Helpful hints for Gator hopefuls

By VIVIEN QUATTRONE

With the University of Florida decision notifications on Feb. 11, students should prepare to receive their decision online at 6 p.m.  To check your status visit: https://login.ufl.edu:443/idp/Authn/UserPassword.  If you do not already have a Gatorlink account, create one by entering the ufID you received after submitting your application, your last name and date of birth, then follow the steps.  If you are notified of admission online, you will also be mailed an official acceptance letter.

“For one thing the wait is way too long.  It’s butterflies in your stomach.  It’s something that you want.  You worked half your life for it and it would be a great feeling to know that it paid off.  The anticipation is really high for everybody,” senior Alicia Berlin said.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER ADMISSION:

• A letter of notification, tuition deposit instructions and a general information brochure will be mailed to you.
• The Department of Housing and Residence Education will e-mail instructions for completing the housing contract within 1-2 weeks if you applied for housing before admission.
• The Office of New Student Programs will mail Preview Orientation materials in March.

BEFORE ARRIVING ON CAMPUS:

• Learn about Bright Futures and complete the FAFSA application before March 15.
• Arrange to have final high school transcripts, documenting graduation, sent to the Office of Admissions.
• Arrange to have any dual-enrollment transcripts (college, university or community college) or AP, IB, CLEP or AICE scores sent to the Office of Admissions.
• Pay the tuition deposit after being admitted into the freshman class and notifying the University of your decision to attend by May 1.
• Complete the Immunization History form.
• Complete the housing contract before the due date.
• Arrange to attend Preview, UF’s mandatory orientation program for beginning students.  Reservations are first come – first served.
• Complete the Preview preparation before orientation.