Graduate School Admissions

Application Requirements

• Application and Application Fee

  All applicants are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration should contact us.

  A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
• College Transcripts

  All applicants must provide evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree in the form of a transcript from an accepted institutional accreditor. The admission GPA is calculated based on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study. 

  Transcripts are required from every previously attended post-secondary institution by the posted deadline. The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf. Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts. 

  • Transcripts are required regardless of the number of credits earned, or
  • if transfer credit appears on another transcript (including institutions attended through Dual Enrollment).
  • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. 
  • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF. 
  • Applicants who have earned college credits through the military must also provide a transcript. 
    • Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard: Transcripts may be requested through the Joint Services Transcript. 
    • Air Force: Transcripts may be requested through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).
  • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
  • Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to "waived" status.
  • If prompted to submit official transcripts they must meet the following requirements to be considered official:
    • Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
    • Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means. 
  • Applicants with coursework earned from institutions outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation of all attended non-U.S. institutions. To determine academic eligibility for admissions, academic credentials must be
    
    1. translated to English; 
    2. evaluated course-by-course;
    3. include the overall academic GPA; and 
    4. from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 
       • SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
       • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
       • World Education Services
• Test Scores

  Applicants may need to provide scores from the appropriate aptitude test. Please refer to your intended program site to determine which aptitude test to take as requirements differ per program. In most cases, unofficial scores are accepted for admissions. Please check with your Graduate Program Director for details. Handwritten or self-reported scores will not be accepted.

  Admitted students will be prompted to provide an official test score report.

  The UNF Division of Continuing Education offers GRE and GMAT prep courses throughout the year. 
• Supplemental Materials

  Many programs require supplemental materials such as letters of reference, personal statements, or writing samples to supplement the application. Refer to your specific program site for additional information. 

  If required, recommender information is input on the online application. The application system will prompt the named recommenders through the contact email entered. You may change a recommender or send a reminder to them from your Application Status Portal at any time. For further instructions, visit our Applicant FAQs.

International Applicant Requirements

• Deadlines and Documents

  The immigration processing deadline is for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. It is encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by the dates below. Please direct questions to the International Center.

  Fall...........May 1
  Spring......October 1
  Summer...February 1

  According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1/J-1 students cannot pursue online degree programs, part-time enrollment, or certificate programs. Therefore, the University of North Florida is not allowed to issue F-1/J-1 student immigration documents to these applicants. Immigration documents can only be issued for students who are fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program. Please contact the International Center for more information.
  
  If you have a scholarship which requires you to be enrolled in face-to-face (in-person) classes each semester, contact the Graduate Program Director for more information regarding availability of face-to-face (in-person) classes.
    
  UNF International Center
  1 UNF Drive 
  Jacksonville , FL 32224-2659 

  intlctr@unf.edu

  Telephone: (904) 620-2657 

  Fax: (904) 620-3925
• International College Transcripts

  Applicants with coursework earned from institutions outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation of all attended non-U.S. institutions. Those who have earned a baccalaureate degree or higher outside of the United States must also provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation with evidence that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree or higher from an accepted institutional accreditor. Evaluations stating other degree equivalencies will not be accepted as proof of a baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the UNF Degree Equivalencies* list. *This list is advisory.

  Applicants with coursework earned from institutions outside the United States are required to provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation of all attended non-U.S. institutions. To determine academic eligibility for admissions, academic credentials must be

  1. translated to English; 
  2. evaluated course-by-course;
  3. include the overall academic GPA; and 
  4. from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 
     • SpanTran. They have created a custom application for UNF that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the SpanTran Application - UNF Graduate School portal.
     • Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
     • World Education Services
• English Language Proficiency

  All applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, are required to show proof of satisfactory evidence that the applicant's competency in English is adequate. Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following requirements of English Language Proficiency:

  • Policy
  • Indicators of Required English Language Proficiency for Foreign Applicants
  • The Duolingo English Test is an acceptable indicator of English proficiency. An overall score of 110 is recommended for admission. Individual programs may require higher scores and all sub scores will be considered.
  • Minimum score on the GRE Verbal Test based on a specific program’s GRE minimum scores will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement.
• Affidavit of Financial Support and Bank Certification

  The Affidavit is a legal document which is signed by the sponsor (the person who will be providing the funds) stating the amount of funds that she/he will provide for the educational expenses of the student applicant and then certified by a bank official that the sponsor does have that amount of funds in their account. This form represents an obligation on the part of the sponsor to provide the required amount of funds as indicated on the form. Please review the Estimated Costs of Attendance for International Students to determine the amount of funds needed to be written on the Affidavit.

  All documentation and immigration inquiries should be sent to the UNF International Center.
• Immunization Documentation Form

  All students at UNF are required to demonstrate that they either have been vaccinated or have immunity against measles and rubella. If students wish to resolve this requirement before they arrive, they will need to have their physician complete and then sign and stamp the Immunization Documentation Form. Students may obtain the needed immunizations once they arrive in Florida. In no case may students register for or attend classes until they have met this requirement.

  Please send all materials or direct health inquiries to Student Health Services.
• Health Insurance

  The State of Florida requires proof of medical insurance which meets a minimum standard as a prerequisite to registration. Health insurance coverage can be purchased through the UNF Student Health Services upon arrival. If a student wishes to request that UNF accept a different insurance policy, the insurance company must fax a completed, signed, and stamped UNF Student Health Services International Student Health Insurance Evaluation Form indicating that the alternate insurance policy meets all minimal requirements as outlined. Students may not register for classes until the health insurance requirement is met.

  Please send all documentation or direct health inquiries to Student Health Services.