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Freshman Transfer Advising and Registration

You are considered a freshman transfer student if you have 12-29 credit hours that you earned after high school graduation. Freshman transfer students, as well as students who have earned 30+ credits with an undeclared major will be advised by First Year Advising. Follow the steps below to begin the advising and registration process if you are a freshman transfer student.

For more information about Transfer requirements, please visit the Transfer Admission Requirements webpage.

Registration Steps

Step 1: Reserve your space with UWF by accepting your offer of admission and confirming your intent to enroll.

Step 2: Check your personal email for communication from your first year advisor* to schedule an advising appointment.

*Your advisor may reach out in advance to verify any AP, CLEP, IB, dual enrollment and transfer credits that may be applied to your degree audit. After your advisor has reviewed your degree audit and applicable credits, they will send you an email and invite you to schedule an advising appointment. During this appointment, your advisor will discuss your class options and walk you through the process of registering for classes.

Step 3: Use the Navigate app found in MyUWF to make an appointment with your assigned advisor. Please wait approximately 24 hours after confirming your admission to have access to the platform to schedule your advising appointment.

Please Note:

  • If you are changing majors, please complete the Application Major Change form and notify your advisor before scheduling your appointment. Your schedule may need to be adjusted, and you may be required to meet with a different advisor to review your schedule.
  • Be sure to check your UWF email regularly for communication from your Academic Advisor.

  • Major Changes: If you are changing majors, please complete the Application Major Change form and notify your advisor before scheduling your appointment. Your schedule may need to be adjusted, and you may be required to meet with a different advisor to review your schedule. 
  • No drop-ins: In order to best assist our students, we cannot accommodate drop-in appointments. Please call our office if you’d like to make an in-person appointment.  
  • Check for duplicate courses: Inform your advisor as soon as possible if your schedule includes a course for which you will already have earned credit. 
  • Be on time for your appointment.
  • What to bring: 
    • Have a comprehensive list of AP, IB, CLEP, Dual Enrollment, and all other transfer credits you anticipate earning, including pending exam scores. If you are unsure of how your credits may be applied, please refer to the list of transfer credit equivalencies. 
    • Bring your questions if you have any, and something to write with. Be prepared to ask questions during your appointment and/or take notes. 

Virtual Appointments

  • Appointment Time Zone is Central Time (CT): Virtual advising appointments will be via Google Meet and are in Central Time. 
  • Use a computer: Be in front of a computer with a camera and microphone. Please do not use your phone for this appointment, as you will not have access to all of the necessary tools. 
  • Check your surroundings: Make sure you have a reasonable amount of privacy with limited distractions. 
  • Join on-time, not before: Please join your meeting at the scheduled time and no sooner since there may be an appointment prior to yours. 
  • If you’re unable to connect: Contact your advisor IMMEDIATELY if you are unable to connect. Your advisors' email is located below your "Success Team" in the Navigate app in your MyUWF. 
  • No show: If you do not contact your advisor within the first 10 minutes of your scheduled appointment time, you will be marked a no-show, and your appointment will have to be rescheduled. 

 Call our office to set up an in-person appointment

Appointment availability is set up for virtual appointments to accommodate all students. If you would prefer an in-person appointment, please call our office at 850.474.3170. 

MyUWF login credentials: Memorize your MyUWF login information or have it available at your appointment.

Once your advisor has created your class schedule, they will reach out to you via your UWF Gmail account and invite you to schedule a virtual appointment to review your courses. You can schedule this appointment through the Navigate app. There are two ways you can schedule this appointment:

  • Use the direct link that is included in the email you receive.
  • Use the yellow bar located on your Navigate home screen.

Please do not try to schedule an appointment with your advisor until you receive the email notification. Unauthorized appointments will be canceled.

Advisor availability is set up for virtual appointments to accommodate all students. If you would prefer an in-person appointment, please call our office at 850.474.3170.

FERPA prevents advisors from being able to discuss most aspects of a student's education, such as academic records, grades, etc., with anyone who is not the student.

For more information about FERPA, please refer to the UWF Registrar FERPA webpage, which includes general information, processes and FAQs.

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