Photo: UWF President Martha D. Saunder and PSC President Ed Meadows at the “2+2” articulation agreement signing ceremony on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the PSC campus

UWF and PSC enhance transfer pathway with 2+2 articulation agreement at signing ceremony

The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College celebrated the launch of a new “2+2” articulation agreement with a signing ceremony on April 7 at the PSC campus. In an ongoing effort to expand opportunities for transfer students, UWF and PSC created the agreement which guarantees admission to UWF from PSC with an Associate’s […]

UWF kicks off Founders Week 2021 by placing blue and green signs on campus and around Pensacola.

UWF invites Argos and community members to celebrate University’s history and traditions at fourth Founders Week

For the fourth year, the University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its annual Founders Week, which will be held April 9-14. Founders Week is a weeklong celebration that serves as an opportunity to bring the UWF family together, welcome alumni and visitors […]

At UWF, the Admissions Office in Building 18 serves as "Point A" for a student's academic odessey as an Argonaut. At Admissions, students have resources such as financial advisors to help guide and plan their UWF experience.

Media invited to attend “2+2” signing ceremony

WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha Saunders and Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows will sign and announce details of a new “2+2” articulation agreement, which guarantees admission to UWF from PSC with an Associate’s in Arts degree for transfer into a UWF Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree. The articulation […]

UWF Women in Leadership speaker Dr. Deborah German, the vice president of health affairs and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida

UWF College of Business hosts eighth annual Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosted its eighth annual Women in Leadership Conference on Friday, March 11, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives in attendance, as well as over 300 who attended online via livestream. “It’s incredible how this annual conference has […]

UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News and World Report

The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the prestigious 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 59th among 361 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 35th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 25.  “Each year, these […]

UWF President Saunders awarded one-year contract extension

President Martha D. Saunders’ term as University of West Florida president has been extended through the end of the 2022 calendar year. The Board of Governors unanimously approved the one-year extension on Nov. 4 after the UWF Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Saunders’ contract renewal in September. “I am honored to serve as president […]

UWF hosts State of the University address; Saunders reflects on navigating pandemic, looks to new horizon

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the adaptation and accomplishments of Argonauts amid a global pandemic during her 2021 State of the University address on Sept. 30, 2021. Saunders addressed students, faculty and staff in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. “The combined impacts of Hurricane Sally, […]

UWF to host State of the University

WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders will present the annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2020-21 and its goals for 2021-22. Student Body President Ruben Gardner, Faculty Senate President Sherry Schneider and Staff Senate President Alycia Grieco will provide updates during the address. Face coverings are expected […]

University of West Florida and Miami Dade College Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Updated February 9, 2022 The University of West Florida and Miami Dade College have completed an articulation agreement that aims to expand cybersecurity workforce development in Florida.A memorandum of understanding was signed on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at MDC Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. Under the agreement between UWF and MDC, MDC students graduating with […]

Media invited to UWF Move-In

WHAT: Media are invited to join UWF President Martha D. Saunders and University officials as they welcome students to the University of West Florida during move-in week. University administrators, including Saunders, will visit the residence halls at noon, while students move into the residence halls. Face coverings are expected to be worn. WHEN: Friday, Aug. […]

Message from the President: Back to School Fall 2021

Dear UWF Community,  After all we have been through over the past year, I had hoped my back-to-school letter to you would be about something other than a pandemic. Unfortunately, the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases has raised questions within the campus community which must be addressed. I have been meeting frequently with the Chairman […]

Students socialize between classes responsibly at different locations on the UWF campus.

UWF provides access to high quality education through aid in a variety of ways

The University of West Florida is doing its part to help students by providing access to financial aid in a variety of forms. During this past academic year, the University awarded more than $110 million in UWF grants, scholarships and loans.  “At UWF, we continue to address the financial needs of our students to ensure […]