Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us.
Are GRE scores required for admission to graduate programs?
YES, all students must have a recent (i.e. less than 5 years old) GRE score on file in order to be considered for admission. This requirement is non-negotiable.
Where can I find information about tuition and fees?
Tuition information can be found here:
https://education.ufl.edu/coe-online/tuition-and-fees/
Do letters of recommendation have to come from university faculty?
The admission requirements for our department state that letters of recommendation must come from university faculty. However, our program recognizes that many applicants have been away from university studies for many years. Thus, we prefer to see letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to your current work and your likelihood of success in graduate school. These may or may not come from university professors.
Is financial assistance available?
Financial assistance and scholarships are available to campus-based and online degree seeking students.
https://education.ufl.edu/student-services/funding/
What are the admission deadlines?
Are there some classes I can take before applying to a program?
You can register as a non-degree seeking student for courses each time they are offered each semester.If you are accepted into a program up to 9 credits taken as a non-degree seeking student may transfer in. However, completing courses as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee admission to our programs. For details, see the schedule of courses located here:
https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/registration/
How can I change my program of study?
You can easily adjust your formal, signed program of study with the approval of your advisor using this Change of Program form.
Do you accept state tuition waivers?
Yes, please see this page for details: https://education.ufl.edu/graduate-studies/graduate-studies/eep-waivers
How do credit transfers work?
Transfer credits are approved at the university level. Thus, we are unable to make guarantees about which credits will transfer. Upon acceptance to a program, you will work with your advisor on this issue. Transfer credits are more likely accepted when they have been earned recently, are from an accredited institution and are clearly related to the program in which you are currently enrolled.
Can I take a leave of absence from my studies?
If you are accepted into a program but do not enroll in classes for two consecutive semesters, you will need to complete a Readmission form to continue in the program. This form can be found within STL’s Student Resources page. Please note there is a fee associated with this form.
How do I register for online classes?
Information about registering for online classes is located here: https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/courses-and-registration/
Information about critical registration dates for online classes is located here: https://education.ufl.edu/coe-online/dates-and-deadlines/
Do I need to come to campus for online M.Ed. or Ed.S. programs?
No, you will complete a culminating experience for each program but these will situated within your own context. The culminating experiences are EME 6945 (Practicum in Educational Media) for the M.Ed. program and EDG 6910 (Supervised Research) for the Ed.S. program.
