Horticultural Sciences

Admissions - How To Apply

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.

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	Copy of your online application Copy of all transcripts Copy of English Competency exam score report (if applicable) Three letters of recommendation (done via online application) Resume or description of your background and educational goals (can be included in online application) Supplemental Information for Graduate Application Fellowship/Assistantship application form
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	Certification of Financial Responsibility International students only. Complete after admission offer is received from our department.