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Campus Visitation Program

The Campus Visitation Program (CVP) is designed to encourage under-represented students to purse advanced degrees. Student participation is by invitation only. The UF Office of Minority Program networks with college and universities from across the nation, seeking nominations and applications to the program. All students are encouraged to apply. Acceptance is based on academic merit. This process facilitates recruitment of highly qualified and motivated students.

During the visitation, participants get to learn more about UF's graduate and professional programs, as well as meet with administrators, faculty members and current graduate students. The CVP is held over two days every spring and fall semesters. Housing and some meals are paid for by the university, and participants can get some reimbursement toward travel expenses.

This is an excellent opportunity for juniors and seniors who are underrepresented in graduate studies [ethnic & cultural minority groups (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Asians, etc.), students underrepresented in their academic field (males in nursing, females in engineering, European-Americans in African studies, etc.) and students who are first-generation college graduates] to visit the University of Florida campus. The future scholars receive an overview of the University of Florida graduate degree programs, a review of financial sources, and assistance in the application and decision-making process involved with selecting a graduate school.

For more information, read this PDF file...

Campus Visitation Program FAQ

...then call 1 800 753 9798 or e-mail ogmp@ufl.edu. 

To apply, click on this link for an application form — Campus Visitation Program Application — then follow these instructions:

(1) Fill out the form online.

(2) Save it to your computer desktop by clicking on the "Save a copy" icon on the menu bar or "Save As..." under "File." (Your data cannot be saved online.) When saving it, give the file this name: last-name.first-name.cvp0208 (for example, "Smith.John.cvp0208").

(3) Then e-mail the file, now on your computer, as an attachment to ogmp@ufl.edu. 

CVP Participants Speak...

"I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to UF. I found the sessions, grad school applications and meeting current grad students, to be informative as well as inspirational — 'From Acorns to Oak Trees.' Everyone, from students, faculty, and staff, did an excellent job of making CVP participants feel welcomed and at home. An excellent Grad Preview Program!"

Donnie Jones, Mississippi College
Fall 2005 CVP (Intended UF Major: English, PhD)

"The staff at CVP was extremely helpful and the program thoroughly covered all aspects of admittance and what to expect attending the University of Florida. I would recommend both the university and this program other students at my college and those that I come in contact with."

Crystallyn Guest, Benedict College
Fall 2005 CVP (Intended UF Major: Pharmacy, PharmD)

"I really enjoyed being a part of the Campus Visitation Program. It was an awesome experience that provided me with knowledge and information that I might not have otherwise gotten. After coming to visit UF, I now definitely know that this is where I want to receive my graduate education."

Ashley Davis, Florida State University
Fall 2005 CVP (Intended UF Major: Occupational Therapy, MS)

"I really enjoyed the visit to our respective colleges. The individual attention from our respective colleges and the Office of Graduate Minority Programs was first-class! The presentations were awesome. They were very helpful."

Erika Lillianna Perez, University of South Florida
Fall 2005 CVP (Intended UF Major: History, PhD)