Student Resources
The resources below assist our Plant Breeding Graduate Program (PBGP) Ph.D. students to successfully meet the requirements for their degree program.
Access restricted to current PBGP students and faculty.
- PBGP Graduate Student and Faculty Handbook
The handbook outlines the official rules, policies, and regulations that graduate students must adhere to fulfill their degree requirements and meet all deadlines set by the UF Graduate School and PBGP.
- PBGP Milestones Checklist
This checklist helps students track program requirements and deadlines. Regular review will help ensure timely progress through the program and support successful graduation.
- PBGP Program of Study
This form details all proposed coursework, including core and elective courses, for each semester until graduation. The program of study needs to be discussed with the student's chair and approved by the supervisory committee. The deadline for submission to the program is by the third semester since admission.
- PBGP Research Prospectus
The prospectus is a concise (1-2 page) document that helps students clearly focus and plan their specific research project. It forms the foundation for drafting a comprehensive research proposal during the second year of the program. It must be discussed with the student's advisor and approved by the supervisory committee. The deadline for submission to the program is by the third semester since admission. - PBGP Graduate Student Annual Evaluation
The annual evaluation assesses our student’s academic performance and research progress, and their job performance as Graduate Assistants (GA). Evaluations must be signed by both the student and their advisor and are usually due mid-Summer. - IDP (Individual Development Plan)
All Ph.D. students at UF are required to develop an IDP annually with input from their major advisor. The IDP is an open-ended, student-driven document, created to help students align their personal and professional goals with their academic expectations and responsibilities. The IDPs are due at the same time as the PBGP annual student evaluations. - UF Graduate Catalog
This is the University of Florida's official record of graduate policies, critical dates, deadlines, course descriptions and other graduate education regulations. - PBGP New Student Orientation Slides
- 2025-26 Acad. Year PBGP Orientation part 1
- 2025-26 Acad. Year PBGP Orientation part 2
- PBGP Core and Elective Courses and Registration Guide