University of Tampa
www.ut.edu or graduate.ut.edu
Mailing Address:
401 West Kennedy Blvd Box 102F
Tampa, FL 33606
Contact Persons:
Charlene Tobie
Associate Director of Admissions,
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Phone:
Continuing Studies: 813-253-6249
Graduate Studies: 813-258-7409
Fax:
Continuing Studies: 813-258-7451
Graduate Studies: 813-258-7451
Email:
Continuing Studies: scs@ut.edu
Graduate Studies: utgrad@ut.edu
Web Site:
University: www.ut.edu
Graduate Studies: www.ut.edu/graduate
Continuing Studies: www.ut.edu/continuingstudies
Institution Type: Mid-sized Comprehensive University
Year Established: 1933
Year Established Locally: 1933
Accreditation:
• Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• AACSB International – (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - The John H. Sykes College of Business;
• The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs;
• Florida State Board of Education: Teacher Education Program;
• National Association of Schools of Music: Music Program;
• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.: BSN, RN to BSN Completion, MSN Programs
Undergraduate Programs:
These are the degrees and programs available for Continuing Studies students:
• Liberal Studies
o Humanities
o Interdisciplinary Studies
o Social Sciences
Graduate Programs:
• Master of Business Administration
o Entrepreneurship
o Finance
o Information Systems Management
o International Business
o Innovation Management
o Marketing
o Nonprofit Management
• Executive MBA
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Marketing
• Master of Education
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Class Format(s): Classroom-based
Length of Terms/Semesters:
Continuing Studies:
14 week semesters (Fall/Spring)
6 week summer sessions (Summer I/Summer II)
12 week summer session
2 week May term
Graduate Programs:
14 week semester (Fall)
2 week winter inter-session
14 week semester (Spring)
2 week spring inter-session
6 week summer sessions (Summer I/Summer II)
12 week summer session
2 week May term
Number of Terms/Semesters per Year:
Continuing Studies:
Two 14 week terms
Two 6 week summer terms
One 2 week summer semester
One 2 week May term
Graduate Programs:
Two 14 week semesters (Fall/Spring)
Two 2 week inter-sessions
Two 6 week summer terms
One 12 week summer term
Admissions Requirements:
Continuing Studies:
The following documents should be submitted:
• Completed application
• $40 nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official final high school transcript or GED scores (or associate’s degree)
A maximum of 64 credits may be transferred from a two-year or community college. Students transferring from a four-year institution may transfer any number of credits but must complete the last 31 semester hours in residence at UT. 124 credits are required to graduate.
Students may earn up to 30 credits by submitting satisfactory results on CLEP Exams (College Level Examination Program).
Graduate Programs:
The following documents should be submitted for the MBA:
• Completed application
• $40 nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Personal statement
• GMAT is required unless applicant already has a degree higher than a bachelor’s from an accredited college or university
• TOEFL (international applicants only)
• Individual interview required for Executive MBA
Visit www.ut.edu/graduate for detailed program admission requirements.
Cost per Credit Hour:
Evening College: $351
Graduate Programs: $520
Financial Aid Availability:
Continuing Studies:
Federal financial aid is available for part-time students enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. For student loan and federal grant consideration, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA forms are available from the Financial Aid Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Applicants should complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Filing online can reduce processing time from weeks to days. UT's school code (001538) must be on the form in order for the University to receive the results.
Part-time students may be eligible for Pell Grants, which are awarded to students earning their first bachelor's degree. For more information on financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office or see Web page for general information on undergraduate financial aid.
Graduate Programs:
Federal financial aid (in the form of student loans only) is available for full-time students, and part-time students enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. For student loan consideration, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA forms are available from the Financial Aid Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Applicants should complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Filing online can reduce processing time from weeks to days. UT's school code (001538) must be on the form in order for the University to receive the results.
