University of Tampa
www.ut.edu or graduate.ut.edu
Mailing Address:
401 West Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
Contact Persons:
Evening College:
Tracy Dandeneay, Admissions Counselor
Karen Full, Director
Graduate Programs:
Sarah Carlson, Recruiter
Janet Hilder, Interim Advisor
Phone:
Evening College: 813-253-6249
Graduate Studies: 813-258-7409
Fax:
Evening College: 813-258-7451
Graduate Studies: 813-259-5403
Email:
Evening College: ec@ut.edu
Graduate Studies: utgrad@ut.edu
Web Site:
University: www.ut.edu
Graduate Studies: www.ut.edu/graduate
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 – Athletic Training;
• 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 Evening Students.
• Accounting
• Communication
• Criminology
• English
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• Marketing
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Psychology
• Writing
• Liberal Studies
o Humanities
o Interdisciplinary Studies
o Social Sciences
Graduate Programs:
• Master of Business Administration
o Accounting
o Entrepreneurship & Innovation
o Finance
o Information Systems Management
o International Business
o Management
o Marketing
o Nonprofit Management
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Marketing
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Education
• Master of Science in Nursing
Class Format(s): Classroom-based
Length of Terms/Semesters:
Evening College:
14 week semesters (Fall/Spring)
6 week summer sessions (Summer I/Summer II)
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)
Number of Terms/Semesters per Year:
Evening College:
Two 14 week terms
Two 6 week summer terms
Graduate Programs:
Two 14 week semesters (Fall/Spring)
Two 2 week inter-sessions
Two 6 week summer terms
Admissions Requirements:
Evening College:
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 Saturday MBA
Visit www.ut.edu/graduate for detailed program admission requirements.
Cost per Credit Hour:
Evening College: $315
Graduate Programs: $488
Financial Aid Availability:
Evening College:
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.
Students may also apply for graduate assistantships. Assistantships offer MBA students the chance to enhance their graduate studies by working closely with UT professors and administrators, participating in special projects and research while contributing to various fields of study in business.
• Graduate Assistants must be full-time, unconditionally accepted graduate business candidates with a record of excellent academic performance
• Conditional or non-degree students or students employed full-time are not eligible for a graduate assistantship
• Applicants with a GMAT upwards of 550 and/or GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive consideration
• Graduate assistantships are available for a maximum of two years (4 consecutive semesters)
Benefits and requirements for students include:
FULL TUITION
-Full tuition for 9 semester hours during the Spring and Fall semesters. No more than 9 credit hours per semester may be reimbursed.
SALARY
-$3,000 annual stipend ($1,500 per semester Fall and Spring)
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULING
-Work 20 hours per week (Schedule is planned by student and supervisor)
This is a rare opportunity to receive tuition support for an outstanding graduate program while applying your education in ways that benefit you, the student, as well as the academic community at The University of Tampa.
The number of assistantships is limited. If you have any questions please contact Graduate Studies at 813-258-7409 or via email at utgrad@ut.edu. Applications may be submitted to the Graduate Studies office in person in JS 201 or via fax to 813-259-5403 or via email to utgrad@ut.edu.
