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The Gator Family Connection
November 2018 Newsletter
From the Gator Parent and Family Association
It's hard to believe that November is already here! The holidays and the end of the semester are just around the corner. This is the time of year when students are stressed because of midterms and impending projects. They are close enough to Thanksgiving break to smell it, but also see how much is on their to-do list before that break actually happens.

One of the best ways to help your student during this time is to be a support system.

Allow them to vent about frustrations. Offer advice when they need it. Reassure them they can finish this semester strong.  

 

Academic concerns can be consuming for students this time of year. The Counseling and Wellness Center has some great resources on their website that can help students address their academic concerns and finish the semester strong.  
Housing & Residence Education is excited for your Gators to Stay All In with UF Housing for the 19-20 school year! Housing agreements are available today, November 1st! Students will be able to complete their agreement and select their room immediately. The selection schedule is based on their current academic standing on OneUF. Here is the schedule timeline:

Date
 Groups by Academic Standing 
Thursday, November 1st
Juniors, Seniors, Grads
Tuesday, November 13th
Sophomores
Tuesday, November 27th
Freshman
Tuesday, December 4th
Off Campus
 
Because we are so excited for your students to live with us again we will be deferring all advance rent fees as long as they complete their housing agreement prior to January 1st! And as an added bonus they will be able to cancel their agreement for any reason with no cancellation fee up until January 1st! After January 1st until May 1st standard cancellation fees apply. We're confident your student won't even need this last option since they will be Staying All In with us next year! If you have any questions please contact us at 352-392-2161.
Applying for financial aid begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa 
 
You can file a 2019-20 FAFSA now! UF's "On-Time" deadline to receive the results of your 2019-20 FAFSA from the federal processor is December 15, 2018. Apply well before December 15 to ensure the federal processor has time to analyze and send the results of your FAFSA to UF.
 
Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible to be considered for the most, and best aid.

Visit UF's Student Financial Affairs website for more information on how to apply for financial aid.
The Spring 2019 course schedule has been released and advance registration is now available.  Encourage your student to check their holds, review course offerings and reach out to their college advisor if they have any questions.

Campus Diplomats Recruitment 


Campus Diplomats, the official ambassadors to the Dean of Students Office, are an organization with courageous members. They serve the community, university, and each other with the intent to connect students to resources needed to support their success academically and personally. 

Encourage your student to meet the Campus Diplomats at their Fall Forum on November 7, 2018 at 6:30pm in Pugh Hall. To learn more, visit the Campus Diplomats' website. 

It's that time of year: Flu Season! 

The CDC recommends annual vaccination as the best way to protect against the flu. The flu vaccine can: keep you from getting flu; make flu less severe if you do get it; and keep you from spreading flu to your family and other people. The University of Florida Student Health Care Center on campus offers free flu shots  to UF students with proof of insurance. 



Off Campus Housing Options

Is your Gator looking to live off-campus for the 2019-2020 year? 
Off-Campus Life is here to help! 
Browse housing options, connect with potential roommates and learn how to navigate leases on   their website.

Fall Family Weekend T-Shirts


If you would still like to purchase a Fall Family Weekend shirt, 
please visit our office in 202 Peabody Hall with cash or check.
They are $15 for 1, $30 for 2 and an additional $10 per shirt after that.