Prospective Graduate Students

Prospective Graduate Students

Why should I choose the University of South Florida?

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

What does a aoa体育 English graduate degree cost?

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

What do aoa体育 English graduate students do with their degrees?

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

How can I submit an effective application?

When are applications due?

To be considered, applications are due January 1st. aoa体育 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.

aoa体育 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.