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Advisors are here to help you navigate the university landscape. Whether you need to change your major, drop a course, apply for a minor, or choose your classes for next semester, an academic advisor may be a great first point-of-contact for you.

Our experienced advisors are here to support you throughout your academic journey, whether you’re just starting out or nearing graduation. From helping you select the right courses to guiding you through major decisions, we’re committed to providing personalized guidance tailored to your unique goals and aspirations. Explore our virtual advising sessions, workshops, and resources designed to empower you to make informed academic choices and achieve your full potential. Let us help you navigate your path to academic excellence with confidence and clarity.

Appointments

Appointments can be arranged directly with an Academic Advisor over email. Walk-in or phone appointments may also be available subject to your advisor’s availability. Contact advisors below to schedule your appointment.

Meet Our Advisors

Garrett Comer

Garrett Comer

Academic Advisor, Education Sciences (Campus)

352.294.6350
comerg@ufl.edu

  • Advisor BAES (Campus)
  • Advisor Ed Tech 4+1
  • Undergraduate Minors
Lyndsey Espinosa

Lyndsey Espinosa

Academic Advisor: UF Online/Educator Certification

352.273.4154
lespinosa@coe.ufl.edu

  • Program: Early Childhood(UFO), Elementary(UFO), Education Sciences (UFO)
  • Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
  • Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance
  • FTCE & FELE score reporting

Resources

Student Concerns Procedures

The College of Education adheres to the University of Florida Rules for Student Affairs Grievance Procedures (6C1-4.012) wherein “a student believes that any decision, act or condition affecting him or her is illegal, unjust, or creates unnecessary hardship.”

 

Within the College of Education, the following procedures should be followed:

  • Students are encouraged to discuss the concern directly with the individual instructor involved and to attempt resolution informally.
  • If a student decides not to present the concern to the individual instructor directly, or is not satisfied with the result, the student should communicate the concern in writing in a timely fashion to the School Director.
  • If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of proceedings with the School Director, students should direct concerns in writing and in a timely fashion to the College of Education’s Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The Associate Dean will provide consultation in an effort to resolve the matter and respond to the student in writing in a timely fashion.
  • If the student is dissatisfied with the written response of the Associate Dean, the student may appeal in writing to the appropriate Vice President within five days of receipt of the Associate Dean’s response by contacting the Office of the Ombuds at ombuds@ufl.edu.

Topics of Interest

Major Changes

  • If you are interested in learning more about a major available through the College of Education, please review the UF Catalog for Elementary Education, Education Sciences, or Early Childhood Education. If you have any questions or are ready to change your major, please reach out to an Academic Advisor.
  • For undecided students ready to explore the field of education, please consider registering for:
    • EDF1005 – Intro to Education
    • EEX2000 – Impact of Disabilities: Home, Community and Workplace
    • EME2040 – Intro to Education Technology

Minors

If you are interested in learning more about a minor available through the College of Education, please review the UF Catalog for Disabilities in Society, Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies, Educational Technology, Florida Teaching, Secondary English Language Arts Education, Secondary Social Studies Education, UF Teach Mathematics, Science or Computer Science.

To add a minor in the College of Education, please complete the following:

  • Review the requirements for your intended minor.
  • Complete the Request to Add or Remove a Minor application on your One.UF page. 

Registration

Information regarding registration dates, advance registration, schedule adjustment periods, and the drop/add period can be found on the UF Registrar’s webpage.

Check ONE.UF to make sure there are no holds on your account prior to registration. Contact an Academic Advisor if you see a tracking or College of Education hold on your account.

Drop/Add/Withdrawal

  • University policies regarding dropping and withdrawing from courses can be found in the UF Catalog.
  • Prior to dropping a course students are advised to calculate their current grade in the course, checking the course syllabus for information about grading policies, and speaking with the instructor of the course to determine the likelihood of earning the desired grade. Students should also consider reaching out to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships for counseling on the financial aid implications of a dropped course.
  • Dropping all your currently enrolled courses in a single semester constitutes a withdrawal for that term. If you are considering withdrawing from the entire semester, please contact an Academic Advisor for advice.
  • To add a course after the Drop/Add period, contact an advisor. You will need instructor and advisor permission before the course can be added to your schedule.

Critical Tracking

To ensure adequate progress toward graduation, students are required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate pre-professional requirements for their programs. Please follow the links below for information on critical tracking courses and other requirements: