How to Apply
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- Read all the information and instructions on this webpage about the application process.
- Completed applications are due to the SPP by December 15th, applicants are encouraged to submit application materials to the UF Graduate School by November 15th to ensure review, as a limited number of applicants are admitted each year.
- Read all the information and instructions on the UF Office of Admission graduate admissions webpages, by clicking on this link: UF Office of Admission: Graduate Admissions.
- Fill out and submit your online application and application fee payment here: Online Application. If you do not have computer access and cannot use the online application system, use this PDF version of the graduate admissions application to apply by mail: Graduate Admissions Application Form (pdf).
- Have your official test scores (GRE, TOEFL) and transcripts (with official English translations of them, if the originals are not in English) sent to the UF Office of Admission (POB 114000, 201 Criser Hall, Gainesville FL 32611-4000, USA).
- Send the following materials to the Department of Educational Psychology: statement of purpose (letter of intent), resume or curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters (pdf), test scores (GRE), official transcripts (with official English translations of them, if the originals are not in English), and a fellowship/assistantship application form (optional).
- If you are a non-US applicant, send your Certification of Financial Responsibility Form to the UF International Center (POB 113225, 123 Grinter Hall, Gainesville FL 32611-3225, USA).
- E-mail the Department of Educational Psychology and let it know that you have submitted your application online.
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.
Test Score Codes
The University of Florida's school code for submission of GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and TSE scores is 5812.
Supplemental Admissions Forms
The UF Office of Admission has a number of supplemental forms that you may need to fill out and send to it as part of your application process. You can find these forms online by clicking on this link: UF Office of Admission Forms.
You also need to send the department you want to major in recommendation letter forms and, in some cases, a fellowship/assistantship application form. Click on the name of the form you want to access it:
Recommendation Letter Form
Fellowship/Assistantship Application Form
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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:
Educational Testing Service (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, TSE)
Graduate Catalog
Residency Requirements for Tuition Rates
UF International Center
If you have any other questions, please contact the Department of Educational Psychology. Good luck! The University of Florida looks forward to receiving your application soon!
