UF Online Welcomes PaCE #UF23
UF Online is ready to welcome a talented and passionate group of new Gators into the PaCE program!
Launched in spring 2015, Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE) provides freshmen with the opportunity to start their UF degree online and then transition to campus in order to complete an undergraduate degree. Our campus has limited physical space to accommodate the many qualified students who desire a UF education. Students are able to complete their deadline-based coursework on their own schedule and from wherever they wish to study. PaCE also provides some distinct benefits through the UF Online format.
Same degree, same faculty
As a UF Online student, you are a Gator through and through. You earn the same degree as students who attend classes on the University of Florida campus. That’s because you are learning from the same world-renowned faculty who teach on-campus students. UF Online faculty are taking the lead on developing innovative courses, such as physics lecturer Dr. Shawn Weatherford, who teaches a rich and engaging online physics class with a virtual lab. Learn more about Dr. Weatherford’s unique approach by watching this video.
A top-ranked program
UF Online, the University of Florida’s online bachelor’s degree program, is ranked No. 5 in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs in the country, up seven places from its previous spot at No. 12 in 2018. This makes the University of Florida the top-ranked public university for online undergraduate programs in Florida, according to the U.S. News list.
Flexibility of PaCE Experience
As students in UF Online, PaCE freshmen have a greater ability to design their college experience, because they are enrolled in online classes. Students have the option of moving to Gainesville if they want to immerse themselves in the Gator Nation, or they can stay in their hometown (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) and complete the transition requirements needed to finish their degrees on the UF campus.
On-Campus Experiences
While PaCE students take all of their classes online (prior to their campus transition) and do not have to pay certain fees, those who want a robust campus experience can move to Gainesville and participate in a variety of student activities and programs by opting into the Optional Fee Package. By opting into this package, PaCE students have all of the same privileges of residential students, with the exception of attending live lectures (all classes are online) and living in on-campus housing. The UF Off Campus Life office is available to assist PaCE student needs.
Meet UF Online students
UF Online Gators are Gators from Day One. Wonder what it’s like to be an online student at UF? Listen to our students themselves on our YouTube channel. Also, meet fellow PaCE students and read their stories.
Cost Savings in UF Online
PaCE students also have the benefit of the reduced tuition and fees of UF Online. Florida residents in UF Online receive a 25 percent reduction in tuition. Additionally, to make their UF degree as affordable as possible, UF Online students are not required to pay the majority of student fees.
There are a variety of resources to help students and parents learn more about the PaCE program. Here are links to some of those resources:
- General PaCE program information
- PaCE program information from UF Admissions
- Frequently Asked Questions about PaCE
- Optional Fee Package
- More than 50 majors are part of the PaCE program
- PaCE Advisors & Contacts
- Facebook group for students admitted to PaCE
- Facebook group for parents of students admitted to PaCE
- Several colleges provide PaCE specific information on their websites:
- PaCE Housing Information – Off Campus
As students go through the acceptance process, here are some dates to keep in mind:
- PaCE Preview (orientation) Information Available:
Late February - Financial Aid Information Available:
Early March - Signed PaCE Contract and $200 Tuition Deposit Deadline:
May 1 - Final High School and College Transcripts Deadline:
July 15
- Admissions questions can be emailed to freshman@ufl.edu or call 352-392-1365.
- UF Online and academic questions can be emailed to pace@ufonline.ufl.edu.
Additionally, parents and students can reach out to UF staff directly or participate in online and live events:
Online Chats and Webinars
Join us at an upcoming #UF23 PaCE virtual chat that will be hosted this year by UF Online. Find out more details and registration info here.
Learn more about the UF Online Optional Fee Package by attending a webinar. This package gives students the opportunity to access various student activities on campus.
Online Chats
- Monday, Feb. 18
- Wednesday, Feb. 27
Optional Fee Package Webinars
UF Florida Days
Students and parents are welcome to visit campus during the UF Florida Days event. This program offers multiple sessions and provides an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and current students. Invitations to this are emailed directly to students, and registration is required. These events fill up, so we encourage you to register early. Here is the schedule:
- Fri, March 15
- Fri, March 22
- Fri, March 29
- Fri, April 5
Once again, welcome to UF Online. We look forward to being part of your academic journey. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at pace@ufonline.ufl.edu.