CVP: Campus Visitation Program

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CVP: Campus Visitation Program

Fall 2025 CVP · November 5-7

Description

The UF Graduate School’s Campus Visitation Program (CVP) gives you a two-day chance to envision your graduate education future at the University of Florida by...

Meeting faculty and staff from degree programs you're interested in.
Networking with current UF graduate students.
Learning more firsthand about admission, financial aid, and housing.

UF even covers lodging and (most) meals while you visit!

What You Need to Apply

Application form (see below)
Unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended.
Statement of purpose (no more than two pages, 12-point font, double-spaced) that covers:
Your short-term and long-term academic and professional goals.
How a graduate degree will help you achieve these goals.
Why you want to pursue your graduate degree at the University of Florida.
Your academic/research interests, with the names of any UF faculty members whose work interests you.
How participating in the Campus Visitation Program (CVP) will help you in pursuing your graduate program and supporting your academic goals.
Faculty letter of recommendation
Undergraduate research presentation opportunity: Showcase your research to your prospective graduate programs through CVP! Submit an abstract that includes:
The title of your research project.
In 250-300 words, a summary of your research (objective, methods, and key findings).
Confirmation that your faculty advisor has reviewed and approved your abstract.

Please make sure that you submit all materials before the deadline to be considered for the program.

Eligibility & Requirements

To participate in the Campus Visitation Program (CVP), you must...

Plan to apply for Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 admission to a University of Florida Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree program.
Be an undergraduate junior or senior in college, an enrolled master's student, or an interested post-baccalaureate applicant.
Have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in coursework completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. (International students currently enrolled at a higher education institution within the continental United States also may be considered.)

Deadlines & Critical Dates

The application cycle for Fall 2025 CVP is now closed.
Fall 2025 CVP takes place Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7, 2025.

Questions?

Email UF Graduate Recruitment Associate Director Erin Rice at erinrice@ufl.edu.