Congratulations and welcome to the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program! The College of Pharmacy is committed to the discovery of new knowledge to improve the lives of other through high-impact research and provide outstanding research training within each of the five concentrations. The Office of Graduate Education serves as a support system for all graduate students to ensure the best possible educational and research experience.
Important Dates
- August 16, 2025: Employment start date for Graduate Assistants
- August 19, 2025: COP New Graduate Student Orientation
- August 21, 2025: First day of fall classes
Getting Started
Action Items List
These items must be completed before your arrival on campus.
Orientation
Orientation sessions are held during the week before classes begin in August.
Employment
More information for students funded through Graduate Assistantships
International Students
Important information for newly admitted international students
Resources for New Students
Office of Graduate Education Support Staff
Kim Mahoney, Katie McFarland, and Rafael Gonzalez serve as administrative staff for the Office of Graduate Education and provide ongoing support to the students from recruitment and admissions to commencement and alumni affairs. They are committed to providing outstanding customer service for every aspect of the student experience and encourage students to email or visit the office in MSB P3-27 for any questions, concerns, or just to chat.
The Office of Graduate Education handles all on-campus, graduate education-related matters, including but not limited to:
- Admissions & Recruitment
- Enrollment Management & Student Records
- Curriculum & Course Development
- Assessment Reporting
- Graduate Student Employment
- Student Affairs & Events
Affiliated Support Staff
FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST
Sheila Simpson
Phone: 352-392-2244
Email: pharmacysfa@cop.ufl.edu
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Philip Daniels, Ph.D., BC-TMH
Phone: 352-392-1575
Email: pdaniels@ufl.edu
