Undergraduate Advising
Academic advising services are currently being offered through Zoom and email* with limited availability for in-person appointments. Remote advising will continue to be available as a convenient option for students.
*Email advising is for brief questions (e.g. course clarification, degree Audit questions, etc.) For more in depth questions, make a Zoom advising appointment (see below) for petitions, change of major, career and professional planning, etc.
Who is my Advisor?
Shaura Thomas
E-mail: undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu
Phone: 352-294-7003
Schedule an Appointment with Ms. Thomas
Zoom Walk-in times and links below – no appointment needed.
Monday: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Friday: E-mail advising only, for brief questions.
Peer Advising: Chemical Engineering Peer Advisor Information (ChEPA)
- Peer Advising is informal. Just stop by and chat with peer advisors and other students.
- This is a great way to get insider information on course load, course sequence and other issues.
- Plan out your schedule and your future!
- The ChEPA advising schedule is posted on the Canvas Advising page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I HAVE A HOLD ON MY ACCOUNT. CAN YOU CLEAR IT?
A: Chemical Engineering advisors can ONLY clear departmental advising holds.
To clear an advising hold, complete ChE Curriculum Plan (130, 131) via the Advanced Registration Survey (given each semester through a Canvas Announcement). It will be emailed to undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu for review. Please make sure that it is completed in its entirety and that it aligns with the correct model semester plan (130 credit – Summer B 2024 – present or 131 credit– prior to Summer B 2024 with successful completion of the 4-credit COT3502 and 3-credit ECH3264). Failure to do so will delay advising hold removal.
OFC AA Universal Tracking holds are placed by the university when a student does not stay on track with their “Critical Tracking” (CT) requirement group of courses per the model semester plan. The hold may be placed EITHER for not taking the CT courses in a timely manner OR for having a CT GPA below 2.5 at any point.
- You must complete all 8 Critical Tracking (CT) courses.
MAC2311, MAC2312, MAC2313, MAP2302, PHY2048, PHY2049, CHM2045/CHM2050/CHM2095, and CHM2046/CHM2051/CHM2096 by your 5th semester (not including summers) at UF with a 2.5 Critical Tracking GPA or you will receive this hold.
- If you have completed or are on track to complete the 8 CT courses successfully by your 5th semester (which does not include summers), with a 2.5 CT GPA or higher but still get this hold:
It is because your catalog year (2020 or 2021) has additional tracking requirements listed, which we do NOT hold you to. Read your Degree Audit and you will see what these are. For these students, we will automatically remove your tracking hold when you complete the College Registration Hold tasks. Please do not email ChE Advising about this hold if you know you have completed the 8 Critical Tracking courses (MAC2311, MAC2312, MAC2313, MAP2302, PHY2048, PHY2049, CHM2045/CHM2050/CHM2095, and CHM2046/CHM2051/CHM2096) successfully or are on track to do so by your 5th semester (which does not include summer terms).
How to remove it:
- For students who have not completed their 8 CT courses by term 5, book an appointment with your assigned Academic Advisor.
- For students whose CT GPA has fallen below a 2.5 GPA, book an appointment with your assigned Academic Advisor.
- If you have completed your 8 CT courses with a 2.5 GPA (or will be completing them by the end of your 5th semester which does not include summers), re-read the above information. Please do not email ChE Advising. The hold will be automatically removed when you complete the advising hold tasks.
If it is a different hold (Ex. Immunization, Violence Prevention, Ready, Set, Work, Local Contact, Past Due Debt, etc.) check the hold on ONE.UF. Select the hold for removal instructions and it will tell you which department it belongs to and who to contact. hemical Engineering advisors can ONLY clear departmental advising holds.
- To clear an advising hold, complete ChE Curriculum Plan 131 entirely and email to your assigned advisor from your @ufl.edu Gatorlink email along with your UF ID number. Failure to do so will delay response time.
- For holds other than departmental advising (e.g., Immunization, Violence Prevention, Ready, Set, Work, Local Contact, Past Due Debt, etc.), check ONE.UF. Select the hold for removal instructions, which will indicate the correct department to contact.
Q: HOW DO I REGISTER?
A: Refer to the following resources:
- Registration dates and deadlines: UF Catalog – Dates & Deadlines
- Registration instructions: UF Registrar – Registration
Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHAT CLASSES TO TAKE?
A: To choose your classes:
- Reference the ChE Curriculum Plan (see BSChE 130 credit – for admission after Summer B 2024 or BSChE 131 credit for admission prior to Summer B 2024 with successful completion of the 4-credit COT3502 and the 3-credit ECH3264).
- Discuss course load/course sequence with your assigned advisor and/or Chemical Engineering Peer Advisors (ChEPAs). Please note that ChEPAs do NOT have the authority or ability to remove advising holds.
***Note: Review any changes to your course schedule with your assigned academic advisor to ensure that you remain on track to graduate. ***
Q: I DON’T KNOW WHAT COURSES TO TAKE NEXT SEMESTER. CAN YOU HELP ME FIGURE IT OUT? ALSO, I WANTED TO PLAN THE REST OF MY TIME HERE AT UF. HOW DO I DO THAT?
A: Refer to your degree audit in ONE.UF to see which courses you have remaining for graduation and compare that to your specific BSChE Curriculum Plan (130, 131). Complete your curriculum in its entirety to know your projected graduation date. Use the Undergraduate Catalog to see a general semester plan. Click on the link for any courses in that list to see descriptions and prerequisites. Go to the Schedule of Courses and start working out your schedule. Also, the Schedule of Courses is a great tool to use if you wish to know when a course was previously offered. It will be an indicator of if the course will be offered in a future semester. If you have reviewed all these resources and still have questions, send an email to undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu.
Q: I NEED TO DROP A CLASS AFTER THE ADD/DROP PERIOD. HOW DO I DO THAT?
A: When dropping a class after the add/drop period, you will request the drop through ONE UF.
Before dropping a class, it is very important to consult with your instructor to ensure that you are passing with the required grade for progression.
Students are allowed two free drops in the first 60 hours of enrollment at UF, and two additional free drops after 60 hours. All drops must be approved by your Academic Advisor. If you are a transfer student, you are only awarded two free drops (as it would be after the 60 credit hours).
Once you have requested the drop through ONE UF, you will complete this required Finalize Request to Drop a Class form as soon as possible.
Note: This Finalize Request to Drop a Class form is ONLY for undergraduate students who are in the Department of Chemical Engineering starting in their 2nd Year until Graduation or for transfer students. First Year students (Freshman) must speak with the First Year Advising.
To make sure your drop is processed by the posted Last Day to Drop with a W deadline, ChE Advising requests that you submit by 4:30 pm EST of the last day to Drop with a W deadline.
- Request a drop on ONE.UF.*
- Submit the Finalize Request to Drop a Class form for each course.
*If you do not have any drops available, you must petition through the HWCOE for an additional drop.
Once a class has been removed from your schedule, it CANNOT be undone/retracted.
Q: I SAW THAT THERE WAS A CHANGE IN CURRICULUM FROM 131 CREDITS TO 130 CREDITS EFFECTIVE FALL 2024. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT ME?
A: Below are the changes from 131 credits to 130 credits.
- COP2273 (Python Programming) will now serve as the prerequisite for COT3502 (Computer Model Formulations). Please ensure you’ve completed COP2273 or plan to do so as soon as possible to stay on track toward your projected graduation.
- You must take ECH3023 (Material and Energy Balances) and ECH2934 (Professional Development for Chemical Engineers) at the same time as COP2273 (Python Programming).
- Note: ECH2934 is not offered in Summer 2024. If you take ECH3023 and COP2273 in Summer 2024, ECH2934 must be completed in Fall 2024 to stay on track.
- Note: Many students are opting to take the available online sections of COP2273 and ECH3023 in Summer 2024.
- If you’ve completed COP3502C (Programming Fundamentals 1) successfully prior to Summer 2024, you may utilize it as a substitute for COP2273 as a one-time courtesy. To do this, please submit a Course Substitution petition (if applicable). From Fall 2024 and onwards, COP2273 will become the mandatory course for the 130-credit curriculum.
- COP3502C can only be used once, either as a substitute for COP2273 or as a regular Technical Elective, not both.
- COT3502 (Computer Model Formulations) will be reduced from 4 credits to 3 credits.
- ECH3264 (Elementary Transport Phenomena) will be reduced from 3 credits to 2 credits.
- ECH3101 (Process Thermodynamics) will increase to 4 credits from 3 credits.
- BME3406 is the new Biology requirement as of Fall 2024 and beyond. ABE2062 and/or BSC2010 will no longer count as the Biology requirement. BSC2010 can be used as a regular Technical Elective. The list can be found here.
- If you have taken BSC2010 while under the 2021, 2022, or 2023 catalog year prior to Fall 2024, you can submit a Course Substitution Petition for BSC2010 to count as the Biology requirement under the 2024 year catalog for the 130-credit curriculum.
- CHM4411 (Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics) and/or PHY3513 (Thermal Physics) will no longer be a requirement for the ChE major.
- Note: If the original catalog year is 2024, CHM4411 and/or PHY3513 cannot be used as regular Technical Elective courses as it has too much overlap with ECH3101. However, if your initial catalog year is under either 2021, 2022, or 2023 and you have taken one of the courses before switching to the 2024 catalog year, you may submit an Undergraduate Petition to use as a regular Technical Elective.
- If interested in Pre-Health, ChE Advising has created a Pre-Health BSChE 130 Credit Curriculum Plan along with a Regular BSChE 130 Credit Curriculum Plan.
Students who have successfully completed ECH3023 (4 credits), COT3502 (4credits), and ECH3264 (3credits) prior to Fall 2024 will remain under the 131-credit curriculum. If students did not complete the 3-credit ECH3264 and the 4-credit COT3502 in Spring 2024 or before, they will need to request a switch to the 130-credit curriculum by submitting the ChE 2024 Catalog Switch Qualtrics Survey.
Q: I HAVE A PETITION OR OTHER FORM TO BE SIGNED. WHAT DO I DO?
A: Please access the ChE Advising Canvas website. Petitions such as Bright Futures Application Extension Form (Ms. Thomas’ link: Last names A-Z)*, International Forms, Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Form, Hardships (Ex. Departmental, College, University, and/or Medical), Enrollment Verification, Summer Enrollment Requirement Waiver, etc will be listed in the Petitions module of the ChE Advising Canvas website. Petitions for violating prerequisites or corequisites will not be approved.
From your @ufl.edu Gatorlink email, send the completed form and required documentation to your assigned advisor, including pertinent details about your petition/form, UF ID, and a working phone number. The signed form will be electronically returned to you via email.
*Do NOT send the Bright Futures Application Extension form to the Department Chair! Please send it to the authorized designee, which is your assigned academic advisor.
Q: WHO DO I GO TO FOR FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS?
A: For any financial aid related questions, please contact the Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships or UF’s OneStop Office. This includes financial aid, scholarships, fees/payments, tuition, etc.
Q: I AM TRYING TO REGISTER FOR A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COURSE AND I’M GETTING A PREREQUISITE ERROR. WHAT DO I DO?
A: For Chemical Engineering (ChE) classes, you need to follow the critical sequence shown in your Curriculum plan (BSChE 130 or BSChE 131). Failure to follow this sequence will result in not complying with the prerequisite or corequisite requirements (prerequisite error). If you are complying with the critical sequence, please check the UF catalog to make sure you are complying with any non-ChE course prerequisites. If you are complying, please email undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu from your @ufl.edu Gatorlink email and include your UF ID number, the course you are trying to add, and why you feel the error message is incorrect.
The department policy is that no student can take a class without having had the prerequisites and corequisites listed in the Catalog. Course instructors do not have the authority to override this policy. There are no exceptions!
Q: I AM TRYING TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE OUTSIDE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND I’M HAVING A PROBLEM. WHAT DO I DO?
A: Contact the department offering the course. Department contact information is available from the UF Homepage.
Q: I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PRE-HEALTH REQUIREMENTS, GEN EDS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, AP/IB CREDIT, ETC., NOT APPEARING ON MY DEGREE AUDIT. WHERE CAN I FIND MY INFORMATION?
A: Look at the Transfer Course section at the bottom of your Degree Audit on ONE.UF. If the class is listed, contact undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu from your @ufl.edu Gatorlink email and include your UF ID number along with the explanation of the problem.
If the class is not listed on your Degree Audit, then contact the Admissions Office to determine if your transcript was received.
For Pre-Health questions, please contact a Pre-Health Academic Advisor within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for assistance.
Q: HOW DO I OBTAIN/REGISTER FOR RESEARCH/INTERSHIP POSITIONS?
A: Research: The best resources to explore options is through the ChE Advising Canvas Website for Research and the ChE Research Website to see the steps and faculty/topics to reach out to.
Once you have found a lab and spoken to the faculty member in charge, you can submit the ChE Research Contract for your chosen semester and credit amount (0-3 credits).
B: Internship: The UF Career Connections Center is the most beneficial resource available to students for all things regarding Internships and Co-ops. For ChE specific questions and information, please go to the ChE Canvas Internship/Co-op Website.
Once you have gotten confirmation of an Internship/Co-op for a company, you can submit the registration form listed on the ChE Canvas Internship/Co-op Website. The form is to verify that your internship/Co-op will provide relevant educational experience, so please provide as much detail about your responsibilities/duties as possible.
Note: For both Internships/Co-ops and Research, please check your ONE.UF for registration credits you may need for your technical electives and registration cost. You must be actively registered for the Internship/Co-op or Research experience in the term you are requesting credit. Retroactive registration for credit is NOT allowed!
Q: I AM INTERESTED IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH. WHERE CAN I FIND THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING?
A: Please submit the following form: EGN4912 Undergraduate Research Registration Contract for Chemical Engineering*.
- Please complete your name on the EGN4912 Undergraduate Research Contract and include the information of the research faculty you will be working with in their lab.
- The Principal Investigator (PI)/Faculty member must sign off on your request to move forward with the process.
- Please do not submit the form without their information or without the correct term and year you plan to conduct research (as it will delay the registration process)
- The EGN4912 form for Chemical Engineering is only accept through the DocuSign form.
- The EGN4912 form can only be used to research that is directly related to engineering. Any non-engineering research must be registered through a different course code. If you wish to register for non-engineering research (e.g. Chemistry), please contact the appropriate advising department for assistance.
- *NOTE: All registration requests must be completed before the last day of classes of the term. Any registration submitted afterward will not be processed.
Q: I WANT TO CHANGE MY MAJOR TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
A: After reviewing the Intro to UF Chemical Engineering Video, create a ‘What-if’ Degree Audit for the Chemical Engineering program to identify applicable courses.
Please ensure completion of the following items:
- Fill out the Change of Major form.
- Review the Chemical Engineering Curriculum Plan and model semester plan
Schedule a Zoom appointment with the assigned academic advisor to facilitate a productive discussion. Please submit the curriculum plan at least 72 hours in advance (excluding weekends and holidays).
For detailed information on transitioning to an Engineering major, refer to the resources available at: Engineering Major Change Information.
Below are some helpful videos to view as you consider changing your major to Chemical Engineering:
Your proactive engagement with these materials will significantly contribute to our conversation during the upcoming appointment.
Additionally, connecting with the Chemical Engineering Peer Advisors (ChEPAs) can provide invaluable firsthand experiences and insights into the Chemical Engineering major. They are a valuable resource for guidance and advice regarding this academic pursuit.
A few notes:
- You are required to complete all 8 of our critical tracking courses completed with a final grade posted by the 5th semester to change your major to Chemical Engineering as an undergraduate student.
- If not, consider a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering. Email grad@che.ufl.edu for more information.
- If you are a transfer student who has earned an AA degree from a Florida Public State/Community College and applied to the University, per the UF Transfer Admissions eligibility requirements, you are not eligible to change your major.
- Please note: Earning an AA degree in High School does not count as a transfer student status.
- The Chemical Engineering Critical Tracking Course GPA can be found in the “What If” section of the degree audit or use the HWCOE GPA calculator. A 2.5 GPA is required for all critical-tracking courses based on the best of two attempts (including drops and withdrawals).
- A 2.5 GPA is required in the MAC2311, MAC2312, and MAC2313 sequence based on the best of two attempts (including drops and withdrawals). Use the HWCOE GPA calculator.
Q: I AM WANTING TO TAKE SUMMER COURSES AS A TRANSIENT STUDENT. HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING THAT?
A: Transient requests comprise requests from students that wish to take courses at another university or college for credit toward their UF major.
You are considered a “transient” student if UF is your home institution and you are taking one or more courses at another institution, which is referred to as your host institution. Transient student requests are ONLY allowed in the Summer terms. Fall and/or Spring requests will not be approved.
Note: Students who have completed/transferred 60 or more credit hours from a public/state college cannot apply for/take additional transient courses at a Florida Public state or community college to count toward their degree.
Students should not be approved for transient courses if it will cause them to break residency. Residency = the last 25% of credit hours for their degree program. This varies for engineering majors.
- Complete a transient student form.
- You can learn more about transient student policies from the UF Registrar and the UF HWCOE.
- NOTE: Students who need to meet UF’s Summer requirement of 9 credit hours of Summer enrollment should note that coursework must be completed at a State University System institution and should consult the UF catalog or speak with your Academic Advisor for guidelines. Transient Summer credit earned from the State College System will NOT count toward UF’s Summer enrollment requirement. Only courses from the Florida Public State University System (Ex. USF, UCF, FIU, FSU, UNF, etc) will count.
- *It should be noted approval is not guaranteed and could be based on the number of credits you have already completed to comply with the University of Florida’s Residence Requirement.
- Upon completion of transient classes, UF regulations require that students request an official copy of their transcript from their visiting institution be sent to: University of Florida, Transfer Credit Evaluation , PO Box 114000, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 .
- Students may ask that the transcript be sent electronically if the other Florida institution participates in the electronic transfer program.
Q: I AM CONCERNED ABOUT EXCESS HOURS. HOW DO I KNOW HOW MANY HOURS I HAVE REMAINING?
A: Check your Excess Hours screen on ONE.UF for a list of courses and remaining hours. More information on Excess Hours and its Petitions process can be found here.
Q: I NEED TECHNICAL ELECTIVES. WHAT CAN I TAKE?
A: Technical Elective information and a course list are available on the ChE Advising Canvas website through UF E-Learning.
Note: There are two types of technical electives. You must take a minimum of 3 credits of Chemical Engineering Technical Elective (ChETE) coursework from the Department of Chemical Engineering. The additional minimum 9 credits of Technical Elective (TE) may be taken from 3XXX+ level quantitative coursework offered through Science, Mathematics, or Engineering. Detailed information is available on the ChE Advising Canvas Website.
Q: I TOOK MULTIPLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (e.g., ECH4905, EGN4912, ECH4948, ECH4949, etc). CAN I HAVE SOME OF THEM COUNT AS REGULAR TECHNICAL ELECTIVES?
A: Students can enroll in multiple ChE Technical Electives (such as ECH4905, EGN4912, ECH4948, ECH4949, etc.), provided each course covers a different topic (e.g., ECH4905 – Special Problems in Chemical Engineering). If you want to move Chemical Engineering (ChE) Technical Electives to the regular/general Technical Electives section of your degree audit (since the system doesn’t do this automatically), please email undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu with your request. It should be noted that regular Technical Electives cannot become Chemical Engineering Technical Electives.
Regarding research (e.g., EGN4912) or industry involvement (e.g., ECH4948/ECH4949), students are allowed a maximum of 3 credits. They can also take up to 5 credits of combined research/industry involvement. For example, participating in an REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) under the course code ECH4905 counts as research credit, similar to EGN4912, within the maximum 3 credit hours limit.
Moreover, any Management of Unit Operations/Unit Operations Management (ECH4905) course is limited to 3 credits, separate from research and/or industry involvement. CHM4940 (Supervised Teaching) will only count as a regular Technical Elective for a maximum of 2 credit hours if you are a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the lab portion of Chemistry, not the lecture.
It’s crucial to note that all regular/general Technical Elective courses outside the department must include technical content in Math, Science, and Engineering.
Q: I’M THINKING ABOUT GETTING A MINOR. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST BENEFICIAL MINORS TO MATCH WITH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING?
A: You can use up to 9 credits of your 12 Technical Elective credits by completing coursework outside your major for BSChE requirement. Think of Science, Math or Engineering fields of interest (Ex. Food Science, Packaging Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Actuarial Science, Statistics, etc). Start with a class that will meet the Technical Elective requirement.
Note: The Biomolecular Engineering minor is offered through the Chemical Engineering department will satisfy 3 credits of the Chemical Engineering Technical Elective (ChETE) and 6 credits of the 9 credit Technical Elective (TE) requirement for the BSChE major (depending on course selection). More information on the Biomolecular Engineering minor can be found on the ChE Advising Canvas website.
Q: CAN I GET A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY? WHAT ABOUT A DUAL DEGREE/DOUBLE MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING?
A: The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences prohibits receiving a minor in Chemistry as a Chemical Engineering major along with majors in Biology-Biotechnology and Botany. In addition to this, students cannot pursue a Dual Degree/Double Major in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND MY GPA?
A: To find your UF Overall GPA, your ChE Critical Tracking GPA, and your ChE Department/Major GPA:
- Locate your ChE Critical Tracking Progress tab on your degree audit (or what-if scenario) on ONE.UF.
- This lists the critical tracking plan with the desired GPAs at the bottom.
- The UF Overall GPA considers all the courses you have completed at UF (including Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc).
- The ChE Critical Tracking GPA is Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and Differential Equations courses.
- The ChE Department/Major GPA shows all the coursework you have taken for the Chemical Engineering major such as ECH3023, COT3502, ECH3264, CHM2210, EEL3003, BSC2010, Technical Electives, etc.
To find your Upper Division (60+ Credits) GPA:
- Near the bottom of your degree audit (or what-if scenario) you will see an info tab with Chemical Engineering-Criteria for Graduation with Honors
Under here, you will see the required GPA for different levels of Graduating with Honors (if you decide to complete an Honors Thesis) as well as your current Upper Division GPA.
Current ChE majors: For questions not answered in the above text, please email undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu from your @ufl.edu Gatorlink email, including your UF ID number, and concise information about your question. It is our intention to return your email within 72 hours (excluding holidays, weekends, campus closures, etc). Please be patient and do not send multiple emails as it will delay our response time (especially during peak advising times and high priority departmental tasks).
COMBINATION BS/MS DEGREE PROGRAM
Discover the Combination BS/MS Chemical Engineering degree program allowing qualified students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering simultaneously. For other Engineering dual degree programs, click here. To explore non-Engineering dual degree options, click here.
Undergraduate Advising
| Shaura Thomas, M.Ed., GCDF Undergraduate Academic Advisor PO Box 116005 Phone : (352) 294-7003 Fax : (352) 392-9513 E-mail : undergraduateadvising@che.ufl.edu About Shaura: In 2017 and 2020, Shaura won the Excellence in Advising Award. She has presented at the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) on the topic of “Using Assessment Findings To Improve Practice.” Shaura was the inaugural recipient of the Department of Chemical Engineering’s Staff Excellence Award in Fall 2023. The following testament was given about her work ethic: “Shaura Thomas is a powerhouse of initiative, innovation, and dedication. From pioneering training and mentorship programs to implementing streamlined recordkeeping and digital processes, she exemplifies what it means to be an invaluable team member. She is an active member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the National Career Development Association (NCDA). Recently, she partnered with the Association of Black Alumni (ABA) and the UF Office of Admissions for a virtual Transfer Event to provide recruitment and outreach opportunities. Shaura is a Double Gator earning her Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences with Honors, a minor in Education, an Area of Specialization in Human Services, and a Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education with a concentration in Community College Student Affairs. She holds the following certifications: Global Career Development Facilitator from the National Career Development Association (NCDA), Social Media Marketing from the HubSpot Academy, Multicultural Mentoring from the University of Florida (UF), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida (USF). Shaura earned a Graduate Certificate in Professional Social Media through the College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at UF. She believes in investing in herself and the department’s vision of “continuous improvement.” Her primary responsibility is to lead programs to recruit, support, and retain transfer students. In addition to this, she serves on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee within the Department of Chemical Engineering. As a First-Generation and transfer student, Shaura understands being the first in your family to attend college, the process of transferring to a big university, and ‘figuring it all out’ as you go. It is her goal to make each student feel welcomed into the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Gator Nation. |
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