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The career and life you’ve always dreamed of starts with a UWF education. No matter where you are in life, UWF has what you’re looking for, with more than 110 undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from. Gain access to the resources and opportunities of a large university, with small class sizes and personalized attention from world-renowned professors.

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Experience UWF for yourself from anywhere, anytime with the virtual tour! Check out our residence halls, labs, facilities, and grounds, and find out why Argos love the UWF community.

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UWF awarded $2 Million TDC grant toward Darrell Gooden Stadium

The University of West Florida has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Tourist Development Council through the Tourist Development Tax program to support the construction of the future Darrell Gooden Stadium, pending approval from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. This grant represents a significant milestone in the University's plan to build a transformative facility that will benefit both the UWF campus and the greater Escambia County community.

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UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns on April 17

University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s seventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 17. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University have the chance to make a positive impact and contribute to UWF's success during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative.

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UWF’s TeacherReady Program continues partnerships to address teacher shortages nationwide

For more than two decades, the University of West Florida’s TeacherReady Online Certificate Program has made a significant impact in addressing teacher shortages across the U.S. through innovative partnerships with school districts, assisting para-professionals, non-certified teachers, military veterans and spouses, career changers and recent college graduates in obtaining their teaching certifications. By providing a pathway to teacher certification, these collaborations help school districts cultivate and retain high-quality educators. 

UWF Events

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UWF Day of Giving at Online / Virtual

Make your gift on April 17, 2025, and help UWF make an impact. Donate $20 to earn a UWF Day of Giving bandana, $30 for a pair of exclusive UWF socks, $50 for a special UWF...

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Registration Help Sessions at Pensacola campus

Are you ready to tackle your fall class registration but feeling overwhelmed? UWF students are invited to join First Year Advising for our in-person and virtual Help Sessions....

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Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase at Building 22 - University Commons

The Student Scholar Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase on Thursday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. features scholarly and creative works produced through collaboration...

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