Interdisciplinary Studies
Checklist for Applying to IDS Program
- Obtain information and application (downloadable pdf or hard copy available in 2014 Turlington Hall).
- Review IDS procedures and requirements, frequently asked questions, self evalution and application requirements.
- Decide on areas of concentration and unifying theme.
- Have prelimary conference with advisor (for one of the established IDS concentrations) and give them the information sheet for advisors. Or arrange to meet with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (for individualized major) in 2014 Turlington Hall.
- Develop program. Secure faculty sponsors. Select courses. Your program of study and thesis proposal should be developed in consultation with your advisors. Your advisors should read and give feedback on a preliminary version of your thesis proposal. If there are changes, incorporate them into the final version for the application. Faculty sponsors must be permanent, tenured or tenure-tracked faculty.
- Submit formal application and all supporting documentation to director of IDS program, Dean Dickison (2014 Turlington Hall), for committee review. Keep a copy for yourself.
- Receive one of the following responses from committee:
Pursue program, or
Revise and resubmit, or
Seek Alternate Major
Application Submission Deadlines
- September 15
- November 1
- February 15
- April 1
For More Information
If you have any questions or need further information please contact the
IDS Program Director:
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
2014 Turlington Hall
392-2264
or email
Cynthia Carrion, Executive Secretary to IDS Program
carrion@clas.ufl.edu