We are proud to welcome you to our college and excited to be part of your journey. Your hard work has brought you here, and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish as a member of the PHHP community.
As a student in Public Health, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or Health Science, you are entering a program dedicated to academic excellence, student support, and preparing future professionals to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. You will be challenged to think critically, engage in meaningful learning experiences, and build the knowledge and skills needed for success in graduate study, professional programs and the health workforce.
Next steps following admission
- Review your PHHP welcome email and complete your transfer contract by the established deadline
- Review steps provided by UF Admissions
- Save-the-Date for the PHHP Welcome Event – Details will be provided by email and at Transfer Preview!
Student success checklist
Review the Student Success Checklist for items that help you prepare for arriving at UF and plan for continued success as you complete your bachelor’s degree in PHHP.
Pre-health pathways
Consider your academic and professional goals to determine if you are on a pre-health pathway.
- Explore the pre-health website and resources to prepare for prerequisite courses and other components of pursuing a pre-health pathway. We encourage you to indicate your official UF pre-health interest by completing the Pre-Health Service Indicator on this webpage.
- Be sure to review and include pre-health prerequisite courses in your semester plans. You can view professional school model semester plans and prerequisite courses on the pre-health website.
What to expect in your first semester
Academic advising
Plan to meet with your PHHP academic advisor, create a 2-year plan, and explore campus wellness resources during your first semester. Plan to schedule advising appointments in Fall and Spring during your first year.
- Review the PHHP Advising Syllabus to learn about advising expectations and prepare for your advising appointments
- Appointment 1 (Fall): At your Fall advising appointment, be prepared to review your semester plan for completing your bachelor’s degree, confirm your next semester’s courses, and discuss ways to get involved at UF that align with your educational and personal goals and interests.
- Appointment 2 (Spring): At your Spring advising appointment, be prepared to review your semester plan for completing your bachelor’s degree, including confirming your next semester’s courses and making adjustments to your semester plan as needed. Be prepared to reflect on your first Fall semester at UF and discuss your final year and your post-graduation goals and plans.
Wellness
Early in your first semester, schedule a wellness check-in with a PHHP UPTurn advisor.
UPTurn provides up to four no-cost, personalized skills-focused sessions on stress reduction, healthy habits, and academic/life balance. Individual psychotherapy (eight to twelve sessions are offered as well).
Continued success
Explore the tips and resources below to connect with UF opportunities and establish successful habits to help you reach your academic and career goals.
- Track your academic progress using your degree audit and semester plans
- Check Canvas and your UF email daily for assignments, announcements, and opportunities
- Reflect at the end of each semester and take action – What went well? What needs adjusting?
- Read the weekly PHHP Pulse newsletter – delivered via email – to stay informed about PHHP happenings; student opportunities; and read spotlights of your fellow PHHP students, staff, and faculty
- Connect with campus resources that help you stay well and work toward your goals
Career Connections Center
Counseling and Wellness Center
International Center
Study Abroad Services
Student
Financial Affairs
Hitchcock
Field & Fork Pantry
Marston
Health Center Science Library
Student life at PHHP
Student life at the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida offers a vibrant blend of academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities. Engage with your peers in a variety of student clubs and organizations, stay active at our top-notch fitness facilities, and immerse yourself in the arts with on-campus museums.
Follow us on social!
The College of Public Health and Health Professions manages five main social media channels:
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to PHHP’s advising team and we’d be happy to help!