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How many students are in fraternities or sororities?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:00:37 +0000

A total of 4,266 students were members of Greek organizations at UF as of fall 2000:

* 1,700 were in fraternities
* 2,337 in sororities
* 85 were in the Multicultural Greek Council
* 144 were in the National Pan-Hellenic Council

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How many students live on campus?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:56:56 +0000

For Fall 2008, 7,553 single students lived on campus (4,346 female, 3,205 male.) Graduate and Family housing had an additional 2,048 residents, 469 of whom were children.

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What are the official school colors?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:54:29 +0000

The official university colors are orange and blue. The exact shades for printing and online purposes can be found on the UF University of Florida Identity website.

Does UF have any Nobel or Pulitzer prize winners on faculty?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:46:50 +0000

UF has one Nobel laureate and one Pulitzer Prize winner. John Robert Schrieffer, a physicist and chief scientist for the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, part of which is housed at UF, received the Nobel Prize in physics in 1972. John Kaplan, an associate professor in the College of Journalism and Communications, won the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography in 1992.

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I am interested in availability of any Florida prepaid tuition program available for my children or grandchildren. Where can I get information?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:36:07 +0000

The Florida Prepaid College Board offers two programs that assist with Florida tuition costs. The Florida Prepaid College Plan locks in the cost of college tuition, local fees, and dormitory housing at today’s prices. The Florida College Investment Plan provides an affordable way to save for college with a wide range of investment options and tax benefits. For more information, call 1-800-552-GRAD; or visit Florida Prepaid College Plans.

How much money has UF made in royalties from Gatorade?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:34:05 +0000

As of February 2000, the university had received $61.5 million since it began collecting Gatorade royalties in 1973.

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When was UF integrated and who was the first black student?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:30:09 +0000

The first black student admitted to the University of Florida was law student George Stark in September. The first black graduate from UF was another law student, Willie George Allen in 1963.

What are the dates for Spring Break?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:28:53 +0000

Although they can vary from year to year, Spring Break is normally the first or second week in March.

For more specific information on academic dates and deadlines, visit the Calendar or see the ‘Critical Dates’ listed on the frontpage of the UF Registrar

How big is your largest class?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:28:26 +0000

The class with the largest number of students taught by one instructor in a single classroom is Theater Appreciation, which for fall 2000 had an enrollment of 654 students.

How many faculty members does UF have?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:27:38 +0000

Current and historical figures are available from the Office of Institutional Research.