A Healthier Argo Nation: Spring 2021 Semester Protocols

As we enter a new semester, the University of West Florida remains committed to the health and safety of the campus community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the shared responsibility of our students, employees and visitors to maintain a healthier and safer campus #ForAllArgos. Thank you for doing your part. Below are critical protocols […]

UWF’s College of Business teaches hospitality and tourism knowledge and skills in free online course

The University of West Florida Global Hospitality and Tourism Department, housed in UWF’s College of Business, is offering a free self-paced online certificate course for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing their career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Leaders and experts on hospitality and tourism share their industry expertise in one of the few […]

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Faculty experts discuss potential impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020 election

Dr. Jacob Shively, associate professor, said a potential impact of COVID-19 will be on the voting experience, emphasizing the importance of “shifting expectations” as November approaches. “Americans should look to voting by mail or early as serious options, if they’ve never considered those before,” he said. “We should also shift our expectations about timing. Election […]

UWF to provide virtual peer support for students in isolation or quarantine

The University of West Florida’s Counseling and Psychological Services will provide virtual Quarantine and Isolation Peer Support Drop-In sessions twice weekly for students in isolation or quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19. Students will be able to access the support session through Zoom. “CAPS understands that isolation and quarantine can be very tough, and […]

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Students and faculty continue research amid COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to present challenges, but University of West Florida students and faculty refuse to let the pandemic stop them from their potentially groundbreaking research. Earlier this month, 85 students and 47 faculty mentors participated virtually in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2020 Celebration Week. This came on the heels of students and faculty successfully […]

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UWF releases Housing and Residence Life COVID-19 Safety Measures for Fall 2020

As the University of West Florida prepares to welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester, Housing and Residence Life is enhancing health and safety measures and reducing risk for COVID-19 on campus through new protocols for residents. Move-In The annual Move-In Day has been transformed into Move-In Week, taking place from Aug. […]

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Returning to UWF: Exposure to COVID-19

The University of West Florida has developed official protocols and resources for those who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Please review the below for additional information and visit uwf.edu/return for the Returning to UWF plan. How should students and employees notify the University if they have been exposed to COVID-19, have symptoms of COVID-19 […]

Theatre major Collin Crews wears face protection on the UWF campus on July 8, 2020.

UWF library locations open with new guidelines, increased cleanings

All University of West Florida library locations are now open to UWF students, faculty and staff, with new hours, guidelines and enhanced cleaning due to COVID-19. Per UWF guidelines, face coverings must be worn, an institutional identification card or valid username is required to enter any library location and the Daily COVID-19 Pre-screening must be […]

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Returning to UWF: Required Student Training Reminder

The mandatory COVID-19 Student Training is available on MyUWF. All students are required to complete this short training by the following dates: Students living on campus must complete the training before their assigned move-in day during move-in week, which begins Monday, August 17. All other students must complete the training before the first day of […]

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Returning to UWF FAQs

The University has developed an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on the Returning to UWF plan. Topics include information on COVID-19, campus environment, community, testing and academics. The Returning to UWF FAQs are continuously updated as new information becomes available. For more information on the Returning to UWF plan, visit uwf.edu/return.

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Returning to UWF: Library Reopen

All University of West Florida Library locations will reopen to students, faculty and staff on Monday, August 17, 2020, and operate with reduced hours. Requirements: Per UWF guidelines, face coverings must be worn. Anyone visiting UWF library locations must complete the Daily COVID-19 Pre-screening prior to visiting. All library locations are closed to the general […]

UWF celebrates spring and summer graduates with first virtual commencement

Commencement is a significant moment in the lives of graduates and their loved ones who supported them through their educational journey. On Saturday, August 8, the University of West Florida Class of 2020 spring and summer graduates celebrated that milestone and etched their names in University history as participants in the first virtual commencement. UWF […]