What is universal tracking?
Universal tracking (UT) is an online electronic system that monitors
the progress of all undergraduate majors toward graduation.
What is the purpose of universal tracking?
Universal tracking helps students find the best academic path to complete
their degree, provides academic advice for choosing the most appropriate
major as soon as possible and pro-vides feedback each
fall and spring semester on academic progress.
How does UT help students find the best major?
UT monitors the critical tracking courses for all majors and provides
feedback to the student and to the adviser beginning with the fall semester
of the freshman year. This immediate feedback helps the student determine
if he/she has chosen the best major and is on track for graduation.
How can a student find out what the tracking criteria are for other
majors?
There are several ways to obtain this information:
How does the off-track hold affect students?
Will students who are on track receive any notification?
The students who are on track will receive their grades.
Will students be notified if a college has not removed the tracking
hold?
Yes. Prior to advance registration in the fall and spring terms, tracking
audits are mailed to all students. If there is a hold, it will be printed
at the top of the audit.
How many terms can a student be off track?
If a student is off track for two consecutive terms, he/she will be
required to change to a different major.
If a student is off track for two consecutive terms and wants to
change majors, what should he/she do?
If the student has selected a new major, he/she should contact the
college offering that major to schedule an appointment with an adviser
to discuss changing the major. The student should visit the Academic Advising
Center for assistance in choosing a new major. If the chosen major is not
offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the student will be
referred to the college offering the major to request a change of major.
How will universal tracking impact academic advising, especially
for freshmen and sophomores?
Universal tracking ensures that all students (freshmen, sophomores,
juniors and seniors) receive academic advising from their college advisers.
In what ways can the Academic Advising Center assist students?
AAC advises students who have majors in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences. AAC can help any student select a new major.
Are students allowed to change majors?
Frequently Asked Questions About the Undergraduate Catalog
The Undergraduate Catalog is very long. Why should I bother to read
it?
While the catalog may not look flashy, it contains information that
is critical to your academic success at UF.
I am a freshman. Where should I start?
You might begin by examining the tracks for your major. Each major
has a suggested eight-semester plan that will enable you to graduate in
four years. The index will help you find the appropriate pages for your
major.
Where can I find information on Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate course equivalencies?
Look in the Academic Advising section for course equivalencies. If
you want to know what courses to take next, look at the placement charts
as well.
What is CLAST and where do I sign up?
CLAST information can be found in the Academic Regulations section.
What do I need to know about the Gordon Rule communication and computation
requirement?
Refer to the Academic Advising section. Also remember that Advanced
Placement and International Baccalaureate credit count toward Gordon Rule.
How do I find out about my SAT II scores?
Consult the charts in the Academic Advising or Admissions sections
or refer to the schedule of courses.
What are the general education requirements of the university?
Consult the Academic Advising section.
Im Pre-Med or Pre-Law. Where can I find information that would help
me pursue my interests in medicine or law?
Refer to the Academic Advising section for pre-professional studies
information and then consult an adviser in the Office of Health and Legal
Professions Advising in 100 AAC.
What about transfer credit?
Refer to the transfer credit policy in the Academic Regulations section.
Is there somewhere I can find information about graduate school?
Yes, you can get a copy of the Graduate Catalog or you can discuss
graduate education with an academic adviser or a faculty member in your
major.
Where would I find general information about the school year and
the length of semesters?
The academic year calendar pages follow this page in the catalog. In
addition, there are calendars included for the next four academic years.
I am interested in overseas study. Where can I find information on
the programs available?
Again, refer to the Academic Advising section or go to the Overseas
Studies Office in 123 Grinter Hall.
Is there any other section I should know about?
The Academic Regulations and Academic Advising sections are two very
important sections for all students. In addition, the college section that
houses your major contains information of great importance to you.
World Wide Web Addresses
UF Home Page
http://www.ufl.edu
Colleges, Schools, Units and Offices (alpha index, computing, libraries,
UF phone book, UF web sites and more)
Student Information (admissions, financial aid, catalogs, housing,
study abroad and more)
About Our Campus (events, facts, homecoming, maps, news, sports,
virtual tour and more)
Gainesville Area
ISIS Student Information (directory information, fees and financial
information, financial aid and universal tracking)
Office of the University Registrar and the Office of Admissions Home
Page
Admissions and Online Applications
Commencement Information, by term
Critical Dates
Financial Aid
Housing
ISIS
Schedule of Courses
Registration
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs
Virtual Tour of Campus
Please refer to the inside back cover of this catalog for a correspondence
directory of the major campus offices, colleges and schools. This listing
also includes web addresses.