ADMISSIONS colleges or other universities by transferring to the university's upper division colleges in accor- dance with admissions standards. The requirements for admission set forth below give priority to those applicants whose total record indicates the greatest likelihood of success in the lower division program. Admission for Florida Residents Minimum requirements for admission con- sideration include: * Graduation from a regionally accredited or state approved secondary school or the equivalent (G.E.D., etc.). Fifteen (15) academic units in college preparatory courses. The following distribu- tion of the 15 academic units is required: English (with substantial writing requirements).................................4 Mathematics (Algebra 1, Formal Geometry, Algebra II).............................3 Natural Science (2 units of which include substantial laboratory requirements) .......3 Social Science ...................................................3 Foreign Language (must be sequential).......2 An overall C average in high school acade- mic courses as computed by the University of Florida. An overall C average, as com- puted by the University of Florida, is also required at each collegiate institution attended. College deficiencies earned through high school dual-enrollment pro- grams will be reviewed individually. A record of good conduct. Major or continu- ing difficulty with school or other officials may make an applicant ineligible regardless of academic qualifications. Please note: Applicants who present scores on the G.E.D. also must present records from secondary schools attended and standardized test scores. The applicant's overall academic background will be considered. * A total score of at least 950 on the SAT with a minimum verbal score of 420 and a mini- mum quantitative score of 440. On the ACT, a composite score of 19 is required with a minimum of 16 on the English subsection, a minimum of 16 on the math subsection, and a minimum of 16 on the reading subsection. State University System Minimum Freshman Eligibility Index for Admission Consideration Academic GPA 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.0 ACT Composite 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 SAT Total 970 980 990 1000 1010 1030 1060 1090 1110 1140 Meeting this index alone does not guarantee admission to the university. Any Florida student who meets the above minimum admission requirements and who is interested in attending the University of Florida is urged to submit an application. Applicants should be aware, however, that admission is highly competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number'that the univer- sity is permitted to enroll. An applicant's total high school record including grades, test scores, educational objective and pattern of courses com- pleted, school recommendation and personal background and record will be considered. Any student who does not graduate from a regionally accredited secondary school must provide, in addition to a transcript and SAT or ACT results, the results of the following SAT II examinations: writing, mathematics (level II-C preferred), foreign language, science and social science. Admission for Non-Florida Residents Because of the limited number of entering freshmen in the fall class, only a small number of highly qualified students from states other than Florida may be admitted. Early Admission Applications for early admission (i.e., admission following completion of the junior year of high school) from superior students will be considered on an individual basis by the uni- versity's admissions committee. Applications should be submitted in accordance with dead- lines published in the university calendar. In addition to the application, the following items are needed: * A written statement by the student setting forth reasons for requesting early admission. An official transcript of the applicant's sec- ondary school record covering grades 9, 10, 11. An overall academic average of 3.8 is expected. Results of either the SAT or ACT. An SAT total score of 1350 or a composite score of 30 on the Enhanced ACT is required. A letter from the student's high school prin- cipal or guidance counselor stating specific reasons why the applicant would profit more from early admission than by comple- tion of the senior year of high school. Eligible early admission students from Florida high schools may be funded through dual credit enrollment. Dual enrollment refers to a student taking on-campus courses simultaneously at both the University of Florida and another institution. If the parent institution is a Florida high school, the student may qualify for tuition-exempt dual enrollment credit and may receive textbooks/ materials on a lend-return basis. There must be an articulation agreement between the University of Florida and the home county school board, developmental research school or other secondary school. Qualified high school students will be enrolled as nondegree students and credits earned prior to high school graduation may be accepted subsequently for advanced standing and degree credit when the student is admitted to the university. For more information, refer to Academic Regulations (especially the sections on Dual Enrollment and Nondegree Registration). The university provides numerous opportu- nities other than early admission to accelerate graduation. For additional information, please refer to the Academic Advising section of this catalog. Advance Housing Payment Entering freshmen are required to make a housing deposit within 30 days of acceptance, if they desire to live in university housing. The housing deposit, less a $25 service charge, is refundable until May 1 for applicants accepted for admission to the fall freshman class. Admission with Advanced Standing The university is a participant in the Advanced Placement (AP) program, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. A stu- dent entering the university offers a nationally graded examination as evidence of completion of a college-level course taken in high school. Depending on the results, the student may receive university credit or exemption from such courses without credit. (Refer to Academic Advising.) Admission Offers with Outstanding Credentials Offers of admission with course work cur- rently in progress are tentative offers, pending review of final transcripts. Admission offers are subject to cancellation if final course work does not meet admission requirements. Admission as a Transfer Student Refer also to Required Placement Examinations. Who must apply as a Transfer Student: Applicants who have attended any college or university and earned at least 12 semester hours of credit following graduation from high school, or applicants who have earned 30 or more semester hours while enrolled in a dual-enroll- ment or early admission program. When to Apply: Applications may be sub- mitted up to one year in advance of the term you wish to enter. Applicants are urged to apply at least six months prior to the term they plan to enter. Applicants should refer to the application deadlines in the university calendar and consult the individual college to which they intend to apply for specific program information. (NOTE: In a number of undergraduate programs, the sequence of professional courses begins ONLY in the fall term of the junior year.) An applicant who delays filing an application may find it impossible to furnish the necessary supporting records in time for an admission decision for the term desired.