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Application Instructions

Additional Information

If you have additional questions about the application process, please email COE Graduate Admissions (GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu) with the subject line “On-Campus SPHE application question”.

Please be sure all required application material is submitted by the posted deadline.

New Student Application
Returning Student Application
Grad Checklist

Step 1: Submit your University of Florida Graduate School Application

Under Program of Study, select Higher Education Administration – Doctor of Education as your desired program

  • Under Program of Study, select Student Personnel in Higher Education – Master of Education as your desired program
  • A $30.00 (non-refundable) Application Fee is required. Credit card payments require an additional $7.00 processing fee
  • Résumé
    • Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation: Two letters are required and the third one is optional (applicant provides name and contact information, and the recommender receives a link to upload the letter online)
  • Statement of Purpose: Please share with us (1) personal, educational, and/or professional experiences that shaped who you are today; (2) specific experiences that cultivated your interest or curiosity in pursuing a career in student affairs, (3) topical areas that you are interested in exploring and/or populations that you are interested in working with in student affairs; and (4) how attending the on-campus Student Personnel in Higher Education program at the University of Florida will help you move towards your personal and/or career goals.
  • Transcripts sent to:
    University of Florida
    Office of Admissions
    PO Box 114000
    Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

The Student Personnel in Higher Education master’s program does NOT require a submission of Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores.

NOTE: Previously enrolled graduate students, who have skipped two or more terms, and are looking to return to the exact same program and degree level at which they previously attended, should apply using the Returning Student Application.

If you have trouble uploading your SPHE On-campus M.Ed. Application documents, please submit them to: COE Graduate Admissions at GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu.

Step 2: Interview

Candidates will be invited to Visitation Days, or VisDays, following the preliminary approval of all application materials. VisDays will be held February 23-25, 2025. During this time, candidates will meet the faculty, staff, and students, and interview for graduate assistantship positions. VisDays will be conducted in-person in Gainesville, FL.

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    Application Deadlines

    • The priority deadline is December 1. Applications that meet the priority deadline will have first consideration for admission. Any applications after the priority date and before the final deadline of December 15 will still be reviewed.
    • Applicants can expect to receive an initial response by mid-January.

    EduGator VisDays 2024

    Date: February 23rd at noon – 25th at noon, 2025

    Location: Gainesville, Florida

    Visitation Days, or VisDays, are an opportunity for prospective M.Ed. students to visit UF’s campus and learn more about the Student Personnel in Higher Education (SPHE) program. Candidates will be able to network with current SPHE students and faculty, learn more about SPHE program requirements, and interview for Graduate Assistantships. Visitation Days are by invitation only. Final admissions decisions are made after Visitation Days and Graduate Assistantship/position interviews.

    Graduate Assistantships

    Departments within the Division of Student Life at the University of Florida and Student Affairs at Santa Fe College, as well as related departments and colleges, provide employment opportunities for graduate students interested in pursuing a career in a student affairs related field. These graduate positions enable students to combine the knowledge learned in the classroom with the experience of working in a professional setting. In short, students are able to put theory into practice. The personal and professional skills gained by being able to directly apply what is learned in the classroom, will be beneficial throughout your professional career.

    If you plan to attend the SPHE program as a full-time student and will not be working as a full-time professional, please indicate your interest in applying for a Graduate Assistantship/Position on your On-Campus M.Ed. SPHE program application. Selection for the SPHE academic program and the assistantship/position hiring process are separate, but collaborative and concurrent processes. On-campus SPHE students are required to have a Graduate Assistantship/Position or related employment due to the “theory-to-practice” nature of the program.

    Most graduate assistantships/positions are 20 hour per week positions for the spring and fall semesters. Some assistantships/positions are also available in the summer. Candidates must be accepted to a graduate program at the University of Florida in order to obtain graduate employment. (NOTE: First preference is given to students applying to the SPHE master’s degree program.)

    Some terminology to be aware of:

    • Assistantships – typically include a stipend, tuition waiver, and health care
    • Positions – may not include tuition waiver or health care, but do include a competitive stipend and other benefits. Be sure to ask supervisors during your interviews.