CF announces Gator Tracks partnership

The College of Central Florida now is offering students the Gator Tracks Transfer Pathway, designed for learners who want to earn an Associate in Arts degree at CF and then have an expedited admissions decision from the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Tuition at CF is about half the cost of a Florida public university, making CF a smart economical option for students to start their academic journey. CF also offers support systems including small class sizes, award-winning faculty and free tutoring and counseling available for every student. More than half of CF students are enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree, which prepares them to transfer to a university after two years at CF.

“The College of Central Florida is proud to be at the forefront of high-tech agriculture education, and establishing this transfer pathway allows more students to start at CF for half the cost of a university,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president. “Students can begin as a CF Patriot, get a head start with an affordable and high-quality education, and then graduate as a Florida Gator. This new partnership with the University of Florida gives our students a guided pathway to set them up for success.”

Through the Gator Tracks partnership, qualifying students interested in one of 20 eligible majors, such as agricultural operations management, geomatics, entomology and nematology or wildlife ecology and conservation, can now work hand-in-hand with a UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences academic advisor as they prepare to transition from their associate degree to a UF bachelor’s degree. As a top public university, UF’s admission process is highly competitive, and this partnership ensures CF graduates have a clear path to attaining that top-tier education.

“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 Kati Migliaccio, dean of UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. “With Gator Tracks, we’re removing barriers and providing a clear, supported pathway for those students to achieve their academic goals.”

For more information about the Gator Tracks Transfer Pathway, visit CF.edu/GatorTracks.