What are the requirements for a 2-year transfer from a Florida college to UF?

I'm considering starting at a Florida community college and then transferring to the University of Florida after two years. What specific requirements do they have for transfer students? What GPA should I aim for to maximize my chances?

The University of Florida (UF) has specific admission requirements for transfer students which include:

1. Completion of an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a Florida public college or university. This should include 60 transferable semester credit hours or 90 transferable quarter credit hours.

2. Completion of two approved college-level English and two approved college-level Math courses with grades of 'C' or better.

Now, when it comes to GPA, the higher the better generally speaking. Although UF hasn’t stated a specific minimum GPA to transfer, many UF colleges have minimum GPA requirements, and getting in is competitive. For example, the Heavener School of Business requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, and scores are considerably higher for other colleges within UF. However, getting into UF isn’t solely determined by GPA. They also consider essay responses, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, service in the community, and work experience.

It's thus important to be invested in your classes and actively participate in extracurricular activities that show your interests and leadership skills. Taking rigorous coursework also demonstrates to UF that you're prepared for their challenging academic environment.

However, be sure to double-check the specifics with UF’s admissions office or the transfer counselor at your Florida community college to verify these requirements haven’t changed. Each case can be somewhat unique, so it's crucial to ensure you have accurate, up-to-date information about transfer requirements.