What is PUSH4IT?
PUSH4it is an OAS initiative for UF first-year students who have the goal of graduating in 4 years, or who are looking to maximize their time at UF by graduating early in a timely manner. When you join PUSHit, our office will partner with you to support and equip you with a variety of resources to help you reach your graduation goals throughout the next 4 years.
For example, PUSH4it staff and coaches tailor the PUSH4it initiative to each student’s needs and unique goals. Each student will be encouraged to meet with a PUSH4it staff member or coach each semester for guidance and encouragement. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to be mentored by graduate-level professionals, who will play a critical component in supporting student's academic plans. Students will also be able to choose from offered yearly experiences that will provide opportunities to grow in different academic and professional domains.
PUSH4it Four Year Guide
Blue items are mandatory each year. Orange: pick 1-2 each year to complete
The goal is that by participating in these few various requirements per year, students will feel confident in their matriculation through UF and be well equipped to graduate in 4 years.
| First-year | Second-year | Third-year | Fourth-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet with their academic advisor | Meet with their academic advisor | Meet with their academic advisor | Meet with their academic advisor |
| Meet with OAS Staff to Develop a 4 year Student Success Plan | Declare a Major* | **Engagement in the World: Quest Year 3 Experience | Presentation of Quest 3 Experience |
| Complete CHOMP and meet CCC Advisor. Link | Complete a resume | Attend Fall Career fair or Grad fair | Mock grad or career interview (Fall) |
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Volunteer or service learning in the field of interest |
Conduct an informational interview with a career field or job shadow | Attend Career Showcase or Grad Prep Symposium | Adulting 101 workshop with CCC |
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Attend a Scholarship workshop or UF campus job workshop |
Gator Professional Series via Canvas. Link | Attend Diversity Meet-Up/or Employer Perspective workshop at CCC | SFA Financial Literacy Workshop |
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Attend an undergraduate research workshop. Link |
LAP2 participation | SFA Financial Literacy Workshop | Present undergraduate research at conference or symposium |
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Milestone Check-In meeting with OAS (revisit Student Success Plan each year) |
Milestone Check-In meeting with OAS (revisit Student Success Plan each year | Milestone Check-In meeting with OAS (revisit Student Success Plan each year | Milestone Check-In meeting with OAS |
| 30 credits | 60 credits | 90 credits | 120 credits/Graduate |
*You may change your major, however, if a student decides to change their major they must meet with an academic advisor and OAS staff beforehand.
** Quest 3 options are internship or co-op, research, public service, study abroad, community service, or design and competition.
For questions about PUSH4it, please contact m.rice@aa.ufl.edu.