- GRADUATE
Before you submit your official application to the University of Florida, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our faculty research areas and make contact with those individuals with whom you are interested in working. The best method for contacting potential advisors is via email with an attachment of your CV/resume and an explanation of your interest in them. We do not admit graduate students without a faculty advisor's acceptance.
A limited number of graduate assistantships for thesis and doctoral students are available and should be discussed ahead of time with your potential advisor.
You will need to provide the following in addition to the online application through the UF Office of Admissions:
- $30 application fee, paid to the Office of Admissions. Official transcripts of all previous academic work. 3.0 upper-division undergraduate (bachelors) grade point average.
- Three letters of recommendation from relevant academic or employment colleagues.
- Letter of intent/statement of purpose addressing your background, academic potential, experience and why you believe SFFGS is a good fit for you. For more information about writing a personal statement, please see the UF Career Connections Personal Statement Guide.
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume. See the UF Career Connections CV Guide for help.
- Note: GRE scores are no longer required to apply to our graduate programs and should not be included in your application.
All required documents other than transcripts may be uploaded within the online application system. Transcripts must be sent by your academic institution directly to the UF Office of Admissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission, however, your graduate application will remain active in the UF system for 12 months, so if needed you may request a change in the term for which you have applied.
*Prospective students cannot be accepted, regardless of qualifications, unless a faculty member agrees to advise you.
- CERTIFICATES
If you're looking for a graduate or undergraduate Certificate program, you'll start by applying for admission here. You will need to submit official transcripts from your high school (for undergraduate certificates) or bachelor's (for graduate certificates) institution, residency documents, and the application fee. We will contact you when your application is processed, and you can always reach out if you need help. Certificate program information
- UNDERGRADUATE
If you are looking to apply to UF as an incoming freshman, you'll need to go through the main Admissions process rather than through our programs - but feel free to let our advisors know you're interested!
- OTHER OPTIONS
If you are interested in taking a single course or two without joining a degree or certificate program, you can do so by registering as a non-degree seeking student through the UF Office of Admissions. The application deadline is 10 days prior to the first day of class for the term as posted in the catalog.
When you submit your non-degree application, be sure you have selected one of our Special Programs from the dropdown, even if you are only taking one class. We will contact you once your application has been processed. If you have any questions, please contact ffgs-academics@ifas.ufl.edu.
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
To be admitted to our graduate programs, you must secure a dedicated faculty advisor who will serve as your committee chair. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the faculty page and contact the individuals who seem to fit with your experience and interests. The best method for contacting potential advisors is via email, with an attachment of your CV/resume and details regarding your interests and goals. Make a case for your admission under their guidance and provide some background so they have a sense of who you are. The more information you can provide, especially when it comes to your academic background, the better.
You should also review the UF International Center website for important information on applying to UF. You must provide TOEFL or equivalent scores, except for native English speaking‐countries.
A limited number of graduate assistantships for thesis and doctoral students, and fellowships for doctoral students, are available and should be discussed ahead of time with your potential advisor.
- STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES/UF EEP
Follow the tuition waiver process described on the Registrar website. If you miss these deadlines you will be liable for your tuition and fees! (Apply to a program or course separately.)
Application Dates & Deadlines
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Fall Deadline |
Spring Deadline |
Summer Deadline |
All Semesters Deadline | |||
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Graduate applicants seeking assistantships |
January 1 | September 1 | ||||
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Undergraduate applicants |
January 1 | |||||
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Online degree applicants or graduate applicants not seeking assistantships |
2-3 months prior to term start date | |||||
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Certificate applicants |
mid-July | mid-November | mid-April | |||
| Non-degree seeking students (single courses) | at least 4 weeks prior to term start date |