PaCE is a pathway to start online and finish on campus.
Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE) is a highly selective and flexible pathway that allows you to start your University of Florida degree fully online and finish it residentially, on campus. During the first segment of PaCE, students have flexibility while taking UF Online courses from wherever they want to be, at a reduced tuition rate. After meeting their major’s transition requirements, these students transition to residential, on campus courses to complete their UF degree. Students admitted to PaCE apply as first-time in college students seeking residential admission to a PaCE-eligible major, and meet all UF residential admissions qualification standards.
This is all part of the University of Florida’s commitment to expanding access to life-changing education via innovative online pathways.
What is UF Online?
UF Online has been ranked in the top five online undergraduate programs for the past six years in a row, and has received the #1 ranking in 2022 and 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
UF Online students enjoy added flexibility, lower tuition and fees, dedicated academic advisors, and their own virtual campus community hub (the UF Online Plaza), all while learning directly from the same UF faculty teaching in residential classrooms, sharing their research discoveries, and innovating solutions for our world.
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Fast Facts About PaCE
PaCE Academic Advisors
Each PaCE student has an individual UF academic advisor who is here to help guide and support you. Undecided/exploratory majors can contact the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences advising team.
Academic Experience
Top-notch academics for PaCE students through UF Online courses during the first part of their educational journey.
About UF Online Academics
UF Online has earned rankings in the top five online bachelor’s programs for six years in a row according to U.S. News & World Report. With small class sizes, highly qualified instructors, dedicated academic advisors for each major, and innovative online courses, we aim high to help students succeed.
Same Degree, Same Faculty
UF Online & PaCE students earn the same degree as students who attend all their classes on campus, taught by the same world-renowned faculty. The diploma and transcript earned by a PaCE student is identical in all ways to the diploma earned by a UF student who does not participate in the PaCE program.
Online Classes with UF Online
Our courses go above and beyond to include much of the same face-to-face interactions and activities that traditional classrooms include, taught by the same expert faculty researchers and scholars who teach in the main campus classrooms.
Check out video clips of our online courses to explore what UF offers to its over 4,000 fully online students
Majors Participating in the PaCE Program
UF colleges include over 60 major options as part of the PaCE program – students who select these majors on their residential application may receive a PaCE offer of admission. Each year, the participating majors list is updated.
We are excited to welcome Computer Engineering to PaCE for the first time in 2024!
College-specific PaCE overview websites:
Student Life
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Opportunities on UF’s Main Campus
PaCE students who live in Gainesville and surrounding areas can take advantage of campus activities, resources, facilities, and involvement as they choose. The Optional Fee Package provides access to many campus life amenities, including UF campus gyms, athletic event tickets, student health services, unlimited bus fares, campus meal plans, and more.
Students who do not select the optional fee package are still welcome on the main campus anytime and can take full advantage of libraries, faculty office hours, student clubs and organizations, career guidance, involvement opportunities, and much more.
Check out the UF Office of Admissions’ Student Involvement page for more information.
Online Involvement Opportunities
PaCE students who are traveling, living outside of Gainesville, or focused on other activities that keep them from visiting campus will have all the same engagement opportunities as fully online students.
You can connect with other PaCE students in the UF Online Plaza, join us for virtual game nights, online undergraduate conferences, research showcases, workshops, career planning activities, becoming a peer tutor, and so much more! Many student clubs and organizations hold virtual or Zoom-enabled meetings as well. Reach out to a UF Online Student Ambassador or our student support team if you need help connecting with others.
Take a look at the resources and supports available to all PaCE and UF Online students.
Current PaCE Students
If you’re a PaCE student looking for support, resources, or information, visit the UF Online Current Students page.