Computer Requirements

UF has standard computer requirements. The College of Fine Arts Computer Requirements are slightly different as programs at the Junior and Senior level may require highly specialized computer equipment.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully before purchasing or upgrading your computer

Access to and on-going use of a computer is required for all students to complete their degree programs successfully. The University of Florida expects each student entering the junior year, as well as each student new to the university, to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to his or her degree program. Competency in the basic use of a computer is a requirement for graduation. Class assignments may require use of a computer, academic advising and registration can be done by computer, and official university correspondence is often sent via e-mail.
While the university offers limited access to computers through its computer labs, most students will be expected to purchase or lease a computer that is capable of dial-up or network connection to the Internet, graphical access to the World Wide Web, and productivity functions such as word processing and spreadsheet calculation.  Costs of meeting this requirement will be included in financial aid considerations.

NOTE: The College of Fine Arts and Art Education online program computer requirements are slightly different.

Please read carefully the CFA additional stipulations, and always refer to the CFA Requirement Chart. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your area's Undergraduate or Graduate Advisor.

Art & Art History
Undergraduate
Dana Myers: advising@arts.ufl.edu

Graduate
Glenn Willumson: gwillumson@arts.ufl.edu

Music
Undergraduate
Mutlu Çitim-Kepic: mcitim@ufl.edu

Graduate
Leslie Odom: gradmus@ufl.edu

Theatre & Dance
Undergraduate
Kevin Austin:  kaustin@ufl.edu

Graduate
Acting
Dr. Mikell Pinkney: mpinkney@ufl.edu

Design
Prof. Paul Favini: pfavini@ufl.edu

For a Sample Computer Configuration and further University-wide standards, see the UF Computer Requirement site.