Transfer Application Process

Apply as a Transfer Student
We’re excited that you are considering transferring to UWF. We strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Transfer RequirementsTransferring with an A.A. degree or more than 60 transferable hours students must possess a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 for consideration. Students must also demonstrate a 2.0 GPA at the most recent institution prior to enrolling at UWF.
Transferring to UWF with less than 60 transferable hours students must also submit ACT+writing or SAT w/writing scores and an official high school transcript. In addition to having a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.0 GPA from the last institution attended, students transferring with less than 60 transferable hours must also meet the freshman requirements outlined on the "Freshman Admissions Requirements" webpage.
Additional Transfer Requirements @ UWF
Students with more than 12 credits earned AFTER high school are considered transfer students. Until they reach 60 transferable college credits AFTER high school, candidates for admission must also meet first time in college admission criteria.
Students with more than 12 credits earned AFTER high school are considered transfer students. Until they reach 60 transferable college credits AFTER high school, candidates for admission must also meet first time in college admission criteria.
Steps to Apply
1. Complete transfer application.
2. Submit $30 nonrefundable application processing fee.
3. Ask all colleges / universities you attended to send your official transcripts to:
University of West Florida
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Building 18
11000 University Parkway
University of West Florida
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Building 18
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL, 32514.
4. Less than 60 credit hours, submit official high school transcripts and official SAT w/writing and/or ACT+ writing scores. If you have less than 60 transferable credit hours, you must submit official high school transcripts and official SAT w/writing or ACT + writing scores. Transfer students who do not have the writing section completed from their ACT and/or SAT will be evaluated for Admissions on an individual basis.
University of West Florida Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University of West Florida; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University of West Florida Police Department, Building 19, at 850-474-2415 or by accessing the following web site: http://uwf.edu/uwfpolice/SafetyReport.pdf
The University of West Florida encourages admission applications from qualified students regardless of color, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability or marital status.
