Ask UF

How do I change my major?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:53:59 +0000

Please visit the college dean’s office that offers the major that interests you, and ask to speak with an advisor to discuss your options. A list of advising offices for the colleges is available at http://www.reg.ufl.edu/soc/advising-offices.html

Once the college offering your new major has accepted your request, they will make the changes to your academic record. Please let your former college advisor know that you have changed your major so that they can update their records.

Please review the degree requirements of your new major using the degree audit found in Hot Links at http://www.isis.ufl.edu/ or in the online catalog - http://www.reg.ufl.edu/catalog.html

I have 2 exams scheduled at the same time. What do I do?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:47:16 +0000

In most cases, exam conflicts can be resolved easily. Please review the information regarding exam conflicts and policies regarding exams in the online Schedule of Courses at http://www.reg.ufl.edu/soc/index.html

If you have additional questions that are not answered in this policy statement, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at (352) 392-1374 ext. 7237 for assistance.

How can I receive a copy of a course description?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:34:42 +0000

If the course was taken in 1997 or after, the description can be found in the online catalog. For graduate courses see http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/gradcat/ and for undergraduate courses see http://www.reg.ufl.edu/catalog.html .

If the course was taken prior to 1997, the university will provide copies of the course descriptions. It generally takes 3-5 business days to process these requests. We will send the information to the student or a third party designated by the student. There are several ways to request this information.

1. You may come to 222 Criser Hall and complete the Course Description Request form. We will either mail the course descriptions to you or you may come and pick them up.

2. You may fax a request to the Registrar’s Office at 352-846-1126. The Course Description Request form can be found at http://www.reg.ufl.edu/pdf/course1.pdf . Please complete the form as accurately as possible so we can correctly identify the courses.

3. You may mail this information to us at:
Office of the University Registrar
PO Box 114000
Gainesville FL 32611-4000
Attn: Records

4. You may call us at (352) 392-1374, ext. 7229 with your request.

How can I get information on the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)?

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

Questions and answers about the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) can be found at http://www.reg.ufl.edu/clast.html. Petition forms, if needed, may be obtained at http://www.reg.ufl.edu/virtforms.html. You may also call to discuss your questions about CLAST at (352)392-1374, ext. 7229 or visit us at the Registrar Information Counter in 222 Criser Hall.

How much does it cost to repeat a course?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:41:36 +0000

By action of the legislature, the State University System implemented a course fee surcharge for undergraduate courses. Any fee liable undergraduate course taken at UF three or more times, in or subsequent to Fall 1997, will be subject to a repeat course surcharge of 100% of the full cost of instruction. This fee will be calculated annually. Florida Statute 240.124 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 6C-7.001 mandates this fee.

The purpose of this surcharge is to discourage repeating courses unnecessarily. All students, regardless of classification or residency status, will be assessed the fee. Billing questions should be directed to University Financial Services in 113 Criser Hall or (352) 392-0181. The current fee is on the Tuition and Fees brochure available online at http://fa.ufl.edu/ufs/forms/tuition-fees.pdf .

How can I keep my address and telephone number from being given to others? Do you have some kind of privacy policy?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:30:04 +0000

We are not able to selectively remove only the address and/or telephone number from a student’s public record. Directory information that can be released includes your name, address, email address, listed telephone number(s), class and college, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received from the university, and the most previous educational institution attended.

However, a student may request a restriction of access from the UF web directory of your name, address, email address, listed telephone number(s), and class and college. To restrict access to this information, students must complete a Restriction of Directory Information form. This form is available at the Registrar Information Counter in 222 Criser Hall, and requires a valid picture ID to submit. This restriction will remain in effect until it is cancelled by the student in writing.

A second option, using the same form, is to request a complete privacy hold. This will prevent ANYONE from obtaining directory information. This option also will prevent THE STUDENT from obtaining information over the telephone about their records. A full privacy hold requires physical presence and a valid picture ID for staff to discuss anything about the student at the university. The student must request removal of this restriction in writing.

Please contact us at (352) 392-1374, ext. 7229 with any questions concerning Privacy Holds.