UWF, A Public University
With A Small School Attitude
Going to college is all about exploring
who you are and who you want to become. Today’s students want
to earn a degree in a field of study that truly excites them,
but just as importantly, they want to discover their life’s
passion in a place where they feel comfortable. With its casual
style, the University of West Florida may be the perfect fit
for students who value excellent academic programs and personal
attention. UWF students are offered a rich variety of activities
and clubs designed to create communities of people with similar
interests.
Founded in 1968
on the principles of discovery and exploration, the University
of West Florida is a treasure located in Pensacola, on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast.
Christina Genualdi, now a UWF sophomore, visited 33 college
campuses and applied to eight before she decided on her final
college destination. With 9,610 students, she found that UWF
was large enough to have all the programs and extracurricular
activities she wanted, but small enough that teachers still
know their student’s names.
“I
didn’t want school to have to compete with football and
other distractions. But I like going to basketball games. Because
the school is small, you can get to know the athletes, and
you’re actually cheering for your friends,” says
Christina, who lives in the honors residence hall and
is an environmental policy/pre-law major.
When it comes to discovering a student’s
true passion in life or building upon their natural talents,
UWF offers its students more than just a piece of paper. It provides them
with a multitude of opportunities for career development through
experiential learning. In fact, major corporations actively
recruit UWF graduates because often, they have worked hand-in-hand
with faculty and research centers on special projects in areas
such as aging, archaeology, coastal and estuarine science,
engineering, historic preservation, resort management and more.
Students are able to gain work experience in a variety of disciplines
through internships or cooperative education programs.
UWF is energetic and
innovative just like today’s college-age
men and women. Because the world is constantly changing,
students are challenged to be creative while perusing their
personal goals. The faculty and staff at UWF realize that
each student has a dream and will do their best to help them
make it happen. Visit UWF online at uwf.edu/whatsnext, or better yet, come explore UWF in person. Contact admissions
at 1-800-263-1074.
University
of West Florida at a Glance
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Year
founded, 1963
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Colleges,
Arts and Sciences
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Business,
and Professional Studies
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Student
enrollment, 9,610
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Live
on campus, 1,400
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Students
to faculty, 20 to 1
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Pensacola
campus, 1,600-acre nature preserve
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Athletics,
NCAA Div. II
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Mascot,
the Argonauts
