Lower Division Transfers
UF Online attracts students at various points of their academic journey.
UF Online offers a robust academic experience for those joining the Gator Nation online.
Admissions requirements are based off the number of transferable college credits you will have earned prior to your intended first term in our program. More information about transfer credit can be found here.
UF Online welcomes applicants who have started their college education but have not completed their degree. Prospective students who have earned 12-59 college credits after high school graduation are lower division transfer applicants.
Learn more about the minimum admission requirements for lower division transfer applicants below.
Minimum Admission Requirements for Lower Division Transfer
The University of Florida seeks diverse students who will be UF’s future community of leaders, learners, and thinkers. Lower division transfer applicants are reviewed and admitted based on a comprehensive set of academic and non-academic factors.
Graduation from a secondary school or the equivalent (G.E.D., etc.) recognized by UF.
- Fourteen academic units, distributed as follows:
- English (with substantial writing): 4 years
- Mathematics (at or above Algebra 1 level): 4 years
- Natural Sciences (2 units must include laboratory): 3 years
- Social Sciences: 3 years
- It is preferable that students have two years of foreign language instruction or be able to document an equivalent level of proficiency. However, students may be admitted to UF Online before completing this requirement, but such students must successfully complete an 8-10 hour sequence of a foreign language prior to graduation.
- The state of Florida requires that all lower division transfer applicants have at least a 2.5 (C) academic cumulative GPA from high school. As a Top 10 public university, UF’s standards are higher than the state minimums.
- As a lower division transfer applicant, your high school GPA will still be evaluated, but we will also evaluate your college coursework. Competitive lower division transfer applicants to UF Online typically have a 3.0 GPA or higher at the college level. The more college credits earned, the less your high school GPA is weighted in the review process.
- If you have less than a 2.0 GPA in all college coursework, or less than a 2.0 GPA from the last college you attended, unfortunately you are not eligible for admission to the University of Florida at this time.
- Lower division transfer applicants who graduated high school 5 years ago or more do not need to submit test scores as the requirement is waived.
- Lower division transfer applicants who graduated high school less than 5 years ago will need to submit test scores to the university as part of the admissions process. The state minimum test scores are listed below; however, competitive UF Online applicants typically score above what is listed here.
- Lower division transfer applicants must submit test scores from the SAT, ACT and/or CLT. UF has no test preference. We will superscore (take the highest scores for each subsection) to create the highest possible total score. If you take a test multiple times, we will combine your highest subsection scores across test dates for the same exam.
- SAT or Digital SAT (March 1, 2016 and after)
Reading and Writing = 490
Mathematics = 480 - ACT (1-36 range):
English = 17
Mathematics = 19
Reading = 19 - CLT, Classic Learning Test
Sum of the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing Sections = 38
Quantitative Reasoning Section = 16
- It is strongly recommended that lower division transfer applicants have a transferable college math and English course prior to applying to UF Online.
- In addition, lower division transfer applicants with 30 or more transferable college credits should have completed some of the prerequisite courses for their major of interest prior to their first intended term of enrollment in UF Online. The closer a student is to earning 60 credits, the more prerequisites are expected for admission as a lower division applicant. A list of prerequisite courses can be found on each degree page.
Additional information for homeschooled, military, and international students can be found here:
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UF Online Application Deadlines
Semester | Application Deadline | File Completion Deadline | Classes Start |
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Fall 2025 Applications Closed | April 28, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
Spring 2026 Applications Open | September 2, 2025 | September 29, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
Summer 2026 Applications Open | January 26, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
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. Click here to learn more about the UF Online admissions process.
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.
Key Information for UF Online Students: Understanding Your Admissions Pathway
As a student considering your options at the University of Florida, it is important to understand that the admissions process for UF Online and UF Main Campus are separate and distinct. Admission to UF Online does not guarantee or lead to admission to UF Main Campus, and likewise, admission to UF Main Campus does not guarantee or lead to admission to UF Online.
Important Considerations for Your Academic Journey
With the exception of the Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE) program, UF Online is not a pathway to becoming a UF Main Campus student. If your goal is to attend UF in person, you should apply directly to the main campus or contact the Office of Admissions to explore your options.
- If you are admitted to UF Online, and you wish to attend in person, you must apply to campus.
- If you are admitted to campus, and you wish to transition to UF Online, you must apply to UF Online.
- This applies to both freshman and transfer applicants.
- Admission to UF Main Campus is limited and varies by major.
- If you are a current UF Online student, please contact your academic advisor first to fully understand your options and next steps.
We’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. By understanding your admissions pathways and options, you can make informed decisions about your future at UF. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our team for guidance and support.
Application Process for Lower Division Transfer
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.
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