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Areas of Study
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Academic Calendar
College of Arts and Letters
Sykes College of Business
College of Natural and Health Sciences
College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Military Science
The UT Academic Experience
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Undergraduate Admission
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Areas of Study
Graduate Areas of Study
Academic Departments
Academic Calendar
College of Arts and Letters
Department of Art and Design
Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Museum Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies
Art Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy
Therapeutic Art Minor
Graphic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Arts in Design
Department of Communication
Communication and Speech Studies Major
Communication, Media, and Culture Major
Communication Minor
Cinema Studies Minor
Journalism Major
Journalism Minor
Speech Studies Minor
Minor in Speech/Theatre
Advertising and Public Relations Major
Advertising Minor
Public Relations Minor
Department of English and Writing
English Major
English Minor
Teacher Certification in English
TESOL Certificate
Writing Major
Writing Minor
Professional and Technical Writing Minor
Department of Film, Animation and New Media
Animation
BFA in Animation
Animation Minor
Film and Media Arts
BFA in Film and Media Arts
B.A. in Film and Media Arts
Film and Media Arts Minor
New Media
BFA in New Media
New Media Minor
Digital Media Minor
Interactive Media Minor
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Languages and Linguistics
Applied Linguistics Minor
Spanish
Spanish Major
Spanish Minor
French
French Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
Department of Music
Admission Requirements
Music Ensembles
Studio Lessons
Upper Division Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Instrumentalist Track)
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Vocalist Track)
Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumentalist Track)
Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocalist Track)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Technologist Track)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Instrumentalist Track)
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocalist Track)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
Music Minor
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy
Philosophy Major
Philosophy Minor
Religion
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Department of Theatre and Dance
Dance
Dance Major
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Major
Theatre
Theatre Major
Minor in Speech/Theatre
Dance Minor
Dance/Theatre Minor
Dance Minor
Women's and Gender Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies Minor
Sykes College of Business
College of Business Requirements
College of Business Student Organizations
College of Business Centers and Institutes
Certificate in Business
Business Administration Minor
Accounting
Accounting Major
Accounting Minor
Certificate in Accounting
Business Information Technology
Business Information Technology Major
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Major
Cybersecurity Minor
Economics
Economics Major, B.S.
Economics Minor
Economics Major, B.A.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Major
Entrepreneurship Minor
Finance
Finance Major
Finance Minor
International Business
International Business Major
Financial Enterprise Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems Major
Financial Enterprise Systems Minor
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Major
Management Information Systems Minor
Business Analytics Minor
Management
Management Major
Marketing
Marketing Major
Marketing Minor
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Biology Curriculum
Biology Degrees
Biology Major
B.S. and B.A. in Biology Concentrations
General Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Molecular Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Pre-Health Professions Concentration (including Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Veterinary Science)
Biology Business Concentration
Biology Minor
Marine Science Degrees
Marine Science–Biology Major
Marine Biology Minor
Marine Science Center
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Environmental Science Degree
Environmental Science Major
Environmental Science Minor
Biology Education Degree
Education-Secondary Biology Major
Sustainability Minor
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Pre-Professional Interests
Chemistry
Chemistry Major, B.S., ACS-Certified
Chemistry Major, B.S.
Chemistry Major, B.A.
Chemistry Minor
Biochemistry
Biochemistry Major, B.S., ASBMB-Accredited
Biochemistry Major, B.S. in Chemistry with Biochemistry concentration, ACS-Certified
Biochemistry Major, B.A.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Marine Chemistry
Marine Chemistry Major
Physics
Physics, B.S.
Physics, B.A.
Physics Minor
Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Major
Human Performance
Human Performance Major
Exercise and Recreation Leadership Concentration
Exercise Physiology Concentration
Allied Health
Allied Health Major
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Physical Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Medical Sciences
Public Health
Public Health Major
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Health Education and Wellness
Public Health Major with a Concentration in General Public Health
Physical Education
Physical Education K-12 Teaching
Exercise Science and Sport Studies Minor
Recreation Minor
Department of Nursing
Nursing Major
Department of Sport Management
Sport Management Major
Sport Management Minor
College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice Major
Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor
Criminal Investigation Minor
Master of Science Criminology and Criminal Justice
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Department of Education
Teaching Practica
Elementary Education
Elementary Education Major
Secondary Education
Secondary Education Majors
Secondary Biology Education Major
Secondary English Education Major
Secondary Mathematics Education Major
Secondary Social Science Education Major
Physical Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Master of Science - Instructional Design and Technology
Department of History, Sociology, Geography and Legal Studies
History
History Major
History Major with Standard Concentration
History Major with Global and Culture Concentration
History Major with American History and Law Concentration
History Minor
Sociology
B.A. in Applied Sociology Major
B.S. in Applied Sociology Major
Sociology Minor
Geography
Geography Minor
Law, Justice and Advocacy
Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor
Pre-Law
Secondary Social Science Education
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics Major
Mathematics Minor
Actuarial Science Major
Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Major
Mathematical Programming Minor
Mathematics Education
Department of Political Science and International Studies
Political Science
Political Science Major
Political Science Minor
International Studies
International Studies Major
Foreign Language
Education Abroad Experience
International Studies Minor
Asian Studies
Asian Studies Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
Department of Psychology
Psychology Major
Additional Degree Requirements
Mathematics Requirement for B.A. in Psychology
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Requirements for B.S. in Psychology
Psychology Minor
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Graduate Study
Professional Certificates
Admission
Policies and Procedures
Student Responsibility
Final Examinations
Student Classification
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Residency
Withdrawal from University and Readmission
Graduate Retention Standards
Application to Graduate
Graduation Honors
Repeating Courses
Re-Enrollment after Dismissal
General Information About Graduate Admission
Graduate Admission Appeals
Graduate Academic Appeals Process
Admission for Degree
Time Limit
Tuition and Graduate Fees
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Financial Aid
Housing
Graduate Assistantships
Alumni Involvement
Alumni Association Membership
Graduate and Continuing Studies Degree Programs
Graduate Study in the College of Arts and Letters
Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC)
Graduate Study in the Sykes College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Career and Leadership Development: Topics in Professional Development
General MBA vs. MBA with Concentration
Professional MBA (PMBA)
Accounting Concentration
Business Analytics Concentration
Cybersecurity Concentration
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Finance Concentration
Information Systems Management Concentration
International Business Concentration
Marketing Concentration
Nonprofit Management Concentration
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Information and Technology Management
Master of Science in Marketing
Cybersecurity Certificate
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Graduate Study in the College of Natural and Health Sciences
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Physician Assistant Medicine
Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science
Master of Science in Nursing
Graduate Study in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Concentrations Available
Humanities
Social Science
Applied Arts
Community Wellness
Instructional Support
Public Information
Community Safety
Summer and Winter Intersession Study
Military Science
Department of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC)
Naval Science (Naval ROTC)
Naval Science
Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC)
Aerospace Studies
The UT Academic Experience
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Undergraduate Program Degree Plans
Graduate Degree Requirements
Second Baccalaureate Degree
Minors
Baccalaureate Experience
Summary of the Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
Detailed Explanation of Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
A. Two-Year Learning Community
B. Natural Science Component 6 credit hours (NS)
C. Humanities/Fine Arts Component 11 credit hours (HFA)
D. Social Science Component 11 credit hours (SS)
E. Art/Aesthetic Component 3 credit hours (A)
F. Non-Western and International/Global Awareness Component 9 credit hours (NW/IG)
Writing Intensive Component 9 credit hours (W)
First-Year Student Programs
Digital Literacy
First-Year Seminar: Academic/Career/Personal Exploration Program
Pathways to Honors
Program for Transfer Students
BAC 103: Transfer Students Seminar
Program for Veteran Students
BAC 104: Military Veterans Seminar
Office of International Programs
International Education
Certificate of International Studies
Certificate of International Studies Requirements
Education Abroad
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Spartans Academy Abroad-Signature Abroad Program
Sophomore Fall Semester-Signature Abroad Program
January Term in Havana Cuba-Signature Abroad Program
UT Travel Courses Abroad
Summer/Semester/Year Abroad Programs
January Term - Winter Intersession
Language Abroad
Internships Abroad
Experiential Education Abroad
Student Research Abroad
Oxford Honors Semester Abroad
Risk Management
International Student and Scholar Services
International Students Requirements and Responsibilities
Internships, Practical Training and On-campus Employment for International Students
Returning International Students
Experiential Education
Internships and Practicum
Undergraduate Faculty-Mentored Research
Performance and Exhibitions
Academic Service-Learning
Honors Program
Admission to the Honors Program
Continuation in the Honors Program
Graduating with Honors Distinction
Types of Honors Courses
Course Requirements for the Honors Program
Designation of Courses in Student Records
Leadership Studies
Minor in Leadership Studies
Academic Support Services
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Amnesty
Academic Appeals Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Award of Posthumous Degree
Calendar
Cancelled Classes
Course Load/Credit-Hour Overload
Credit Hours and Honor Points
Dean’s List
Declaring/Changing Your Advisor or Major
Disruptive Classroom Behavior Policy
Dropping and Adding Courses
Electing Courses on an Audit (No Credit) Basis
Electing Courses Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Final Examinations
Final Grades
Frequency of Course Offerings
General Attendance
Grade Appeals
Grade Forgiveness Policy
Grading
Graduation Honors
Graduation Requirements
90 Hour Review
Application for Graduation
General Degree Requirements
Academic Residence Requirements
Commencement
Incomplete Work
Independent Study Courses
Regulations on Academic Probation and Dismissal
Repeating Courses
Student Classification
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Resident Transfer Credit
International Student Transfer Credit Evaluation
Transient Credit from Other Institutions
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Nonresident Transfer Credit
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
CLEP Examinations
Correspondence Courses
Extension Courses
Credit Earned through USAFI and DANTES
Military Service Credit
Service School Credit
Veterans
Military Personnel on Active Duty/Veterans
Withdrawal from the University
Undergraduate Admission
Admission Policy
New Freshmen and First-Year Students
Requirements for Admission to the University
How to Apply as a New Freshman or First-Year Student
Transfer Students
Requirements for Admission
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
Transfer Credit Acceptance Policy
How to Apply as an International Student
Nursing Students
Transient (Visiting) Students
Continuing Studies Students
Non Degree-Seeking Students
Auditing Classes
Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
Postbaccalaureate Degree Students
Veterans
Former Student Returning (Readmit)
General Information About Admission
Admission Appeals
Photo Policy
Costs and Financial Information
Payment of Accounts
Application Fees
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (per semester)
Student Government Fee
Student Service Fee (UG Full Time)
Student Service Fee (UG Part Time and Graduate)
Student Health Fee (UG Full Time)
Tuition for Continuing Studies
Auditor Student Tuition (Undergraduate)
Graduate Tuition
International Medical Insurance
Deposits
Housing Deposit
Housing Damage Deposit
Room and Board Costs
Rooms
Board
Casual Meals and Other Meal Services
UT Dollars Card
Other Expenses
Miscellaneous Fees
Total Costs
The University of Tampa’s Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Dropping Courses, Withdrawals and Refunds
Fall and Spring Semesters
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the first five days of the semester:
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the next two weeks of the semester:
Intersession/May Term
Summer Sessions
Policy for Return of Tuition Assistance with Department of Defense
Refunds
International Payments
Delinquent Accounts
Financial Aid
General Information for All Students
How Financial Need is Determined
How to Apply
Cost of Attendance
How Students are Notified
Outside (Private) Scholarships
Special Circumstances
Excessive Awards
Study Abroad Programs and Coursework Taken Outside of UT
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Federal Drug Conviction Policy
Prizes
Types of Assistance Available
Scholarships and Grants
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for First-Year Applicants
Presidential Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarship
Minaret Scholarship
Spartan Scholarship
Achievement Award
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
President’s Leadership Fellows
Bonner Leaders
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for New Transfer Students (completed at least 17 college credits at time of application)
Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
International Student Scholarships
Other Scholarship Opportunities
ROTC Scholarships
Athletic Grants
Departmental Scholarships
Study Abroad Scholarships
University of Tampa Need-Based Grant (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Florida Residents
Florida Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Florida Minority Teacher Scholarship
Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program
Other State Grants
Federal Grants
Pell & Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
TEACH Grant
Loans
Federal Direct Loans
Subsidized Student Loan
Unsubsidized Student Loan
PLUS Loans
Perkins Loan
Institutional Loans
Alternative or Private Loans
Work
Federal Work-Study
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)
Student Employment
Other Payment Options
UT Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Florida Prepaid College Program
Veterans Educational Benefits
Tuition Exchange Program
Medical Disability Benefits
Changes in Enrollment
Institutional Aid
Florida Aid Programs
Return of Federal Student Aid
Military Tuition Assistance
Renewal of Awards
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Student Aid Programs
Undergraduate
Graduate
TEACH Grant
Notification
Appeals
Academic Plan
Florida Aid Programs
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Appeals
Institutional Aid Programs
Appeals
Caveat
Student Life
Campus Services
Information Security
MyUTampa
Communication/Technology Services
Post Office
Workday Student
Printing
Blackboard
Student E-mail
Computer Labs
Internet Access
Technology
SMART Alerts
UT Wi-Fi Access
Access to Your UT Email
Web Printing and Scan to Email
SpectrumU Streaming HDTV for Residential Students
Need Assistance Contact our ITS Service Desk
Information Disclaimer
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Computer Hardware and Software Recommendations
The Mission
Accreditation
The Register
The University of Tampa Board of Trustees
Chair Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti
The Faculty
Professors Emeriti
Distinguished University Professor
Librarians
Librarian Emerita
Military Science
Officers of Administration
President’s Office
Academic Affairs
Administration and Finance
Development and University Relations
Enrollment
Human Resources
Information Security
Operations and Planning
Intercollegiate Athletics
Student Affairs and Dean of Students
The University of Tampa Board of Counselors
The University of Tampa Board of Fellows
The University of Tampa Alumni Association
The University of Tampa Family Association
Organizations Affiliated with the University
Henry B. Plant Museum
Policy/Compliance
Appendix
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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