Graduate Program Admissions Information
Thank you for considering the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation for your graduate degree program! We have a very diverse and exciting graduate studies program, and offer degrees at the Master of Science level, with thesis or non-thesis options, and at the Ph.D level.
Deadlines
We consider applications for graduate admission every semester of the academic year. The Department does not have an application deadline, but we strongly suggest that you submit a complete application at least two months prior to the term for which you are seeking admission. We keep your prospective student file active in the Department for one year from the date on which you pay your $30.00 application fee to the UF Admissions Office. You may contact Ms. Claire Williams at ccwillia@ufl.edu for questions concerning your application to the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation graduate studies program.
How the Admission Process Works
Prospective students should read the Letter to Prospective Graduate Students from our Department Chair, Dr. John P. Hayes prior to submitting an application for admission. Graduate applications are submitted online through http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/index.html. 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 select for your graduate studies program, 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 an admission decision. Please make sure you send the materials listed below to each of the correct units, so that 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
Mailing Address
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 (submitted online)
— Application fee payment ($30 in US funds, nonrefundable)
— 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)
International students: If your transcripts are not written in English, you must send official English translations of them.
What You Send to the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Mailing Address
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida
POB 110430 (110 Newins-Ziegler Hall)
Gainesville, Fl. 32611-0430
Attn: Claire Williams
Send these materials to the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation:
— A copy of your online application form
— Test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)* (A copy is OK)
— Transcripts from all previous colleges* (A copy is OK)
— 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 (these references can also be submitted online through your online application)
— Fellowship/Assistantship application (to be considered for funding)
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
Mailing Address
UF International Center
POB 113225 (123 Grinter Hall)
Gainesville FL 32611-3225
USA
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 application fee to submit an UF online graduate application. You may select up to three graduate programs on your application as part of this fee. 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 will not be processed without this fee payment. The university cannot waive or defer this fee, except for participants in designated sponsored programs. (DO NOT SEND THE $30.00 APPLICATION FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION.)
Test Score Codes
The University of Florida's school code for submission of GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and TSE scores is 5812. (The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation does not have a separate code.)
Other Useful Information
These links will provide useful information to help you prepare for graduate school and navigate the application process smoothly:
Department Contacts
Educational Testing Service (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)
Florida Residency Requirements
UF International Center
UF Graduate School
UF Graduate Catalog
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
If you have additional questions about admission to the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation’s graduate studies program, please feel free to contact Ms. Claire Williams, ccwillia@ufl.edu.
