Application Checklist

You must apply to and be accepted by BOTH the Graduate School at the University of Florida and the Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program.

Application Period:  November 1 – April 1

Application to Graduate School at University of Florida

(Click here for detailed information on applying to Graduate School.)

• 1. Submit application form for admission to Graduate School, along with $30US nonrefundable application fee. Or, you may complete the application form online at gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/education/toapply.html, but you still must send the $30US application fee and the other required materials to the address listed above. (Current and former University of Florida students are no longer exempt from this application fee; the $30US application fee is required from all students applying to a graduate program.)
• 2. Under College/School, specify Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP), and under Program/Major, specify Health Administration (HA).
• 3. Arrange to have official transcripts from each previous institution attended (other than University of Florida) sent to the address above.
• 4. Arrange to have official GRE or GMAT test scores sent directly to University of Florida. The University of Florida code is 5812.
• 5. Arrange to have official TOEFL scores sent to address above (International students only).
• * SOPHAS is strictly for Public Health programs and does not apply to the MHA  application.

Application to MHA Program

• 1. Copies of transcripts from each institution attended (including the University of Florida).
• 2. Copies of GRE or GMAT test scores.
• 3. Three letters of reference that attest to your accomplishments and management potential and the
       UF Graduate School Recommendation Letter.
• 4. Current resume.
• 5. Statement of Purpose (A 1-2 page explanation of your career goals and why you wish to earn the MHA degree at the University of Florida).
• 6. Copy of TOEFL scores (International students only).
• 7. E-Mail Student Recruitment Coordinator at bfross@phhp.ufl.edu to notify the Department that you are applying to the program and to ascertain what other documents may be required.