ADMISSIONS
Review of applicant files begins each January, and for full consideration all application materials should be received by
February 15. Domestic students who miss all deadlines should contact the graduate coordinator to see if there are any slots still
available.
Almost all students are admitted with funding, usually as Teaching Assistants. If you are willing to come without support
please make this clear in your statement of purpose. Please note that students without Assistantships are liable for all
tuition fees, whereas those with Assistantships have tuition fees covered by the University.
The usual prerequisite for acceptance into one of the physics programs is an undergraduate degree in physics, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. It is expected that entering graduate students will have a thorough undergraduate foundation in general physics, classical mechanics, elementary quantum mechanics and modern physics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, in addition to mathematics through differential equations. Promising students who do not meet these requirements will still be considered but may be expected to spend a portion of their first year taking courses of a transitional nature to complete their preparation for graduate study.
Applying Online
Apply OnlineThe Department of Physics recommends that students apply online at Apply Online
Forms needed for the online application: Certificate of Financial Responsibility (PDF)
Paper Application (not applying online)
If you cannot apply online and need to submit a paper application, please contact Nathan Williams, students services, at 352.392.9472 or nwilliams@phys.ufl.edu for more information.Forms needed for paper application (all forms are PDF):
U.S. Application
International Application
Application Fee Cover
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Required Application Materials
Items needed for a complete application are:International Students
The graduate school and physics department have some additional admissions requirements for international students. These are associated with English proficiency, certification of financial responsibility, and visas. Please visit the International Page for more information. International PageGraduate Links
Contact
Student Services
Nathan Williams
Office: 1210C NPB
Phone: 352.392.9472
nwilliams@phys.ufl.edu
Mail Application to:
Department of Physics Graduate Admissions
University of Florida
B100 New Physics Building
Gainesville, FL 32611-8440
United States of America
Nathan Williams
Office: 1210C NPB
Phone: 352.392.9472
nwilliams@phys.ufl.edu
Mail Application to:
Department of Physics Graduate Admissions
University of Florida
B100 New Physics Building
Gainesville, FL 32611-8440
United States of America



