Preview is more than just a moment. It is the event that sets a course for a whole new world. The University of Florida is excited to welcome you to its thriving community. The transition to life at UF can be both an exciting and challenging time. Your new student transition experience will help you successfully prepare for your college transition. Together, we will take the University of Florida to new heights.
Transfer Preview is a required, robust program that provides you the core resources to start your Gator journey.
Transfer Students & Families will register for a one-day session at UF. Each session is designed to provide information about your transition to UF, assist you in registering for classes, and help you navigate your Gator student experience.
Preview will consist of one-day of information and activities, which begins at 8:00 am and concludes around 5:00 pm for both students and their registered family members.
Ensure that you have your active GatorLink username and password – for assistance, please visit gatorlink.ufl.edu.
Note: if you are setting up your GatorLink account for the first time, you may have to wait 1-business day before being able to register for Preview.
Log into the registration system via the Preview registration system.
Select an available session that best fits your schedule.
Pay your Preview costs with a major credit card through our online registration system.
Once you log in to the registration system you will be provided with different dates based on your individual admissions decision; you will be given a variety of dates to choose from.
ADMIT TYPE & TERM | PROGRAM LENGTH | DATE(S) |
Transfer Summer A/C 2024 | One Day | May 10, 2024 |
Transfer Fall 2024 | One Day | May, June, & July | Various Dates |
Transfer Spring 2025 | One Day | December 6th, 2024 & January 9th, 2025 |
During your Preview experience you will spend a few hours engaged in intentional academic, major and career planning. To achieve this goal, you will work with College Advisors and undergraduate Preview Staffers to learn the necessary steps to for graduation. To accomplish this, you will work with a small group of no more than fourteen fellow Gators to discover your academic goals and the path to accomplish them. The goal of Preview is that you leave empowered to be as successful as possible on day one.
Preview is a one-day orientation during which you will register for classes, explore campus, interact with current students and faculty members, and much more. Check-In on will begin at 8:00 am and the day will conclude around 5:00 pm once you have met with an advisor.
Continental Breakfast
College Information
Academic Advising
Lunch on Campus
Student Health Care Center
Counseling & Wellness
Campus Engagement & Involvement
Campus Safety
Off Campus Life
Campus Banking
Campus Dining
University Bookstore
The OneStop
and GatorONE ID Activation
Prior to attending Preview, it is important that you complete the following steps.
Please submit your immunization records through the Student Self-Service Portal at least three weeks prior to your Preview session. https://healthcompliance.shcc.ufl.edu/immunization-requirement/immunizations
(Open early April) Every member of the UF community has a GatorONE ID, which is the official identification of the University of Florida. Apply for yours at my.bsd.ufl.edu
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