Welcome to the Master’s Program in Sustainable Design!
Congratulations on your acceptance into the Master’s Program in Sustainable Design! By now, you should have received a detailed introduction to the program and its structure. If you are new to e-Learning tools, you may still have questions about the level of personal interaction within this format. You may contact the UFIT Help Desk by phone or email through https://it.ufl.edu/helpdesk. Please have your UFID ready before calling or sending an email.
Most courses are delivered in a hybrid format, combining pre-recorded lectures with live online meetings through the Canvas e-Learning platform (http://elearning.ufl.edu). Pre-recorded lectures can be viewed at your convenience and revisited as needed to accommodate your schedule and learning style. Each week, students participate in live video conference seminars to discuss material from lectures, readings, projects, and assignments. In addition, the program includes one in-person workshop per semester, offering valuable opportunities to connect with classmates, faculty, and sustainability professionals in person. Research and experience demonstrate that the low-residency e-Learning model fosters engagement equal to—or greater than—that of traditional classroom-based courses. You will find this format both highly interactive and intellectually enriching.
To access your courses, visit http://elearning.ufl.edu. Once logged in with your GatorLink ID, you will be able to communicate directly with instructors and classmates. For technical assistance with Canvas, please contact e-Learning Support Services:
Email: learning-support@ufl.edu ; Phone: (352) 392-4357 (select option 2)
For registration issues, please contact us:
Albertus S. Wang
Office: 352-281-7610
aslwang@ufl.edu
Student Services
The student services available to distance education students admitted to the Sustainable Design Program (MSAS|SD) are summarized below.
- Admissions
Distance students in the College Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) apply for admission as a student through the UF Admissions office, website: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/, phone 352-392-1365. The application process is an online process so distance students can complete it without traveling to campus. Please contact us for specifics regarding the application process.The DCP website (http://www.dcp.ufl.edu/) contains admission requirements for on campus and distance students. Any questions about the admission process or to inquire about the status of an application may contact the Office for Academic and Student Affairs at (352) 273-6436. - Financial Aid Assistance
UF distance learning students are offered the same financial aid services as campus students through the main UF Student Financial Affairs office. This office provides assistance to UF distance learning students on financial aid matters. The website for UF Student Financial Affairs is http://www.sfa.ufl.edu and phone at (352) 392-1275. - Academic Advising
Academic Advising is provided to all students, distance and campus, admitted to DCP to help students succeed in their chosen program of study. Students are informed of their Academic Advisor in their admission letter of acceptance. All students in the MSAS|SD track are advised by Prof. Albertus S. Wang, Program Director for the Sustainable Design degree program who can be reached at (352) 294-1420 or by email at aslwang@ufl.edu. Academic Advising is provided for each student every semester prior to Registration and at additional times based on student request or need. Advising for distance students may be conducted via phone conference or synchronous internet-based web programs, such as Zoom. - Student Health
DCP distance learning students do not have access to the onsite Student Health Center services. - Student Organizations
The majorities of UF student organizations consist of on-campus students and hold meetings on the UF campus. Therefore, distance learning students do not have access to actively participate in student organizations. - Use of Gyms/Intramural Sports
DCP distance learning students generally do not participate in the use of on-campus gyms or intramural sports. Any students in the program on campus can contact UF Recsports for membership information. - Counseling Services
Counseling services for distance learning students is limited. The UF Counseling & Wellness Center will setup phone consults for distance learning students, but only to assist distance students to find local counseling services for them. The website for UF Counseling & Wellness is: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu and by phone at: 352-392-1575. - Research/Writing Assistance
Graduate distance students are encouraged to contact their course instructor for assistance in coursework. Students may also contact their DCP Academic Advisor or the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (352) 273-6436.For assistance with research, the George A. Smathers Library home page links to many accessible resources for students (http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/). For resources specific the disciplines in the College, got to the Architecture and Fine Arts Library site at: https://afa.uflib.ufl.edu. AFA Librarian, Ann Lindell, is available to distance students for consultation at 352-273-2805. - Technology Assistance
Technical assistance will be provided by DCP Technology. E-learning assistance will be handled by the UF Helpdesk. - Multicultural/diversity student support
The majority of actives and groups hosted by the UF Multicultural & Diversity Affairs (MCDA) support center are based around on-campus activities, making it difficult for distance students to participate. The website for the MCDA office can be found at: http://www.multicultural.ufl.edu - Student Concerns
Any student concerns of an academic or non-academic issue may be directed to the faculty instructor, Academic Advisor, or the Office for Student and Academic Affairs at (352) 273-6436. - Career advising/job placement
Students have access via email or telephone to faculty mentors and advisors for career advising and job placement assistance in their specialty. Students can also receive career advice during the face-to-face sessions held each semester. - Emergency response
Distance learning students participate in DCP courses online; therefore UF campus emergency response services are not applicable for distance learning students.
Online Student Evaluations
All UF DCP distance students are invited to participate in the UF course and instructor evaluation process to express anonymous concerns. Students are emailed a link to the online course evaluation page when the time window opens for evaluations.
[page updated 10/28/2025]