Fall 2025 CVP · November 5-7
Description
The UF Graduate School’s Campus Visitation Program (CVP) gives you a two-day chance to envision your graduate education future at the University of Florida by...
- Meeting faculty and staff from degree programs you're interested in.
- Networking with current UF graduate students.
- Learning more firsthand about admission, financial aid, and housing.
UF even covers lodging and (most) meals while you visit!
What You Need to Apply
- Application form (see below)
- Unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended.
- Statement of purpose (no more than two pages, 12-point font, double-spaced) that covers:
- Your short-term and long-term academic and professional goals.
- How a graduate degree will help you achieve these goals.
- Why you want to pursue your graduate degree at the University of Florida.
- Your academic/research interests, with the names of any UF faculty members whose work interests you.
- How participating in the Campus Visitation Program (CVP) will help you in pursuing your graduate program and supporting your academic goals.
- Faculty letter of recommendation
- Undergraduate research presentation opportunity: Showcase your research to your prospective graduate programs through CVP! Submit an abstract that includes:
- The title of your research project.
- In 250-300 words, a summary of your research (objective, methods, and key findings).
- Confirmation that your faculty advisor has reviewed and approved your abstract.
Please make sure that you submit all materials before the deadline to be considered for the program.
Eligibility & Requirements
To participate in the Campus Visitation Program (CVP), you must...
- Plan to apply for Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 admission to a University of Florida Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree program.
- Be an undergraduate junior or senior in college, an enrolled master's student, or an interested post-baccalaureate applicant.
- Have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in coursework completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. (International students currently enrolled at a higher education institution within the continental United States also may be considered.)
Deadlines & Critical Dates
- The deadline to apply for Fall 2025 is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
- Fall 2025 CVP takes place Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7, 2025.
Application Form & Instructions
- Click here to apply online: Fall 2025 CVP Application.
- The application deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Questions?
- Email UF Graduate Recruitment Associate Director Erin Rice at erinrice@ufl.edu.