Those interested in applying to the Ph. D. Program must have a masters degree in a field represented by one of the five disciplines in the College of Design, Construction and Planning. The admission’s committee considers other degrees on a case-by-case basis.

The Ph. D. Program Director reviews the completed application folder and then sends it to one of the Graduate Coordinators within the study specializations of each department. Their goal is to identify faculty member(s) whose research parallels the interest of the applicant. Once a match is made between faculty member’s research interest and the applicant’s, plus all Graduate School requirements are satisfied, the applicant can be recommended for acceptance, based on availability of space and resources.

Applications must be received by January 14. There are variable and limited resources available each year, thus, competition is intense. In the end, admission is based on the applicant's preparation and research interest; of equal importance is his or her compatibility with an appropriate faculty member who is willing to supervise the research.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide complete documentation to the Office of Admissions and to the DCP Doctoral Program.

1 Send Directly to University $30.00 Application Fee Application for Admission Official Transcript(s) GRE Scores (1200 min. = Verbal + Quantitative) TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test (PBT) and 213 on the computer-based test (CBT) for foreign students whose native language is not English Plus Florida Residency Affidavit (part of the application) Conduct Declaration (part of the application) Declaration of Financial Responsibility (International Applicants only) Office of Admissions University of Florida P.O. Box 2946 Gainesville, Fl 32602-2946 2 Send Directly to the DCP Doctoral Program 1 - 2 page statement of intentions explaining your graduate study and research interests and preparation for doctoral studies. Please be as specific as possible about your research focus. Based on your letter, your application will be sent to an appropriate faculty member in one of the five college units for review. Three (3) letters of recommendation A portfolio that demonstrates ability for an interior design program. (An exception to this rule is made for students who have degrees in non-design areas.) Portfolio of your design work, if you are interested in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Interior Design. Andrew Wehle Dean's Office College of Design, Construction & Planning P.O. Box 115701 Gainesville, Fl 32611-5701