Policies and Procedures Relating to Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students

Top of PageSubscribe to the FSOA Mail List

The primary means by which the school will communicate announcements, events, changes in course offering, or other important information is via e-mail. Students who are admitted to the School should subscribe to the FSOA mail list to ensure that they receive notices from the School in a timely manner. Weekly announcements are distributed only by email. Back issues will be maintained for a short period on the School’s website.

Top of PageMajors, Minors, and Dual Degrees

Students may choose to minor in programs offered by the colleges other than the Warrington College of Business. Students may not double major or enter any dual degree program (except for the 3/2 M.Acc. or the JD/M.Acc).

Top of PagePart-Time Students

The Fisher School of Accounting is similar to a lock-step program. Students who cannot take the suggested course loads need to seek academic advising. Delays in progress towards graduation may be encountered due to the lack of course availability and prerequisite deficiencies.

Top of PageStudent Academic Support System (SASS)

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of their academic requirements. Students are encouraged to logon to ISIS each semester to view their degree audit. This audit lists all degree requirements for their particular program and indicates whether the student has met each requirement. Students should pay close attention to these audits and should, at a minimum, seek assistance from the appropriate advisor in the term prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate if they have any questions about their SASS audit. Failure to do so may delay graduation.

Top of PageAcademic Advising

The undergraduate advisors are available for counseling on an appointment basis at the School’s administrative office (GER 210). All students are advised to seek guidance well in advance of registration periods.

Top of PageAccounting and Business Core Courses from Other Institutions

1. Once a student has been admitted into the Fisher School of Accounting, the student may not take any additional accounting or business core coursework at any other institution.
2. Students who have taken junior/senior level courses at accredited universities prior to entering the Fisher School should submit junior/senior level course substitution forms to the School in order to establish the equivalency to UF requirements. Substitutions for required junior/senior level courses require approval of the School and of the UF department offering the required course. Note: Only one 3000-4000 level business course (upon approval) may fulfill required business core course work.
3. Accounting courses taken at other institutions are not substitutable for the junior/senior level accounting courses required for the B.S.Ac. degree.

Top of PageSubmitting a Course Substitution Form

Students transferring into the Fisher School from other institutions may be asked to complete substitution forms for all of their preprofessional requirements and junior/senior level core coursework. These forms may be obtained from the Fisher School of Accounting office (GER 210) or downloaded.

Failure to complete these forms may result in the student being dropped from a subsequent course.

To complete the course substitution form:

1. Attach a photo-copy of the course description and a course syllabus from the transferring institution.
2. Attach a photo-copy of the accreditation statement from the school where you took the class - usually found in the front of the catalog. (Not necessary for nationally known schools or a ‘State’ University).
3. Submit this form when completed, with attachments, to the Fisher School of Accounting front desk.

Top of PageFlorida A.A. Degree

Only students who enter the School with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida community or junior college are considered to have automatically met all general education requirements. All other students must meet the University of Florida’s general education requirements for the student’s catalog year. This handbook does not address specific general education requirements. Please refer to the University of Florida undergraduate catalog for guidance in this area.

Top of PagePetition to Waive School Policies

Any request to waive the policies of the School requires submission of a petition form to the Associate Director. The forms may be obtained from the school office (GER 210) or may be downloaded. Until a School decision is made, students should not operate under any presumption that the petition will be approved. If a student wishes to appeal the decision of the Associate Director, he or she should request that the denied petition be submitted to the Petitions Committee.

Students should be aware of the importance of submitting documentary evidence to support petitions, and that events or circumstances beyond the student’s control are necessary for the waiver of a School policy. Petitions on matters outside the School’s jurisdiction are considered by the University’s Petitions Committee which operates through the Office for Student Services (202 Peabody Hall).