Deadline

When is the application deadline? February 1st for full fellowship/assistantship consideration.

Spring Admission

Does the Department of Statistics admit for the spring semester? No.

GRE Exam

What is the school code for the University of Florida? 5812.

What is the department code? 0704.

Is a GRE score required for admission? Yes, The University of Florida requires you to submit a valid GRE score.

Is the GRE subject test required? No.

English Proficiency

What is the school code for the University of Florida? 5812.
What is the department code? 0704

What are the minimum English proficiency requirements?
    IELTS 6
    MELAB 77
    ibT Speaking 23
    TOEFL
    Computer 213 / Internet 80 / Paper 550
    GRE Verbal
    Prior Scoring Scale 320 / Current Scoring Scale 140

Financial

Can the application fee be waived? The application fee is required by the university and can not be waived by the department.

Does your department require the fellowship/assistantship application form? No. Students admitted to our program will receive a graduate stipend (with the exception of those who come with their own funding, i.e. government scholarships, etc.).

Are master's students supported? We don't normally admit master's students. All students are admitted into the PhD track. Some students do leave after receiving their M.S. degrees. However most continue on towards their Ph.D.

Do I need to provide a certificate of financial support when I submit my application? No you can submit that if you are made an offer of admissions and assistantship.

Application Supplements

How many transcripts should I provide? One official transcript to the University of Florida, Department of Admissions' Office, PO Box 114000, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 with a photo copy to Department of Statistics, Box 118545. For priority shipping, please use University of Florida, Department of Admissions' Office, 201 Criser Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, Department of Statistics, 102 Griffin-Floyd Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Do I send a copy of my transcript to the department? Yes.

Can I call to check to see if my transcripts have arrived? Please allow 4-6 weeks for the Admission's Office to process your transcripts. You can review the missing items by returning to your online application. You can obtain confirmation from your carrier (Federal Express, DHL, etc.) that the transcripts and supporting material have been received. If you have questions regarding your transcripts, please click on the "Contact Us" button in your online application.

Can recommenders send letters directly to the department? Yes, however, it is preferable that they submit their letter to your online application.

Can I submit other supplements online along with the required statement of purpose? There is no need to send supplemental materials UNLESS you are specifically contacted to do so.

Faculty Support

Do I need to contact faculty and indicate my interest in their group? No. Individual faculty are not involved in the admission selection. The department has a graduate selection committee that reviews all applications.

Can I call the department to check the status of my application? The recruiting season is a very busy time for our office. Please monitor the status of your application through the application website (ISIS). As soon as the selection committee reaches a decision to make an offer, you will be contacted by e-mail. The department staff DO NOT know the standing of an application prior to the e-mailed offer of admissions.

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