{"id":3451,"date":"2025-01-29T19:05:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T19:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/?page_id=3451"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T15:20:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/files\/2025\/08\/25AIFair_Web-048.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||40px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||29px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/\">RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODOLOGY<\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;74d5625f-3342-47a8-86fe-241fdbbf8dc8&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"av-special-heading-tag\">On-Campus Ph.D.<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;31.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/\">Program Home<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/cost\/graduate-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"mailto:rem@coe.ufl.edu?subject=On-Campus Ph.D. Inquiry\">Email Coordinator<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/application-instructions\/\">Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||7px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#1F7E98&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We&#8217;ve put together answers to the most common questions from applicants interested in earning a graduate degree or certificate in Research Evaluations and Methodology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you still have questions? Please be sure to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I apply?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p>Students must submit applications to both the department and to the university graduate school. For more details visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/application-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application process page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;When are applications due?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li>Fall admission \u2013 December 1 (Spring), August 1 (Spring)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please give yourself a minimum of two weeks prior to the application deadline to allow the university to receive official GRE scores.<\/p>\n<p>All application material should be received by the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where should I have my GRE scores sent?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are required by the UF Graduate School to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to qualify for admission consideration to the master\u2019s degree program. Official GRE scores must be sent to both UF Graduate Admissions and the Educational Leadership office.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the codes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li>University Code: 5812<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the specialization areas available for the Ph.D. program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li>Ph.D. students are able to pursue a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/quantitative-specialization\/\">quantitative methods<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-phd\/qualitative-specialization\/\">qualitative methods<\/a>\u00a0specialization in this program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I arrange a campus visit?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Applicants to the REM program are encouraged to schedule a\u00a0<strong>campus visit<\/strong>,\u00a0where they will have the opportunity to talk to REM faculty and students, and visit the REM facilities. All applicants interested in campus visitation should contact the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rem@coe.ufl.edu\">REM program coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the cost of attendance?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-block  \">\n<p>The\u00a0cost of living\u00a0in Gainesville is relatively low, while having much to offer in the way of attractive natural, cultural and recreational amenities \u2014 especially compared with larger, more congested urban areas. Check out the current average costs of attendance now on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.admissions.ufl.edu\/annualcosts.html\">UF Office of Admission website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-block  \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Applicants to the REM program that have\u00a0received admission notification\u00a0are encouraged\u00a0to apply to the Florida Board of Education (BOE) summer fellowship program, if they are US citizens. This\u00a0is 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\u00a0application form\u00a0can be found\u00a0<a title=\"Board of Education Summer Fellowship Program\" href=\"http:\/\/graduateschool.ufl.edu\/finances-and-funding\/florida-boe-summer-fellowship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is there financial aid available for this program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The REM program provides support to Ph.D. students in the form of fellowships, research assistantships, and teacher assistantships. Financial support opportunities are allocated to Ph.D. applicants after they have received their admission letters. The timing of such letters varies depending on the opportunity and the applicant&#8217;s alignment with the position&#8217;s requirements. Applicants may receive financial support letters one week to three months after they received acceptance letters. Questions about financial support should be directed to the <a href=\"mailto:rem@coe.ufl.edu\">REM program coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nFinancial 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\u00a0Application 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>African American and Hispanic students applying to the REM\u00a0Ph.D. program\u00a0are encouraged to\u00a0apply for\u00a0McKnight Doctoral Fellowships.\u00a0This fellowship provides an annual stipend, tuition, health insurance and fee waiver for a maximum of five years.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How far in advance do I need to apply for financial aid?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Financial aid information is available from the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/\">UF Office of Financial Aid<\/a>.\u00a0 The financial aid process can take up to several months from submission to approval and disbursement.\u00a0 This should be incorporated into the student\u2019s plan for admission and done well in advance of acceptance and the begin date for the program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Does this program accept the GMAT?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No, this <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D.<\/span> program does not accept GMAT scores. Only GRE scores may be submitted for consideration.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is teaching experience or certification required for admission into this program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6a6d2c4-0207-422b-a0f4-6d3082de37d3&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]No.\u00a0 Neither past teaching experience nor teacher certification are required in order to qualify for this degree 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