Frequently Asked Questions About the Undergraduate Catalog The Undergraduate Catalog is very long. What should I bother to read it? While the catalog may not look flashy, it contains information that is critical to your academic success at UF. I am a freshman. Where should I start? You might begin by examining the tracks for your major. Each major has a suggested eight-semester plan that will enable you to graduate in four years. The index will help you find the appropriate pages for your major. Where can I find information on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course equivalencies? Look in the Academic Advising section for course equivalencies. If you want to know what courses to take next, look at the placement charts as well. What is CLAST and where do I sign up? CLAST information can be found in the Academic Regulations section. What do I need to know about the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement? Refer to the Academic Advising section. Also remember that Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit count toward Gordon Rule. How do I find out about my SAT II scores? Consult the charts in the Academic Advising or Admissions sections or refer to the schedule of courses. What are the general education requirements of the university? Consult the Academic Advising section. I'm Pre-Med or Pre-Law. Where can I find information that would help me pursue my interests in medicine or law? Refer to the Academic Advising section for preprofessional studies information and then consult an adviser in the Office of Health and Legal Professions Advising in 100 AAC. What about transfer credit? Refer to the transfer credit policy in the Academic Regulations section. Is there somewhere I can find information about graduate school? Yes, you can get a copy of the Graduate Catalog or you can discuss graduate education with an academic adviser or a faculty member in your major. Where would I find general information about the school year and the length of the semesters? The academic year calendar pages follow this page in the catalog. In addition, there are calendars included for the next four academic years. I am interested in overseas study. Where can I find information on the programs available? Again, refer to the Academic Advising section or go to the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Tigert Hall. Is there any other section I should know about? The Academic Regulations and Academic Advising sections are two very important sections for all students. In addition, the college section that houses your major contains information of great importance to you. World Wide Web Addresses UF Home Page http://www.ufl.edu UF web sites UF phone book Search UF Gator Sports Admissions ISIS (degree shopping, degree tracking, on-line registration and access to student information) Office of the University Registrar and the Office of Admissions Home Page http://www.reg.ufl.edu State application forms Virtual tour of campus Undergraduate and graduate catalogs College recruitment brochures Honors program information Estimated costs Schedule of courses