University of West Florida

The University of West Florida is a four-year, public university in Pensacola, Florida. The University of West Florida offers more than 55 undergraduate degree programs, 32 master's degrees, one specialist degree, and three doctoral degree programs.

University of West Florida Veteran & Military Support Programs

UWF offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• University of West Florida is a GI Bill® approved school
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP, and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• University of West Florida is a Yellow Ribbon school

University of West Florida is a MyCAA approved school.

Unique Vet Offerings at the UWF

The University of West Florida hosts the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program. Entrepreneurship is a viable next career path as the experience and discipline learned in the military provides a competitive edge for starting a business and this program helps veterans to explore that path.

For military using Tuition Assistance to pay for an undergraduate education at UWF -  The tuition only portion of the course cost is currently $143.95 per semester hour for most undergraduate courses not including fees.  The University has authorization to waive the fees for military students using federal military TA. As a consequence, the only course cost to the service member taking undergraduate courses would be course specific fees such as a lab fee, if any.

Message from UWF

From its founding in 1963, the University of West Florida (UWF) has purposefully chosen to be different by design and maintains that intention today. UWF has grown into a vibrant, distinctive institute of higher learning. UWF has successfully expanded its nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and targeted research programs, including programs offered fully online. Dedicated to helping students realize their full potential, UWF favors small classes with fully qualified teacher-scholars who deliver personalized, innovative, hands-on learning and provide leadership opportunities.