COLLEGES Freshman Students Any student classified as a first semester freshman at the University of Florida will be admitted to the College of Agriculture when they declare a major within the B.S. or B.S.F.RC. degree programs. At that time, their college classification will become FY or AG. These stu- dents will maintain the FY or AG classification as long as they continue to meet or exceed the universal tracking criteria for the major. Students who fall below the minimum progres- sion standards for their major will not be allowed to continue in the major. These stu- dents need to meet with an academic adviser within the college in order to determine an alternative major. Freshman AG & FY students should take the CLAST in the second semester. Students Other Than Freshmen All UF students other than first semester freshmen must make a formal application for admission to a major in the College of Agriculture in 2002 McCarty Hall. Students will be admitted to their desired majors if they are on track based on the universal tracking criteria published in the catalog. Performance in and completion of courses in math, biology, chem- istry and physics in the first four semesters of the curriculum are the primary criteria for determining admission to a major. Require- ments for admission will vary depending upon majors; therefore, it is important to complete all requirements identified for the major. Graduate Education The College of Agriculture offers four advanced degrees: Master of Agriculture, Master of Science, Master of Agricultural Management and Resource Development and Doctor of Philosophy. Students considering graduate study should consult their advisers to ensure proper program planning. Career Planning and Placement The College of Agriculture has a college career resource center placement liaison to assist students in preparing for interviews and finding appropriate employment. The college also spon- sors an annual Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Day in February. Scholarships The college and its academic units provide approximately $375,000 annually for student scholarships. Applications for college scholar- ships are available in 2002 McCarty Hall from October 15 to January 10 each year. College scholarships, along with letters of recommenda- tion, are due in 2001 McCarty on or before January 15 or each year. Scholarships are also available through each academic unit. Contact the undergraduate coordinator for the major. IFAS Ambassadors IFAS Ambassadors are selected through a competitive process and commit two semesters to promote awareness of academic programs in food, agriculture and natural resources among students in Florida. In addition to supporting food, agriculture and natural resources, the ambassadors participate in a program designed to enhance their leadership ability. As the offi- cial student representatives of IFAS, the ambas- sadors work with students, civic groups and the food, agricultural and natural resource indus- tries across the state and at national conferences. Applications for the fall program are accepted in the previous spring semester. Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Gamma Sigma Delta is an honor society dedicated to recognizing academic achieve- ments and accomplishments of students, faculty and alumni whose work has contributed to food, agriculture, natural resources and life sci- ences. Its purpose is to promote high achieve- ment and to recognize individuals who excel. Junior and senior students who rank in the upper 15 percent of their class scholastically and show promise of leadership may be nominated for membership. The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta is a professional service and honorary agricultural society. Members are selected from among undergradu- ate and graduate students of high scholarship on the basis of character, leadership and personal- ity. The objectives of Alpha Zeta are to foster high standards of scholarship, character, leader- ship and a spirit of fellowship among its mem- bers, and to the further development of food, agriculture, natural resources and life sciences. Universal Tracking and Academic Progression Standards All applicants must have completed two sequential courses of foreign language in sec- ondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the post-secondary level, or document an equiva- lent level of proficiency. Because of the diversity among degree pro- grams offered by the college, the specific requirements for each major are listed separa- torely on the following pages. Students should contact the undergraduate faculty adviser for their major once they are admitted to the col- lege. They should complete the course require- ments for the major in the semester designated in the catalog and on the universal tracking audit. The student's undergraduate faculty adviser will make any necessary adjustments. However, it is important that each student com- plete the math, chemistry, biology and physics courses as outlined in the semester-by-semester listings for the first four semesters of study. Juniors and seniors should have completed all courses listed for the first four semesters of their curriculum. Any student not completing these should do so in the first semester of the junior year. The college policy regarding registration is that each student must consult his/her faculty adviser prior to each registration. This ensures that the student takes the appropriate courses in the appropriate sequence. The college monitors this policy by examining each student's schedule after registration. Students not enrolled in appropriate courses will not be allowed to regis- ter for the following term. Transfer Students To be eligible for admission to the College of Agriculture, a transfer student from a Florida public community college must have an Associate of Arts degree and must satisfy the minimum admission requirements set forth for his/her intended major. Community college students should consult an academic adviser and the Articulation and Transfer Advisement Guidebook published by the university to ensure completion of the courses that will sat- isfy the admission requirements for their intended majors within the college. Transfer students from other universities and non- Florida public community colleges should com- plete the first two years' requirements listed for their majors prior to transferring to the univer- sity and to this college. Transfer students should avoid specialized 1-2000 level courses related to their major. These courses can be taken to much better advantage after the student has acquired the appropriate background in general education, basic science and math courses. Postbaccalaureate Students A student who has received a baccalaureate degree may be admitted under certain circum- stances as a postbaccalaureate student (6AG). Students desiring postbaccalaureate admission should meet the admission requirements listed for the first four semesters with particular emphasis on successful completion of all math, biology, chemistry and physics courses for the intended major. Students may enroll as 6AG to: Receive a second baccalaureate degree; Satisfy requirements for teacher certification; Meet specific requirements for admission to graduate or professional school. Admission requirements for postbaccalaure- ate students are the same as for transfer stu- dents. Students must declare a major and meet with a faculty adviser of that major to have a program of study planned and approved. In addition, postbaccalaureate students must com- ply with college and university rules and regu- lations and meet all deadlines as printed in the Undergraduate Catalog. College Regulations and Requirements Student Responsibility Students are expected to assume full responsibility for registering for the proper courses, for fulfilling all requirements for the