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Taking Courses at Other Institutions

as a Transient Student

Except for studying abroad, business majors are strongly encouraged to complete their course work at the University of Florida.

General Rules & Guidelines

• The following courses MUST be taken at UF (unless taken via study abroad): core business, major area of specialization, restricted elective, and 3000-4000 level minor courses offered by the college.
• Grades earned at other institutions will NOT factor in to your UF GPA (except for those from international exchange schools); however, grades earned in tracking courses at other institutions WILL factor in to your Universal Tracking GPA.
• Only courses from UF or another state of Florida public university will count toward UF's nine hour summer requirement; Florida community college and out-of-state courses will NOT count toward the nine hour UF summer requirement.
• It is your responsibility to ask all other schools that you attend to send your official transcript to the UF Registrar's Office, as this is the mechanism by which you earn credit for non-UF courses. Failure to submit transcripts that contain failing grades can result in the rescinding of your degree.
• Do not break residency by attending another school during your final 30 credit hours at UF (EXCEPTION: Studying abroad in your last 30 hours is permissible).
• Out-of-state and international courses require approved course equivalencies.
  Course Equivalencies
• Before taking a non-UF course for a minor, certificate, or another UF degree program, verify that the sponsoring department will accept non-UF course work.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taking Courses at Florida Community Colleges or Universities

1. Identify the course(s) you want to take and the institution you will attend. If you plan to take a Universal Tracking course at a state of Florida public university or community college, view the following table for a list of approved equivalencies and links to these schools.
   Universal Tracking Course Equivalencies
2. Look on the transient institution's website to determine a) the application process for transient (or non-degree seeking) students, b) the beginning and end dates of the semester you plan to attend, and c) course availability.
3. Apply to the institution you plan to attend.
4. When you are admitted, go to Facts.org and complete an online Transient Student Form. You must log in using your GatorLink password. If your GatorLink password contains special characters (i.e. a punctuation mark), you must change your password so that you can access this system.
   1. Click on "Transfer Services" on the left side of the page.
   2. Click on "Transient Student Form" and follow the instructions.
   3. Type your UFID in the "Comments Section."
   4. Provide a permanent and transient address for the term of enrollment.
   How to Use Facts.org
   Facts.org Online Transient Student Form
   
5. Submit your request. The transient form will be automatically routed to a WCBA advisor. If approved, your form will automatically be sent to the UF Registrar, and then on to the other school. You can check the status of your request on the Facts.org website at each stage of the approval process, or receive e-mail notification, by providing a valid address on your online form.
   
   NOTE: WHEN YOU RECEIVE NOTICE THAT YOUR FORM HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY A WCBA ADVISOR, READ THE COMMENT SECTION TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR REQUEST (OR TO FIND OUT WHY YOUR REQUEST WAS DENIED).
   
   
6. When the grade(s) you earned are posted, submit a transcript request to the other institution. Transcripts should be sent to the following address:
   
   University of Florida
   Transfer Credit Evaluation
   PO Box 114000
   Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

Instructions for Taking Courses at Private or Out-of-State Institutions

• When attending a private or out-of-state school, you must complete a hardcopy Transient Student Form and bring it to 267 Stuzin Hall for approval. To obtain approval, you must know the EXACT course number and title of the course(s) you plan to take.
• If you want to take a Universal Tracking course at a private or out-of-state institution, you should first determine whether the specific course at that institution has been approved as equivalent to the UF course by checking the WCBA Course Equivalency Database.

Transient Student Form
WCBA Course Equivalency Database