Spouses, Domestic Partners, & Dependents

Last updated on October 17, 2024. Originally published July 18, 2024.

We understand that the well-being of your family is paramount, and we are committed to offering a variety of resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally. From professional opportunities to wellness programs, explore resources available to support you and your loved ones on your journey to success and well-being.

Careers - Spouses & Partners

Office of the Provost Dual Careers Program
The Office of the Provost’s Dual Careers Program assists the partner or spouse of a University of Florida tenure-track hire. Visit the Provost website to explore the directory of major employers in the Gainesville area. 
UF Careers
The University of Florida is a vibrant and diverse community of faculty, staff and students whose impact extends far beyond the borders of its campus, working to address some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Visit the UF Careers website to explore and apply for open positions. 
UFHR Dual Careers Program
The UF Human Resources Dual Careers Program endeavors to collaborate with spouses and domestic partners of newly hired faculty and staff relocating to Gainesville, fostering opportunities for career growth and community engagement.

Wellness - Spouses & Partners

Calm

Calm is a mindfulness app that features pre-recorded audio content designed to help manage stress, anxiety and insomnia.

Employee Assistance Program

The UF Employee Assistance Program is available to all faculty, staff, graduate assistants, non-student OPS employees, housestaff/residents, and postdoc associates as well as their spouses or domestic partners.

RecSports Memberships

Spouses and partners of any UF student, faculty or Staff, are eligible to purchase a membership by obtaining a GatorOne. Visit the RecSports website to learn more and purchase your membership. 

Dependents

Higher Education Opportunity
The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with the opportunity of tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at the University of Florida.
Tuition Exchange Program
The Tuition Exchange Program is a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for eligible faculty and staff dependents at all 700+ individual member schools. Dependent children of current full-time, permanent-status employees (OPS and Post Docs do not qualify) are eligible to apply to UF’s Tuition Exchange Program.