Graduate Program Admissions Information

Thank you for considering the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation for admission. The questions asked most is when is the deadline to apply? The department does not have a deadline for turning in your application, although we suggest that you have your application completed at least two months prior to the term you would like to be admitted. We keep your file active in the department for one year from the time you pay your $30.00 application fee to the UF admissions office. Thank you and good luck with your search for admission.

How the Application Process Works

Two UF units evaluate your application to the UF Graduate School: the UF Office of Admission, which determines your eligibility for admission to the university, and the department you want to major in, which determines your eligibility for its graduate program. If you are a non-US applicant, the UF International Center also evaluates your application to determine your eligibility for a student visa.
Each of these units needs specific materials from you to make a decision. Please make sure you send the materials listed below to the correct unit, so your application is not held up by lack of information or missing required documents.
Click here for application instructions and materials http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/index.html

What You Send to the UF Office of Admission

If you are applying by mail, mail your application form and application fee payment to:

UF Office of Admissions
POB 2946 (201 Criser Hall)
Gainesville, FL 32602-2946
USA

Send these materials to the UF Office of Admission:
— Application form (online or hardcopy version)
— Application fee payment ($30 in US funds)
— Official test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)
— Official transcripts from all previous colleges*
— Florida residency affidavit (part of the application form)
— Conduct declaration (part of the application form)
*If your transcripts are not written in English, also send official English translations of them along with the originals.

What You Send to Your Department

University of Florida
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
POB 110430 (110 Newins-Ziegler Hall)
Gainesville, Fl. 32611-0430
Attn: Claire Williams

Send these materials to the department you want to major in:
— A copy of your application form (online or hardcopy version)
— Test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)* (A copy is OK)
— Transcripts from all previous colleges* (WEC Department will accept Copies)
— Statement of purpose (letter of intent) (Please put your name on this statement so it is not misplaced)
— Resume or curriculum vitae
—three (3) letters of Recommendation
— Fellowship/assistantship application (to be considered for funding)
(All the above forms are further down this page you can click and print them)

International students: If your transcripts are not written in English, you must send official English translations of them.

What You Send to the UF International Center

If you are a non-US applicant, send your Certification of Financial Responsibility form to the UF International Center.

UF International Center
POB 113225 (123 Grinter Hall)
Gainesville FL 32611-3225
USA

Two Ways to Apply: Online or By Mail

There are two ways you can apply for graduate studies at the University of Florida: online or by mail. Please choose one or the other; do not do both. Instructions for each of these options are outlined below.

To Apply Online...

Review the information and instructions on this webpage about the application process.
Fill out and submit your online application here: Online Application.

Please note: The UF Graduate School is not involved at all in the online application process. If you have questions about the online application process, please e-mail the UF Office of Admission at gradinfo@ufl.edu.
Pay your application fee. ($30.00) (Do not send this fee to the department your are applying to.)
Have your official test scores and transcripts (and any translations, if needed) sent to the UF Office of Admission.

UF Office of Admission
POB 114000 (201 Criser Hall)
Gainesville FL 32611-4000
USA

Send the following materials to the department you want to major in: statement of purpose (letter of intent), resume or curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, test scores, transcripts (and any translations, if needed) and, fellowship/assistantship application.
If you are a non-US applicant, send your Certification of Financial Responsibility form to the UF International Center at the mailing address on the form.

To Apply By Mail...
Review the information and instructions on this webpage about the application process.
Fill out and print your application form from this page.
Mail your application and application fee payment to the UF Office of Admission at the mailing address on the form.
Have your official test scores and transcripts (and any translations, if needed) sent to the UF Office of Admission.
Send the following materials to the department you want to major in: statement of purpose (letter of intent), resume or curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, test scores, transcripts (and any translations, if needed) fellowship/assistantship application.
If you are a non-US applicant, send your Certification of Financial Responsibility form to the UF International Center at the mailing address on the form.

Application Fee

There is a nonrefundable $30 fee for each application you submit to a UF graduate program. You can pay this fee online by credit card or via mail with a bank check made payable to the "University of Florida." Payment must be in US funds. Your application cannot be processed without a fee payment. The university cannot waive or defer this fee, except for participants in designated sponsored programs. (DO NOT SEND THE $30.00 FEE TO THE MAJOR DEPARTMENT)

Test Score Codes

The University of Florida's school code for submission of GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and TSE scores is 5812. (The WEC department does not have a code)

Here are the Application Forms you will need

The forms on this webpage are convenient PDF files that you can read, fill in and print on your computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If your computer does not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader on it, you can download it for free by clicking on this button:

Application Form for US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Application form for Non-US Applicants
Certification of Financial Responsibility Form (Non-US applicants only)
Recommendation Letter Form (Three Letters are required for WEC)
Fellowship/Assistantship Application Form

Addresses

Here are the mailing addresses you will need to apply.
If you are applying by mail, mail your application form and application fee payment to:

UF Office of Admission
POB 2946
Gainesville FL 32602-2946
USA

Whether applying by mail or online, mail your official test scores and transcripts (and translations, if needed) to:
UF Office of Admission
POB 114000 (201 Criser Hall)
Gainesville FL 32611-4000
USA

If you are a non-US applicant, mail your Certification of Financial Responsibility form to:
UF International Center
POB 113225 (123 Grinter Hall)
Gainesville FL 32611-3225
USA

Contact the department you want to major in for the mailing address where you will send your statement of purpose (letter of intent), resume or curriculum vitae, recommendation letters, test scores, transcripts (with translations, if needed), fellowship/assistantship application (if applicable) and any other required materials.

Other Useful Information

There are links to some more useful information to help you prepare for graduate school and get through the application process smoothly:
Department Contacts
Educational Testing Service (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)
Florida Residency Requirements
Graduate Catalog
UF International Center

If you have any other questions, please contact the department you want to major in. Good luck! The University of Florida looks forward to receiving your application soon!