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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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14,063+

Students

 
 

108+

Degree Programs

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio


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“Top Public School – Regional Universities South” by U.S. News and World Report, 2024

 

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Acres of Campus

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UWF News

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UWF students investigate Fort Kirkland to preserve a vital part of Northwest Florida history

The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and veterans with Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation are working together to study and memorialize the fort.

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UWF hosts 11th annual Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, housed in the Lewis Bear, Jr. College of Business, hosted the 11th annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 12, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives, as well as over 200 who attended online via livestream. This conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn from and connect with prominent leaders who have achieved personal and professional success.

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UWF studies positive impacts of dance for individuals with dementia

A study by a team of University of West Florida researchers, conducted with Council on Aging of West Florida’s adult day care, The Retreat, uncovered insights into the positive impact of dance on individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

UWF Events

Mar
27

Button Bonanza at Education Research Library at Building 86

UWF students are invited to the Education Research Library's Button Bonanza on Thursday, March 27, at 1 p.m. Use the Creation Station's button maker to make free buttons with...

6:00 pm

Mar
27

Debating American Grand Strategy in the Trump Era at Museum of Commerce

The University of West Florida’s Askew Lecture Series presents an in-depth conversation on "Debating American Grand Strategy in the Trump Era," featuring Dr. Ionut Popescu and...

10:30 pm

Mar
28

Argo Enrollment: Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Package at Online / Virtual

The virtual Argo Enrollment: Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Package session on Thursday, March 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. is focused on reviewing a financial aid offer...

12:00 am