FAQ
This FAQ addresses questions specific to Anthropology graduate students. Students are also encouraged to review the UCF Graduate Studies FAQ for information about university policies, enrollment, graduation requirements, funding opportunities, and other graduate student resources.
How Is My Graduate Advisor Assigned?
As part of the application process, students identify faculty members whose research interests align with their own. Admission decisions are based on a holistic review of each application, including research fit and faculty availability. Students who are admitted are assigned a Graduate Advisor who serves as their primary mentor and guides their academic progress, research, and professional development throughout the program.
Can I Change Advisors?
Yes. Because advising relationships are based on mutual agreement, students may change advisors. Students interested in changing advisors should discuss the change with the prospective advisor and the Graduate Program Director.
What Is a Plan of Study (POS)?
The Plan of Study (POS) outlines the coursework required to complete your degree. Students work with their advisor to develop a Plan of Study and are encouraged to submit it by the end of their first semester. Any future changes must be approved through the appropriate departmental process.
What Is an Intent to Graduate (ITG)?
Students planning to graduate must submit an Intent to Graduate (ITG) through myUCF by the published university deadline. Students should consult their advisor and review Graduate Studies deadlines to ensure all degree requirements are completed on time.
What Student Organizations Are Available for Graduate Students?
Anthropology graduate students can participate in several organizations and programs, including:
- Graduate Anthropology Association (GAA) – supports graduate student success through workshops, networking, travel funding, and community-building activities.
- Anthropology Mentoring Program (AMP) – connects incoming and continuing students through peer mentorship.
- Graduate Student Association (GSA) – UCF’s university-wide organization that supports graduate student academic, professional, and social development.
GRADUATE program Contacts
- For questions about admissions, applications, deadlines, forms, program requirements, and administrative processes contact: anthrograduate@ucf.edu
- For questions about academics, faculty advisors, degree requirements, research opportunities, and program policies contact anthroGPD@ucf.edu
Forms
- Anthropology MA Plan of Study (POS)
- Integrative Anthropological Sciences PhD Plan of Study (POS)
- Restricted Registration Form (RRA)
- COS Travel Pre-Authorization Request (TAR ) Form
- COS Purchase Request Form
- CGS Doctoral and Thesis Advisor Committee Form
- CGS Special Leave of Absence
- CGS 7-year Rule Completion Plan
- CGS Thesis and Dissertation Approval Form
Resources
- List of Professional organizations in Anthropology
- Student Health Insurance Information
- Graduate Professional Development Information Sessions and Workshops
- Thesis and Dissertation Resources
- Graduation and Commencement
- UCF Academic Calendar
- UCF Student Health Services
Additional Contacts
- Graduate Admissions General: gradadmissions@ucf.edu
- Graduate Residency: gradresidency@ucf.edu
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship tuition waivers, student health insurance, and GTA Training requirements: gradassistantship@ucf.edu
- Graduate fellowships, including requirements, selection, and payment of fellowship: gradfellowship@ucf.edu
- Thesis & Dissertation formatting and publishing questions: editor@ucf.edu
- Graduate Student Services and Academic Records: gradservices@ucf.edu
- Graduation, including name/address changes, degree conferral letters, diploma questions: graddegr@ucf.edu
- UCF Student Account Services for tuition billing, payments, and waivers: studentaccounts@ucf.edu
- UCF Global and International Services: UCFGlobal@ucf.edu
- UCF Institutional Review Board (IRB): irb@ucf.edu or Meet with an IRB Ambassador