Transferring to Florida: your chances, deadlines and credits

UF says your admission as a transfer is decided by the college and major you apply to. The report gives one total for UF Main Campus, with no split by college.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page; UF Common Data Set 2025-2026, 2025-2026

The report counts Fall 2025 only. UF also enrolls transfers in spring and summer, and those are not in this total.

Source: UF Common Data Set 2025-2026, 2025-2026

Many degree programs have limited capacity. UF says admission depends on available space and on the size and strength of the transfer applicant pool.

Source: UF transfer decision process, undated page

The university floor is a 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 at your last school, both as UF calculates them. The report lists a competitive GPA as an extra requirement beyond that.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page; UF Common Data Set 2025-2026, 2025-2026

UF says admitted transfers must complete, or be completing, the requirements for their intended major before enrolling. You cannot take your prerequisites at UF.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page

Applicants who earned an Associate in Arts from a Florida public institution right before transferring get priority consideration, but only if the application and all supporting documents reach UF by the deadline.

Source: UF transfer decision process, undated page

You pick one college and one major, and you can be considered for one major per term. UF calls changing majors after admission highly unlikely.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page; UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

You also need proof of a foreign language: two years in one language in high school, the second level of a college course, a CLEP exam, or a letter from a professor confirming fluency. The application steps page asks for at least 8 sequential semester hours at the college level or two sequential secondary courses.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page; UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

The UF college you apply to decides how your credit meets its degree requirements.

Source: UF transfer credit evaluation, undated page

Courses from Florida public community colleges and State University System schools generally follow the Statewide Course Numbering System. They count as equivalent when the first three letters of the prefix and last three digits of the number match.

Source: UF transfer credit evaluation, undated page

To check a course before you apply, use Transferology. If it says maybe, contact the school for an evaluation.

Source: UF transfer credit evaluation, undated page

Credit is awarded once per course. UF credit, then dual enrollment or transfer credit, takes precedence over exam credit. All test credit together is capped at 45 semester hours, and it posts as a P grade that does not count toward GPA.

Source: UF course credit and credit by exam, undated page

You need a transcript from every school you attended, however short the stay or small the credit. Unofficial copies are enough for first review, and admitted students send official ones. UF keeps what you send.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

The fee is $30 and nonrefundable. Two to four weeks after you apply, your status page shows missing items and your decision. Upload updated transcripts when new grades post.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

Limited-access programs, teacher certification programs and programs that need an audition usually need extra materials. Your college lists them.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

UF says the online status is unofficial. Wait for the written admission notice, mailed to your permanent address.

Source: UF transfer decision process, undated page

Applicants with 12 to 59 credits or a bachelor's degree cannot use this route. UF Online is listed as an option for lower-division or second-degree students.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page

UF says transfer applications generally arrive six to nine months before the term begins. It also says deadlines vary by college and program, and that some programs have earlier deadlines or admit for only certain terms.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page; UF transfer dates and deadlines, 2026 terms

You may apply before you finish all requirements if your application says you will finish them before the term starts.

Source: UF transfer eligibility, undated page; UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

UF's application steps list the online application, the $30 fee, transcripts and proof of foreign language. They do not list an essay.

Source: UF transfer: how to apply, undated page

If you are denied for a university minimum, you can appeal with documented extenuating circumstances: email transfer@admissions.ufl.edu with a letter, support documents and a letter of support from the college or major. If the college denied you, contact its admissions representative to learn the appeal steps.

Source: UF options if denied as a transfer, undated page

UF describes reversals as unusual and says appeals are considered only with new and compelling information. Your denial letter may list ways to improve your competitiveness if you reapply, and the page lists no waiting period for reapplying.

Source: UF options if denied as a transfer, undated page