About this Catalog

Welcome to the Baptist University of Florida! You can be sure that we, the faculty, staff, and administration, are dedicated to supporting you in every way possible as you pursue your education.

If this is your first experience with college or university study, you may come across terms that are unclear as you review this catalog, such as those terms related to academic requirements. For that reason, we have included a glossary on page 83. Whenever you see a term that puzzles you, please refer to this section.

For students of BUF, the catalog is a guide concerning university policies, regulations, and requirements. It communicates academic regulations, requirements, curricula, and courses. Like all colleges and universities, BUF has determined specific criteria that students must meet in order to earn degrees. In this publication, you will find these criteria.

Although you are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements related to your program of study, the university’s academic advisors will be glad to assist you in planning an academic program that will lead to graduation and the degree of your choice.

Here you will also find full details about university expenses and financial aid, as well as the annual calendar, a resource directory, and other important information. This catalog is a useful resource. We suggest you keep it handy and refer to it often as you continue to equip yourself for the ministry to which God has called you.