Faculty Handbook
Information and resources for students are provided by the Office of the University Registrar as well as the Dean of Students Office. Students should consult the Undergraduate Catalog, the Graduate Catalog, and the Schedule of Courses for complete information about academic concerns. For other rules and regulations related to students, see the Regulation and Policy Hub.
As an integral part of the academic mission of the University of Florida, the Division of Student Life prepares students to assume roles of leadership, involvement and service in a global community. The Office of the Vice President for Student Life and other departments play a vital role in creating and maintaining a healthy campus environment through services, programs and innovative learning experiences beyond the classroom. The mission of the Division of Student Life is to provide opportunities for student engagement, learning and discovery in a diverse environment that will optimize their university experience and prepare them to serve a global community.
The Career Connections Center provides career development, experiential learning, and employment services for all UF students and alumni.
The David and Wanda Brown Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) provides the structure and resources to prepare students to become productive citizens and assume roles of leadership and service in a culturally diverse and increasingly complex society. The Center fosters lifelong service and civic participation by engaging the University with its greater community in action, change, and learning.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for maintaining facilities and programming in support of the on-campus community.
The Dean of Students Office provides many services for students, including student orientation, veteran benefits, alcohol and drug information programs, and many more. The staff also provides exit interviews for students withdrawing from the University of Florida.
The Reitz Union is the center of activities of the university community. The Union sponsors a continuing program of activities and houses the Student Government offices and the offices of many student organizations, as well as the Student Engagement and the Sorority and Fraternity Life. It also offers a wide variety of facilities and services for the campus community.
The Office of Off Campus Life (OCL) advocates for and educates towards the development of students as great Gator neighbors within the Gainesville community. Students living off campus have rights and responsibilities associated with their pursuit of an enjoyable and safe off-campus living experience. OCL provides services and educational opportunities to promote the understanding of these rights and responsibilities throughout the off-campus student population.
The Department of Recreational Sports at the University of Florida provides an opportunity for every student to participate in an athletic or recreational activity on a voluntary basis.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships administers and coordinates the financial aid program for students at the University of Florida. Major federal, state, institutional, and private agency assistance programs are available through this office, as well as financial aid services and counseling.
The U Matter, We Care initiative through the Dean of Students’ Care Team provides education and assistance to the UF community about signs and symptoms of distress, and provides students and employees in distress with appropriate resources.
The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) is an outpatient clinic that provides primary medical and psychological care, health promotion, and a variety of other specialty services. SHCC is committed to providing students with quality health care at an affordable price. SHCC is further committed to positively impact the future health of all students by promoting health and wellness and disease prevention.