UF, Florida Gateway College team up on Transfer Pathway

The pathway to a bachelor’s degree is becoming more flexible for Florida students.

The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is expanding its Gator Tracks Transfer Pathway through a partnership with Florida Gateway College, creating more opportunities for associate degree students to seamlessly continue their education at UF.

Designed for students interested in one of 20 eligible CALS majors, including agricultural operations management, geomatics, entomology and nematology or wildlife ecology and conservation, the program quickly connects Florida Gateway College students with CALS academic advisers to help guide their transition to a UF bachelor’s degree.

“Florida is filled with talented students, and many of them start their collegiate journey with an associate degree at a state or community college,” said CALS Dean Kati Migliaccio. “With Gator Tracks, we’re removing barriers and providing a clear, supported pathway for those students to achieve their academic goals.”

Through Gator Tracks, Florida Gateway College students can receive a range of support services, including one-on-one advising with academic advisers from both Florida Gateway College and CALS, transfer student-focused workshops offered both in person and virtually, and expedited admissions decisions.

“FGC has always been committed to opening doors for our students,” said FGC President Dr. Lawrence Barrett. “This partnership will give our associate degree graduates a clear path to further their education in some of today’s most vital fields. We’re proud to continue removing barriers to success and connecting the talent in our communities with the world-class opportunities and resources that UF has to offer.”

Each year, about 30% of the CALS graduating class is comprised of students who started at UF as a transfer student.

Applications to join the Gator Tracks Transfer Pathway are currently open for students at Florida Gateway College.

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gator Tracks, gateway college, UF/IFAS, transfer, agricultural and life sciences, CALS

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