Prospective Graduate Students
Prospective Graduate Students
Why should I choose the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø?
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English offers three degrees (MA, MFA, PhD) and multiple graduate certificates.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English students participate in a broad range of teaching, administrative, and research opportunities.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English faculty are award-winning scholars who work one-on-one with students.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English offers internships preparing students for a variety of careers, both within and outside of academia.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English is located in the vibrant and diverse tri-city area of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida.
What does a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English graduate degree cost?
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English offers comprehensive funding for MAs, MFAs, and PhDs.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English graduate assistants take three classes per semester covered by tuition remission.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English graduate assistants teach two classes (or the equivalent) per semester paid by the stipend.
What do ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English graduate students do with their degrees?
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English PhD graduates become faculty members at universities and colleges across the country.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English MA graduates are accepted to top-ranked PhD programs.
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English MFA graduates pursue careers in non-academic fields and college/university teaching (usually with significant publications).
- All ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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
- Applicants to the MA and PhD in Literature only: Please complete this MA and PhD in Literature Supplemental Questionnaire form and upload it to the application portal under "Other Documents" when prompted.
- Applicants to the MFA only: Please complete this MFA Supplemental Questionnaire form and upload it to the application portal under "Other Documents" when prompted.
When are applications due?
To be considered, applications are due January 1st. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø English allows non-degree seeking students to take graduate classes (dependent on course availability and faculty approval); please contact the graduate academic program specialist for more information.