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
Your diploma and transcript will be the same as students who complete UF courses in person. On Campus InvolvementIf you choose to live in Gainesville and want a more robust campus experience, you can participate in a variety of activities and programs by opting into the Optional Fee Package. These fees provide access to UF campus gyms, student health services, unlimited bus fares, athletic events, and more. Cost SavingsPaCE students and families benefit from reduced tuition and fees offered through UF Online courses. Florida residents in UF Online receive a 25% reduction in tuition and have fewer required student fees! Check out the tuition calculator to estimate the cost of attendance. FlexibilityAs a PaCE student, you can customize your college experience, create your own schedule for studying, join student clubs, complete an internship, or even work a part-time job. Whether you choose to move to Gainesville, stay home with family, or even travel the world—you can complete your UF Online classes from anywhere!
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.
Incoming Students
Andrew Horvath
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
ahorvath@ufl.edu352-273-3475Book an appointmentCurrent Students
Andrew Horvath
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
ahorvath@ufl.edu352-273-3475Book an appointmentCurrent Students
Ally Fleisher
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
entnem.advisors@ifas.ufl.eduBook an appointmentCurrent Students
Current Students
Current Students
Current Students
Trey Gifford
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
agifford1@ufl.edu352-294-7640Book an appointmentCurrent Students
Current Students
Current Students
Current Students
Herschel Johnson
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
fshnadvising@ifas.ufl.eduBook an appointmentCurrent Students
Current Students
Jackie Gilley
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Jgilley1@ufl.edu352-273-3852Book an appointment
Current Students
Alexandra Goetz
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
a.goetz@ufl.edu352-392-9230Book an appointmentCurrent Students
Michael J. Sisk
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
soils-advising@ifas.ufl.edu352-294-3152Book an appointmentCurrent Students
Sylvia Van Boskirk
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
svanboskirk@ufl.edu352-846-0847Book an appointment
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Robert Lopez
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
clasufonline@advising.ufl.edu352-294-2205Book an appointmentLast Names L-Z
Nicole Raymond
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
clasufonline@advising.ufl.edu352-294-2205Book an appointmentLast Names A-K
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Chris Kozak
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
clasufonline@advising.ufl.edu352-294-2205Book an appointment
Erica Alexander
College of Health and Human Performance
ericaalexander@ufl.edu352-294-1801Book an appointment
Paul Higgerson
College of Health and Human Performance
phiggerson@ufl.edu352-392-4042Book an appointment
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 85 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
Learn about how PaCE students can stay connected to on campus Gator activities.
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.