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Horticultural Sciences

Horticultural Sciences

Admissions - How To Apply

Admission Requirements

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE

  • A strong background in horticulture, biology, agronomy, or other life science.
  • A sponsoring faculty member in the Horticultural Sciences Department. Applicants should contact faculty doing research in the applicant’s area of interest (see Research Programs) and inquire about the availability of resources.
  • A score above the minimum in one of the following English language competency exams (if native language is not English).
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): internet-based 80/ electronic 213 /paper 550.
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.
    • MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 77.

How to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions - For applicants to the Horticultural Sciences graduate program

Deadlines: Only complete application packets will be considered.
Applications received after the deadline may not receive consideration for funding.
Fall Semester
January 15
Spring Semester
August 1
Summer Semester
December 1

Online Applications are required. Be sure to submit complete application packages to receive full consideration.

SEND TO:
Curtis Smyder
Horticultural Sciences Department
University of Florida
PO Box 110690
Gainesville, FL 32611
SEND TO:
Office of Admissions
201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Copy of Online Application
  • Official transcripts
  • Official English Competency exam score report (if applicable)
  • Application Fee (if not paid online)
SEND TO:
UF International Student Center
1765 Stadium Road, Suite 170 HUB
PO Box 113225
Gainesville, FL 32611
International students only. Complete after admission offer is received from our department.

Who Do I Contact?

Dr. C. Eduardo Vallejos, Graduate Coordinator | 352-273-4845 or vallejos@ufl.edu

Curtis Smyder, Student Services Coordinator | 352-273-4781 or curtisr@ufl.edu