ADMISSIONS

Here is a checklist for students interested in admission to the Environmental Horticulture Graduate program.

• 1. Contact a potential major professor from the list of graduate faculty or the Graduate Coordinator
• 2. Complete the University of Florida application packet online (click here).
  The application packet includes:
  • Graduate Application for Admission
  • Declaration of Conduct form
  • Residency documentation (if applying for in-state residency)
  • Submission fee
  • Official copies of all transcripts
  • Official copy of GRE scores
  • TOEFL scores (international applicants)
  For more information review the UF Graduate Checklist.
• 3. Complete admission requirements of Environmental Horticulture Department. Additional admission requirements include:
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Application for Graduate fellowship or assistantship (if applying for financial support)

Students should submit packet by:
Spring Semester - Sept. 1
Summer Semester - Jan. 1
Fall Semester - Feb. 1

A limited number of highly competitive graduate assistantships are available within the department. Departmental assistantships are funded by the Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the Experiment Station. Assistantships also may be provided by other University, federal, private, or industry sources. Tuition waivers for graduate assistants may be available. Waivers for approximately 95% of out-of-state tuition and 75% of in-state fees are available to some students on assistantships. Assistantship application forms may be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Environmental Horticulture or printed off on-line. Ph.D. applicants who demonstrate outstanding undergraduate preparation and potential in research and creative activities may be considered for Alumni Graduate Assistantships. International students accepted without financial aid must submit a Certificate of Financial Responsibility and be required to provide proof of financial support for the first year in the amount of $23,505, not including travel expenses.

For more information on fellowships:

College of Agriculture Fellowships

If you have any admission questions contact:
Dr. Charles Guy
Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (352) 392-1831 ext. 222
Email: clguy@ufl.edu