Prospective Graduate Students

Prospective Graduate Students

Why should I choose the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV?

  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English offers three degrees (MA, MFA, PhD) and multiple graduate certificates.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English students participate in a broad range of teaching, administrative, and research opportunities.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English faculty are award-winning scholars who work one-on-one with students.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English offers internships preparing students for a variety of careers, both within and outside of academia.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English is located in the vibrant and diverse tri-city area of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Florida.

What does a Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English graduate degree cost?

  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English offers comprehensive funding for MAs, MFAs, and PhDs.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English graduate assistants take three classes per semester covered by tuition remission.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English graduate assistants teach two classes (or the equivalent) per semester paid by the stipend.

What do Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English graduate students do with their degrees?

  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English PhD graduates become faculty members at universities and colleges across the country.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English MA graduates are accepted to top-ranked PhD programs.
  • Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English MFA graduates pursue careers in non-academic fields and college/university teaching (usually with significant publications).
  • All Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English graduates are mentored for a wide range of academic and non-academic positions.

How can I submit an effective application?

  • Applications are due January 1st
  • Statement of purpose
  • Writing sample
  • Letters of recommendation

When are applications due?

To be considered, applications are due January 1st. Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English admits one graduate cohort each year in the fall. Admissions committees meet in January to review applications and usually make Graduate Assistantship (GA) offers by February.

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV English allows non-degree seeking students to take graduate classes (dependent on course availability and faculty approval); please contact the graduate director for more information.