Undergraduate academic advising

Sarah Morais (A-K)

Daniel Byrd (L-Z)

Melissa Forgione

Adriana Shaw

Emily Overend (A-B)

Jason LaBret (C-Ed)

Tristin Wisener (Ee-Han)

Tym Lock (Hao-Mil)

Brandon Peterson (Mim-P)

Allison Gatsche (Q-R)

Kimberly Schmitt (S-Td)

Allison Gatsche (Te-Z)

Course and program options are different for UF Online students. Please see our UF Online Advising for services and resources tailored for UF Online business students.

Ella Tabares (A-E)

Kari Shattuck (F-K)

Kristen Benedini (L-R)

Meghan Dwyer (S-Z)

Allison Gatsche

Kimberly Schmitt

Universal Tracking is an academic monitoring system that evaluates your progress during the first four semesters to ensure that you are taking the appropriate pre-professional courses for your major. The following charts outline your specific tracking requirements.

Universal tracking courses for business majors

Course/title	Credits
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics	4
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics	4
CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computers or ISM 3013 Introduction to Information Systems	3 or 4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics	3
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus or MAC 2311 Analytical Geometry w/Calculus 1	3 or 4
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting	4
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting	4
Finance majors only: MAC 2234 Survey of Calculus 2 or MAC 2312 Analytical Geometry w/Calculus 2	3 or 4

Universal Tracking timeline and GPA requirements

All business majors are required to:

• Complete a specified number of Universal Tracking courses each semester during the first four semesters
• Meet the required Universal Tracking GPA each semester during the first four semesters
• Maintain a 2.0 UF GPA

General Studies, Information Systems, Marketing, and Management majors

Semester	Required number of tracking courses	Universal Tracking GPA	UF GPA
1	1	2.5	2.0
2	2	2.75	2.0
3	2 (including ACG 2021)	3.0	2.0
4	2	3.0	2.0

Note: Business majors whose first term of enrollment was before Summer B 2012 should contact their assigned Academic and Career Advisor for guidance on their Universal Tracking requirements.

Business majors whose first term of enrollment was before Summer B 2012

Semester	Required number of tracking courses	Universal Tracking GPA	UF GPA
1	2	2.5	2.0
2	2	2.75	2.0
3	2 (including ACG 2021)	3.0	2.0
4	1	3.0	2.0

Important note for finance majors

Please see below the requirements for the finance majors whose first term of enrollment was Summer B 2016 or later.

Finance majors

Semester	Required number of tracking courses	Universal Tracking GPA	UF GPA
1	2	2.5	2.0
2	2	2.75	2.0
3*	2 (including ACG 2021)	3.0	2.0
4*	2	3.0	2.0
*3.0 or better is required.

Note: MAC 2234 is a required course but does not factor into your tracking GPA.

Note: Finance majors whose first term of enrollment was before Summer B 2016 should contact their assigned Academic and Career Advisor for guidance on their Universal Tracking requirements.

Information Systems

• ISM 3254, ISM 3255, ISM 4113, ISM 4210, ISM 4220, ISM 4330, QMB 4701, and QMB 4702

Finance

• For catalog year 2017 or earlier: FIN 4243, FIN 4414, FIN 4504, and/or four credits of any 3000/4000-level ACG, FIN, and REE prefix electives (REE 3043 is excluded from this list)
• ACG 3101, ACG 4111, FIN 4414, FIN4453, FIN 4504
• For FIN 3403, the ninth Universal Tracking course, the student must earn a B or better at UF within two attempts of taking the class (this includes dropping and withdrawing from the course).

General Studies

• Complete a minimum of 12 credits in your declared area of specialization

Management

• MAN 3240, MAN 4301, MAN 4723, and four credits of 3000/4000-level MAN or BUL prefix elective or ENT 3003

Marketing

• MAR 3503, MAR 4803, and eight credits of 3000/4000-level marketing electives

A non-business student’s eligibility to change into any Heavener major is determined by two different GPAs: their UF GPA and their GPA for one or more completed Universal Tracking courses (ECO 2013, ECO 2023, CGS 2531/ISM 3013, STA 2023, MAC 2233/MAC 2311, ACG 2021, and ACG 2071). Which scenario below applies to your situation?

All those who change majors outside of Heavener must complete the major change request form.

One or more Universal Tracking courses completed

• 3.0 Universal Tracking GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
• 2.0 UF GPA or > UF GPA required
• Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change

No Universal Tracking courses completed

• 3.0 UF GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
• Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change

Accounting major changes into Heavener

• 3.0 Universal Tracking GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
• 2.0 UF GPA or > UF GPA required to change majors
• Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change

Transfer students

• Transfer students admitted into UF as non-business majors are not eligible to change majors into the Heavener School. Learn about Heavener Transfer admissions.

PaCE students

• PaCE students may only major change to the General Studies major, even after transitioning to campus.

Major change requests to Information Systems

• Students wanting to change majors to Information Systems (if eligible), must do so prior to the end of their 5th tracking term. Once a student is in tracking term 6 or later, the IST major will not be an option.

Current business majors who were admitted to UF as freshmen are eligible to change freely from one business major to another until their major coursework begins. Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to officially change majors.

Have you completed or enrolled in 50% of your major courses? If so, you are not eligible to change from one business major to another.

Please note that students admitted to UF as transfer students are not eligible to change their major.

Students wanting to change majors to Information Systems (if eligible), must do so prior to the end of their 5th tracking term. Once a student is in tracking term 6 or later, the IST major will not be an option.

Business majors changing into any major outside Heavener must contact their new advisor in the appropriate college. Heavener advisors only provide academic advising for current or prospective business majors. Want to change your major outside Heavener? Start by visiting your new advisor found on UF’s academic advising webpage.

Changing majors outside business but still interested in continuing your business education? Here are some helpful options:

• Major in something similar to business
• Pursue a business minor
• Take business elective courses
• Enroll in a business master’s combination degree program, offered through the Hough Graduate School of Business

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

Important Reminder: When the grade(s) you earned are posted, order your final transcript and have it sent to the University of Florida. Transcripts should be sent to the following address:

University of Florida
Transfer Credit Evaluation
PO Box 114000

Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

General rules and guidelines

• Transient forms will not be reviewed/processed prior to the start of advance registration for the term being requested (e.g., Fall transient requests will not be reviewed until mid-June).
• Please allow five to seven business days for your online form to be processed.
• Be sure to put your UFID number in the Student Comments section of the online form. This will help us process your request as quickly as possible.
• 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 Warrington.
• The Warrington College of Business prohibits students from taking classes at UF and another educational institution during the same semester. Please note that the full summer semester (A/B/C) is considered the same semester. This means if you plan a summer A or B course as a transient student, you will not be able to take summer A/B/C courses at UF.
• Grades earned at other institutions will not factor into your UF GPA (except for those from international exchange schools); however, grades earned in tracking courses at other institutions will factor into your Universal Tracking GPA.
• Only courses from UF or another state of Florida public university will count toward UF’s nine-hour 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.
• Do not break residency by attending another school during your final 30 credit hours at UF.
• Out-of-state and international courses require approved 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 coursework.
• If you have additional questions about transient work, please discuss them with an academic advisor.
• Students are not allowed to take courses transient while on any study abroad program. While abroad, students are not allowed to take additional UF courses that are not included in their study abroad program’s offerings.
• A hold will be placed on your record to prevent UF enrollment upon approval of the transient request. The only exception to this policy is in the case of our Internship courses (GEB4941, MAR4941, or MAR4945) with which we will permit concurrent enrollment at UF and a non-UF institution.

Taking courses at other state of Florida institutions

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 community college, state college, or public university in the state of Florida, view the list of approved course equivalencies and links to these schools.
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. If you are requesting to take ACG 2021 (Financial Accounting) and ACG 2071 (Managerial Accounting) at an institution (example: during Summer A and Summer B), respectively, be aware that ACG 2021 is a prerequisite for ACG 2071 and must be completed before beginning ACG 2071. It is your responsibility to check with the host institution as to whether or not it is possible to take both courses in the same term if the end date for ACG 2021 overlaps with the start date of ACG 2071. Please check with the institution before applying.
4. If applicable, apply to the institution you plan to attend as a non-degree/transient student.
5. Go to FloridaShines and complete an online Transient Student Admissions Application. Review these step-by-step instructions on FloridaShines. Please remember to put your UFID in the comments section of the transient student application.
   1. Review the website of the school you want to attend to determine the following:
      1. Procedures for registering as a transient (or non-degree-seeking) student
      2. Course number(s) and title(s)
         Universal Tracking equivalencies
      3. The availability of the course(s)
         Note: Most schools do not post their Summer course schedule until mid to late March.
      4. Important note: Some institutions require students to apply for admission to their school before they fill out the transient form, while others want students to fill out the transient form first.
   2. Go to Florida Virtual Campus. Scroll down and click on the “Take a Course” section.
   3. Read about taking a course at another school, and then click on the link at the bottom to start your Transient Student Application.
   4. Select “University of Florida” in the dropdown menu under “Select Your Home Institution.”
   5. Enter your UF GatorLink ID (not your UFID #) and your password.
      Important note: FACTS.org may not accept your GatorLink password if it contains an unusual character (including some punctuation marks). The only way around this is to change your password.
   6. Select “Business Administration” and “All Departments” from the dropdown menus, and then click “Next.”
      Note: If you are not currently a business major, you need to select the UF college that oversees your current major.
   7. Complete the form and select the transient institution you want to attend.
   8. Select the term/year and type in the course info. Type your UFID number in the “Student Comments” box and click to sign. Your transient student form will be automatically sent to the UF Warrington College of Business. An academic advisor will approve or deny your request.
6. After submitting your request, the transient application will be automatically routed to a Warrington College of Business 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 FloridaShines website at each stage of the approval process, or receive email notification by providing a valid address on your online form.
   Note: When you receive notice that your application has been reviewed by a Warrington Advisor, read the FAQ section below to determine the conditions of your request (denied FloridaShines applications or approved FloridaShines applications).

A transient form might be denied if:

• You’re enrolled at UF in the same term you’re asking to attend the other institution.
• You need 30 or fewer credits to finish your UF degree.
• You are not a business major.
• You have already earned a “C” or better in the course you want to take.
• You request to take a course that you are required to take at UF.

When your transient form is approved by a Warrington College of Business academic advisor, it will be automatically sent to the UF Registrar. When approved by the Registrar, the form will be automatically sent to the transient institution for final approval.

You can check the progress of your transient student form on FACTS.org on the transient student form main page.

To earn credit for the course(s) you complete at another institution, you must ask the institution to send your transcript to:

University of Florida
Transfer Credit Evaluation
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

All coursework completed at other institutions must be reported.

Important guidelines for taking courses at other schools

Courses you can take at other schools:

• Universal Tracking
• General education
• Foreign language
• Free electives

Courses you can’t take at other schools:

• Core business courses
• Major courses
• Area of specialization courses
• Restricted electives (e.g., non-business/business electives)

Grades earned at other schools:

• Will not be calculated into your UF GPA but will appear on your official UF transcript.
• Will be calculated into your business Universal Tracking GPA.

The nine-hour Summer requirement

Courses taken at a Florida community college will not count toward the nine-hour Summer enrollment requirement. Courses taken at a Florida four-year public university will count toward the nine-hour Summer requirement.

Taking courses at private or out-of-state institutions

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 course equivalency database.

Taking courses for a Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory grade instead of a letter grade

Polices for business majors

• Business majors are not permitted to take any Warrington College of Business courses for a Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) grade instead of a letter grade (this includes but is not limited to upper-division electives and business electives); however, business majors can take free electives using the S-U option. 
• To use the S-U option, you must complete an S-U Option Form, which is available in 333 Heavener Hall or 222 Criser by the Registrar’s deadline.
• Once the S-U option is approved, it is final. You cannot revert the S-U grading option to earn a regular letter grade.
• You can elect the S-U option for only one course each term (in addition to courses that are taught only on an S-U basis).
• Courses taken to fulfill the general education and the writing and math requirements cannot be taken S-U.
• For complete S-U option information and deadlines, refer to the S-U option policies and critical academic dates.
• Please see an academic advisor if you have additional questions regarding the S-U option.

Each semester, the Warrington College of Business provides UF students who are away from Gainesville with the opportunity to take our business courses online. Students are able to view campus lectures via streaming video and take exams proctored online. To participate, you must meet course prerequisites, have a GatorLink account, have access to high-speed internet, and have a webcam. Campus-based students who are in Gainesville are not permitted to register for these courses.

Registration

See an advisor in Heavener 333 to see if courses are available online for Fall and Spring semesters.

Business majors who want to take an online course because they are away from Gainesville should complete the following steps:

1. Check the course prerequisites in the Undergraduate Catalog.
2. Meet with an academic advisor in Heavener 333 for assistance with registration.

Fees

In addition to regular tuition and fees, there is a distance learning and online proctoring fee for these courses. See the Registrar’s schedule of courses for details.

There are two types of academic probation: university-level probation and college-level probation. Review the UF Probation Policies on their Academic Progress Policies page.

Regarding college-level probation, if you earn less than a 2.0 core, major, area of specialization, or UF GPA, you will be placed on academic probation for a maximum of two semesters. The Warrington College of Business will place a registration hold on your record and require you to meet with an advisor to discuss the terms of your probation contract, as well as strategies for improving academic performance. 

As a rule, you will be asked to earn specific grades in the following semester to eliminate at least half of your grade point deficits. If you accomplish this, you will be allowed to continue on probation for one more semester. At the end of the second semester of probation, you must either earn the grades you need to remove all deficit points or change your major to a non-business major. Students who do not meet the terms of their probation will be prohibited from continuing in a business major.

Category	Minimum GPA requirement
Core	2.0
Major or Area of Specialization	2.0
Overall UF	2.0

• Understanding academic probation
• GPA calculator

Dropping courses after the initial drop/add period

The Warrington College of Business strictly adheres to UF drop and withdrawal policies and deadlines. To drop a course after the initial drop/add period, you are advised to meet with an academic advisor for assistance. You may petition the School for additional drops only if you can document an extenuating circumstance that was beyond your control (e.g., personal injury or illness, a natural disaster, death in the family).

Advice on dropping classes

When deciding whether or not to drop a course, you should first fully evaluate your situation. The following guidelines can help you with the decision-making process:

• Determine the grades you have earned in the course so far.
• Review your course syllabus for grading policies and the grading scale.
• Calculate the number of points you need to obtain the desired grade.
• Talk to your professor (and/or TA) to get an opinion on your chances for achieving the desired grade.
• Consult with a financial aid advisor (S107 Criser) to determine the financial consequences for dropping the course.
  • Florida Bright Futures scholarships information
  • Contact my financial aid advisor
• Contact your academic advisor to request to drop the course and discuss the consequences for dropping the course, strategies and alternatives to dropping, resource options, and ways to improve your future chances for academic success.

Withdraw from a semester

If circumstances require you to withdraw from the entire semester, or if you are failing all or most of your classes, seek the advice of an academic advisor. Withdrawing from an entire semester does not require the use of your two “free” drops.

• Application to withdraw from all courses

Adding courses after the initial drop/add period

For assistance with the late addition of a Heavener electronic platform course during the first two weeks of the semester, see an academic advisor. To late add any other courses, you must have the permission of the instructor and/or department that offers the course, as well as approval from an academic advisor.

Important dates

Module 1

August 21-27: Drop/add

October 3: Deadline to drop a Mod 1 course (with fee liability, “W” assigned)

Module 2

October 17: Drop/add

November 21: Deadline to drop a Mod 2 course (with fee liability, “W” assigned)

Module 3

January 13-17: Drop/add

February 21: Deadline to drop a Mod 3 course (with fee liability, “W” assigned)

Module 4

March 3-7: Drop/add

April 18: Deadline to drop a Mod 4 course (with fee liability, “W” assigned)

Heavener has separate dual degree policies for business and non-business students.

• Plan Early. Meet with an advisor from each college offering the degree program to map out a four-year academic plan of study
• Follow Your Academic Plan. Students are expected to follow their approved plan of study and graduate within nine fall/spring academic terms. Summer coursework is not included within the allotted nine semesters; use this ‘free’ semester as a way to catch up in coursework or get ahead.
• Graduation. Don’t apply to for graduation in either colleges until both degree requirements are finished.

As a dual major, you must complete course work for both degrees simultaneously. Do not apply for graduation until you have completed the requirements for both degrees. You are also expected to follow your approved plan of study, to graduate in the semester that is designated on the dual degree application, and to submit a new application if you want to change one of your majors.

Non-business majors

Non-business majors can pursue a dual degree in any Heavener business major except for Information Systems (IST) assuming the qualifications below are met.

• Students wishing to pursue a dual degree with Information Systems must have IST listed as their primary major prior to submitting the dual degree application.

Dual Degree Eligibility
First, complete all Business Tracking courses and earn a 3.00 tracking GPA.

• GPA Requirement. Students earning < 3.00 tracking GPA are not eligible for any Heavener dual degree programs.

Second, apply for your dual degree after earning between 45-96 UF credit hours.

• Application Review. Heavener advisors cannot process dual degree applications until students have completed all business tracking courses. Grades for all business tracking courses must appear on your UF transcript (i.e., no tracking courses in-progress.)
• Coursework completion deadline. Complete all coursework within nine fall/spring semesters. Students are allowed to stay as many summers as needed. Summer coursework is not included within the allotted nine semesters; use these ‘free’ semesters to catch up or get ahead.

Third, remain in good academic standing within Heavener and the University of Florida.

Transfer students from other colleges are only eligible to pursue a dual degree with the BABA (General Studies). Additionally, the transfer student must have already had all 7 business tracking courses completed with a 3.5 tracking GPA or higher prior to matriculation at UF (this is the current transfer admissions GPA for BABA admissions).

Additional information about CLAS dual degree policies.

Business and accounting majors

Business students can pursue a dual degree with any major outside Warrington. Due to accreditation issues and course overlap similarities, business and accounting majors are not allowed to pursue two majors within Warrington. Although dual degrees are popular, pursuing a combination bachelor’s/master’s degree in business is a preferred alternative for all Heavener students.

Dual Degree Eligibility
First, complete all Business Tracking courses and earn a 3.00 tracking GPA.

• GPA Requirement. Students earning < 3.00 tracking GPA are not eligible for any Heavener dual degree programs.

Second, apply for your dual degree after earning between 45-96 UF credit hours.

• Application Review. Heavener advisors cannot process dual degree applications until students have completed all business tracking courses. Grades for all business tracking courses must appear on your UF transcript (i.e., no tracking courses in-progress.)
• Coursework completion deadline. Complete all coursework within nine fall/spring semesters. Students are allowed to stay as many summers as needed. Summer coursework is not included within the allotted nine semesters; use these ‘free’ semesters to catch up or get ahead.

Third, remain in good academic standing within Heavener and the University of Florida.

The general studies major is a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the other business majors are Bachelor of Science degrees. Is that important?

No. There is no significant difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree. One degree will not look better than the other on your résumé.

What is the difference between a minor and a certificate?

Minors and certificates are very similar in that they allow you to broaden your knowledge of a particular subject. They are different in that a minor will be listed on your transcript when you graduate, but a certificate will not. This should not inhibit you from pursuing a certificate. Certificates are very beneficial because they often require a related internship. 

Where can I find a list of minors and certificates offered at UF?

A complete list of minors and certificates and their requirements can be found in the UF Undergraduate Catalog.

How important is it to earn a minor or certificate?

It’s not imperative that you earn a minor or certificate. Your primary goal should be to take courses that interest you and will help you develop career knowledge/skills. Minors and certificates are beneficial in that they focus your required elective courses on a specific topic.

When can I start working on my minor or certificate?

You can begin minor or certificate coursework in your first semester. It’s ideal to decide on a minor or certificate early on in your college career so that you have time to finish it.

Can I earn more than one minor or certificate?

Yes. There is no limit on the number of minors you can earn; however, you must complete all of your minor and bachelor’s degree requirements in eight to nine semesters (excluding summers).

When can I apply for a minor, and how do I go about doing that?

You can apply for your minor once you earn 45 credits (including AP/IB/Dual enrollment/AICE coursework). To apply for a minor, complete the minor application through One.UF.

Can I take my minor and certificate courses at another institution?

Lower-division courses can be taken at another institution that offers an equivalent course; however, all 3000-4000-level minor courses must be taken at UF or via a study abroad program that is pre-approved by the Heavener School of Business. 

Students who are pursuing a minor in other UF colleges should consult with an advisor in that college. Reminder: Business majors who are taking their last 30 credit hours cannot take courses at another institution except via a pre-approved study abroad program.

• Equivalent lower division minor courses
• UF advisor contact

What happens if I don’t meet Heavener School of Business tracking requirements?

If you don’t meet the tracking requirements for business majors, you will either be declared or predicted to be “off track” and will receive a hold on your student record that prevents you from registering for the next semester. You can be deemed off track if you do not complete the required number of tracking courses, earn the required tracking GPA, or both. 

You will also be declared “off track” if your UF GPA is below a 2.0 or if you do not complete your eighth major-specific tracking course by the end of the fifth term. 

What happens if I’m declared “off track?”

If you are off track, you will receive a tracking hold that prevents you from registering for the next semester. To have the hold removed, you must meet with an academic advisor in 333 Heavener Hall to discuss the grades and/or courses you need to get back on track. If you are off track for the first time, the advisor will remove your hold. If you are off track for the second time in a row, or predicted off track for the second time, your hold will not be lifted until you successfully complete all of your business tracking requirements. If you are unable to successfully complete your tracking courses, you must change your major to a non-business major.

What’s the difference between “off track” vs. “predicted off track?”

At the end of each tracking semester (terms 1-5), the Universal Tracking monitor checks to see if you earned the required tracking GPA and took the required number of tracking courses for your particular tracking term. If you did not meet both course and grade requirements for that term, you will be declared off track. The Universal Tracking monitor checks your record again at the beginning of each tracking term to verify that you are registered for the appropriate number of tracking courses and if you have the required tracking GPA for your tracking term. If you are not registered for the appropriate courses or if your GPA is below what is required for your tracking term, you will be “predicted off track.” In both cases, you will receive a registration hold.

How many times can I be declared “off track?”

At the end of each tracking semester (terms 1-5), the Universal Tracking monitor checks to see if you earned the required tracking GPA and took the required number of tracking courses for your particular tracking term. If you did not meet both course and grade requirements for that term, you will be declared off track. The Universal Tracking monitor checks your record again at the beginning of each tracking term to verify that you are registered for the appropriate number of tracking courses and if you have the required tracking GPA for your tracking term. If you are not registered for the appropriate courses or if your GPA is below what is required for your tracking term, you will be “predicted off track.” In both cases, you will receive a registration hold.

If you are off track (and/or predicted off track) two semesters in a row and you are not back on track by the end of the second semester, you will be required to change your major to a non-business major. Students who are declared off track for the second time at the end of Spring (only) have until the end of Summer to get back on track. If they are not back on track by the end of Summer, they must change to a non-business major. 

Tracking is not cumulative — if you are off track or predicted off track, get back on track, and then are off track (or predicted off track) again, you will only be considered off track for the first time.

It is possible to petition for a tracking extension if you can document an extenuating circumstance that was beyond your control (e.g., personal injury or illness, a natural disaster, death in the family). See an advisor in 333 Heavener Hall for more information.

Can I take tracking courses at another university, community, or state college?

UF students are strongly encouraged to complete their tracking courses at UF; however, you are able to take tracking courses at other schools. The grades you earn for tracking courses at other schools will be used to calculate your tracking GPA, although they will not factor into your UF GPA.

Can I retake a tracking course to boost my tracking GPA?

You cannot retake a tracking course to boost your tracking GPA if you have already earned a “C” or better in the course. If you earned a “C-“ or below, or if you earned credit for the course via AP/IB/AICE, you can retake the course. If you choose this option, both your original grade and your new grade will factor into your tracking GPA — the lower grade will not disappear because UF does not offer grade forgiveness. 

If you retake a tracking course you earned credit for via AP/IB/AICE, you will not earn additional credit for the course, but the letter grade you earn will replace the “P” (Passing) grade you earned via AP/IB/AICE.

If I took a tracking course via dual enrollment in high school, will that course count toward my tracking requirements?

Yes. Tracking course(s) taken via dual enrollment (in Florida and possibly out-of-state) will fulfill business tracking requirements, and the grades you earned in these courses will factor into your tracking GPA (but not your UF GPA). Reminder: You cannot retake a tracking course to boost your tracking GPA (whether it was taken at UF or not) if you have earned a “C” or better in the course.

Where do business majors go to drop or add a course?

To drop or add a course, business majors should submit a drop or add request through one.uf.edu.
It is recommended to discuss how a drop will impact your academic standing.

How many drops do I have?

You have two drops available to you during your first 60 hours taken at UF (this does not include AP, IB, AICE, and dual enrollment credit). After earning 60 UF credits, you are eligible for two more drops. Unused drops do not carry over from the freshman/sophomore years to the junior/senior years.

How will a dropped course appear on my transcript? Will dropping a course reflect poorly on me?

If you drop a course during the drop/add period, it does not count as a drop and will not be reflected on your transcript. If you drop a course after the drop/add period, it will count as one of your two upper- or lower-division drops, and a letter grade of “W” (Withdrawal) will appear on your transcript. Generally, a few Ws on your transcript will not harm your academic record.

What happens if I drop a course and go below 12 credit hours?

If dropping a course will take you below 12 credit hours (or six hours in a Summer term), you should consult a financial aid advisor in S107 Criser to determine how the drop will affect your financial aid. Be aware that your eligibility for university athletic events, on-campus housing, and family health and automobile insurance may also be affected if you are registered for less than 12 hours.

If I drop a course, will I have to pay my Florida Bright Futures scholarship back?

Students on Florida Bright Futures Scholarships will have to repay tuition for dropped courses or withdrawals. Petitions can be made to the Student Petitions Committee.

What if I’ve used all of my drops and need to drop another course?

You can petition Warrington for additional drops if you can document an extenuating circumstance that was beyond your control (e.g., personal injury or illness, a natural disaster, death in the family). Petition forms are available on our website or at 333 Heavener Hall.

If I withdraw from an entire semester, will I use all of my “free” drops?

No. Withdrawing from an entire semester does not require the use of your two “free” lower- or upper-division drops. If you have not already used your free drops, they will be available to you when you return to the university.

How do I withdraw from an entire semester?

If you need to withdraw from an entire semester, review the withdrawal policies.

I’m a business major. Can I late add a course?

To late add a Warrington College of Business course, business majors must obtain permission from the instructor, electronic consent from the department that offers the course, and then the assistance of an advisor in 333 Heavener Hall to add the course. 

To late add a non-business course, business majors must obtain permission from the instructor, electronic consent from the department that offers the course, and then the assistance of an advisor in 333 Heavener Hall to add the course.

I am not a business major. Can I late add a business course?

To late add a Warrington College of Business course, non-business majors must obtain consent from the professor who teaches the course, electronic consent from the department that offers the course, and then they must ask an advisor in their college to add the course.

Can I take a course away from UF as a transient or non-degree-seeking student and be enrolled in the Internship Course, GEB 4941, during the same semester?

Although it is not permitted for students to dual enroll at UF and a non-UF institution at the same time (e.g., enrolling in any UF course while simultaneously enrolling at a community or state college), there is one exception. Students can take GEB 4941 internship credit concurrently while enrolling at a non-UF institution.

Example: Mark can enroll in GEB 4941 (one to four credits) and take ACG 2021 at Brevard Community College at the same time.

How do I transfer the credit I earned at another institution?

To earn credit for courses you took at another institution, you must submit a transcript request to that institution asking them to send your transcript to UF. Electronic transcripts are preferred, but you can also submit an official, unopened hard-copy transcript to the Registrar’s Office. 

Reminder: If you take courses at another institution, state law requires you to provide UF with a transcript. Failure to do so can result in the rescission of your degree.

What if I want to take Universal Tracking courses at an out-of-state or private school, or what if I want to take tracking or other business core or major courses while I’m studying abroad?

If you want to take a tracking course from an out-of-state or private school, or if you want to take tracking, core, major, or area of specialization courses from an international school, you must determine if the course you wish to take is equivalent to the UF course. 

First, see if there is an established course equivalency on file by looking up the school you plan to attend on our course equivalency database. If the course does not appear in the database, or if it does but the equivalency has expired, you must submit the appropriate course equivalency form and allied materials to 333 Heavener Hall. If the course is deemed equivalent by its corresponding UF department, it will count toward your degree.

Do I need to establish a course equivalency for a general education course taken out-of-state, at a private school, or through study abroad?

No. The Warrington College of Business does not require equivalencies for general education courses, but be sure to keep your syllabus in case there is any question as to whether the course qualifies as a composition, humanities, biological or physical science, or an international course. 

If you wish to take courses at an out-of-state or private school, you must complete a hard copy transient form and then follow the host institution’s guidelines for transient students. To earn course credit, you must ask the host school to forward your official transcript to UF.

Why was my FloridaShines application denied?

Below are the most common reasons an application is denied. If you have additional questions, please discuss them with an academic advisor.

1. Already completed a course with “C” or higher — You have already completed this course with a “C” or better. You may not earn credit for a course already completed at UF with a “C” or better.
2. The course is currently in progress — You are currently enrolled in this course this semester.
3. The course does not have a proper course equivalency — The course you have requested to take is not one of our approved courses. Please see an academic advisor to discuss course equivalencies.
4. Enrolled at UF for the transient term — You may not enroll in courses at UF and at another school in the same semester.
5. Not in the Warrington College of Business — We cannot approve this application because you are not currently a student in the Warrington College of Business Administration.
6. Request is for an upper-division course — Only Universal Tracking, general education courses, and university-wide electives may be taken at other institutions. You must take all upper-division required courses at UF.
7. Breaking 30-hour residency requirement — You must take your last 30 credits uninterrupted and in residency at UF. Taking this course will interrupt your residency, and you will be required to complete an additional 30 credits after you complete this course. If you do not plan to complete an additional 30 credits after this course, you must petition Warrington to break your residency. If you still want to take the course, you may resubmit the form with comments indicating your understanding of the ramifications of this policy. Please see an advisor to discuss this in person if you have further questions.
8. Approved ACG 2021 but denied ACG 2071; ACG 2071 begins before ACG 2021 at select schools — If your request has been approved to take ACG 2021 Summer A, we cannot approve ACG 2071 because it begins before ACG 2021 ends. You are welcome to submit another transient application for ACG 2071 at a school where it begins after ACG 2021 ends.
9. Maximum credit hours allowed to transfer — Only a maximum of 60 credits from a state/community college can transfer. Once a student has earned 60 hours (including HSAA) at a community/state college with 60 credits transferring to UF, they will not be approved to take additional coursework at a community or state college.

My FloridaShines application was approved. What should I do now?

Your FloridaShines application has been approved. Please take note of the following. If you have additional questions regarding your application, please discuss them with an academic advisor.

1. You may not enroll at UF concurrently while taking this course.
2. Remember to send UF an official transcript when you finish the coursework. Additionally, be aware that tracking courses will factor into your business tracking GPA and not your UF GPA.
3. Please note that coursework from a community or state college in Florida will not count toward your Summer credit hour requirement. Only courses from public universities (not state colleges or community colleges) within Florida will count toward the nine-hour Summer requirement.
4. If your request to take ACG 2021 and ACG 2071 has been approved, please be aware that ACG 2021 is a prerequisite for ACG 2071 and must be completed before beginning ACG 2071. Additionally, be aware that tracking courses will factor into your business tracking GPA.
5. If you have been approved to take ACG 2001 and ACG 2011 at an institution, you must take both ACG 2001 and 2011 to earn credit for UF’s ACG 2021 course.
6. Your request to take one or more general education courses has been approved. General education courses are approved but are not guaranteed to fulfill your remaining requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have selected courses that appear to have equivalents at UF, so that they may fulfill your general education requirements. All general education courses taken away from UF are subject to evaluation regarding their equivalency.

How soon can I apply?

Students must first complete all business tracking courses and earn a 3.00 GPA in their business courses. After reaching 45 UF credit hours students, are eligible to apply for a dual degree.

When can start taking courses for my dual degree?

Although students cannot officially apply for a dual degree until all seven business tracking courses are complete, students can start taking business courses or secondary major tracking courses as early as their freshmen year.

Students are expected to work on both degrees simultaneously, regardless of which semester the dual degree is started. As a general rule, students must complete the requirements for both degrees in the same semester (i.e., students cannot graduate with one degree while pursuing a secondary degree).