Transferring from a Community College to UCF?

I'm planning to attend a community college before transferring to UCF. How smooth is the process, and are there specific transfer agreements I should know about?

Many community college students successfully make the transition to the University of Central Florida (UCF) every year. To make the process smoother, UCF has a DirectConnect to UCF program, which guarantees admission (excluding limited access programs) to students who earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or an articulated Associate of Science (AS) degree at a participating state college in Florida, including many community colleges.

DirectConnect also provides benefits like transition services, interdisciplinary advising, and engagement opportunities. It's an agreement between UCF and several Florida-based colleges designed to ease your transition from the community college to the university.

Finish your AA or the articulated AS program at your community college and maintain a certain GPA (often around 2.0, but check specifics). You will also need to complete the foreign language requirements (two years of a high school foreign language or one year at the college level).

Keep in mind, for more competitive majors, having the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission into that program. Each individual program could have additional pre-requisite courses or GPA requirements.

Finally, work with academic advisors at both your community college and UCF. They can help you make sure you're taking the right classes to transfer and qualify for your intended major at UCF. Plan early and check in often to ensure you're on track.

Every journey is unique, but with proper planning and taking advantage of the support available, transferring to UCF from a community college can be a great pathway to a four-year degree.