Critical Dates
Application Deadlines
*Applying by the priority deadline enables prospective students to receive their application decision sooner and makes them eligible to enroll in classes earlier. It is not required, nor does it impact admissions decisions. Applications will continue to be accepted until the application deadline.
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Spring 2026 Critical Dates
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Summer 2026 Critical Dates
Date Event February 27, 2026 Priority application deadline for master's and certificate programs March 25, 2026 (2pm) Registration opens April 8, 2026 Master’s degree application deadline *All materials (transcripts/test scores/etc) must be RECEIVED by this date. April 8, 2026 Graduate certificate application deadline *All materials (transcripts/test scores/etc) must be RECEIVED by this date. April 8, 2026 Re-admission application deadline April 24, 2026 Non-degree application deadline May 11, 2026 Summer A/C Classes begin May 12, 2026 Summer A/C Cancel classes with full refund deadline May 22, 2026 Summer A/C Fee payment deadline June 12, 2026 Summer A Deadline to withdraw without failing grade June 18, 2026 Summer A Classes end June 29, 2026 Summer B Classes Begin June 30, 2026 Summer B Cancel classes with full refund deadline July 1, 2026 Graduation Application Deadline (final semester M.S./Graduate certificate) July 10, 2026 Summer B Fee payment deadline July 31, 2026 Summer B/C Deadline to withdraw without failing grade August 7, 2026 Summer B/C Classes end August 7-8, 2026 Commencement August 12, 2026 Unofficial Transcripts available in ONE.UF -
Fall 2026 Critical Dates
DATE EVENT June 1, 2026 Priority application deadline for master's and certificate programsTBD Registration OpensJuly 1, 2026 Master’s degree application deadline *All materials (transcripts/test scores/etc) must be RECEIVED by this date.July 1, 2026 Graduate certificate application deadline *All materials (transcripts/test scores/etc) must be RECEIVED by this date.July 1, 2026 Re-admission application deadlineAugust 5, 2026 Non-degree application deadlineAugust 20, 2026 Classes beginAugust 26, 2026 Cancel class with full refund deadlineSeptember 4, 2026 Fee payment deadlineSeptember 11, 2026 Apply to graduate (final semester M.S./Graduate certificate)November 16, 2026 Withdrawal without failing gradeDecember 2, 2026 Classes end December 5–11, 2026 Final exams December 11-12, 2026 Commencement December 16, 2026 Degrees available in ONE.UF (evening)December 16, 2026 Grades available in ONE.UF
At A Glance
- $535.00 per credit hour plus fees
- 100% online
- No GRE
- #1 Ranked Public University per WSJ
Online Programs
- M.S. Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry
- M.S. Microbiome in Health and Disease
- Medical Microbiology Certificate
- Microbiome and Health Certificate
- Environmental Microbiology Certificate
- Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist Certificate Hybrid. In-state tuition only when paired with M.S.*
Application Procedure
- Complete the Application Intent form below
- Complete the Graduate Application
- Send your Transcripts
*The hybrid Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist graduate certificate includes two required in-person components: a 5-day on-site lab bootcamp and a two-week clinical internship. Internship placements are arranged near the student's place of residence whenever possible. Completion in Gainesville is not required. Additionally, in-state tuition is not offered with the CLM as a standalone credential. However, pairing the CLM with the M.S. qualifies you for in-state tuition. Contact the CLM advising team for details.