Frequently Asked Questions
Articulation Agreement FAQs
Can a high school student participate in dual enrollment if he/she is scheduled to graduate prior to completion of the dual enrollment course?
No.
How do I enroll and get started?
Public Schools
Students should initiate the application for dual enrollment with their high school guidance department. The high school guidance department will check with the District Office to confirm that a dual agreement is in place. If the agreement is in place, the counselor should direct the student to apply to UCF as a dual enrollment or early enrollment student. If the agreement is not in place, the District Office should contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF to enter the agreement.
Private Schools
Students will initiate their application for dual enrollment courses with their high school guidance department. The high school guidance department will contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at ucfarticulation@ucf.edu to check whether there is an established articulation agreement. If there is an articulation agreement, the prospective dual enrollment student will apply to be admitted to UCF. UCF Admissions and the high school guidance department are responsible for screening students prior to enrollment. If there is no articulation agreement, the school guidance counselor and the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF will work to enter an articulation agreement.
Home School
The parent or guardian of the student should contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF (ucfarticulation@ucf.edu) to enter a home education articulation agreement. Alongside the agreement, the parent or guardian should complete and submit a notarized Home Education Verification Form. Once the agreement is in place, the home education student should apply for admission to UCF and submit required documents.
Enrollment Process
- Start your application by contacting your high school guidance department.
- Apply to UCF and submit required application materials.
- The UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions will mail a letter of acceptance or post notification of denial on the applicant’s “myUCF” portal.
- UCF Undergraduate Admissions will mail a Dual Enrollment (DE) Authorization Form to the student.
- The student completes the DE Authorization Form in conjunction with the high school counselor and the guardian or parent and mails the form to the UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions forwards the DE Authorization Form to the respective college advisor for course approval and instruction on course registration process.
- Once admitted, Early Admissions dual enrollment students must complete the UCF FTIC 2-day Orientation Program.
How do I get my transcript course sent to my institution after completing dual enrollment courses?
At the end of each term, the University Registrar will provide the Guidance Office at the appropriate school with a copy of the student’s college transcript, upon request by the student.
What are the eligibility criteria for Dual Enrollment?
The eligibility criteria for dual enrollment as well as the early enrollment eligibility criteria are available on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
What courses are eligible for dual enrollment?
A course may be eligible for the Dual Enrollment Program, subject to course and seat availability, if it meets the following criteria:
- applies toward the student’s high school diploma and replaces high school courses in the same discipline that otherwise would have been taken.
- is contained within the state common course description and numbering system.
- fulfills the requirements of an associate or baccalaureate degree.
- is approved by the high school principal and the university as an acceptable dual enrollment course.
What fees will students be responsible for?
Students will also be responsible for specific costs listed below:
- Distance learning (online classes) fee
- Late registration fee
- Parking fees
- Library materials, services, and fines fees
- Own transportation
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment is an acceleration program that allows students in grades 6-12 in high schools (public, private, or home education), to take postsecondary coursework and simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma, a career certificate, an industry certification or an associate or baccalaureate degree at a Florida public or eligible private postsecondary institution.
What is Early Admission?
Early admission is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis – at least twelve (12) – credit hours in the fall or spring semesters in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree.
What is the continued eligibility requirement?
Students participating in the UCF Dual Enrollment Programs (dual enrollment students and early admission students) must maintain a 3.0 UCF GPA in order to enroll in future semesters. For purposes of this Agreement, students transition from one school year to the next in August of each year. Students who will graduate from high school prior to completion of the postsecondary course may not register for the course through Dual Enrollment. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted on an individual basis if agreed upon in writing and signed by both Parties. Dual Enrollment students are responsible for following UCF’s student code of conduct that outlines acceptable and unacceptable academic or behavioral misconduct for UCF students, including cheating, plagiarism, etc.
Will a dual enrollment student be required to pay fees for registration, laboratory, and tuition?
No. Students enrolled in dual enrollment/early admission instruction shall be exempt from the payment of registration, matriculation, and laboratory fees by the School/Board and the University. All students are exempt from payment of the cost of tuition. The county district schools will be responsible for tuition for public school students.
Will instructional materials and books be provided?
Yes, once admitted to UCF and enrolled in classes, the student’s Dual Enrollment Authorization Form will be emailed to the UCF Bookstore (Barnes and Noble). This will allow the student to pick up instructional materials from the bookstore free of charge consistent with Section 1009.30 of the Florida Statutes. The bookstore will invoice Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole school districts, for any cost of instructional materials incurred by dual enrollment students from their respective districts.
Dual Enrollment FAQ
Can a high school student participate in dual enrollment if he/she is scheduled to graduate prior to completion of the dual enrollment course?
No.
How do I enroll and get started?
Public Schools
Students should initiate the application for dual enrollment with their high school guidance department. The high school guidance department will check with the District Office to confirm that a dual agreement is in place. If the agreement is in place, the counselor should direct the student to apply to UCF as a dual enrollment or early enrollment student. If the agreement is not in place, the District Office should contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF to enter the agreement.
Private Schools
Students will initiate their application for dual enrollment courses with their high school guidance department. The high school guidance department will contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at ucfarticulation@ucf.edu to check whether there is an established articulation agreement. If there is an articulation agreement, the prospective dual enrollment student will apply to be admitted to UCF. UCF Admissions and the high school guidance department are responsible for screening students prior to enrollment. If there is no articulation agreement, the school guidance counselor and the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF will work to enter an articulation agreement.
Home School
The parent or guardian of the student should contact the College of Undergraduate Studies at UCF (ucfarticulation@ucf.edu) to enter a home education articulation agreement. Alongside the agreement, the parent or guardian should complete and submit a notarized Home Education Verification Form. Once the agreement is in place, the home education student should apply for admission to UCF and submit required documents.
Enrollment Process
- Start your application by contacting your high school guidance department.
- Apply to UCF and submit required application materials.
- The UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions will mail a letter of acceptance or post notification of denial on the applicant’s “myUCF” portal.
- UCF Undergraduate Admissions will mail a Dual Enrollment (DE) Authorization Form to the student.
- The student completes the DE Authorization Form in conjunction with the high school counselor and the guardian or parent and mails the form to the UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- UCF Office of Undergraduate Admissions forwards the DE Authorization Form to the respective college advisor for course approval and instruction on course registration process.
- Once admitted, Early Admissions dual enrollment students must complete the UCF FTIC 2-day Orientation Program.
How do I get my transcript course sent to my institution after completing dual enrollment courses?
At the end of each term, the University Registrar will provide the Guidance Office at the appropriate school with a copy of the student’s college transcript, upon request by the student.
What are the eligibility criteria for Dual Enrollment?
The eligibility criteria for dual enrollment as well as the early enrollment eligibility criteria are available on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
What courses are eligible for dual enrollment?
A course may be eligible for the Dual Enrollment Program, subject to course and seat availability, if it meets the following criteria:
- applies toward the student’s high school diploma and replaces high school courses in the same discipline that otherwise would have been taken.
- is contained within the state common course description and numbering system.
- fulfills the requirements of an associate or baccalaureate degree.
- is approved by the high school principal and the university as an acceptable dual enrollment course.
What fees will students be responsible for?
Students will also be responsible for specific costs listed below:
- Distance learning (online classes) fee
- Late registration fee
- Parking fees
- Library materials, services, and fines fees
- Own transportation
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment is an acceleration program that allows students in grades 6-12 in high schools (public, private, or home education), to take postsecondary coursework and simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma, a career certificate, an industry certification or an associate or baccalaureate degree at a Florida public or eligible private postsecondary institution.
What is Early Admission?
Early admission is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible secondary students enroll in a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis – at least twelve (12) – credit hours in the fall or spring semesters in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree.
What is the continued eligibility requirement?
Students participating in the UCF Dual Enrollment Programs (dual enrollment students and early admission students) must maintain a 3.0 UCF GPA in order to enroll in future semesters. For purposes of this Agreement, students transition from one school year to the next in August of each year. Students who will graduate from high school prior to completion of the postsecondary course may not register for the course through Dual Enrollment. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted on an individual basis if agreed upon in writing and signed by both Parties. Dual Enrollment students are responsible for following UCF’s student code of conduct that outlines acceptable and unacceptable academic or behavioral misconduct for UCF students, including cheating, plagiarism, etc.
Will a dual enrollment student be required to pay fees for registration, laboratory, and tuition?
No. Students enrolled in dual enrollment/early admission instruction shall be exempt from the payment of registration, matriculation, and laboratory fees by the School/Board and the University. All students are exempt from payment of the cost of tuition. The county district schools will be responsible for tuition for public school students.
Will instructional materials and books be provided?
Yes, once admitted to UCF and enrolled in classes, the student’s Dual Enrollment Authorization Form will be emailed to the UCF Bookstore (Barnes and Noble). This will allow the student to pick up instructional materials from the bookstore free of charge consistent with Section 1009.30 of the Florida Statutes. The bookstore will invoice Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole school districts, for any cost of instructional materials incurred by dual enrollment students from their respective districts.
Success Pathway FAQ
How will my credits transfer to UCF?
- All students with questions regarding a specific academic program can contact the college advising office associated with that program.
- All prospective transfer students can contact a Success Coach who will assist them with pre-admission coaching. Specifically, Success Coaches can assist in the following ways:
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- Guide you through your transfer journey, including assistance with understanding the admission requirements and transfer process
- Connect you with comprehensive resources and valuable information
- Co-design strategies to help you meet your academic objectives
- Assist with selecting majors that align with your career goals, or help with identifying your career options
- Support and champion your successes as a Knight
- Provide guidance and encouragement so that you can graduate on time
What is the catalog year?
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.
What is the cost of attendance at UCF?
The cost of attendance at UCF can be found on the UCF’s Financial Aid website.
Where can I find information on application deadlines to UCF?
You can view application deadline on the UCF Undergraduate Admissions website
Where can I go to get additional information about my major?
For additional information about your major, you may visit the UCF Undergraduate Catalog
Program FAQ
What a limited access program?
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.”
What is a Common Program Prerequisite (CPP)?
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.
What is a restricted access program?
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.”
Course FAQ
What does X denote in a course number (e.g., BSC X210)?
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)
What is a course prerequisite?
Prerequisite refers to a specific course that must be taken and passed prior to enrolling in the primary course the student desires to take.
What is a critical course?
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.