After you complete the application and course registration process, you can access online courses by logging into UF’s e-Learning website at any time. Go to http://elearning.ufl.edu/ and select “e-Learning Login” to enter your Gatorlink username and password.

You will not be able to access your course until the start date listed in the course registration materials. Some course content will not be immediately available to you. Instructors may open and close access to lessons according to the schedule posted in the course syllabus.

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Courses will be delivered via a blended/hybrid mechanism (both synchronously and asynchronously). Content will be delivered within modules that are conceptually grouped. Some modules, due to the complexity of the content, will be longer than other modules.

Assignments will be given during each module and are due by the completion of the module on a designated date. The course will be completed within a semester time frame. Modules can include a combination of readings, recordings, webinars, group discussions, and student research projects.

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Students average 2 – 3 years to complete the master’s degree, but have up to seven years to complete coursework. Coursework taken as a nondegree or certificate student is also part of the seven-year time-frame. If the degree is not completed within seven years the coursework taken prior will expire.

Students average 1 year to complete the certificate program but have up to seven years to complete.

Courses do not require any travel to Florida as the program is fully online. For some courses, you will need to attend Adobe Connect webinar sessions where you can speak with an instructor or view a classmate’s presentation. Adobe Connect sessions are always recorded so you can listen at your convenience if a live session is scheduled at a time that is inconvenient for you.

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Students report spending between 6 to 9 hours a week on course activities. Each course has different requirements and due dates indicated in the course syllabus. You may want to note these key due dates on your calendar at the beginning of the semester and plan accordingly.

On the left-hand menu of the e-Learning login page (http://elearning.ufl.edu/) there are links to tutorials to get you familiar with the Canvas course management system which houses all the content for our online courses. If you need technical assistance during the course, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk. You will need your Gator Link ID. You can access the UF Help Desk when you log into the e-learning website. You can reach them seven days a week (hours vary and they are closed on holidays),

• Website: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/
• Phone: 352-392-HELP (4357)
• Email: helpdesk@ufl.edu

Enrolled non-degree seeking students have full access to UF library services just like degree-seeking UF students. This includes the digital catalog of books, scientific journals, and other library services designed specifically for online learners. You can access UF’s Online Library when you log into the e-learning website with your Gator Link ID.

There are no specific prerequisite courses, but you must meet admissions requirements. Please click here to view admissions requirements.

Each university has their own policies regarding credit transfer or dual enrollment. Therefore, it is your responsibility to check with your home institution to complete any paperwork that may be required to transfer the credits and ensure that they can be applied toward your degree. (Note: UF requires students to complete paperwork BEFORE they register at another university and this may be the same for your home institution.) The University of Florida is a public university in the State of Florida and credits should be accepted by other universities in the United States. If you need a letter, signature, or form completed, please contact the course coordinator.

After completion of the course, you can have an official transcript with your grade sent to your home institution. Official, sealed transcripts can be ordered and mailed to you or your home institution for a small fee (approximately $6.00) using the Student Self Service system. Non-official transcripts can be printed through Student Self Service for free.

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If you are a student with a disability and would like to request disability-related accommodations, please contact the instructor and the Disability Resource Center as soon as possible. The Disability Resource Center is located in 001 Building 0020 (Reid Hall). Their phone number is 352-392-8565, (711 TTY/FRS). For more information, see the Disability Resource Center website at https://drc.dso.ufl.edu/. The Disability Resource Center will begin the process to assist you.

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All program and course communication is done through your UF webmail account, powered by Office 365. It is important you regularly check your UF email for necessary information relating to your student status, financial information, program and course updates, and more.

• Access your UF email at https://outlook.com/ufl.eduand sign in with your GatorLink username and password
• New student? Your GatorCloud email address is created automatically two weeks to one month after being admitted to the program.
• More information can be found at the Computing Help Desk, reviewing the tutorials and instructions, or calling 352-392-HELP (4357).

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