On-Campus Ph.D. Program
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve put together answers to the most common questions from applicants interested in earning a graduate degree or certificate in Research Evaluations and Methodology.
Do you still have questions? Please be sure to contact us!
How do I apply?
Students must submit applications to both the department and to the university graduate school. For more details visit the application process page.
Once the applications have been reviewed individuals will be contacted from someone from the department and a telephone interview may be requested to finalize the application process.
When are applications due?
- Fall admission – December 1
Please give yourself a minimum of two weeks prior to the application deadline to allow the university to receive official GRE scores.
All application material should be received by the deadline.
What are the specialization areas available for the Ph.D. program?
- Ph.D. students are able to pursue a quantitative methods or qualitative methods specialization in this program.
What is the cost of attendance?
The cost of living in Gainesville is relatively low, while having much to offer in the way of attractive natural, cultural and recreational amenities — especially compared with larger, more congested urban areas. Check out the current average costs of attendance now on UF Office of Admission website.
Financial support for graduate students in the Research and Evaluation Methodology (REM) program is available in the form of graduate research assistantships and teaching assistantships. All applicants who want to be considered for financial support should complete and submit the Application for Fellowship and Assistantship. After acceptance letters have been sent out, REM faculty will initiate the process of contacting applicants that may be suitable for each research or teaching assistantship opportunity.
African American and Hispanic students applying to the REM Ph.D. program are encouraged to apply for McKnight Doctoral Fellowships. This fellowship provides an annual stipend, tuition, health insurance and fee waiver for a maximum of five years.
Applicants to the REM program that have received admission notification are encouraged to apply to the Florida Board of Education (BOE) summer fellowship program, if they are US citizens. This is an outstanding opportunity for newly admitted graduate students to become acquainted with UF. Participants receive a stipend, a tuition waiver to enroll in four credit hours of Summer B Semester graduate coursework counting towards their degrees and non-credit preparatory courses in graduate level research and writing. More information about the BOE summer fellowship program as well as the application form can be found here.
How do I arrange a campus visit?
Is there financial aid available for this program?
How far in advance do I need to apply for financial aid?
Is teaching experience or certification required for admission into this program?
Where can I find more information about the online/distance state authorization process?
Where should I have my GRE scores sent?
Applicants are required by the UF Graduate School to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to qualify for admission consideration to the master’s degree program. Official GRE scores must be sent to both UF Graduate Admissions and the Educational Leadership office.
Here are the codes:
- University Code: 5812
- Educational Leadership Code: 3001
Does this program accept the GMAT?
No, this master’s program does not accept GMAT scores. Only GRE scores may be submitted for consideration.