University of Florida

Applying to Our Graduate Program

  • Go to the online Graduate Student Application site
  • Before submitting, click on the Application Checklist for a list of required materials
  • We prefer the statement of purpose and letters of recommendation be submitted via the online application

Application and Materials Deadlines

  • MS thesis and PhD (admits fall term only) - February 1
  • Master of Agribusiness (MAB) (admits Summer B term only) - *May 1
  • Master of Science with Concentration in Agribusiness (MSAB) (admits fall term only) - *May 1
  • *Students are STRONGLY encouraged to apply to the MAB and MSAB programs earlier than May 1st so that they have time to arrange to take prerequisites over Summer term if necessary. Waiting to apply until May 1st may inhibit students ability to register for prereqs at UF or other institutions. The Food and Resource Economics Department does not make exceptions to prerequisite requirements and will not allow students to begin their graduate program without successfully passing the prerequisites with a minimum "B" grade.

Contact information

UF Graduate Admissions
201 Criser Hall
Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1374

Food and Resource Economics Graduate Program
Jessica Herman - jherman@ufl.edu
1157 McCarty Hall
Box 110240
Gainesville, FL 32611-0240
352-392-1826