process from application to admission and orientation to pre-enrollment and course registration.
Minimum Admission Requirement for Finish@UF
The University of Florida seeks diverse students who will be UF’s future community of leaders, learners, and thinkers. Many UF Online students enter the program with an earned AA degree or 60 or more transferable college credits. Admitted upper division transfer applicants typically begin major coursework in their first term.
Have 60 or more transferable credits from a Florida public college or university, but you don’t have the Associate of Arts (A.A.)? No worries, there’s an admissions path for you too. Visit our Upper Division Transfer page to review our admissions requirements.
- The below requirements apply to all UF Online majors:
- A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college coursework
- A 2.0 GPA or higher from the last institution attended
- In addition to meeting the university requirements, upper division transfer applicants must meet the admissions requirements for their intended UF Online major. Each major has an overall GPA requirement, a list of prerequisite courses, and a minimum prerequisite GPA required for admissions purposes. For details, please check the degrees page for your program of interest.
Finish@UF Admissions FAQs
Finish@UF is a transfer pathway to the University of Florida through UF Online’s Gator Pathways program for students who have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida public college. These students can be admitted to UF Online as transfer applicants who will complete their UF bachelor’s degree fully online through UF Online.
Admission to UF Online is based on applicants meeting general, major-, and college-specific criteria, rather than a competitive application pool. This means that for most UF Online majors, applicants who meet the criteria are accepted to UF.
Whether you’re just starting or are almost done with your A.A., it’s never too early to plan ahead. We strongly recommend that students interested in transferring to UF Online plan ahead to complete the prerequisites for their intended UF major. You can also consult with academic advisors at your state or public college or university, as they may be able to help you with this planning.
You will need to complete all of the prerequisites for your major before starting in UF Online; however, you can apply to UF Online as you near completion of your A.A. degree. When completing your UF Online application, you will be required to note any courses in progress, including any prerequisites you are completing in your final semesters. Applicants can generally be submitted up to three semesters in advance.
The Finish@UF pathway is only available to students with an A.A. degree from a Florida College System institution. Applicants without an A.A. degree should review other admissions options.
No, this makes you ineligible for Finish@UF, however you are still encouraged to apply to UF Online! Applicants earning a high school diploma AND an A.A. degree concurrently will be considered for admission as a First Time in College (FTIC) student, and would be reviewed as such, as a non-transfer applicant. If you are admitted, all 60 credit hours earned towards your AA degree are still guaranteed to transfer to UF Online.
Applicants without an A.A. degree should review other admissions options.
There are several ways for you to contact an UF Online Admissions Officer:
- Request information on our website and one of our admissions officers will contact you to discuss your program of interest. It is helpful if you can access your transcripts or at least be familiar with the courses you have taken, as well as your current GPA.
- Visit the UF Online events webpage to sign up for an upcoming webinar. The UF Online Admissions team hosts monthly Finish@UF virtual information sessions.
- Contact our office directly at 1-855-994-2867 or by email to connect with an Admissions Officer today. We are open Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm EST.
We look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!
Questions about Admissions Requirements?
No problem. Our Admissions team is here to help you, every step along the way.
UF Online Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadline | File Completion Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 Applications Open | January 27, 2025 | February 24, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Applications Open | April 28, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
Final decisions are rendered on a rolling basis.
Your UF Online application and application fee are valid for one academic year. If you apply for one term and your timeline changes, we can easily roll your application to a future term. To learn more about the admissions process, click here.
Note: The deadlines above are for students planning to enroll in one of the fully-online degrees offered through UF Online. If you are looking for the application deadlines for UF’s face-to-face programs, visit the UF Office of Admissions website.
Application Process for Finish@UF
The application process is simple and straightforward. It will take about 30 minutes to complete your application. If you need to take a break for any reason, you can save it and return to complete the application later. For ease of completion, be sure to have your high school transcripts and previous college information available.
Your Future Starts Today
Ready to apply? Visit our How to Apply page for a step-by-step guide to the UF Online admissions process.
