SAAT degrees are offered through participating state colleges and are developed to align with specific bachelor’s degree programs at designated universities. Not every state college offers the same SAAT programs, and not every SAAT degree is designed for transfer to UCF.

Yes. A SAAT degree is one of several pathways students can take to continue their education at UCF. Students who are not enrolled in a SAAT program may explore other transfer opportunities, including DirectConnect to UCF.

DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission, consistent with university policy, to students who complete an associate in arts (A.A.) or statewide articulated associate in science (A.S.) degree at a participating partner college.

Learn more about DirectConnect to UCF at directconnect.ucf.edu.

Students who complete an approved SAAT degree and meet all applicable admission requirements are guaranteed admission to the corresponding UCF bachelor’s degree program, consistent with university policy.

Credit hour requirements vary by program and participating college. The total number of credits a student may need for a SAAT will vary based on the entry level in math, physics, or chemistry, and on any foreign language graduation requirements at the state college.

Visit your participating college’s SAAT program page or contact an academic advisor to learn more about the specific requirements of your degree.

A traditional associate in arts (A.A.) degree generally requires 60 credit hours and provides a foundation for students planning to transfer to a university.

A Specialized associate in arts Transfer (SAAT) degree includes coursework aligned with the requirements of a specific bachelor’s degree program. Because SAAT degrees may incorporate additional major prerequisites, they can require more than 60 credit hours.

DirectConnect to UCF guarantees admission to UCF, consistent with university policy, for students who complete an associate degree (A.A.) or statewide articulated (A.S.) degree from one of our partner state colleges. However, admission to a specific major is not guaranteed.

A SAAT degree provides a specialized transfer pathway aligned with a specific UCF bachelor’s degree program. Students who complete an approved SAAT degree and meet all applicable admission requirements are guaranteed admission to the corresponding UCF major, consistent with university policy.

SAAT pathways are available for select UCF bachelor’s degree programs through participating state colleges. Available programs vary by college and may include Biology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering. Additional SAAT pathways are expected to become available in the future.

Visit the participating state colleges section of this page to explore available SAAT pathways and learn more about individual program requirements.

Yes. SAAT pathways are designed to help students complete the lower-division and prerequisite coursework needed for their intended UCF major.

A limited access program is defined as: “a major that has additional admission requirements (e.g., early application date, a separate application, or specific GPA requirements). Certain academic programs designated as ‘limited access’ only guarantee admission to a limited number of applicants.”

The State of Florida has identified Common Program Prerequisites for all University programs. These prerequisites must be completed by all students entering that field of study, must be accepted by all state universities and must be applied towards the degree.

A restricted access program is “a major that has additional admission requirements (e.g., early application date, a separate application or specific GPA requirements). There is no limit to the number of students who can be enrolled. Students meeting the specified requirement(s) normally will be admitted.”

X in a course number serves a placeholder for the preferred century of the course number at your institution. This is typically 1 (e.g., BSC 1210) or 2 (e.g., BSC 2210)

Prerequisite refers to a specific course that must be taken and passed prior to enrolling in the primary course the student desires to take.

A basic level core requirement course that may be a prerequisite to key advanced level core requirement courses within a program and should be completed prior to admission into a major/program.

Catalog Year denotes graduation/degree requirements of any UCF program in effect since the student began continuous enrollment at UCF. Graduation/degree requirements change from time to time. However, a student transferring from Florida College System institutions or state universities may use the UCF Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time he or she began the most recent period of continuous enrollment in academic good standing at any of the Florida public institutions.

The cost of attendance at UCF can be found on the UCF’s Financial Aid website.

You can view application deadline on the UCF Undergraduate Admissions website

For additional information about your major, you may visit the UCF Undergraduate Catalog