Announcement

Students from affected Gulf Coast universities may enroll

Sept. 1, 2005 (Updated: Sept. 6, 2005)

GAINESVILLE -- In the wake of the national tragedy spawned by Hurricane Katrina, the University of Florida is offering to enroll university students from affected areas so they can avoid any interruptions in their studies.

Unfortunately, because enrollment in this fall's freshman class exceeded normal levels by several hundred students, UF does not have the capacity to accommodate undergraduates on campus across the board. However, UF offers many print-based and online undergraduate correspondence courses. These courses award college credit and are included on the official transcript.

The university will welcome students to Gainesville from certain disciplines on a space-available basis. A nondegree registration request (PDF) will be necessary. Programs/majors from the following colleges and departments are available:

"The faculty, staff and students here at UF extend our thoughts and best wishes to our neighbors and colleagues along the Gulf Coast," UF President Bernie Machen said. "We've been through our own hurricane-related ordeals in Florida, and we remember how generous our friends were when we needed help."

Interested students should contact the Office of the University Registrar at (352) 392-1374 and then press 1; e-mail emergencytransfer@ufl.edu; or fax (352) 392-3987.

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