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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Multicultural & Diversity
Question:
Where can I find Funding Opportunities?
Answer:
Go to our
Multicultural & Diversity Page.
Question:
How do I apply for a fellowship, grant, and/or scholarship?
Answer:
Apply early—usually requires letters of recommendation, personal statement,
academic data, vitae.
Question:
Where can I find a place to live in Tampa?
Answer:
On/Off Campus Housing
Question:
How can I be successful as a graduate student?
Answer:
The short answer: Find a mentor, network with students, be diligent. A longer
answer: Apply for the
SUS/USF Summer Program where we have a 6-week program on
“how to be successful in graduate school.”
Question:
When should I apply for Graduate School?
Answer:
Start researching graduate programs at least a year in advance. Generally
programs admit in the Fall semester of each year. You should give yourself time
to prepare for and complete any required entrance examinations and secure
financial support (ranging from Fellowships, to private grants, Graduate
Assistantships, or loans).
Question:
Who should I talk to about applying to a program?
Answer:
Please visit our
Graduate Programs page to view the contact
person for your specific program.
Question:
When should I apply for loans?
Answer:
You should complete the on-line
FAFSA application as soon as
possible, ideally on January 2nd of each year.
Question:
What should I look for in a graduate program?
Answer:
Your interests should drive your decisions. Is this a discipline that matches my
interests? Is the faculty in the discipline doing the kind of research I’m
interested in? Do they nurture their students? Do they have a track record in
graduating minority students?
Question:
How do I find answers to the questions above?
Answer:
Talk to students,
Visit our
Student Profiles, or talk to professors. Research the
program
page and go through
the
graduate catalog. Talk to professionals and alumni in the
field and do not forget to visit the
department's website for further information.
Question:
Can I enter directly in a PhD program from undergraduate?
Answer:
Many programs allow direct entrance, you earn your masters degree along the way.
Check directly with your
Graduate Program of interest regarding this. |
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