Judy Said:

how close is west florida university to Pensacola naval air base?

We Answered:

Not too sure of the exact mileage, but I would say about 15 miles. Bus service is available and does go to and from NAS Pensacola. Plus cab service here is independents and doesn't cost much. You might also post on BB in your barracks to find someone else taking courses.

Any other ? email me, I live 3 miles from the back gate to NAS.

Here is link to NAS to tell you what is available

http://www.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/

Deanna Said:

Your opinions of Pensacola and the University of West Florida?

We Answered:

Pensacola (if you're talking PCC) is unaccredited and is only there to extort money from you while you believe you're getting a Christian education. Go to an accredited Christian school if you want to be in that environment. Having a degree from an unaccredited university means that it is simply a worthless piece of paper in the minds of nearly all employers. Also, that school is ridiculous in its rules on social norms to the point where conservative Christian students have come out and said it was too much. (I say this as someone who received a letter every other month from these people trying to get me to go to their school. Disclaimer: I went to a Baptist middle school.) In conclusion, that school is ridiculous and an abomination to the name of education itself.

If you must go to a university in that area of FL, go to University of West Florida. It's not exactly a great school, but at least it has accreditation. Plus, it's public, meaning you won't have faculty expelling you for giving your best guy friend a hug when you're feeling down. Try to get into some better schools, but if you are making a choice between Pensacola Christian and University of West Florida, pick the latter in a heartbeat and don't look back.

If you're talking about Pensacola Junior College (the community college), then it's a choice of whether you want to earn a 2-year degree and then move on to a 4-year program, or if you'd rather go to one school the entire time. Community colleges are cheaper, but they have the disadvantage of not always being able to transfer credits into 4-year institutions, as well as the fact that you will have to start all over again with a new school after 2 years and not as easily develop relationships with the faculty.

PS If you're just talking about Pensacola the city and not Pensacola the school, then I apologize for my rant. I am just really not a fan of PCC :) But I would personally go for a school not in the panhandle. Bad weather, culture isn't to my liking, etc.

Jordan Said:

does the university of west florida have a nice campus?

We Answered:

I live in Ft Walton and attended UWF some years ago. It's a very nice campus. Pensacola is a nice town, too. Lot's of history. Nice downtown area. I think you'll like it.

Judith Said:

Are freshman required to live on campus at the University of West Florida?

We Answered:

You are not required to stay on campus as a freshman. The only time you are required to stay on campus in one of the residence halls is for orientation. Pensacola is absolutely beautiful and I love that there are beaches very close by =]

Ryan Said:

I recently visited Pensacola, FL by the University of West Florida, is there anything fun to do there?

We Answered:

hey!! i attend uwf and even though pcola is kinda gay. there are a couple of stuff to do. there are clubs like chans (5minz away) and seville(20minz away) that allow 18 and up on thrusdays. um theres 2 malls but they both close a 9. Club dimensions is pretty good. but other than that most people just have house parties. and when i say parties i mean everyones sitting around drinking parties not real onez. hopes this helps

Pearl Said:

How hard is it to get into University of West Florida?

We Answered:

The extracurriculars may have bombed you. Best of luck. Klg.

Oscar Said:

When does the summer term start at the university of west florida?

We Answered:

The first day of classes at the University of West Florida for the Summer Term is May 10, 2009.

In addition to the 1,600 acre suburban area main campus, UWF serves students east of Santa Rosa County at UWF Emerald Coast locations in Fort Walton Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and shared facilities at regional community colleges. And, UWF owns waterfront beach property on Santa Rosa Island that is available for recreational, academic and research pursuits. In downtown Pensacola, the university manages 24 historic properties, which are being transformed into a living laboratory for students interested in history, archaeology and tourism.

UWF HONOR PROGRAM

The UWF honors program has been recognized twice for excellence by Florida Leader Magazine. The program encourages students to take special interdisciplinary courses with top-notch faculty. Honors students engage in such community projects as cleaning up beaches and building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Members of UWF’s honors program attend three conferences each year, including the National Collegiate Honors Council conference, the Southern Regional Honors Council conference, and the Florida Collegiate Honors Council conference. These trips provide students with an opportunity to make important contacts and gain new perspectives on improving the program. In addition to giving conference presentations, students have a chance to experience the local culture of cities like Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.