{"id":265,"date":"2024-07-31T17:04:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T17:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:36:45","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/prospective-students\/computer-science-k-12-teaching-graduate-certificate\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/files\/2024\/07\/UF-BCC-Innovation-05202023-TMD_2734-Edit-2.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;25%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Will this program help me further my professional goals?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Our CS K-12 teaching graduate certificate is for professionals wishing to start teaching or enhance their knowledge and skills to teach computer science. 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Please be sure to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:coe-cseducation@coe.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>K-12 Computer Science Education Certificate Program Overview and Goals<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will this program help me further my professional goals?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our CS K-12 teaching graduate certificate is for professionals wishing to start teaching or enhance their knowledge and skills to teach computer science. The cohort-based program begins every Fall semester. Certificate students come from diverse educational contexts and backgrounds with varying preexisting CS knowledge. Our courses are designed to consider each student&#8217;s needs and existing knowledge and skills to help them achieve their career goals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I continue to work while completing this program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The program is intentionally designed for people working full-time jobs. In fact, all students in the online computer science education certificate are working professionals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How quickly can I complete the program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]All <a href=\"https:\/\/gradcatalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/certificates\/\"><u>UF certificate program<\/u><\/a> students must complete 12 hours beyond their bachelor\u2019s degree. The online certificate in computer science education is structured so that students take the required courses together as a cohort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Graduates of the program typically take 1 year (Fall and Spring semesters) to complete the program.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Admissions and Application<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can I apply to the certificate program?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]For complete information on the computer science education master\u2019s process, please review our <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/prospective-students\/online-mae\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>program-specific application instructions<\/u><\/a>. Please also familiarize yourself with the application information for the <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/school-teaching-learning\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>School of Teaching and Learning.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you\u2019re ready to start your application, follow the graduate instructions in the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>UF application portal<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our application deadline is July 1 for domestic applicants and December 1 for international applicants.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are GRE scores required for admission to the online certificate program? 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Use code 5812 to send your scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the program&#8217;s prerequisites?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A completed bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution is required for acceptance into the K-12 computer science education certificate. Additionally, we require prospective students to be currently working as educators. You may be engaged in education in any context.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am an international applicant, is the TOEFL required for admission?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>required by UF<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for international applicants unless:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">successfully<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> completed one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized\/regionally accredited university or college in the United States or a country where English is the official language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OR<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They hold an earned equivalent of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">associate\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bachelor\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">master\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, or Ph.D. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">degree<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> from a recognized\/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>They hold an earned equivalent of associate\u2019s, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, or Ph.D. degree from a recognized\/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Academic Details<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is there a campus-based requirement (i.e., visit to campus)?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No. Our K-12 computer science education certificate is fully online, and we do not have campus-based requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I see a list of courses in the program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a cohort-based program, and all requirements and activities have to be completed as an online cohort. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curriculum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/computer-science-education\/programs\/online-certificate\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>. Students are required to take two courses a semester that total six credits in both Fall and Spring semesters.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How are your online classes formatted?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our online courses are time-limited. Most involve 16-week semesters. Some classes provide synchronous sessions, yet mainly they are not mandatory with a purpose of supporting those in need of help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Faculty decide whether synchronous sessions are advantageous based on the content of their courses. These sessions are announced at the beginning of the semester and held during evening hours.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Information<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I find information about tuition and fees?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the\u00a0College of Education Online Tuition and Fees\u00a0page.\u00a0 This information may also be found on the\u00a0UF Bursar\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at\u00a0352-392-1365.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why is my tuition bill or tuition estimate so high? I should fall under the AY Flat Rate Waiver.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This waiver, which applies to online students enrolled in our certificate, MAE, or Ed.D. programs, is <\/span><b>applied after the end of the drop\/add period for each semester<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is only applied once per semester, so you must be registered for all courses by the end of drop\/add. You can not receive the flat rate waiver if you enroll in a course after the drop\/add period. Please note this waiver is not necessary for Florida Residents or EEP students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AY flat rate waiver is college-specific. At the end of drop\/add, when we are certain that everyone has registered, a staff member sends a list of all those students who qualify to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/departments\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Bursar\u2019s Office<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then the waiver is applied. Be assured that if you are in a completely online program (certificate, MAE, or Ed.D. programs), then the tuition rate will eventually reflect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>our tuition page<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this waiver is college-specific, meaning the College of Education bears the financial costs of these waivers, the Bursar\u2019s Office cannot give you accurate information since they typically quote from standard tuition rates, which are higher than the waiver. We know this can be frustrating, but this is the only way we can apply the waiver.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do you accept State of Florida employee tuition waivers?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Most of our courses are eligible for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-and-grow.hr.ufl.edu\/education-programs\/employee-education-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>Employee Education Program<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at UF.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are scholarships available?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The College of Education awards scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students through an annual scholarship process. For more information on current scholarships, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>college student affairs scholarship website<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is financial aid available?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>College of Education Online Tuition and Fees<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.\u00a0 This information may also be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/departments\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><u>UF Bursar\u2019s website<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students are required to complete 12 credits to complete the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">352-392-1365<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Administrative and Technical Issues<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I find information about course registration?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process to sign up for online classes is not the same as signing up for classes on campus at UF. After you are officially admitted into the program, you will receive emails at the University level to prompt you to set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/after-being-admitted#:~:text=A%20few%20days%20after%20you,become%20your%20UF%20email%20address.\"><u>UF email account<\/u><\/a>. After you complete this task, you will receive course registration instructions from the College of Education <\/span>in your UF email account.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am a new student and have not received information about my Gatorlink account.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The university handles Gatorlink accounts. Neither the College of Education nor our program faculty can help with this issue.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/it.ufl.edu\/helpdesk\/self-help\/gatorlink-account-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>UFIT<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0offers resources related to Gatorlink accounts, and newly admitted students can find information about setting up their accounts on the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/after-being-admitted#:~:text=A%20few%20days%20after%20you,become%20your%20UF%20email%20address.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>UF Admissions website<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I am an online student but I have immunization held on my account.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online students are not required to have the same immunization documentation as campus-based students. However, students are sometimes incorrectly coded when admitted. If you have an issue with your record, please email Tom McMorrow, Ph.D., at\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:mcmorrow@coe.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>mcmorrow@coe.ufl.edu<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and copy Kara Dawson, Ph.D., at\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:dawson@coe.ufl.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><u>dawson@coe.ufl.edu<\/u><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Dr. McMorrow will be able to fix the error.<\/span>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why am I getting messages about online training?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Everyone in the UF community is required to complete online training courses. The courses you are required to take are determined at the university level. All students will receive emails about completing these training sessions at the beginning of their degree programs. Please be mindful of the deadlines and expectations associated with these course<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Lato|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||1px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Contact and Support<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who can I contact if I have additional questions?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3dae9f0c-dac6-4df8-9b8b-a5068a3d650b&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]If you have questions about the admissions process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu\"><u>GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu<\/u><\/a>. 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