The Admissions Committee understands there are many important things for you to consider as you decide where to apply, where to interview, and, ultimately, where to attend dental school. Merely thinking about moving away from family and friends to relocate to a new city or state can add stress to an already arduous application process. It’s important to feel comfortable with the school you choose. If you decide to accept our interview invitation, we urge you to take full advantage of the opportunity.
We encourage you to explore all that the University of Florida, Gainesville, and the College of Dentistry have to offer.
About UF College of Dentistry
Global leaders in dental education, research patient care and service.
Fifty years of excellence through high-quality comprehensive dental care, cutting-edge research and learner-focused education. We support a culture of dignity, respect, support and compassion fostered through a diverse & inclusive environment.
- D.M.D. Program Highlights
- Office of Research
- Admissions Outreach Ambassadors have prepared a “Day in the Life of a Dental Student Video” to showcase student life at UF College of Dentistry
- “Managing Your Money Video” by Dr. Larry Cook
- Military Health Professions Scholarship Programs:
- 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance & Indebtedness
- Important FAFSA Date
- The 2026-27 FAFSA will be available for you no later than December 31, 2025. The FAFSA is completed at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
- Timing on completing a FAFSA is a factor for certain awards, so we strongly recommend you complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.
- How to Get Your FAFSA to UF
- Your FAFSA will be sent to all schools that you list on your FAFSA. You can list up to 10 schools on the FAFSA. Please be sure to include University of Florida (UF) in your list of schools so that we will receive your information.
- UF’s school code is 001535. This code is applicable to all colleges at UF, including UFCD.
- Important Note about Parent Financial Information
- Parental tax information will not be collected on the 2026-27 FAFSA. However, the UFCD Scholarship Application (available in May annually) will require parental federal tax information to be uploaded no later than the scholarship application deadline date which will be announced on our Scholarships FAQ website.
- Need Additional Information?
- Visit the UFCD financial aid website.
About City of Gainesville & University of Florida
The City of Gainesville was established in 1853 and selected as the official site of the University of Florida in 1905. The largest city in Alachua County, Gainesville is conveniently located in north-central Florida within easy reach of main highways and several international airports and within driving distance of many of the state’s major metropolitan areas. We are also a quick trip away from the beach, located halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of America.
Gainesville boasts vibrant food, music, and art cultures. Natural wonders, including spring-fed rivers, hiking and biking trails, and preservation areas, abound in the surrounding landscape, and Gainesville has been a designated Tree City USA community for more than three decades. In 2020, Gainesville was recognized as a Tree City of the World.