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 GRADUATE
PROGRAM
How to Apply to our Graduate Program
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008
To complete an online application:
On-line Application
To download and mail the application material:
U.S. and International Graduate Application
Please mail application material to:
Graduate Selections Committee
Department of Chemistry
PO Box 117200 [US Postal Shipping]
CRB 127 [Priority Shipping]
Gainesville, FL, 32611-7200
Your application should include:
- Your UF application form
- Your application fee ($30)
- Three letters of recommendation (either on letterhead or the graduate school recommendation form) sent by faculty and/or research supervisors, or using the on-line recommendation system.
- Your official copies of GRE general test scores (Advanced GRE is not required)
- Official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended
- A statement that summarizes your interests, goals, research experience and any other information that you think might be relevant to your selection.
It would be helpful (especially for international students) if you would e-mail us and let us know when your application has been mailed. We will notify you once your packet has been received. To be considered, applicatons must be received by January 31, 2008. Late applicants who can not be accepted due to a lack of open positions will be considered for the following semester. Most students start in the fall but a number also begin in January.
TESTS
All applicants must submit GRE scores directly from ETS to the Department of Chemistry. Make sure that you indicate our institution code (5812) and department code (0301) when you take the GRE. The advanced test is not required. The TOEFL exam is required of applicants who have not spent at least one year in an institution where English is the native language of that country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet). The TSE is required of all applicants whose native language is not English and who are not US citizens or permanent residents. A minimum score of 45 is required. When the TSE is not available to an applicant we will arrange a telephone interview and provide and exam upon arrival, if you are selected fore admission.
ACCEPTANCE
Student are accepted by the Graduate Selections Committee. Decisions are made as rapidly as possible. Heavy weight is placed on the strength of the recommendations and meaningful research experience. All accepted students who continue in good standing receive funding for at least five years. The current stipend is $19,000 for 12 months. Fellowships are awarded based on the strength of the application. Most fellowships are awarded subsequent to a visit to this Department. Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their application status by e-mail.
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