DirectConnect to UCF Checklist
To stay on track for DirectConnect to UCF, you should:
Once you sign up, we will connect with you and schedule an appointment with your Academic Success Coach. Your coach will be with you every step of the way–through application, admission, registration, and graduation from UCF.
- Attend an information session for major/career explorations. View events calendar.
- Explore UCF Majors – Find a major that’s right for you!
View major course sequence outlines you should complete in order to earn your associates degree (A.A.) and be “major ready” when you transfer to UCF.
Meet with your current state college academic advisor to establish your goals and future intentions.
Complete and submit your state college graduation application by their application deadline.
Your Success Coach will get to know you, your situation, academic and career goals, your selected major, what motivates you, and what barriers you feel are ahead. In addition, your Success Coach will recommend the best time to apply to UCF based on your intentions and goals.
When you are ready, apply online with an easy streamlined application. Review steps of the UCF application at https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/. Pay the non-refundable application fee. Fee must be paid with a credit or debit card. Submit Official documents:
- Transcripts from all colleges attended (electronic or mail)
- High school transcripts (if applicable)*
- Official AICE, CLEP, IB, AP and TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable
Application Deadlines: Fall July 1 | Spring November 1 | Summer March 1
Congratulations! You have made an outstanding choice to attend the University of Central Florida and we are excited for the opportunity to welcome and get to know you. For the next steps, processes, and additional resources visit the After You Apply to UCF Checklist.
Please Note
If the actual documents listed above or additional documentation is required, you will receive a communication from undergraduate admissions that details additional requirements and it will be listed on the Application Status page of your Future Knight Portal.
High school transcripts may be required to demonstrate completion of the foreign language admission requirement.
High school transcripts are not required for transfers with an awarded A.A. degree from a Florida public state college or university if initially entered the state college or university Fall 2014-15 or after.
If you attended any international educational institutions, official course-by-course evaluation is required from Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services for all international post-secondary (college or university coursework, if applicable).
Have Questions?
DirectConnect to UCF
UCFConnect@ucf.edu
407-823-4547
Transfer Center
transfercenter@ucf.edu
Visit https://connect.ucf.edu/#locations for information on UCF Connect centers located throughout Central Florida.