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We are excited about you joining us in the MSE graduate program for the Fall 2008 semester. The Graduate Handbook is a handy reference of policies and procedures to guide you in a degree program.

MSE Graduate Orientation — Mandatory Attendence

Mandatory attendance is required for all incoming graduate students. We will provide lunch.

Florida Residency Info and Application for U.S. students - In order to be eligible for the lowest tuition and fees, UF encourages non-Florida residents to apply for residency in a year-long process which must be initiated before August 20, 2009.

Payroll sign-up - If you are receiving a fellowship/assistantship you will save six weeks of waiting for your first check this fall by signing up prior to August 1, 2008. Must see Payroll personnel if appointed.

Arriving in the Department

• Please come to the Academic Services Office in 108 Rhines Hall for entrance interview with Martha McDonald (see page 2 of the graduate handbook).
• Meet with your faculty advisor for advising. If you do not have an advisor you will need to meet with Dr. Jack Mecholsky. Dr. Mecholsky can be reached at (352) 846-3306 or via e-mail at jmech@mse.ufl.edu.
• Return to 108 Rhines Hall to register.

Graduate Handbook - This is a handy reference of policies and procedures to guide you in a degree program.

Graduate School Graduate Orientation - You should plan to be in Gainesville for the Graduate Schools Orientation on Monday, August 18, 2008. Click on this link to view the schedule.

Housing Information - To assist you in finding a home in Gainesville, we have included some URL's of popular websites for housing around Gainesville.

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We hope you find this packet informative informative and helpful in beginning your graduate experience at UF's MSE Department. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact one of us in the Academic Services Office, 108 Rhines Hall (352) 846-3312. We look forward to seeing you soon.