Requirements for Grad Students

Make sure to check the Graduate Student Manual in your department, school or program. Briefly, here are the main requirements discussed in this workshop.

Check Teaching Assistantship for language requirements for all international graduate students teaching at UF.

Also, check Graduate Funding Global South for grant opportunities that may be relevant to you.

Biology

Take the course 'Principles of Graduate Training' during the Fall semester, first year.
Form your graduate committee. This should be done during your 2nd semester for both Masters and PhDs.
Take the Speak Test, if TOEFL iBT speaking score not available. Take the course for International Teaching Assistants 'EAP 5836' during your first semester as TA, if required.
Take Practical Pedagogy (if no TA before).
Teach 2 semesters for PhD students, 1 semester for Master students.

There is more information in the Biology Grad Student Manual

Genetics & Genomics

First year:
- Weekly seminars (throughout Ph.D.)
- 3-eight week lab rotations (Fall, first 2; Spring 1).
- 9 credits Fall + Spring classes
- First year exam
2nd year: Committee selection (due Dec 15th)
3rd year: Fall Qualifying exam.

International students need to provide 'English Proficiency. There is more information in the G&G Grad Student Manual.

School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics

2nd term:
- Committee selection
- Program of study
Must TA at least once
Qualifying exams (2 terms prior to graduation)
Attend seminars throughout tenure.

School of Natural Resources & the Environment

Work with SNRE academic advisor (Karen) to be registered before end of Drop/add week for Fall
Complete 1 three-hour course in the five core areas by end of year 1, and attend the SNRE Seminar in Fall and Spring semesters
Compose your committee by mid August 2024
Have you Qualifying Exam completed by the end of year 2

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