UF Division of Continuing Education

Managing the Business of Continuing Education,
Non-Traditional Students and Lifelong Learning


The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is the University of Florida agency that works with UF colleges to develop and offer instructional programs and specific educational opportunities to individuals wherever they are located. These programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs of undergraduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and those seeking professional training and continuing education certification.

Many Services, One Mission

DCE fulfills a complex and comprehensive role within the university by supporting the outreach activities of all colleges. UF departments provide the academic and teaching expertise, while DCE brings the skills and services necessary to delivery and support non-traditional programs. In some cases these programs are administered completely by DCE; in others, DCE only manages the specific services a department requires. The services the division provides to the university include:

Self-funded Activities Support and Help

Services necessary for the delivery of self-supported programs, including distance, alternative term, continuing education and professional programs.

  • Budget, feasibility study and business plan formulation; support through the UF approval process
  • Marketing and graphic design
  • Registration management and financial tracking
  • Instructional design and course development
  • Student services and integration with UF systems and services

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DCE Services for UF Units, Faculty and Administrators

Additional services DCE provides to the UF community.

  • Automated registration and course delivery for self-contained non-college credit courses
  • Online registration and payment processing for non-traditional educational activities: distance, off-calendar, self-funded and continuing education activities
  • Independent study and rolling enrollment programs
  • Distance education coordination
  • Meeting planning
  • Language and cultural training for non-native English speakers
  • Leadership training for credit or non-credit programs

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Prospective students should refer to the academic program they are interested in for information about continuing education course offerings. Online courses and programs are also listed on the UF Distance Learning website.