Welcome to the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology's Graduate Program. Listed below are guidelines and forms that will assist you while you are completing your MS (Master of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology) degree. Please feel free to contact our new Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Christopher Janelle , or Program Assistant, Ms. Alison Davis, at any time.
To ensure successful completion of all degree requirements and paperwork required for graduation, graduate students should complete the following steps (the forms below are in portable document format (.PDF), and require Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view - click here to download).
(1) Apply for Florida Residency Status immediately. Students with out-of-state status are strongly encouraged to initiate the process to receive an in-state classification. We are limited in the monies we have available for tuition waivers. Failure to obtain residency by the following academic year will probably jeopardize your chances of obtaining future tuition waivers. Copies of documentation regarding the application process must be placed in your file in 100 FLG.
(2) Register for a minimum of 3 semester hours each semester (2 hours for summer term). We encourage full-time student enrollment! Assistantships also have minimum credit hour requirements per semester.
(3) Complete and return the General Information Questionnaire to 100 FLG by the 3rd week of classes (please keep Alison updated of any changes regarding your assistantship).
(4) Complete the photocopy of the Recommendation of Supervisory Committee form by the end of 1st semester & return it to Alison, FLG 100, for typing on an original. A minimum of 3 faculty members must agree to serve, at least 2 from within department.
(5) Complete the Graduate Degree Program Contract form and Final Approval for Area of Study form with committee's assistance. Return form with appropriate signatures to Alison, FLG 100, for filing no later than the beginning week of the 2nd semester in program.
(6) During 1st semester complete photocopy of Transfer of Graduate Courses form if any previous hours are to be transferred into program. Return it to Alison, FLG 100, for typing on an original.
(7) All incomplete grades must be made up by the third week of the term following receipt of the "I" grade.
(8) During pre-registration or first week of classes of final term, have a graduation check completed by the Department to insure compliance with GPA requirements for graduation, as well as hours required in major.
(9) Be enrolled for a minimum of 3 semester hours (2 hours summer term) during your final term.
(10) Remove any remaining "I" grades from records.
(11) File Degree Application with Registrar's Office, S222 Criser, the first week of the final semester. (See graduate catalog or deadline brochure for deadline dates.)
(12) Plan to take comprehensive examinations the thirteenth week of classes during term of intended graduation.
(13) Check with committee members for examination preparation suggestions.
(14) Complete Announcement of Examination form for comprehensive examination (at least ten working days in advance of defense) and return to Alison, FLG 100, for typing on original form and distribution.
(15) Take comprehensive exam the thirteenth week of final semester. Return completed departmental copy of Profile of Position after Graduation and the Graduate Program Evaluation Form, and the Graduate School's survey for nonthesis master's students at this time.
(16) See Alison, FLG 100, to receive the Report on Thesis or Dissertation and/or Final Examination form (original copy) one day before defense. She will type in the information so that you may have it with you for signatures after successful defense of your thesis.
(17) See committee chairperson one week after comprehensive examination has been completed to receive the Report on Thesis or Dissertation and/or Final Examination form (original copy). Obtain other committee members' signatures and return to Alison, FLG 100, for remaining signatures. Pickup this form three days later and submit to Graduate School.
(18) Complete materials at Career Resource Center at Reitz Union.
The forms below are in portable document format (.PDF), and require Adobe's free Acrobat Reader to view. Please print the forms and submit to Florida Gym, room 100 for processing. If you would like to install Acrobat Reader onto your computer, please click here.
Florida Residency Classification Information
General Information
Graduate Contract for Research, Practicum, and Internship Registration
Recommendation of Supervisory Committee Form
Transfer of Graduate Courses
Graduate Degree Program Contract
Integrity in Graduate Study: A Graduate School Guide
Final Approval Form for Areas of Study and Final Comprehensive Exam
Announcement of Examination
Report on Thesis or Dissertation and/or Final Examination
Profile of Position After Graduation
Graduate Program Evaluation Form
Graduate School's Survey for Nonthesis Master's Students
Schedule of Classes
Independent Study, Internship, and Research Evaluation