How To Apply

Below you'll find detailed instructions for our application process. Admission decisions take 3 - 4 weeks.


We encourage you to start early to secure our early-bird perks. Successful applicants demonstrate compassion, creativity, curiosity, and clear communication.

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Application Deadlines

June 1, 2024

Early deadline for Fall '24 (August)

July 15, 2024

Final deadline for Fall '24 (August)


October 1, 2024

Early deadline for Spring '25 (January)

November 1, 2024

Final deadline for Spring '25 (January)

Pre-Application Information

  • Minimum requirements

    ALL applicants must meet the following minimum criteria.

    • Hold bachelor’s degree in any major from a regionally accredited U.S. school or a 4-year international equivalent.
    • Proficiency in at least one form of creativity/artistry and a desire to engage others in artistic experiences.
    • Capacity to engage in graduate-level academic reading and writing and experience citing sources in the English language.
    • Access to a reliable internet connection and a computer running the latest Windows or Mac OS.

    GRE scores are not required.


     

  • Arts in Public Health Requirements

    Graduate Certificate (GC) in Arts in Public Health Applicants must also meet ONE of the following:


    • Be currently enrolled in or have completed a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) 
    • OR complete at least one (1) graduate-level public health course. 

    You may fulfill this requirement online at UF during your 1st or 2nd semester. You may apply early, by March 1st, if you wish to fulfill this during the Summer A/C term before the Fall cohort begins.

  • Transferring credits

    Transfer credits TO other schools/programs

    Graduate and doctoral students at UF and other institutions may be able to count our courses as electives or cognates for other degrees as approved by their institution, advisor, or committee. 


    Transfer credits FROM other schools/programs

    You may transfer up to 6 credits of arts in health-related coursework from your graduate or doctoral studies per director approval.

    • Please submit a copy of each syllabus to camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu for consideration after receiving your UF application decision.

    Transfer from GC to M.A. in Arts in Medicine

    Suppose you have previously completed or are attending the GC in Arts in Medicine and would like to continue on with the M.A. in Arts in Medicine. In that case, we may consider transferring all 12 credits to the M.A. from the GC. Simply submit an M.A. application for our committee to consider the transfer. 

    • Some application materials may need to be updated before transferring: an additional letter of recommendation and portfolio will be needed.
    • Some courses may need to be repeated depending on how long you've been away from the program or if you received low marks in a particular course.
  • International applicants

    • Applicants with an international bachelor's should review our international students page for more details. 
    • It is advisable to request official transcripts be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions as soon as you begin considering an application to avoid delays. An unofficial copy of your transcripts and diploma should be uploaded to your application (with translations as needed).
    • TOEFL test results are required unless you have successfully completed one full-time academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in the United States or a country where English is the official language.

Application Steps

  • M.A. in Arts in Medicine

    Application Materials

    1. UF Graduate Application
    2. Official Transcripts
    3. Three Letters of Recommendation
    4. CV / Resume
    5. Personal Essay / Statement
    6. Writing Sample
    7. Portfolio

    Prerequisite Training 

    Upon admission

    M.A. in Arts in Medicine students must complete the Creating for the Health of It (CFHI) online training module prior to the first week of courses. Successful applicants will receive a link to enroll in the course, free of charge.

  • GC in Arts in Medicine

    Application Materials

    1. UF Certificate Application
    2. Official Transcripts
    3. Two Letters of Recommendation
    4. CV / Resume
    5. Personal Essay / Statement
    6. Writing Sample

    Prerequisite Training 

    Upon admission

    Graduate Certificate in Arts in Medicine students must complete the Creating for the Health of It (CFHI) online training module prior to the first week of courses. Successful applicants will receive a link to enroll in the course, free of charge.

  • GC in Arts in Public Health

    Application Materials

    1. UF Certificate Application
    2. Official Transcripts
    3. Two Letters of Recommendation
    4. CV / Resume
    5. Personal Essay / Statement
    6. Writing Sample

    Recommended Coursework

    It is recommended that Graduate Certificate in Arts in Public Health students complete at least 1 graduate-level public health course—during or before the program—prior to Practicum.

  • Combination Degree

    Application Materials

    1. Combination Degree Request Form
    2. One Letter of Recommendation
    3. CV / Resume
    4. Personal Essay / Statement
    5. Writing Sample

    Qualifying UF Majors

    For on-campus UF undergraduates only. Qualifying majors: Music, Public Health, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Psychology.


    Click here to learn more.


Application Details

  • UF Application

    Start the Appropriate Application

    Please select from the following application links carefully. Each application is different and the applications are not transferrable between tracks.


    M.A. in Arts in Medicine 

    • https://www.applyweb.com/uflgrad
    • M.A. Arts in Medicine Applicants should apply for Fall or Spring term
    • On page 4, leave the specialization/department contact info blank
    • On page 5, you must estimate your Major GPA using the calculator

    GC Arts in Medicine & GC Arts in Public Health 


    Combination Degree


    Important Notes

    • We are unable to refund or modify M.A. or GC applications if you decide to change tracks after your UF Application is submitted. Save your progress and pay close attention to every section of our How To Apply page before submitting your application fee. 
    • M.A. and GC applicants may reduce the number of official transcripts needed by only listing one (bachelor's-granting) school on Page 5 of their respective applications. List the remaining degrees/school on the resume/CV.
    • Additionally, applicants may skip the activities section of their application by listing "See Resume/CV" and setting the start and end date to today's date as their only activity. List all your activities on your Resume/CV instead.

    Application Progress

    M.A. and GC applicants should save their progress and read ALL the remaining instructions below before submitting the $35 app fee. 

    • After submitting an M.A. or GC UF application, applicants will receive an email 24-48 hours after with instructions to create an app status login via https://admissions.ufl.edu/appstatus
  • Official Transcripts

    Transcript Requirements

    M.A. and GC applicants must submit official transcripts from their Bachelor's degree program(s). For every college/degree listed on the academic background page of the UF Application, the UF Office of Admissions will require an official transcript. 


    However, the UF Graduate School only needs to review your bachelor's degree transcripts to determine admission eligibility. Therefore, listing other degrees (2-year, Post-Bacc, Graduate, Doctorate, etc.) on your CV/Resume instead of the academic background page may help reduce the number of transcripts you must officially submit.


    Combination Degree applicants do not submit transcripts as they are already UF students.


    Requesting Electronic Transcripts

    You must request transcripts be sent FROM your institution(s) directly TO the UF Office of Admissions; do NOT send them to the Center for Arts in Medicine email. Electronic transcripts MUST be sent to the UF Office of Admissions transcript delivery email: te@admissions.ufl.edu


    UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, ScribbleSoft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or Transcripts Plus.


    Requesting Sealed Official Transcripts

    If unable to send electronically, official, sealed paper transcripts must be sent FROM your degree-granting institution(s) and addressed directly 


    TO: UF Office of Admissions

    PO Box 114000 (201 Criser Hall)

    Gainesville, FL 32611-4000, USA


    DO NOT SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO YOURSELF FIRST OR TO THE CENTER FOR ARTS IN MEDICINE.


    YOUR INSTITUTION MUST SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPTS DIRECTLY TO THE UF OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation

    Requesting Letters of Recommendation

    Request letters of recommendation from current/former; professional/volunteer; supervisors and/or faculty. Letters should reflect on your academic, creative, volunteer, facilitation, or professional experience and your ability to succeed in this graduate program. If necessary, distinguished mentors or community leaders may also serve as writers.


    Quantity of Letters Required

    • Letters - Master's Degree applicants
    • 2 Letters - Graduate Certificate applicants
    • 1 Letter - Combination Degree applicants

    How to Submit

    M.A. applicants may use the UFL grad application recommendation request system OR have writers submit PDF attachments directly to camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu.


    GC and Combination applicants do not have a recommendation request system in their application, so they must have writers submit PDF attachments to camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu.


    You may ask a writer to dual-purpose their letter to support admission and scholarship if scholarship funding is available for the upcoming cohort.


  • CV / Resume

    Submitting Your CV & Resume

    M.A. and GC applicants may upload their CV or resume directly to their UF Application. Combination Degree applicants may email this file, along with other materials, to camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu. 


    Format & Filename

    Save your document as a PDF and name the file using the following format: 

    LastName - Resume.pdf


    Contents

    Please include any pertinent professional or volunteer experience with the arts, with health, or with arts in health. Prior arts in health experience is not required.

  • Personal Essay / Statement

    Personal Essay Prompt

    All applicants should view the video, “What is Arts in Health” and write a personal essay (approx. 500 words) in the style of a cover letter answering the following questions

    • Describe your goals and tell us how you envision this program will help you accomplish them.
    • Imagining yourself in the role of an arts in health professional, describe how you would facilitate or coordinate creative experiences for people in a healthcare and/or community setting to support health.

    Format & Filename

    Save your document as a PDF and name the file using the following format: 

    LastName - Personal Essay.pdf

  • Writing Sample

    Writing Sample Requirements

    All applicants must submit one piece of long-form writing such as a research paper, essay, article, report, or proposal. The ideal writing sample has either been graded, proofread, published, submitted to an organization, peer-reviewed or adheres to other professional or academic standards. There are no word count minimums or maximums, please submit your best work. 

    • When selecting a writing sample, choose one that demonstrates your ability to cite sources and includes a list of references, works cited, or a bibliography page.
    • If you do not have an existing sample of academic or professional writing, you may create a 2-3 page sample from scratch using these APA guidelines.

    Format & Filename

    Save your document as a PDF and name the file using the following format: 

    LastName - Writing Sample.pdf


  • Portfolio (M.A. Only)

    M.A. Applicants Only: Master's applicants must use a slide show or word processing program to create a PDF portfolio of creative and/or professional work. 


    How to Build Your Portfolio

    On average, your portfolio should include five to ten slides or pages showcasing the depth and breadth of your creative work, professional achievements, and/or facilitation skills. Each slide/page should feature a single item (or a single bundle of very similar items) along with a title, a brief description, and at least one or more pertinent images/thumbnails/excerpts. 


    • Arts in Medicine Portfolio: Samples of work reflecting achievements in arts in medicine; including creative works and promotional material produced with and for the healthcare environment, published papers, program materials, etc.
    • Arts in Public Health Portfolio: Similar to the arts in medicine portfolio, reflecting community-based work focused on addressing public health, community development, racism, equity, chronic disease, collective trauma, etc.
    • Professional Portfolio: An Administrative Portfolio reflecting professional achievements, including images, video, or audio pertaining to projects, initiatives, successful grants, published research, awards, and other accomplishments in your professional career(s) within or outside of arts in health.
    • Hybrid Portfolio: You may create a hybrid portfolio spanning these various styles. 
    • Web-Based Portfolio: If you have a website or web-based portfolio/blog you'd like to share instead, please create a cover page with a link to your portfolio site. Save that single-page document as a PDF using the filename guide below.

    Important Notes

    Think of this as a multimedia supplement that "shows" what your resume and personal essay "tell." Each page should have at least one image, screenshot, website link, SoundCloud / Audio link, YouTube / Vimeo link, and/or text excerpt. Note: animations, transitions, and embedded video will be lost when you save the file as a PDF so please be sure to include URL links and a representative still image of any audio or video content. 


    How to Submit

    If you run out of room on the UF Application to upload materials, you may combine your Resume/CV with your Portfolio into one file OR you may submit it separately via email to camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu.


    Format & Filename

    Save your document as a PDF and name the file using the appropriate following format: 

    LastName - Portfolio.pdf

    LastName - CV/Resume + Portfolio.pdf


Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are available. To inquire further, contact camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu

Submitting Materials

M.A. applicants may upload many materials and request letters of recommendation directly within their UF Application. You may also email materials.


GC & Combination applicants must email most materials and are not required to submit a portfolio.


To email materials (except transcripts) please send your correctly named PDFs (naming rules in details above) as follows.

Email: camadmissions@arts.ufl.edu

RE: "LastName Application Materials."

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