The application process requires prospective students to first identify and contact a faculty member whose research aligns with their interests. It is essential that you secure acceptance into that faculty member’s lab or research group before submitting your application. We do not have a set number of students accepted each year; rather, admissions are based on available research opportunities and openings within specific faculty labs. If you have not yet established a relationship with a faculty member and received confirmation of a position in their lab, we advise that you delay submitting your application until this step is completed.
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We recommend submitting your application and supporting documents as early as possible, rather than waiting until the deadline. The earlier you apply, the sooner we can provide you with information regarding your enrollment status and ensure all paperwork is completed for consideration.
Step 1: connect with a faculty member whose research aligns with your interests. Search faculty and learn more about their research through our directory.
Click here to search faculty members
Step 2: Once you have secured agreement from a faculty member to sponsor you as a graduate student, please confirm your acceptance into their lab by reaching out to Curtis.
Curtis Smyder, Student Services Coordinator | 352-273-4781 or curtisr@ufl.edu
Step 3: You are ready to start your application with the University of Florida’s admissions office. Regardless of program, all graduate students apply using the UF graduate school application through CollegeNET. You will select your college and major within the application.
New applicants will require about 30 minutes and a non-refundable $30 application fee to complete the application process.
Step 4: Submit Résumé or Curriculum Vitae by uploading it within your graduate application.
Step 5: Submit Letters of Recommendation.
Three recommendations are mandatory and should be submitted electronically through the admissions application. You must request these recommendations before submitting your application, as you cannot add or delete recommendations once the application has been submitted. If you need to submit additional recommendations beyond the three required, you can email Curtis to have them added. If any recommendations are provided in paper or PDF format, please check with your academic program to confirm if they will be accepted.
Step 6: Complete the application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee. Review your application carefully before submission, as changes cannot be made once the application is submitted.
The Office of Admissions does not provide an application fee waiver. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee.
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Step 7: Once you are accepted, send your transcripts to the UF Office of Admissions.
Applicants should note that the Horticultural Sciences Department does not require official documents at the initial application stage. Official transcripts, photocopies, digital, or scanned copies of transcripts should not be sent directly by the students. These official documents must be submitted through the university’s administrative process once the student has been admitted.
All academic credentials become property of the university. They will not be returned to you or forwarded to a third party. For diplomas and academic credentials that are only issued once, please send an attested or certified copy of the original. If students wish to avoid sending their original documents, they can scan and upload copies directly to their application. Once admitted, students can provide official copies of their transcripts, which will be processed appropriately. This approach allows applicants to keep their originals without risk of losing them if they are not admitted.
Official transcripts can be sent to UF in two ways: paper transcript received by UF in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts sent from your institution directly to UF, which can save up to two weeks response time. UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, Scribble Soft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or Transcripts Plus.
Transcript updates can be found within your Application Status page. Transcripts uploaded or received by mail will display on the Application Checklist as Transcript - Under Review. Once the transcripts are reviewed, these checklist items will be removed, and the Awaiting Transcript checklist items will be updated accordingly. The Admissions Office prioritizes the review of transcripts needed for students to register for the current term.
Once your application through UF has been accepted, Curtis will assist you with any other necessary administrative procedures, provide guidance on finalizing your application, and ensure that all required documentation is submitted correctly.
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For detailed information on tuition costs and available financial aid options, students are encouraged to visit the University of Florida’s Student Financial Services website. There, you will find up-to-date information on tuition rates, fees, and a comprehensive guide to financial aid resources.
Understanding tuition costs and exploring financial aid early in the application process can help ensure you are well-prepared for your educational journey at UF.