Graduate Application

Thank you for your interest in Linguistics at the University of Florida. Hopefully, as you have browsed through the links on our homepage, you have seen how you would fit into our program.  We look forward to considering your application.  All the application materials you need are available through the links on this page.  Use the checklists below to make sure that your application is complete.

Application Checklists

As you follow the graduate application instructions to prepare your application to the University of Florida, use the TWO checklists below to make sure your application is complete.  We will not consider your application until we have a complete file.  Our deadline for fall admissions is December 15 (if you want to be considered for funding) or April 1 (if you do not request funding from us).  For spring semester, the deadline is October 1.  We do not accept new students for the summer terms.

• Admission Materials for the Linguistics Office
• Admission Materials to UF Admissions

I Have Sent to the Linguistics Office

Linguistics
University of Florida
P.O. Box 115454
Gainesville, FL  32611-5454
LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT CODE #2903

• Application Cover Letter
  Introduce yourself and give the names and institutions of the three people you asked to write letter of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
  Write a brief essay concerning your past academic or teaching experience, your future plans, and why you want to study in our program. (About two pages)
• Official Copies of Transcripts
  Send us one from every previously attended college or university.
• Copies of Test Scores
  Everyone:  GRE International Students:  GRE and TOEFL (TSE/SPEAK for teaching assistantships).
  Please note DEPARTMENT CODE: 2903
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Assistantship / Fellowship Application
  Send if you are interested in a teaching assistantship or are interested in fellowships.  International students from non-English speaking countries must also submit a TSE/SPEAK test score.
• Writing Sample
  If you are applying for our Ph.D. program, include a paper illustrating your best work in linguistics research. (About 15 pages)
• Notify Graduate Coordinator of Completion of Application
  If you have completed the graduate application on-line please inform the Graduate Coordinator so that we may download a copy from the Admissions office.
  

I Have Sent the Admissions Office:

Office of Admissions
University of Florida
P.O. Box 114000
201 Criser Hall
Gainesville, FL  32611-4000  USA

• Application Fee
  Check or money order for $30.00 made payable to University of Florida drawn on a United States financial institution.
• On-line Application
• Official Copies of Transcripts
  Send one from every previously attended college or university.  International students must send an official copy in the original language and an official translation in English.
• Copies of Test Scores
  Everyone:  GRE International Students:  GRE and TOEFL (TSE/SPEAK for teaching assistantships).
  Please note UF CODE: 5812
• Florida Residency Statement
  U.S. Citizens (and U.S. Resident Aliens) who seek to qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.
• Declaration of Financial Responsibility
  International applicants only.

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