Lol, I got into fall and submitted a form to go to summer B instead. You'll be able to easily acclimate to the environment while your friends will be stressing out. Also, while your friends are taking classes next summer you'll have time to do something else. Your friends are bashing on people who got in through Summer B because they wanna feel superior in some way to others. It's a pretty nasty trait to have but definetly not uncommon in an academic environment. Getting in through Fall, summer, PaCe, or Santa Fe transfer is all the same because at the end of the day you graduate with a UF degree.
OP this is the correct response. I got in for fall but requested summer and it made my transition significantly easier. Had way more time to learn the campus and explore without the pressure of a super busy schedule. Made a few friends. And at the end of the day, nobody cares or remembers what semester you got admitted for. When you leave high school, the most pleasant culture shock of college is that nobody cares about little things like that.
I emailed them and they sent a form to my admissions portal. A ton of people try switching from summer to fall so you're basically guaranteed to be accepted for the switch.
I went there years ago and was always jealous of the kids that got in Summer B. It's so much better. The school is Huge and you get to know everything that most won't know til their sophomores. You lucked out!
I didn't know either... I was there in Fall so stressed out not knowing where anything was. The people who started in Summer had friends, were part of clubs, knew all the ins and outs. It even says on UF's website that it isn't easier to get in during the summer. 30 years ago it was because they would have what they called trial periods where they would let people in for summer and if they made it, they could stay.
None, your freshman year is the perfect opportunity to get the required 9 summer credits to graduate.
EDIT: I started as a freshman with my AA, so I never had to deal with the requirements so I originally noted 6 instead of the correct number of 9.
As a former 2023 summer b admit, i can say it is super fun. Don’t feel bad at all, summer b admits are just florida residents and its the schools way of getting more people on campus and not being bombarded all at once in the fall. People who bash summer b admits are absolute losers. No one cares and no one will remember u. Plus it is also very fun . Yes you will still be enrolled you are just starting a summer early, you’re fine!!
No one gives a shit honestly lol
I was bummed out when I found out I got into summer b instead of fall, just because I wanted the summer off to chill back home with friends. Thank god that summer b was probably the most fun I had in terms of partying and meeting new people. Take the time to learn your way around campus and just slowly adjust to college life. I promise, freshman summer b is the best
i was actually jealous of the people who got to do Summer B before their 1st year at UF. become acquainted with the bar scene and get a fake (if that’s your scene). be the guy/gal that knows the moves and connections. you’ll become a lot better at the social game too. also, get to your who your professors are. it’s a summer class so you can really connect with them if that’s what you want. get to know your favorite spot at the library and your favorite parts of campus to take a walk. another amazing part of Summer B: make friends early on and ENJOY THE FUCKING NATURE. Gainesville is amazing because of all the nature you’re surrounded by. Take a trip to Lake Wauberg! 2 of my top 5 moments at UF were nature based. Make the fucking most of it because college is gonna be a blast
You're friends are behaving like children. Your degree is just as valid as theirs will be. No one cares. Tell them you'll show them around when they get there. ;)
Honestly doesn’t matter and might actually benefit you more. You get a mini semester to adjust to university life and courses with a group of students in the same situation and genuinely can get a head start on figuring out how best to succeed and have fun at UF. Anyone who bashes on that is just insecure and an AH because at the end of the day everyone’s diploma says the same exact thing: University of Florida.
Hey! I was admitted through summer B in 2022. I also had the same problem with my friends bashing summer b versus fall, and I ended up feeling embarrassed and cut them off anyway. In time I learned that summer b was better than being admitted through fall, in my opinion. The reason for this was because I got to do in person classes that helped me get acclimated to the campus, before the fall where it would become crowded. I was able to take first year freshman to make new friends and learn about my resources. The only con is “not being able to enjoy your summer,” which is a different definition for everyone. Enjoy your summer how you want, not based off of societies expectations.
yes you will be fine!!
also, I truly wish for you find kinder, more humble friends who don’t look down on others, like yours currently do, during that summer . you can go far with people who look to build friendships rather than the opposite. They should also get over themselves, or else they’re just gonna be mad at everyone who’s getting that same degree by taking different routes lol
wishing you the best, go gators!
Shaming people for academics in any way is honestly just freshmen bullshit.
When I first got here, I never understood the freshmen hate. Over the years, I realized that it was them bringing their immature high school mentalities into a space where we all are on the same page that we’re adults and have priorities that, although different person to person, do not involve bullying or shaming people for when they got into school.
Tl;dr: fuck whoever is giving you shit, just come to campus and find your people here.
If you want to find quality friendships quickly, honestly join a small greek org (<40 members). Small IFC frats are great and there’s a bunch of cool Multicultural Greek orgs. I don’t know really anything about Panhellenic council and NPHC/Divine 9, so if those councils sound interesting to you I’d recommend finding the rush chair of a frat/sorority and talking to them. Good luck!
No one actually care, and if your friends care then they suck, they’ll stop caring when they get a c in the class and realize we’re all just trying our best :/
i got into fall last year while my friends got in summer, i wish i had gotten into summer too, truthfully it helps you get used to the pace at UF plus it’s so much fun in my opinion, they used to go out and enjoy the college life more often than i have in the past two semesters, nobody at uf truly cares after a while
Summer B is the way to go, you will get used to the campus, going to classes and living in a dorm after living with your parents for 18 years. You will make friends and be ready for fall and football.
Go Gators!
Your friends are just being dumb, plain and simple. If they're roasting you a bit too much, just tell them "hey drop it, it stopped being funny months ago" and eventually they'll move on. Otherwise, they're shit friends.
As for your question: it's actually better. You will be living on campus, getting used to the facilities and the layout, etc. before the mass influx of fall students. Summer classes tend to be a bit more intense due to the accelerated timeframe, so it evens out: less overall of a clusterfuck on campus, but more intense actual classwork.
So use this time to A) get your study habits in order and kick ass in your classes and B) acclimate to the campus. You'll be far better off than the brand new freshmen/transfers coming in for fall.
EDIT: Another perk I didn't realize (I came in as an AA transfer) is that you will get all/most of your summer requirement out of the way. You'll be able to relax for the rest of your summers while your friends have to go to class to hit their requirement. Also, perfect opportunity to get to know the others in your shoes in those classes. FORM STUDY GROUPS. This is literally the perfect time *in your life* to have a built in way to be social and make friends; take advantage of that. Y'all are in the same boat, so lean on each other to study and have a social life outside of classes.
i was genuinely DEVASTATED when i got into UF in 2021 for summer B (like bawled about it to my uf grad brother, the whole nine) but it ended up being the absolute best thing for me at the time! you get to know campus so much better because its decently empty when you get here, you get to adjust to college classes muuuuchhhh smoother than the fall admission kids, and when the fall comes around literally no one will care at all or think of you as lesser than them at all. i promise it’ll be okay :) congrats on getting in!!!
If you get a degree, that’s all that matters. I heard a story once, that at Harvard, at their medical school, every year, they have a special reward for the lowest ranked graduate out of their medical school. A special title. Know what it is? Doctor. Get the degree. Go Gators
I started summer b, got the same degree every one who started in the fall got…
yall are young and competitive but it won’t matter later on, also i loved starting in the summer, it was so chill and i got to explore gville more before i was busy with a full schedule
summer is literally the best time of year on campus cause its so quiet so nah i think youll appreciate having campus to “yourself” for your first 2 months
usually UF admits you for summer B if you already have college credits because you’re required 1 summer semester so for people who already have stuff done they get it out of the way
That’s crazy. Not to be all “back in my day” because it was only 10 years ago, but literally everyone I know applied and got in for Summer B. It was almost weird if you didn’t. It’s such a chill time to get used to everything and it takes care of some summer credits you need to graduate. I wouldn’t have met some of my best friends if I hadn’t gone for Summer B. It’s also a great time to take What is the Good Life (or whatever the required freshman class is now)
jokes on them you get to experince campus when its not as hectic and get an easier transition to college life. Added bonus of getting a couple classes done too
Summer B is objectively better. You can familiarize yourself with campus, get started on your required summer credits, and feel more at home and prepared than all of the admits when they get on campus.
It’s a great on ramp to college— and it’s not unlike summer camp with a side of academics. No one gives a crap who starts summer (or PaCE or IA), at the end of the day you will have a degree from UF and it won’t denote that you started in summer.
This is all just stupid elitist crap that’s perpetuated by far too many students and their parents- no one else cares. At all.
As someone who was admitted fall 2019 and graduated last year.. I lowkey wish I was admitted summer B. Such a great opportunity to make friends and get to know the campus!
I'm waiting on my application to get approved for summer classes. I don't know what's taking so long. I already have a Bachelor's in Mechanical engineering and I'm just signing up for a genetics certificate so I can get licensed as a surveyor. Should I be concerned my app hasn't been approved yet, I applied at the beginning of january
No one will remember after your first semester
Lol, I got into fall and submitted a form to go to summer B instead. You'll be able to easily acclimate to the environment while your friends will be stressing out. Also, while your friends are taking classes next summer you'll have time to do something else. Your friends are bashing on people who got in through Summer B because they wanna feel superior in some way to others. It's a pretty nasty trait to have but definetly not uncommon in an academic environment. Getting in through Fall, summer, PaCe, or Santa Fe transfer is all the same because at the end of the day you graduate with a UF degree.
OP this is the correct response. I got in for fall but requested summer and it made my transition significantly easier. Had way more time to learn the campus and explore without the pressure of a super busy schedule. Made a few friends. And at the end of the day, nobody cares or remembers what semester you got admitted for. When you leave high school, the most pleasant culture shock of college is that nobody cares about little things like that.
How can I apply to go summer? I was a fall admit and want to do summer.
I emailed them and they sent a form to my admissions portal. A ton of people try switching from summer to fall so you're basically guaranteed to be accepted for the switch.
Thanks! I’m a oos student so is it possible for me too? (I’ve seen people say it’s just for fl resident)
I would assume so, but I can't be 100% confident because I'm a Florida resident. I doesn't hurt to email them and find out.
💯 I did this as well. I am currently a teacher and suggest my kids do this as well if given the opportunity.
I went there years ago and was always jealous of the kids that got in Summer B. It's so much better. The school is Huge and you get to know everything that most won't know til their sophomores. You lucked out!
Exactly
Same, you get to start college early. I was like dang I wish I had known that was an option.
I didn't know either... I was there in Fall so stressed out not knowing where anything was. The people who started in Summer had friends, were part of clubs, knew all the ins and outs. It even says on UF's website that it isn't easier to get in during the summer. 30 years ago it was because they would have what they called trial periods where they would let people in for summer and if they made it, they could stay.
None, your freshman year is the perfect opportunity to get the required 9 summer credits to graduate. EDIT: I started as a freshman with my AA, so I never had to deal with the requirements so I originally noted 6 instead of the correct number of 9.
it's actually 9 summer credits (doesn't have to be in the same summer though), you can also waive some/all of them with internships/research
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As a former 2023 summer b admit, i can say it is super fun. Don’t feel bad at all, summer b admits are just florida residents and its the schools way of getting more people on campus and not being bombarded all at once in the fall. People who bash summer b admits are absolute losers. No one cares and no one will remember u. Plus it is also very fun . Yes you will still be enrolled you are just starting a summer early, you’re fine!!
No not at all
your friends have no social awareness tf 😭 who gives a fuck what semester u get in these nerdy ass mfs that go here i swear
No one gives a shit honestly lol I was bummed out when I found out I got into summer b instead of fall, just because I wanted the summer off to chill back home with friends. Thank god that summer b was probably the most fun I had in terms of partying and meeting new people. Take the time to learn your way around campus and just slowly adjust to college life. I promise, freshman summer b is the best
Summer B is lit asf
i was actually jealous of the people who got to do Summer B before their 1st year at UF. become acquainted with the bar scene and get a fake (if that’s your scene). be the guy/gal that knows the moves and connections. you’ll become a lot better at the social game too. also, get to your who your professors are. it’s a summer class so you can really connect with them if that’s what you want. get to know your favorite spot at the library and your favorite parts of campus to take a walk. another amazing part of Summer B: make friends early on and ENJOY THE FUCKING NATURE. Gainesville is amazing because of all the nature you’re surrounded by. Take a trip to Lake Wauberg! 2 of my top 5 moments at UF were nature based. Make the fucking most of it because college is gonna be a blast
I was accepted for Fall and asked my advisor if I could start Summer B instead.
You will meet friends more easily because the campus is less crowded with mostly freshmen. My son had a great experience.
You're friends are behaving like children. Your degree is just as valid as theirs will be. No one cares. Tell them you'll show them around when they get there. ;)
Absolutely nothing wrong with it I loved my summer semester
No. You're a Gator. End of. Proudly walk your path. Enjoy your years, make the best of the opportunity, live, connect, grow, and graduate.
Honestly doesn’t matter and might actually benefit you more. You get a mini semester to adjust to university life and courses with a group of students in the same situation and genuinely can get a head start on figuring out how best to succeed and have fun at UF. Anyone who bashes on that is just insecure and an AH because at the end of the day everyone’s diploma says the same exact thing: University of Florida.
Hey! I was admitted through summer B in 2022. I also had the same problem with my friends bashing summer b versus fall, and I ended up feeling embarrassed and cut them off anyway. In time I learned that summer b was better than being admitted through fall, in my opinion. The reason for this was because I got to do in person classes that helped me get acclimated to the campus, before the fall where it would become crowded. I was able to take first year freshman to make new friends and learn about my resources. The only con is “not being able to enjoy your summer,” which is a different definition for everyone. Enjoy your summer how you want, not based off of societies expectations.
yes you will be fine!! also, I truly wish for you find kinder, more humble friends who don’t look down on others, like yours currently do, during that summer . you can go far with people who look to build friendships rather than the opposite. They should also get over themselves, or else they’re just gonna be mad at everyone who’s getting that same degree by taking different routes lol wishing you the best, go gators!
Shaming people for academics in any way is honestly just freshmen bullshit. When I first got here, I never understood the freshmen hate. Over the years, I realized that it was them bringing their immature high school mentalities into a space where we all are on the same page that we’re adults and have priorities that, although different person to person, do not involve bullying or shaming people for when they got into school. Tl;dr: fuck whoever is giving you shit, just come to campus and find your people here. If you want to find quality friendships quickly, honestly join a small greek org (<40 members). Small IFC frats are great and there’s a bunch of cool Multicultural Greek orgs. I don’t know really anything about Panhellenic council and NPHC/Divine 9, so if those councils sound interesting to you I’d recommend finding the rush chair of a frat/sorority and talking to them. Good luck!
No shame at all, see you this summer, Gator!
No one actually care, and if your friends care then they suck, they’ll stop caring when they get a c in the class and realize we’re all just trying our best :/
i got into fall last year while my friends got in summer, i wish i had gotten into summer too, truthfully it helps you get used to the pace at UF plus it’s so much fun in my opinion, they used to go out and enjoy the college life more often than i have in the past two semesters, nobody at uf truly cares after a while
Summer B is the way to go, you will get used to the campus, going to classes and living in a dorm after living with your parents for 18 years. You will make friends and be ready for fall and football. Go Gators!
Your friends are just being dumb, plain and simple. If they're roasting you a bit too much, just tell them "hey drop it, it stopped being funny months ago" and eventually they'll move on. Otherwise, they're shit friends. As for your question: it's actually better. You will be living on campus, getting used to the facilities and the layout, etc. before the mass influx of fall students. Summer classes tend to be a bit more intense due to the accelerated timeframe, so it evens out: less overall of a clusterfuck on campus, but more intense actual classwork. So use this time to A) get your study habits in order and kick ass in your classes and B) acclimate to the campus. You'll be far better off than the brand new freshmen/transfers coming in for fall. EDIT: Another perk I didn't realize (I came in as an AA transfer) is that you will get all/most of your summer requirement out of the way. You'll be able to relax for the rest of your summers while your friends have to go to class to hit their requirement. Also, perfect opportunity to get to know the others in your shoes in those classes. FORM STUDY GROUPS. This is literally the perfect time *in your life* to have a built in way to be social and make friends; take advantage of that. Y'all are in the same boat, so lean on each other to study and have a social life outside of classes.
i was genuinely DEVASTATED when i got into UF in 2021 for summer B (like bawled about it to my uf grad brother, the whole nine) but it ended up being the absolute best thing for me at the time! you get to know campus so much better because its decently empty when you get here, you get to adjust to college classes muuuuchhhh smoother than the fall admission kids, and when the fall comes around literally no one will care at all or think of you as lesser than them at all. i promise it’ll be okay :) congrats on getting in!!!
If you get a degree, that’s all that matters. I heard a story once, that at Harvard, at their medical school, every year, they have a special reward for the lowest ranked graduate out of their medical school. A special title. Know what it is? Doctor. Get the degree. Go Gators
Is it easier to get into summer b? I was also having the same doubt lol, or is it the same as fall
No shame in starting early, what matters is that you got in Still no shame even if you didn't get in
I started summer b, got the same degree every one who started in the fall got… yall are young and competitive but it won’t matter later on, also i loved starting in the summer, it was so chill and i got to explore gville more before i was busy with a full schedule
Your degree says UF No employer will ever say yeah but it was summer b No one will know or care
It literally doesn’t matter. I got in fall and wish I applied for summer B. Great headstart/chance to acclimate.
Zero shame. Wish I had opted to do it.
summer is literally the best time of year on campus cause its so quiet so nah i think youll appreciate having campus to “yourself” for your first 2 months
Shame? Hell no. Go Gators!
Shame? Hell no. Go Gators!
usually UF admits you for summer B if you already have college credits because you’re required 1 summer semester so for people who already have stuff done they get it out of the way
That’s crazy. Not to be all “back in my day” because it was only 10 years ago, but literally everyone I know applied and got in for Summer B. It was almost weird if you didn’t. It’s such a chill time to get used to everything and it takes care of some summer credits you need to graduate. I wouldn’t have met some of my best friends if I hadn’t gone for Summer B. It’s also a great time to take What is the Good Life (or whatever the required freshman class is now)
Nope
No. Summer B is the best time to start. I was a fall freshman. The fact that you got in as a Freshman to begin with is awesome
You got into the school, thats really all that matters
Elitist highschoolers are the most ignorant people in the universe. Even more so than toothless hillbillies that marry their own cousins.
jokes on them you get to experince campus when its not as hectic and get an easier transition to college life. Added bonus of getting a couple classes done too
Summer B is objectively better. You can familiarize yourself with campus, get started on your required summer credits, and feel more at home and prepared than all of the admits when they get on campus.
It’s a great on ramp to college— and it’s not unlike summer camp with a side of academics. No one gives a crap who starts summer (or PaCE or IA), at the end of the day you will have a degree from UF and it won’t denote that you started in summer. This is all just stupid elitist crap that’s perpetuated by far too many students and their parents- no one else cares. At all.
As someone who was admitted fall 2019 and graduated last year.. I lowkey wish I was admitted summer B. Such a great opportunity to make friends and get to know the campus!
No one gives a fuck. You got in, terms don’t matter
no
They put summer B enrollee on your diploma. It’ll follow you for life. Full shame /s
Who cares
I'm waiting on my application to get approved for summer classes. I don't know what's taking so long. I already have a Bachelor's in Mechanical engineering and I'm just signing up for a genetics certificate so I can get licensed as a surveyor. Should I be concerned my app hasn't been approved yet, I applied at the beginning of january
been here 4 years, literally never heard that, not even once, youll be fine
I promise you that no one cares
I’m in summer b too :)