University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UCF accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UCF has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 75% of students who start college at UCF complete all the credits required within six years.

UCF offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UCF may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At UCF?

UCF has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UCF directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UCF

When choosing a major, UCF students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UCF.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UCF does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UCF

UCF offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Central Florida

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Does UCF Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UCF offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UCF Offer Online Classes?

✅ UCF has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UCF Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UCF offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UCF Have An Honors Program?

✅ UCF offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does UCF Require Internships?

🟨 UCF does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Central Florida

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University of Central Florida Library

The main library on campus is the University Libraries and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UCF

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UCF offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•History, communicative sciences and disorders, computer science, law

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UCF have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UCF has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UCF include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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