The University of West Florida
The career and life you’ve always dreamed of starts with a UWF education. Gain access to the resources and opportunities of a large university, with small class sizes and personalized attention from world-renowned professors. With 14,500+ students, 70+ undergraduate programs, and 130+ student organizations, you’ll find an experience designed to propel you forward.
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Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Important Deadlines: Fall 2026
Oct. 1: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
Oct. 15: Admissions decisions begin. Decisions will typically take two weeks after this date.
Dec. 1: The Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline. Your application, application fee, and all required documents must be received by Dec. 1 to be considered.
Feb. 15: Complete the FAFSA and all financial aid requirements by this date for the strongest financial aid consideration.
April 1: Application Deadline
May 1: Confirmation/Scholarship Acceptance Deadline
For more information, check out our Freshman Admission Requirements and Completing Your Application.
Oct. 1: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
Oct. 15: Admissions decisions begin. Decisions will typically take two weeks after this date.
Dec. 1: The Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline. Your application, application fee, and all required documents must be received by Dec. 1 to be considered.
Feb. 15: Complete the FAFSA and all financial aid requirements by this date for the strongest financial aid consideration.
April 1: Application Deadline
May 1: Confirmation/Scholarship Acceptance Deadline
For more information, check out our Freshman Admission Requirements and Completing Your Application.
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Additional information
- Find Your Major
- Explore UWF! Open House
- Argo Information Sessions (Virtual)
- Application Resources
- Scholarships: Dec. 1 Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline
- Find Your Admissions Counselor: Virtual meetings available.
- Join the UWF community on ZeeMee
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