Transfer applicants must complete the University of Florida transfer admissions application only.
Application deadline
The deadline for Fall 2026 is February 15, 2026. Decisions will be released by April 1, 2026.
Minimum application requirements
- Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
- Minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA, with a C or better in all prerequisite courses
- With a February 15th application deadline, please note that we evaluate your overall and prerequisite GPA based on grades received through Fall 2025.
- Letter grades for at least three of the seven prerequisite courses (preferred)
- Please note that the prerequisite courses are courses that must be complete PRIOR to enrollment at UF. Students who do not have all prerequisites complete before enrollment at UF are not eligible to transfer to this major.
- AA degree or 60 transferable credits (including general education and major prerequisites)
- All transfer applicants applying from public Florida postsecondary institutions must earn an AA degree to be eligible for any major in the College of Public Health and Health Professions.
Required prerequisite courses
- Biology (BSC1005/2005 or BSC1010/2010)
- General Psychology (PSY1012/2012)
- Additional Social and Behavioral Science: Courses in Sociology, Anthropology, or Psychology are recommended (separate from PSY1012/2012).
- Statistics 1 (STA2023)
- Additional biological science (3 credits): Physiology (BSC2085 and BSC2086 with labs or BSC2093 and BSC2094 with labs) is highly recommended. A 3-credit course with a BSC- or MCB- prefix will also be accepted.
- Physical science course: must be a 3-credit chemistry or physics course (such as CHM1020, CHM1030, PHY2004, or PHY2020).
- 1-credit science lab if not fulfilled by a course above
Course equivalencies
| FLORIDA PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | Developmental psych | abnormal psych | PHYSIOLOGY | BSC2005/BSC2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSCC2093 & BSCC2094 | BSCC1005/BSCC1010 |
| Broward College | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSC2085 with lab & BSC2086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
| College of Central Florida | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSC2085 with lab & BSC2086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
| Chipola College | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSC2085 with lab & BSC2086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
| Daytona State College | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSC1085C & BSC1086C | BSC1005/BSC1010C |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | DEP2004 | N/A | BSC2085C & BSC2086C | BSC1005/BSC2010C |
| Florida Keys Community College | DEP2004 | CLP3160 | BSC1085 with lab & BSC1086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC1010 |
| Gulf Coast State College | DEP2004 | N/A | BSC2085 with lab & BSC2086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
| Hillsborough Community College | DEP1004 | CLP2140 | BSC2085 with lab & BSC2086 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
| Indian River State College | DEP2004 | CLP2140 | BSC2093 with lab & BSC2094 with lab | BSC1005/BSC2010 |
CSD transfer student FAQs
What can I do to strengthen my application to the BHS-CSD program?
The admissions committee evaluates applicants holistically. While there are minimum GPA requirements, competitive applicants usually average a 3.5 or higher overall GPA and prerequisite GPA. However, other factors are considered such as completion of most prerequisite courses at the time of their application, how involved applicants are on-campus or in the community, their volunteer history, whether the applicant has a part-time or full-time job, and how clearly they articulate why they are interested in the health professions.
When is the BHS-CSD application deadline?
The application deadline for the BHS-CSD program is February 15 for Fall admissions.
What if I miss the application deadline?
For transfer students, the final deadlines are firm, and we are unable to accept late applications after February 15 for Fall.
Do you admit students for the Spring or Summer semesters?
No, the Communication Sciences and Disorders major does not admit students for the Spring or Summer semesters. Our program only admits students for the Fall term.
What if I still have prerequisite courses I need to take or have prerequisite courses I’m currently taking when I apply?
On the Academic Background section of the application, there is a “Current Courses in Progress” segment. In this section, please indicate any prerequisite courses you are currently enrolled in or identify the semester in which you expect to enroll in the prerequisite course. Transfer applicants who have not completed all prerequisite courses at the time of their application must send updated transcripts to UF once those prerequisite courses are complete, and/or when their AA degree is earned.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the BHS-CSD program
I had a recent medical or personal issue that have affected my academic performance. Will that affect my chances of being admitted?
If there is something that you think would be helpful for the admissions committee to know, then include an explanation with your application. The admissions committee will consider the information in the context of the consistency of your performance in different semesters. If you are having medical or interpersonal issues affecting your academic performance, the most important thing that you can do is get the right help. We encourage you to take responsibility to address any issues that are causing academic concerns. In addition, sometimes students have learning disabilities that are not diagnosed until college. If you suspect this might be part of any academic struggles, consult your institution’s Disability Resource Center.
How soon can I expect to be notified of an admission decision?
All decisions will be released by April 1.
What if I’m not admitted?
We strongly encourage you to have a back-up plan; we generally recommend that transfer students apply to other schools that offer their majors of interest. If you are still interested in attending UF for another major, then you can review UF’s Transfer Application Dates to see the application deadlines of different UF programs for a future semester.
If I am not admitted to UF under PHHP, can I transfer under another major and then switch over?
Due to seat availability, transfer students must apply directly to a PHHP major. We do not permit transfer students who apply outside of the college to change into a PHHP major.
Need more information?
Reach out to us and a member of our undergraduate advising team would be happy to assist.