All new students in all programs must complete an appropriate orientation before starting courses. These are zero credit courses.
Competency-Based or Experiential Learning
UNAD Florida does not award credit for any work experience. UNAD Florida will only award credits transferred from another accredited university per our transfer policy.
Competency-based credits to expedite degree attainment are not yet practiced in UNAD Florida.
All UNAD Florida applicants will be notified of their acceptance or denial within 15 calendar days of submission of all proper requirements.
Appeals of Admission Decisions
Undergraduate and graduate applicants may appeal admission decisions to the Academic Dean. The Dean will request from the student any information needed to evaluate the appeal. The Academic Dean’s decision may be appealed in extremely meritorious cases to the Executive Director
UNAD Florida does not discriminate based on race, disability, national or ethnic origin, creed, color, sex, social or political condition, religious or social trade union beliefs.
During the initial interaction with interested candidates via phone and email, and during the admissions oral interview, the prospective student is informed of the admissions criteria, the nature of the education offered, and the demands of the educational offerings. Any question the prospective student may have is answered during the initial interaction. The prospective student is informed of the institutional website, the institutional catalog, the method of instruction, program outcomes, and the cost of study, among others.
Official academic transcripts may be requested at the time of enrollment. If the prospective student does not have the official transcript at the time of enrollment, it must be submitted within the first academic year. If studies are from an institution outside the US, transcripts must be translated to English and evaluated by a NACES agency. If the required documentation is not received when signing the enrollment agreement, the student is placed on conditional enrollment and must sign acknowledging this situation. If the documentation is not received within the first academic year, the student is placed on temporary hold and will not be allowed to register in the next academic period.
UNAD Florida provides reasonable accommodation to students who provide appropriate disability documentation. As UNAD Florida is a 100% online institution, physical accommodations are not required; however, the institution accommodates students with disabilities through an Academic Committee (Academic Dean, Director of Student Affairs, and Director of Compliance) that analyzes the student’s needs and suggests suitable accommodations, informs the professor in writing of the suggested actions, and keeps a copy of the communications in the student’s file.
UNAD Florida requires parental, guardian, or custodian consent for the enrollment of minors. Admission is contingent upon completion of high school and presentation of a diploma. For dual enrollment, minors may register for a single course (3 credits) with guardian consent; such enrollment does not imply acceptance into a full academic program. Enrollment agreements must be signed by both the student and the legal guardian.
Enrollment as a non-degree student is subject to approval by the Office of Admissions, provided the student is in good academic standing at the last institution attended. Registration is on a space-available basis and may require Dean approval. Up to 15 credits earned as an undergraduate non-degree student, or up to 6 credits earned as a graduate non-degree student (with a grade of “B”/3.0 or better), may be applied toward a degree only with the approval of the appropriate dean at the time of reclassification. Enrollment as a non-degree student does not guarantee future admission as a degree-seeking student.
New students participate in individualized orientation sessions with both Admissions and Student Services and complete a zero-credit Induction Course designed for online delivery before beginning coursework. This course provides hands-on guidance in navigating the Moodle learning platform, accessing digital learning resources and the online library, understanding academic activities and the grading policy, and communicating effectively with faculty and peers. Students also have access to self-paced micro-courses known as Training Nuggets, covering APA formatting, time management, technology tools, online safety, and effective online research strategies.