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Undergrad Advising

1170McCartyA

 

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Trey Gifford
Academic Advisor 1
1170A McCarty A
352-294-7640
agifford1@ufl.edu

FRE-advising@ifas.ufl.edu

Graduate Advising

1170McCartyA

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Jess Herman
Graduate Academic Advisor
1170B MCCA
352-294-7622
jherman@ufl.edu
  • Advising Availability

    Advising Availability

    • UF FRE Advising Suite (Undergraduate and Graduate) is located on the 1st floor of McCarty Hall A, Room 1170
    • Probation Contracts
    • Student Appeals
    • Readmission Applicants

    Resources

  • Advising FAQ's

    Questions

    1. What are the office hours for advising?

    Schedule an appointment with Trey Gifford.

    2. Should I contact my advisor if I would like to dispute a grade?

    Incompletes, Disputing a Grade, or No Grades – Contact Instructor

    3. Registration – Can students register themselves? 

    Students can register on their own on ONE.UF

    4. What about departmentally Controlled Courses?

    Email Trey Gifford (agifford1@ufl.edu) (examples include AEB4325, AEB4931 (both sections), AEB4941)

    5. Pre-requisite Overrides?

    Email FRE-advising@ifas.ufl.edu

    6. How to request that the department accept a course as an FRE Elective (or an exception to a department policy)?

    Department Petition

    7. Is Internship Credit required?

    Not required, but highly encouraged. See: Internships

  • Undergraduate Forms

    Department Forms

    Forms that are within the Department

    Department Petition – Formal petition to request a particular action relating to their academics in FRE. Examples include approving an FRE Elective not on the approved list, Critical Tracking or AEB GPA, Minor course substitution.

    FAM Checklist | IFR Checklist: Food and Resource Economics Academic Checklist and Plan:-   Form used in Academic Advising to map out remaining requirements in the degree. It is best to complete this with your academic advisor for the most accurate information.

    Forms Signed by FRE Advising: UFIC Documents (OPT and CPT recommendations), Study Abroad Forms, Combination Degree Forms, CALS Documents (College Petition and Change of Majors), VA Authorizations

    College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Forms

    COMMON FORMS HANDLED IN THE CALS DEAN’S OFFICE

    University Petition (Registrar) - Interviewing Officer Statement -  Needed as part of the official University Petition process within the Office of the University Registrar. The Interviewing Officer Statement is completed by Dr. Wysocki in the CALS Dean’s Office

    Summer Enrollment Waiver (Registrar) -  Students completing a Summer Enrollment Waiver must meet with Dr. Wysocki. Documentation and Personal Statement must be completed prior to appointment

    Change of Major – Completed as part of the change of major process. Complete with your academic advisor. Turn in to 2020 McCarty Hall D for processing

    Minor Application (Registrar) – Application to Add or Cancel a minor. Signatures needed for CALS is handled by the CALS Dean’s office located in 2020 McCarty Hall D. Finished minor applications should be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar

    University Level Forms

    Please visit the corresponding office website for the most up to date version of the form and more information

    Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Office of the University Registrar

    Office of the University Registrar PETITIONS

    Dean of Students Office Medical Withdraw Petition

    Need help with a form? Contact Advising