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Campus Visitation Program Overview
The UF Office of Graduate Minority Programs (OGMP) encourages underrepresented minority students to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Florida. As part of its recruitment efforts, OGMP sponsors a two-day Campus Visitation Program (CVP) to give prospective graduate students the opportunity to engage with the UF community. OGMP networks with colleges and universities from across the nation, seeking nominations and applications to the program. All students are encouraged to apply. Acceptance is based on academic merit and student participation is by invitation only. This process facilitates recruitment of highly qualified and motivated students.
During the visitation, participants get to learn more about UF’s graduate programs, as well as meet with administrators, faculty members, and current graduate students. Prospective graduate students receive an overview of the University of Florida graduate degree programs, a review of financial aid resources, and gain insight into the application and decision-making process involved with selecting a graduate school.
This is an excellent opportunity for juniors, seniors, and master’s students who are underrepresented in graduate school—African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native-Americans, Pacific Islanders, Asian-Americans, students underrepresented in their academic field (men in nursing, women in engineering), and students who are first-generation college graduates to visit the University of Florida campus.
Application Process
Below you will find information on how to apply for Campus Visitation and eligibility requirements. Please note: the eligibility requirements and the application process for students applying for Fall CVP differs from Spring CVP.
General Requirements
Students must possess at least a 3.0 GPA, must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and must be a minority applicant.
Eligible Graduate Degree Programs
Applicants must express an interest in applying for an on-campus master’s or doctoral degree program. For a complete list of graduate degrees offered at the University of Florida please visit The Graduate School Catalog.
strong>College of Agricultural and Life Sciences: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation follows a different graduate admissions process from other academic units at the university. Applicants are responsible for contacting faculty members and seeking a faculty mentor prior to submitting an official admissions application to the University of Florida.
For the purposes of Campus Visitation, students must already be in communication with faculty prior to submitting a Campus Visitation application. The Office of Graduate Minority Programs will verify this information with the faculty member(s) before extending an invitation. We strongly recommend informing prospective faculty mentors that you are applying for the Campus Visitation and ask if they will be available to meet with you during the visit.
College of Business Candidates
All students seeking a degree within the Warrington College of Business are required to provide GMAT scores at the time of submitting a Campus Visitation application. In addition, students applying for the Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) program must demonstrate two years post-baccalaureate work experience on their resume.
College of Veterinary Medicine: M.S. and Ph.D. Programs
The College of Veterinary Medicine follows a different graduate admissions process from other academic units at the university. Applicants are responsible for contacting faculty members and seeking a faculty mentor prior to submitting an official admissions application to the University of Florida.
Students who want to apply for Campus Visitation must engage in communication with faculty prior to submitting a Campus Visitation application. The Office of Graduate Minority Programs will verify this information with the faculty member(s) before extending an invitation. We strongly recommend informing prospective faculty mentors that you are applying for the Campus Visitation and ask if they will be available to meet with you during the visit.
Professional Degree Programs
Currently, we are not accepting CVP applications from students applying to the following professional degree programs: College of Dentistry (D.M.D.), College of Law (J.D.), College of Medicine (M.D. and P.A.), College of Public Health and Health Professions (D.P.T. and D.O.T.), and College of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M). Please follow the links above to obtain recruitment information concerning these programs.
Fall Campus Visitation Eligibility Requirements
The visitation program during the Fall semester is designed for students applying to gain admission for Fall 2014. Students must either be a senior or a 2nd year master’s student graduating Spring or Summer of the current academic year in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants who have completed undergraduate studies but have not started graduate school are also eligible to apply. In addition, students who have contacted UF academic units regarding summer research opportunities are invited to apply.
Application Procedures
There are two steps to apply for Fall Campus Visitation. Information for each step can be found below. The deadline to have all application materials submitted is October 1st .
Step 1
Applicants must complete an official degree application for the department they intend to apply. This means that an official application, letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a personal statement, and other required documents must be received by the deadline specified above. Students applying for programs within the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, College of Business, and College of Veterinary Medicine must also complete additional requirements listed above.
Please visit the Office of Admissions website to obtain information on submitting:
1. An official degree application
2. Transcripts
3. Test scores
For information about submitting a personal statement and other required documents, please contact your department of interest directly.
Step 2
Also, applicants must complete an online application for the Campus Visitation Program which includes uploading a resume and unofficial transcripts. This is the link for the Campus Visitation Application.
Spring Campus Visitation Eligibility Requirements
The visitation program in the Spring semester is designed for students planning to enroll Fall 2013 or Fall 2014. Students must either be a junior, senior, 1st year or a 2nd year master’s student. Applicants who have completed undergraduate studies but have not started graduate school are also eligible to apply.
Application Procedures
Students seeking admission for Fall 2013 must complete the requirements for Fall Campus Visitation listed above. All other students should follow the guidelines below. The deadline to have all application materials submitted is January 1st .
Step 1
Applicants must complete an online application for the Campus Visitation Program which includes uploading a resume and unofficial transcripts. Students applying for programs within the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, College of Business, and College of Veterinary Medicine must also the complete additional requirements listed above. This is the link for the Campus Visitation Application.
Application Decisions
Once all required materials are received, a committee composed of faculty and administrators will review the Campus Visitation applications. Afterwards, selection decisions will be emailed to students. Selection for the Campus Visitation Program does not mean admittance to the University of Florida. Departments evaluate candidates and make admissions decisions independently.
Contact Information
For more information about the Campus Visitation Program please email us at ogmp@ufl.edu or call 352-392-6444.
For more information, read these PDF files…
Campus Visitation Program Flyer
Campus Visitation Program FAQ
…then call 1 800 753 9798 or e-mail ogmp@ufl.edu.
Apply online by clicking on this link: CVP Application Form.