University of Florida Online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems for Urban & Regional Planners
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We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024, which begins on August 22, 2024. The application deadlines are as follows:
- July 24, 2024 – for U.S. applicants
- July 3, 2024 – for international applicants
Please note: This is an off-book program only. If you are currently enrolled in a state-funded campus program, then you cannot also enroll in this certificate.
Application Process
Complete the Department Application Form
Please complete the form below. The application deadlines for the Fall 2024 semester are: July 24, 2024 – for U.S. applicants and July 3, 2024 – for international applicants.
If you are a current MURP online student, you only need to complete Steps 1 & 2 of this application.
Submit UF Certificate Application
Applicants must submit a UF certificate application. Please note, there is a $30 application fee (waived for currently enrolled students). The Office of Admissions will review your application for determination of satisfactory conduct record, validation of transcripts and degrees, and verification of residency classification.
With your application, please upload:
- English Proficiency Scores (for international students from countries not on exemption list)
- ILETS (min. 6)
- MELAB (min. 77)
- TOEFL Web (min. 80)
- TOEFL Paper (min. 550)
- GRE Verbal (min. 140)
Important:
- Before applying, please review the detailed application instructions for new students.
- Please note:
- There is more than one GIS Certificate at the University of Florida.
- When applying, MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE:
College of Design, Construction, and Planning, and then:
Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Planners
- Please check that you are selecting the correct program (pictured below):
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There are two options for sending official transcripts. You will not be admitted until UF has received and verified your official transcripts.
(1) Mail or forward your official transcripts (in sealed enveloped) to UF Office of Admissions:
University of Florida
Office of Admissions
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, Fl. 32611-4000
(2) Forward official PDF transcripts electronically via Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or eScrip-Safe.
The email address for receipt of transcripts is TE@admissions.ufl.edu. Please be aware that UF Admissions only accepts PDF transcripts from the three services listed above.
Please note: unofficial, digital copies of your transcripts may also be uploaded to the UF’s application portal. These will allow us to more quickly review your application, but you will still need to submit official transcripts.
Email your resume or CV to our department:
Care of: Erik Finlay: erikf@geoplan.ufl.edu