Knights in Focus Video Competition: Got Sixty Seconds? Showcase your UCF research, creativity, or graduate journeyin a short video for a chance to earn recognition and scholarship awards. Open to all Master's and Doctoral students. Enter Today: graduate.ucf.edu/knights-in-focus graduate@ucf.edu

Knights in Focus Video Competition

Explore Graduate Studies

Graduate Programs

Request Info

Visit

Apply

Explore 200+ doctoral, specialist, master's, or graduate certificate programs. Click to learn how to apply and find your ideal program.

Read More

women on laptop smiling

Navigating Your Degree

Your journey at UCF starts with enrolling in classes, connecting with your advisor, and learning to navigate essential tools like myUCF and the graduate catalog.

Read More

four smiling students

Many graduate students receive some form of financial support during their graduate study.

Read More

Graduate Student Life

Graduate Student Life

Various services are available to graduate students throughout their time at UCF to help prepare them for what comes after graduation.

Read More

Students walking near the fountain.

Community and Campus Life

Access resources and services to help you succeed as a UCF graduate student, from IDs and fellowships to health care and campus life.

Read More

Explore UCF Graduate School

See what UCF has to offer

Latest News

Check out more stories

Eric Thompson ’19, a history alum pursuing a doctorate in texts and technology, enjoys bringing history to life beyond the classroom, in places like museums, parks monuments and the UCF Libraries’ Immersion Studio. (Photo by Brooke Morris ’22)

Around Campus Professional Development Student Life Student Spotlight

Space History Meets the Future in Interactive UCF Exhibit

The John C. Hitt Library is likely the only place where you can find odes to Citronaut, space mice, sports, and human spaceflight together in one room. A new, interactive...

Knightro poses at UCF Grad Fair with his arms outstretched. Around him are tables with advertisements for graduate programs and people talking.

Around Campus Events and Announcements Prospective Students Student Life

UCF Grad Fair Offers a Look at Where Graduate Education Can Take You

For those thinking about what comes next, graduate school can be an opportunity to turn an interest into expertise, build new skills, or shift gears in their careers. UCF’s annual...

John Weishampel Named Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

Around Campus Events and Announcements Faculty and Staff Spotlight

John Weishampel Named Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

After a national search and a careful review of candidates, John Weishampel was appointed dean of the UCF College of Graduate Studies on April 30. He has been serving as...

More news here

Attendees at UCF Innovate Day during Space Week stand in a group, smiling

Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Take Center Stage During UCF Space Week

From breakthrough research presentations to innovations with market potential, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars took a leading role in two signature events during UCF Space Week 2026: UCF Innovate Day and the SpaceU Symposium....

Check it out

Upcoming Events

Student Life GSA

Nov 04

11:00 AM

First Wednesday Cafe

Join us on the First Wednesday of the month for free bagels and coffee, provided by the Office of Graduate Student Life. This monthly event is a great way to meet new friends and old colleagues! Food provided by the...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Nov 05

4:00 PM

Grad Gathering: Cozy Book Knight

Unwind with fellow graduate students in the GSC. Bring blankets and books—we'll bring cozy vibes and refreshments!

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Nov 17

1:00 PM

GSL Lunch and Learn: Career Services

Join the Office of Graduate Student Life for a quick lunch break to learn about career resources with a professional from UCF Career Services. Food provided to the first 30 graduate students, come by TCH 208 starting at 1 PM!

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Nov 17

2:30 PM

New Frontiers in Graduate Careers: CV/Resume Review

Applying for jobs soon? Bring your resume and cover letter to the Graduate Student Center (TCH 213) on November 17 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Professionals from UCF Career Services and the College of Graduate Studies will be on...

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Nov 17

3:30 PM

New Frontiers in Graduate Careers: Professional Headshots

Stop by the Graduate Student Center for a free professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile or your next job interview!

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Dec 02

11:00 AM

First Wednesday Cafe

Join us on the First Wednesday of the month for free bagels and coffee, provided by the Office of Graduate Student Life. This monthly event is a great way to meet new friends and old colleagues! Food provided by the...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Dec 03

4:00 PM

Grad Gathering: Float into Finals

Float your way into finals with a sweet treat in TCH 213! Join us at 4 PM on December 3, 2026 for well-deserved ice cream floats and good vibes with fellow graduate students!

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Jan 12

11:00 AM

Spring Takeoff: Welcome Brunch and Vision Boards

Welcome back, Graduate Knights! Kick off the Spring 2027 semester with a Welcome Brunch and Vision Boards session in TCH 213. Join us at 11 AM to enjoy brunch while you map out your goals for the new year on...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Jan 12

3:00 PM

Spring Takeoff: CV/Resume Tips

Want to stand out in the job market? Join us virtually for a coffee break and career advice at 3 PM on January 12th. A Career Services representative will share expert tips on strengthening your CV or résumé for a...

Jan 13

12:00 PM

Spring Takeoff: CAPS Workshop: Boundaries & Burnout

This workshop, hosted virtually in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services, will address the reality that graduate students often balance roles outside of academics that can lead to feeling burnout. Tools for boundary setting to create a work-life balance, managing...

View All Events

Nov 12

10:30 AM

GSA Guest Lecture: Climate Governance and Social Transformations

Join the Graduate Student Association for a guest lecture by Dr. Leonardo Alfonso Villalón of the University of Florida, whose research focuses on politics, governance and social change in Africa. His talk will examine local climate governance and ongoing social...

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Nov 19

11:00 AM

Graduate Student Association Gleaning Volunteer Event

Join GSA and the Society of St. Andrew for a volunteer gleaning event at Great Scott Farms in Mt. Dora to harvest fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. Recovered produce will be brought back to UCF for distribution...

@ Great Scott Farms: 26216 County Road 448A Mount Dora, Florida 32757

View All Events

Give and Create Opportunities