Welcome, Transfer Students
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are delighted to welcome you to the University of Florida Levin College of Law. You are now part of a very talented student body at an outstanding law school. You will soon become acquainted with an extraordinary faculty and an exceptionally helpful staff. We are committed to giving you our very best efforts to prepare you well for your eventual membership and participation in the legal profession.
Registration
With your GatorLink username and password, you can log on to ONE.UF, the student information system. ONE.UF is the university’s secure website, and it is your gateway to:
- Course registration
- Schedule adjustment (drop/add)
- Fee payments
- Financial aid
- Grades
- Holds
- Address changes
- Degree audits
- Degree shopping
- Degree applications
- Your class schedule
- Transcripts
- Your directory information
- Federal loan interviews
- Course descriptions
- Textbook information
Registration Process
- ONE.UF is not available all the time, from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. generally, so keep this in mind when registration start times are enforced.
- Plan your course selections in advance; if you exceed the time limits the system will disconnect. If you time out, previously confirmed drops and adds will be retained, but unsaved requests will be lost and you will have to log on again. Your Internet Service Provider may also enforce time limits for periods of inactivity.
- While ONE.UF will guide you through course requirements, not all requirements are managed by ONE.UF. Check the College of Law website for course requirements: course schedules. The College of Law can drop you if you do not meet course requirements. If you do have to drop the course, do so before the last day of drop/add in the term or you will be liable for the tuition and fees.
- Variable credit courses require you to enter the number of credits in a two-digit format; three credits would be entered as 03. If you register for an incorrect number of credits, you must drop the course and add it again with the correct credits.
- If you need special assistance to register, please contact the Office of Student Affairs in 164 Holland Hall, (352) 273-0620.
- You may find a complete course schedule and list of course descriptions on the Office of Student Affairs website: course schedules. Access this schedule to plan the courses you want to register for, including several backups.
- Using your GatorLink username and password, log on to ONE.UF. If you need assistance, please contact the help desk at 392-HELP.
- If you are unable to register due to a notification for Holds, go to Registration Holds under My Record to view the ‘holds’ on your record that could prevent you from registering. One such hold is the Registration preparation hold which is a registration acknowledgment and it must be completed each term prior to registration. By completing this acknowledgment, you are agreeing that you understand that you are liable for all fees for courses that are on your schedule as of the end of the drop/add period of the given term. Once all holds have been cleared, you should be ready to register for available classes.
- To Register for classes, the registration link will be in the My Online Services menu underneath the Register Now section. The Registration page will provide you with your personal information, your current schedule and the options you may use to search for courses to adjust your schedule. Your search options include a search for all courses, for courses that meet your schedule and add a section. Once you have specified a course to add, click onto the Add Section button. You will then confirm the add with your Gatorlink password. You will drop courses in a similar manner. Once the course is added to your schedule, there will be a drop section button. To drop the section, click onto the drop section button. You will confirm the drop with your Gatorlink password.
- Always review your schedule carefully once you have completed the drop/add process. If possible, print a copy of your schedule each time you register to keep track of your transactions.
- For a detailed explanation of the registration process on ONE.UF, please view our presentation on registration.
- Follow this link
- You will be on the “Course Textbooks Requirement Page”
- Select the term in which you are seeking information
- Select “Law”
- Select a “Course Number” current class schedule with course and section numbers is available on the law school web page. Go to www.law.ufl.edu, select “Academics”, “Courses and Syllabi”, “Course Schedules” and select the term in which you are seeking information.
- Select the appropriate section for the course number previously selected.
- The list of textbooks for that Course Number selected will be displayed.
Transfer Policies
1st Year Required Courses
The following are first year required courses at the University of Florida Levin College of Law:
- Legal Research 5803
- Legal Writing 5792
- Appellate Advocacy 5793
Those required courses not taken at your prior institution must be completed during your first year of study at the Levin College of Law.
The Assistant Dean of Students will review your transcripts prior to the start of classes to determine which course(s) you will be required to register during your first and/or second semester. Please also be advised that Legal Drafting is a required second year course and you will be required to take this course during the first fall or spring term you enroll as a student at the UF College of Law. Finally, the Assistant Dean of Students will register you for all required courses, thus, if you have a specific request for a particular course section please contact us.
Degree Requirements
Registration Priority Courses
These courses are not required, but the faculty recommends them for the designated term. Registration for these courses will be allowed in the term of priority. Registration in any other term is subject to space availability after Advanced Registration.
Second and Third Years
Second Year – Registration Priority Courses:
- Trusts and Estates* 6930 (4)
- Evidence* 6330 (4)
- Legal Drafting (required) 6807 (2)
- Corporations* 6063 (3)
- Unincorporated Business Enterprises 6062 (3)
- Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiation 6388 (3)
- Business Enterprises Survey 6068 (5)
Third Year – Registration Priority Courses:
- Trial Practice* 6363 (4)
NOTE: When transferring, many second year registration priority courses may be full when transfer students attempt to register. Thus, transfer students may not be able to take these courses until a future semester unless the courses are added during the drop/add period.
Grades
Per faculty policy, the mean grade for all course sections is 3.15-3.25, inclusive. For courses in which there are 15 or fewer students, there is no minimum and the maximum is 3.60.
Letter grades translate as follows:
A
4.00
A-
3.67
B+
3.33
B
3.00
B-
2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
C-
1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
D-
0.67
E
0.00
Transfer of credits will be permitted based on the following criteria:
A student may request to transfer up to 29 hours of classes taken at another ABA accredited institution. The credits you earn will be accepted towards your J.D. degree at the Levin College of Law, provided that you adhere to the following rules:
- A student will not receive credit for any Levin College of Law required courses taken at another law school without prior written permission.
- A student will not receive credit for a course taken at the Levin College of Law if the same course was taken at another law school and those credits were transferred.
- A student will receive credit for elective courses only if the student earns a grade of 2.0, “C”, or its equivalent or higher in the course. The grades will appear as “S” grades on the UF transcript and will not be calculated in the grade point average.
The College does not have any articulation agreements with other institutions.
Transfer students are not eligible for joint degree programs outside of the College of Law due to the maximum number of transfer credits allocated at the time of transfer. Transfer students are eligible for the 7-semester JD/LLM in Taxation joint degree.
Transfer students are not eligible for the graduate course option due to the maximum limit of transfer credits allocated at the time of transfer.
Transfer students are eligible for Order of the Coif as long as when determining compliance with the 75 percent graded course requirement for Coif membership, the student’s transferred credits are considered as having been earned in a “graded course” if, at the time the course was taken, a grade was received. Graduation, GPA and class rank will continue to be determined as provided in the grading policies of the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Upon transfer to the University of Florida Levin College of Law, you will need a WestLaw and LexisNexis account with UF. You will receive this information prior to the start of classes for the term either from the representatives from Westlaw and LexisNexis or the Assistant Dean of Students. You will need access to both systems to conduct research and/or access assignments, syllabi and other information posted by professors.
In addition to the policies and information listed above, it is expected that UF Law Students familiarize themselves with all academic policies. Please read the Academic Policies page to gain an understanding of these policies.
Additional Information
Students with disabilities who seek accommodations are required to self-identify. The first step in receiving accommodations is for you to register with the ADA office in 0020 Reid Hall, (352) 392-8565 Ext. 200. If you were registered with the ADA office as a University of Florida undergraduate, you must re-register to receive accommodations for law school. Accommodations are provided on an individual basis and are coordinated at the College by the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. For more information on the University of Florida ADA office, please visit the Disability Resource Center website.
The University of Florida Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The Student Health Care Center is an outpatient clinic which provides primary medical and psychological care as well as a variety of other specialty services. The SHCC is funded solely by UF students. SHCC is an accredited, general practice, outpatient clinic staffed by board certified physicians, assistants, registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, health educators, licensed pharmacists, licensed laboratory technologists, licensed x-ray technicians, a gynecologist, a consultant radiologist, a dietitian, and support personnel. Also a branch of SHCC is located in Corry Village, a university apartment complex near the law school. All registered UF students are eligible for SHCC services. The per-credit-hour fee, paid by all students, covers unlimited consultations with SHCC staff. However, minimal service charges are assessed for accident/injury care, lab tests, medication, x-rays, certain special services, and consultations with on-staff specialists. Visit the SHCC website.
Mandatory Student Health Insurance Program
Effective June 30, 2014, as a condition of enrollment, all newly admitted domestic and international law students are required to purchase the University of Florida’s Student Health Insurance Plan unless proof of comparable coverage is provided.
Eligible domestic students who do not wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan must waive coverage by providing proof of comparable insurance coverage. Eligible students will be required to submit their policy information online for verification.
International students should contact the UF International Center.
Proof of comparable insurance coverage or enrollment in the University of Florida’s Student Health Insurance Plan is required prior to the first day of classes.
Additional information including insurance coverage guidelines, frequently asked questions, and the process for submitting one’s insurance information for online verification, may be found on the University’s Student Health Insurance website.
Questions may be directed to the UF Student Health Care Center’s Insurance Office at (352) 273-4546 or insurance@shcc.ufl.edu.
GatorLink is an individual’s computer network identity at the University of Florida. Every applicant, student, faculty and staff member is expected to have a GatorLink username and password.
Additional information about GatorLink account management can be found on IT’s GatorLink management page.
Your official student ID card is known as Gator 1. All enrolled students, faculty and staff must have a Gator 1 card, for it includes your picture, your UFID number and your affiliation to the university. You should keep it with you at all times.
Gator 1 cards are used:
- to access CIRCA computer labs and all university libraries
- to enter student recreation centers and other recreation facilities and intramural sports activities
- to purchase tickets to university events such as football games, Gator Growl, plays and concerts.
- as an ATM/debit card when activated by certain banks.
- with Gator Dining accounts to purchase food at any campus location with a prepaid vending account for select vending machines and laundry facilities in residence halls.
- to buy textbooks at the UF Bookstore if you are in the Textbook Deferred Payment Program.
- The ID Card Services office is located on the first floor of the UF Bookstore and Welcome Center in the J. Wayne Reitz Student Union. For more information visit Gator 1 Central or call 392-8343 or visit the card services office.
To obtain a Gator 1 card:
- Go to the ID Card Services office in the Reitz Union
- Bring a photo ID (driver’s license, military ID or passport)
- Payment can be made by cash, check, debit card, Visa, Mastercard or American Express
- To purchase a Gator 1 card for your spouse, the student spouse should bring a copy of the marriage certificate, the spouse’s photo ID and the student’s Gator 1 card. (UF student recreation and fitness center policy requires students’ spouses to show their Gator 1 card and pay a fee to use the facility.)
All vehicles parked on campus during hours of parking restriction enforcement (weekdays, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm — unless signage indicates otherwise) must display a valid UF parking decal (unless parked in a metered space or approved pay facility). A decal is not required to park in most restricted areas after 4:30 pm, but be sure to check signage and never park in a service drive, reserved space or disabled person parking space without the proper decal or permit. All vehicles parked on campus must obey UF’s parking rules and regulations
A valid UF parking decal allows the holder the opportunity to utilize the parking facilities that decal is specifically designated for (eg. Commuter, Orange, Red, etc.), parking facilities marked “All Decal” and other restricted areas depending on the decal. It is important to note that a parking decal does not guarantee the holder a parking space. NOTE: students at the law school are eligible and will be issued a Commuter decal.
- Parking decals may be purchased at the Customer Service Office, which is located at the corner of Bldg. 112 Gale Lemerand Dr. (corner of Gale Lemerand and Mowry Road). Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You must present your tag number and UF ID when you purchase your decal.
- Decals may be purchased either annually, for the current semester, monthly or weekly. Annual decals may be renewed each year on the following schedule. Faculty/Staff: April 1, Students: September 1, Hospital Residents: July 1.
- Eligible faculty and staff members may have the cost of their decals deducted from their pay. Students may charge the price of their decals to their student account. Decals may also be purchased with cash, personal check, ATM/debit card, credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
- Current decal prices
Regional Transit System (RTS) provides bus service covering the UF campus and the City of Gainesville. Students, UF Career Service employees, Faculty and Administrative and Professional employees may ride any Regional Transit System bus fare-free with a valid UF ID. Visit the RTS website or call (352) 334-2600 for general schedule information.
Let RTS be your Sunday driver for shopping, attending a Sunday worship service or having brunch Downtown. Catch the Sunday campus circulator to check out the exhibits at the Harn Museum of Art, take in a sporting event or enjoy a picnic at Lake Alice.
RTS will provide hourly service on nine (9) new, city fixed routes from approximately 10 AM until 5 PM. RTS has also enhanced Sunday Service on an existing UF Campus circulator route (126-UF East/West Circulator) to provide service from 10 AM until midnight. ADA Paratransit Service is available through MV Transportation beginning August 27th from 10am to 5pm within a 3/4 mile buffer from the Sunday routes. For details, please review the ADA service coverage map posted on the RTS website.
Funding for the new Sunday Service is provided by UF Student Government and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
For complete Sunday Service schedules and route information, visit the RTS website.
UF Law (on-campus bookstore)
Remember to update the FL Bar Application that you have transferred law institutions.
While academic study is your primary reason for being at UF, there is still much to be learned by taking advantage of the many opportunities outside of the classroom. Through participation in activities such as membership in a student organization, internships, recreational sports, on-campus employment, residential life and faculty research, you will gain valuable skills that will compliment your academic education and make you a well-rounded individual. Please visit the Student Organizations website at the College of Law for a listing of organizations and the University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports that may fit your needs and that may assist you as you adjust to life at UF LAW and to realize that you are a valuable part of the UF LAW community.