Family Resources and Helpful Links
The following resources are provided to aid in your family's transition to the University of Florida. Gathered from Preview and several areas of campus, these resources contain specific information about the student college transition, various UF departments and services, and other helpful materials.
Family Resources
Preview Family
Workbook
This workbook serves as your guide to the University of Florida.
It contains contact information for several key colleges and departments on
campus, descriptions of university services and student opportunities, and
advice for the family transition.
Family
Preview Presentations
These presentations are taken directly from our Family Preview presenters.
Refer to these for detailed information on specific procedures and services,
as well as tips for success at the University of Florida.
Seasons of Adjustment Calendar
Produced by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, this calendar houses many important dates and month-by-month desriptions of common student transition issues, as well as tips for supporting your student in their adjustment.
Family Booklist
This list of suggested reading books address the identity development of college students, and the adjustments that the entire family must make as students begin their college careers.
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
This list of helpful links will give you direct web links to some of the most often used UF web pages.
Family Advice
Hear advice from current and past Gator families.
Important
Dates
This is a link to the registrars webpage so that the crucial academic
dates for each semester can be viewed and written down. It is important for
students to be aware of these deadlines.
Travel
Information
This is a compilation of the various services available to you and your student
in traveling to and from Gainesville.
Off Campus Housing
Locator
Check out this tool to help you find a place to rent, furnishings, roommates
or even put a property up for rent.
Campus Map
Looking for a campus location? Check-out the campus map.