The University of West Florida is a creative, student-centered institution focused on excellence. At UWF, our highest priorities are our students and the academic programs that serve them. Individual attention from a world-class faculty in a warm and caring environment is the essence of UWF. Our mission is to empower each individual we serve with knowledge and opportunity to contribute responsibly and creatively to a complex world. With campuses in Pensacola and along the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida, as well as online, UWF serves a student population of approximately 10,000 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.