The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support Transfer Students at the University of Florida. This community supports students who may have a compressed timeline (less than 8 semesters) from when you enroll at UF to when you graduate. The page contains important information and resources supporting your career and professional development at the University of Florida and beyond.
Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about career readiness preparation. You will also find things you can do now, like getting involved on campus, connecting with alumni, researching labor market data of careers that interest you to power your decision-making, or reading featured articles and blogs.
University of Florida Expectations for First and Second Year Students
We want to inform you of some University of Florida expectations you must complete during your first and second year at UF. Please review the information below:
- Career Prep Process must be completed during your first year at UF. To learn more, please visit the Career Prep Process page.
- Career Readiness must be completed during your second year at UF. To learn more, please visit the Career Readiness page.
Considerations for Transfer Students
Pro Tip: Leverage your prior education, work, or life experiences to showcase transferable skills. Many employers appreciate diverse educational paths.
Pro Tip: Focus on one or two key experiences—like an internship, leadership role, or research—that align with your goals instead of trying to do everything.
Pro Tip: Use Career Hub for self-guided career exploration, connect with career coaches, and explore UF’s career tools, including assessments, resume resources, and networking events.
FAQs
Start by identifying your skills, interests, and values using career assessments available in CHOMP. Explore career categories, review industry trends, and connect with career coaches for personalized guidance.
Check out the Career Pathways section on Career Hub, where you’ll find job titles, salary data, and skills associated with different majors. You can also connect with UF alumni on Gator Network to learn about career paths. Also look at What Can I Do with this Major to explore common career paths and ways to advance in your major.
The earlier, the better! Some industries recruit up to a year in advance. Use Career Hub to find and attend career fairs and employer networking events to explore opportunities. Also, use Gator Careerlink, the exclusive job board for Gators, to explore internships and co-ops.
Pro Tip: Fill out your Gator CareerLink profile to get customized job/internship recommendations!
Start researching programs, GPA requirements, and application timelines early. CareerHub provides grad school planning tools and connects you with advisors who can guide you through the process.
Pro Tip: If you are applying the Fall after you graduate undergrad, ensure applications are submitted by the December prior.
Transfer Student Resources
CHOMP is an online, interactive, self-guided career and educational planning system designed to help you make decisions about your future career goals and education plans. CHOMP offers a variety of self-assessments in order to evaluate your level of career readiness and gain self-awareness.
CHOMP can help you identify…
- Work Interests
- Values
- Personality
- Skills
- Leisure Interests
- Majors and Occupations
- How different majors at UF connect to careers
What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help you connect majors to careers.
Gator Network is an exclusive platform for UF students, alumni, faculty, and staff to gain access to virtual UF communities and connections.
At UF, we’re dedicated to equipping you with the tools you need to launch your career journey early. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of introductory job simulations through Forage. Whether you’re still exploring your options or have a specific career in mind, these simulations offer a unique opportunity to:
Gain Practical Skills: Experience real-life job tasks that build competencies you can use in internships and beyond.
Earn a Certificate: Upon completion, receive a certificate to proudly showcase on your resume and LinkedIn, making you more competitive in the job market.
Explore Forage now and take your first step toward a successful career!
