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Grading/Rating System (effective May 11, 2009)Final grades appear on the official UF transcript as letter grades, which are based out of a 4.0 point scale.A 4.00A - 3.67B 3.33B 3.00B- 2.67C 2.33C 2.00*C- 1.67D 1.33D 1.00D- 0.67E 0.00*For University of Florida Master’s and PhD students, a grade of “C” or better is considered “passing”.Some courses are graded on a S/U basis only: S Satisfactory (“pass”); U Unsatisfactory (“not passing”).Typical Course StructureAlmost all graduate courses require group/team work, either on a case or project. Courses typically have twoexams and at least two projects/cases. Classroom format is normally lecture and discussion and students arerequired to prepare for the lectures by reviewing the notes on the course website and reading the textbook orassigned materials. In many courses, discussion and class participation/attendance count toward a small partof the student’s final grade. Class attendance is rarely mandatory but students are strongly encouraged toattend every class.It is absolutely necessary for all members of a group to do their share of the required work. Any student whofrequently finds reasons not to meet, who does not appear for group meetings, and who does not do work (orquality work) runs the risk of having the other group members decide not to put his/her name on the final paperor project. Thus, the non-contributing member earns a zero, or no grade, for that particular assignment. Thiscould result in not passing the course overall.Typical Course MaterialsTextbooks & Course Packets - Most courses require the purchase of a textbook and a course packet. Booksand materials here are expensive! You should prepare to spend about 800 USD for all the required books andcourse materials per semester. Professors will list required course materials in their course syllabi. We do nothave a formalized process for students getting textbooks and course packets. Once you know what you needto purchase, you must do it on your own at a local bookstore or, for the textbooks, you can use an internet sitesuch as Amazon.com or Half.com if you do not need the book urgently.Printing - Graduate business exchange students get a College of Business Administration “CBA” computeraccount, which allows them to print in large amounts for free in the Graduate Business Student Lounge,located in Hough Hall. In order to get free printing, your computer must meet the specifications outlined here:http://www.warrington.ufl.edu/itsp/docs/DMBTC Computer Requirements.pdfCourse Management Website (e-Learning) - Professors use a course management website (Canvas) torelay course information, such as the course syllabus, lecture slides/presentations, supplemental materials andassignments. Typically, professors post information on Canvas a couple of days before classes begin or on thefirst day of class.Laptop Computers - Information Technology courses require much work on the computer while in theclassroom, therefore a laptop computer is necessary.6

Course Schedules and RegistrationGraduate Business Master’s / MBA CoursesThe WCBA gives exchange students the opportunity to take courses from the specialized Master’s andMBA programs. Graduate business courses carry a 5000 or 6000 course number and are labeled by subjectarea (e.g. MAR 6157). Courses are taught in modules, so there are 2 graduate business modules in one UFsemester. Please refer to “Important Dates” for UF semester, modular and mandatory orientation dates.Business Subject Area PrefixesACG AccountingISM Information Systems ManagementECO EconomicsMAN ManagementECP Economics Problems and Policy MAR MarketingFIN FinanceQMB Quantitative Methods in BusinessGEB General BusinessREE Real EstateCourse Schedules (Graduate Business Courses)For graduate business course information, students should ONLY refer to the course schedule posted on thegraduate business exchange student cs/mib/exchange.asp-Select “Course Registration Tab”-Select “Current and Upcoming Term Course Schedules” to see available courses.*Change the desired semester at the top leftPlease note: Our Master’s programs in both Marketing and Economics are Ph.D. feeder programs and are researchbased. There are very few Master’s level Marketing and Economics courses and UF is not a goodchoice for your exchange if that is your specialty at your home school. MBA sections are not guaranteed. If a student wants to take an MBA section, they must provide aresume with 2 years’ work experience and submit it to the MIB advisor for approval 2 weeks prior to thestart of the module. Do NOT refer to the Graduate Catalog. It lists all courses ever offered at UF and you will see manycourses listed that are not actually available in a particular term. Do NOT refer to the schedule of courses on the general UF website, such as ONE.UF. The reason forthis is that we offer many courses as part of our internet and weekend MBA programs that are off-limitsto all students who are not in those programs. These courses will all be listed in the UF schedule ofcourses, but are absolutely not available to the general student population.Course Registration (Graduate Business Courses)The College of Business advisor will begin registering students for classes on the first day of the registrationperiod (see dates below). Courses at the University of Florida fill up quickly, so students are encouraged tocomplete course registration requirements as early as possible to improve their chances of getting their topcourse choices.TermRegistration PeriodEarly Deadline*Final Deadline*Summer A 2016April 18th – May 10thApril 4thApril 27thSummer B 2016June 6th – June 28thMay 23rdJune 24thththFall 2016August 1st – August 26July 18August 15thththSpring 2017Dec. 5 – January 9Nov. 16Dec. 14th7

Students who complete course registration requirements by the early deadline will have the best chance ofgetting their first choice courses. Those students who complete requirements by the final deadline will beregistered for courses during the registration period, but will be less likely to get their top choices. The longerstudents wait to complete requirements, the less likely it is that they will get their top course choices. Thosestudents who fail to complete the requirements by the final deadline will not be registered for classes until theyarrive in Gainesville and after the required paperwork (immunization, insurance forms, etc.) is submitted.Course Registration Requirements:1- Create a “GatorLink” account (see page 11 for instructions)2- Submit the required immunization and insurance documents. We will not be able to register anystudents who have immunization or insurance holds! Please submit those forms as soon as possible.If you have questions about insurance please contact Ms. Maryshelley Quinones at mquinones@ufic.ufl.edu. Ifyou have questions about immunization, please contact Ms. Diane Webb at 352-294-7472.3- Submit online course request form (see link s/mib/f courseRequest.asp Log-in with your Gatorlink ID List all of your first choice Graduate business courses (entered into Requested Schedule section) &at least 2 alternate courses, one per each module. List the course #, course title, section #, module and # of credits (refer to course schedule for thisinformation)The course offering, section numbers and meeting times will change every term, so please make sureto submit a course request form with the information for the correct term/year!For graduate business course information, you should ONLY refer to the course schedule posted onthe graduate business exchange student urseschedule/#/program/MIB If you need to make changes to your course request form, please submit a new form with all ofyour preferred courses. The MIB advisor will use the most recent version when registering you.4- Remove holds on ONE.UF - https://one.uf.edu Select “Student Self Service” On the left menu under “My Record,” click “holds” Use your GatorLink ID and password to login Complete Emergency Contact Information Complete the emergency contact information form. Make sure you click the “Submit” button sothat the information is saved! Complete Registration Acknowledgement Follow the instructions/links to complete the form. Make sure you “accept” all terms and click on the“submit” button. Complete Campus Clarity “Think about it” Required training module about alcohol awareness. This can take 3 hours to complete.If you have any questions about course registration, please contact Dena Roberts atDena.roberts@warrington.ufl.edu.8

Undergraduate Business CoursesSome exchange students who come here are a “mixed” classification, meaning that they are at the level wherethey can take a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses. These students are typically in the last year of anextended “undergraduate” program at the home school. If you will be taking some undergraduate levelbusiness courses, you need to review the information on the web vener/intl/incoming/ Click “Academics”Non-business CoursesThe University of Florida offers courses in almost every discipline you could imagine! Past students have takencourses in such areas as theater, dance, languages, sports, history, religion, scuba diving and communication.Provided it is approved by the home institution, graduate business exchange students can take non-businesscourses. The College of Business does not have any control over non-business courses so it cannotguarantee that students will get a spot in these courses. Since space cannot be reserved in non-businesscourses, you may have to wait until your arrival in Gainesville to secure a place in the non-business courses.Exchange students typically have to add them during the drop/add period when spaces are likely to openbased on another UF student dropping the course.View Non-Business Course SchedulesTo view the non-business course schedule, go to: https://one.uf.edu Select “View Courses” Select your Semester, Program as “campus,” “Graduate or Undergraduate” You can search for courses by department, using the “Select A Department” drop down listRegistering for non-business courses on the ONE.UF SystemONE.UF is the primary means that students use to access, modify, and print their semester schedules.Students are able to register for most non-business electives, drop classes, find textbooks, or print a copy oftheir schedule. If you do not meet pre-requisites or have problems adding a non-business course, you will haveto wait until you arrive in Gainesville to get permission to add the course from the department that offers it.To register for non-business courses: Go to: https://one.uf.edu Click “Register/View Schedule”, select the term for which you are registering Login using your GatorLink ID and Password Select “Add a Course,” Search for the Course and “Add a Section”9

Important DatesUniversity of Florida Term DatesSummer 2016Summer ASummer BSummer CTerm DatesMay 9 – June 17June 27 – August 5May 9 – August 5Drop/Add PeriodSummer ASummer BSummer CMay 9-10June 27-28May 9-10Fall 2016Spring 2017August 22 – December 16January 4 – April 28Fall 2016Spring 2017August 22-26January 4-6 and 9-10Modular Dates (Graduate Business Courses)Fall 2016Mandatory Orientations*:College of Business (Graduate):UF International CenterModular DatesAug 22 – Oct 14October 10-14October 24-December 16December 12-16October 17-21Module 1Module 1 Final ExamsModule 2Module 2 Final ExamsFall Break**Drop/Add PeriodModule 1August 22-26Module 2October 24-28**No grad business classes. Other UF departments have class this week!Spring 2017Mandatory Orientations*:College of Business (Graduate)UF International CenterModule 3Module 3 Final ExamsModule 4Module 4 Final ExamsSpring BreakJanuary 3rd. Time TBDJanuary 3rd. Time TBDModular DatesJanuary 3-February 24February 20-24March 27 – April 28April 24– April 28March 6 -10Summer 2016Mandatory OrientationCollege of Business (Graduate) – June 27th. Time TBD.Modular DateSummer AMay 9 – June 17Summer BreakJune 20-24Summer BJune 27– August 5Drop/Add PeriodModule 3January 3-9Module 4February 27- March 3Drop/Add PeriodSummer AMay 9-10Summer BJune 27-28*NOTE: Orientations are mandatory and students who do not attend will be dropped from all course registration. Students arerequired to attend both the UF International Center Orientation and the Graduate Business Exchange Orientation. Students should planto arrive in Gainesville 2-3 days before the term begins. This will allow them to arrange or finalize housing, become familiar with thecampus and the city, and take care of any administrative or paperwork requirements for the university. When students arrive inGainesville they are required to check in with the International Center and they are then encouraged to meet with the designatedadvisor in the College of Business to finalize their course schedule. Students may also need to meet with a department-specific advisorif they are requesting courses that are not normally taken by exchange students (common for Accounting and Ph.D.-level Economicscourses), and this is best done before the term begins.10

Computer and TechnologyGatorLink Accountwww.GatorLink.ufl.eduStudents are required to have and use their GatorLink account for all UF related email functions. Officialuniversity communications, including important registrar correspondence, are sent to students at this emailaddress. As a precaution, do not forward your GatorLink account to another email account as this may result inimportant emails being bounced or rejected.Your GatorLink username and password will also serve as your log in for the ONE.UF registration system.Consequently, you will not be able to view or modify your schedule on ONE.UF until you have set up yourGatorLink account.Creating a GatorLink Account:a. Go to this web site my.ufl.edu, Select “Access myUFL”b. Click on “Create Account” on the right section of the page. You must enter your UFID, your last (family) name, and your date of birth. Remember: In the U.S., you always list the month (mm) before the day (dd)! You must agree to the UF policies regarding GatorLink accounts, and your passwordhas to be a specific combination of letters and numbers. Once your account is created, itis a good idea to write your username and password down so that you do not forget it! If you do not remember your UFID, please e-mail Dena Roberts(Dena.roberts@warrington.ufl.edu). You will use this ID number a lot at UF, so write itdown. Invitation Code: You will need to call the Computer Help Desk (352-392-4357) to receiveyour Invitation code if you did not get the initial email or if you do not have a correctphone number/email on-file.1. Our office does not have that information and cannot provide it to you. Be sure tobe ready to write down the information and also to create your Gatorlink accountimmediately, since the code is valid for only 10 minutes after you receive it.c. If you have problems setting up your GatorLink account, please contact the UF Computing HelpDesk at (352) 392-HELP or by emailing helpdesk@ufl.edu.GatorLink Email Account:Students are required to use their GatorLink email account for all UF related email functions. Official universitycommunications, including important registrar correspondence, are sent to students at this email address. As aprecaution, do not forward your GatorLink account to another email account as this may result in importantemails being bounced or rejected. Your UF email account should be: username@ufl.edu (e.g. if your GatorLink userID is "albert," thenyour GatorLink email address is albert@ufl.edu). You can check your GatorLink email through the UF WebMail website: http://webmail.ufl.edu/-Select “GatorCloud Email”CIRCA - Computer Labshttp://labs.at.ufl.edu/index.phpCIRCA (the Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities) provides eight computer classroomsand supporting computer lab work areas in five separate facilities for the use of all University of Floridastudents, faculty, and staff. In order to use CIRCA facilities, you must have a valid GatorLink Account.Refer to the CIRCA website for computer lab locations, hours and equipment information.11

Life in GainesvilleAbout GainesvilleThe City of Gainesville (http://www.cityofgainesville.org/) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, andis one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida andShands Hospital at UF are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents ofsurrounding counties. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its naturalsurroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands ofvisitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities inFlorida. Some of the awards and recognitions Gainesville and its community have received in recent yearsinclude: Gainesville Ranks #1 in Cities Ranked and Rated, which studied more than 400 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and CanadaTop Ten Cities in the USA for Outdoor Activities, Sperling’s Best Places, 2005Most Technologically Advanced City in Florida (30th in the nation), 2005Tree City USA and Tree City USA Growth Award, National Arbor Day Foundation, 2005 and 2006Silver-Level Bicycle-Friendly Community Award, League of American Bicyclists, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007Exchange Student Website: e UF International Center’s Exchange Student Website contains information about the University of Florida,as well as practical information about getting to and living in Gainesville (e.g. settling in, housing,transportation, money management, adjusting to a new culture, entertainment, shopping, etc.)Housing in Gainesville: There is no problem getting housing in Gainesville. You will have the opportunity toshare a room in a campus dormitory with a current UF student. Or, you can find an apartment within the city.Gainesville is full of students and there are many housing options at all levels of comfort and price. Informationis sent to students by the International Center upon acceptance as an exchange student.It is very common for apartment units and landlords (for condos) to not offer semester leases until about amonth before the term begins. This is because they would rather have someone sign a year-long lease, but asthe term date approaches, they get anxious and are desperate to fill the empty apartments. So, please do notbe discouraged or get scared that you will have to live on the street! There are MANY housing options inGainesville and you will certainly have a place to live.On-campus -campus ional Dormitory (on campus)Off-campus housing optionsNon-UF services commonly used by students:www.apartmenthunters.comwww.sublet.comw

The University of Florida (UF) is a flagship public research university. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the United States and it encompasses virtually all academic and professional disciplines. It is . The Hough Graduate School of Business consists of the MBA programs, .