Prospective Graduate Students

Prospective Graduate Students

Why should I choose the ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app?

  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English offers three degrees (MA, MFA, PhD) and multiple graduate certificates.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English students participate in a broad range of teaching, administrative, and research opportunities.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English faculty are award-winning scholars who work one-on-one with students.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English offers internships preparing students for a variety of careers, both within and outside of academia.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English is located in the vibrant and diverse tri-city area of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Florida.

What does a ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English graduate degree cost?

  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English offers comprehensive funding for MAs, MFAs, and PhDs.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English graduate assistants take three classes per semester covered by tuition remission.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English graduate assistants teach two classes (or the equivalent) per semester paid by the stipend.

What do ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English graduate students do with their degrees?

  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English PhD graduates become faculty members at universities and colleges across the country.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English MA graduates are accepted to top-ranked PhD programs.
  • ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app English MFA graduates pursue careers in non-academic fields and college/university teaching (usually with significant publications).
  • All ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app 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
  • MA and PhD Supplemental Questionnaire: Please complete this form and upload to the application portal when prompted.

When are applications due?

To be considered, applications are due January 1st. ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app 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.

ÔÆ¶¥¶Ä³¡app 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.