Getting Started with UWF

Let's make you an Argo! To get started, you'll first need to take these steps.

Submit your Application

Activate your MyUWF/ArgoNet Account

MyUWF contains the information and all of the online services you need to be an active member of the UWF community. To access MyUWF, click the green MyUWF button at the top of UWF webpages, or go to my.uwf.edu. 

Getting Started in MyUWF >>

Immunization Requirements

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Submit your Mandatory Immunization Health History Form and supporting documentation through the Immunization Status App in MyUWF. Late, incomplete, or inaccurate information may delay registration.

Immunization FAQs >>

FERPA Release

All AFJROTC students are required to submit a FERPA Release form allowing UWF to share your educational records with the Air Force Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (AFJROPTC), a Government sponsored program. 

FERPA and Student Records information >>

Financial Responsibility Statement

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Complete the Financial Responsibility Statement, which is an agreement the University requires every UWF student to acknowledge before registering for classes. This can cause confusion for students whose tuition is paid by a third party. Unfortunately, there's no way to avoid this requirement, regardless of a student's method of payment.  Thankfully, it's an easy process!

Financial Responsibility Statement information >>

Registration and Courses

Prepare for Registration

A UWF staff member will register you for your classes. This cannot be done until the following steps have completed before being registered for courses.  

1. Submit your Mandatory Immunization Health History Form
2. Agree to the Financial Responsibility Statement

Your Courses

A UWF staff member will register you for the following courses. You will receive a registration confirmation email once your registration is complete.

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After Registration

Upgrade to a Full-Access MyUWF/ArgoNet Account

Your ArgoNet account will be available to upgrade within two hours after being registered for classes. MyUWF contains the information and all of the online services you need to be an active member of the UWF community. To access MyUWF, click the green MyUWF button at the top of UWF webpages, or go to my.uwf.edu. 

Upgrading your MyUWF Account to a Full-Access ArgoNet Account >> 

Check your Student Email Account Regularly

Your UWF student email account will be available to activate within two hours after being registered for classes. You are expected to regularly check your UWF email account for official University communications.

Google Apps (Gmail) is UWF's official email and calendar system. Your email address is your ArgoNet username followed by "@students.uwf.edu".

Access your Google Apps Account >>

Get to know Canvas eLearning System

UWF's online courses are made available through the Canvas eLearning Management System. This is where instructors post course materials, such as syllabi, learning materials (documents, videos, etc.), discussions, calendar, inbox and notifications, announcements, grades, quizzes, and assignments. 

Getting Started with Canvas

Watch the Canvas Overview video for an introduction to the Canvas Dashboard, Global Navigation links, course navigation, and accessing assignments.

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Login to Canvas

You can access Canvas in two ways:

1. Login to MyUWF and search for "Canvas"
2. Download the Canvas Mobile App

Best Practices for Canvas

• Check your Canvas notification preferences before classes start to ensure you receive instructor announcements
• Log into Canvas at least every two days after classes start.

Where are my Courses?

Courses will appear on your Canvas Dashboard on the first day of class.  Prior to this time, your course not be available, unless the instructor opens the class early.

Once your course(s) appear, click on it to access it. You will notice a toolbar on the left with navigation options on the landing page. You should see a “Begin Here” option, but can always select “Modules” and access the course material that way.

Technical Support

If you have an issue or concern with Canvas, consider the following resources:

• Canvas Student Guide - detailed help pages
• UWF ITS Helpdesk - password changes, login issues
• Canvas Help for Students

Additional Information

Nautilus Card

Students of the University of West Florida are eligible to get a Nautilus Card (student ID card), though cards are only required for students attending classes on the Pensacola campus.  While physical Nautilus Cards can only be obtained at the Pensacola campus, a virtual card option is available.