Navigating Your Academic Journey: A Guide to UCF Advising Services

At the University of Central Florida (UCF), a comprehensive network of advising services is available to support students throughout their academic journey. From initial major exploration to graduation, UCF offers resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of its undergraduate student population. Understanding the structure and specific services offered by these advising centers is crucial for student success. Academic advising is now called Academic Success Coaching. Connecting with your academic advisor regularly is important to your success in college!

Decentralized Yet Comprehensive: The Advising Structure at UCF

Although academic advising is decentralized across the University, each college has a central advising office that is also supported by professional or faculty advisors in schools and departments. Every undergraduate student in a declared major has a college advising office assignment. Each college has its own structure for how the professional or faculty advisors in the schools and departments will support students on their path to graduation. Students who are undeclared are assigned to work with an advisor in the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC). Students who are exploring majors may also work with KMETC. Additional advising offices serve specific student populations, in conjunction with their assigned advising office.

College-Specific Advising Centers

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Academic Affairs Office (AAO)

The CECS Academic Affairs Office (AAO) is located in ENG1, room 107, and is open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. The AAO provides academic assistance to undergraduate students within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. AAO handles general academic advising as well as advising on UCF policies and procedures.

Scheduling Appointments:

Students can schedule an appointment with an Academic Success Coach through MyKnight Star. Log into Myknightstar through your MyUCF account. Please Note: MyKnight Star will only show available appointment times for two weeks out. If no appointments show up to schedule in MyKnight Star, it could be that all advisors are currently booked for two weeks. This may occur during the peak times of the semesters.

Paperwork (i.e. *If you require a SAP appeal, you cannot schedule an appointment online. You will need to call 407-823-2455 to schedule a SAP appeal appointment specifically. Please DO NOT schedule an appointment with a different service (ie: schedule planning, alert hold, probation hold, etc). Only specific academic advisors can complete SAP appeals. If you schedule an appointment for a different reason and end up needing a SAP appeal, you will have to cancel that appointment and call to reschedule a SAP appeal appointment. You may stop by ENG1, Room 107 during office hours and speak with our front desk staff to schedule an advising appointment.

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Walk-In Advising:

Walk-in advising is intended for brief guidance to move you forward in your academic process. Walk-in appointments are seen on a first-come-first-served basis and are limited to 10-15 minute sessions. Walk-in hours are most Tuesdays and the first week of Fall and Spring semesters only from 9:00am-3:00pm. Walk-ins will close for lunch from 12pm to 1pm. Students can expect long wait times during peak registration times. There will be no walk-in advising on Tuesdays during the summer semesters. We cannot address graduation plans (i.e.- scheduling planning assistance for more than two semesters), ROTC forms, financial aid appeals or out of state transient applications during walk-in advising. Tuesday walk-ins will only have an in-person option available. If students are unable to make it in person for walk-ins, please schedule a virtual appointment. This may be subject to change.

Finding Your Advisor:

To find your academic advisor, log into your myUCF portal. Once logged in, click on Student Self Service and then Student Center. In your Student Center, you will see your advisor listed on the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

College of Sciences Advising Services (COSAS)

The College of Sciences Advising Services office (COSAS) provides academic assistance to undergraduate students within the College of Sciences. They strive to efficiently and professionally advise and serve students and the public with clear communication, concerned care, and creative solutions to problems while offering a welcoming environment. They help students with matters concerning college and university requirements, policies, and procedures. Students visiting our offices have a wide range of concerns! Have a specific question? Call us at 1-929-205-6099 during our Zoom virtual office hours or visit our handy F.A.Q. We are only taking calls through our virtual office. Please follow the Phone instructions under the “Walk-In, Virtual Office (Zoom)” section (only during the hours listed).

College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) Academic Success Coaching

Academic Success Coaches provide academic support for undergraduate students in all College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) majors and is committed to helping Knights succeed. All students are assigned an Academic Success Coach in the College of Health Professions and Sciences where they will seek advisement regarding their academic program. Students can schedule an appointment with an Academic Success Coachthrough MyKnight Star.

Override Requests and Transient Forms:

For courses offered in the College of Health Professions and Sciences, students should contact their Academic Success Coach to request an override. The Academic Success Coach will work with the department to determine if an override can be granted. The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) will consider a student’s transient request to take a course towards their major at another institution. For courses taken outside of the Florida College or University System, students must submit a Non-SUS Transient Student Form. Students must be enrolled at UCF during the term of graduation. Students may not be transient during the term of graduation.

Late Add Requests:

Late add requests are reserved for extenuating circumstances, and they are accepted only during the second week of the semester. When the request is submitted, please allow time for review and processing. If the request is approved by the College of Health Professions and Sciences, the late add request will be submitted to UCF Academic Services for final review and approval.

College of Business Academic Success Coaching and Office of Professional Development (OPD)

The College of Business’ Academic Success Coaching Team is the result of a partnership between the College and the UCF Division of Student Success and Wellbeing. This highly competent team is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for College of Business students. The team works with internal and external partners to provide academic and college engagement resources and is the primary academic advising and success coaching team for business students. Students will receive information and guidance through individual appointments, classes, workshops and collaborative partnerships with other student support teams and offices throughout the college and campus community. Students can take advantage of these opportunities as early as their new student orientation. We provide these opportunities through scheduled appointments, group advising and technology-based advising. The team encourages business students to take advantage of critical career exploration and professional development programming provided by the college and our Career Coaches. You and your assigned Academic Success Coach will work together, from orientation to graduation, to establish your goals, design your academic plans and monitor your success. Advising is by appointment only, outside of posted walk-in dates.

Office of Professional Development (OPD):

The Office of Professional Development (OPD) provides academic advising, career coaching services and study abroad resources to students in the College of Business. Staffed by experienced Human Resource professionals, our Career Coaches help students develop their career plans from the day they start classes in the college. Our goal is to help students Get to the One - the one who gets the internship, the job or promotion. Dean Paul Jarley’s latest initiative - an online community exclusively for UCF business students and employers - is designed to connect our students with the businesses they want to work for. Focusing on professional development, Career Coaches work with students to help them formulate a plan for building a successful career. We also have specialized coaches who act as a liaison between employers and business students for networking opportunities, internships and potential jobs. Each major has an assigned Career Coach.

Major Exploration: This non-academic appointment to help students identify the right major for their career goals. To sign up for a Career Cluster Session, go to Office of Professional Development Resource Course in Webcourses.

Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator: The role of Student Advocate & Empowerment Coordinator is to support our students both in the classroom and in their personal lives. Students often experience “non-academic” challenges or life stressors that can adversely impact their academic success.

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Career and Internship Opportunities: Help BUSINESS students obtain internship and full-time positions. An opportunity to showcase your skill sets and personal attributes that are desirable to employers.

Study Abroad: The college offers Study Abroad experiences at every step of your academic career.

The Invitational: The Invitational is the exclusive career and internship fair for the College of Business that is held each Fall and Spring semester. Business students can earn an invitation to the event from a faculty member or by completing certain activities, such as meeting with a Career Coach, attending a Career Cluster, etc. The Invitational features 30-50 employers with open internships and jobs specifically for business students. It is a great way to connect with employers and gain valuable real world experience in industry. Please use the appropriate contact method below for guidance from the College of Business Academic Success Coaching and Office of Professional Development Team.

Specialized Advising Centers and Resources

Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC)

Location (Main Campus): Classroom Building 1 Suite 302Location (Rosen College): 9907 Universal Blvd. The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC) advisors and coaches assist undeclared and major exploring undergraduate students with degree exploration, college skill building, and transition to degree-specific college advising. Students who are undeclared are assigned to work with an advisor in the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC). Students who are exploring majors may also work with KMETC.

Military and Veteran Success Center

The Military and Veteran Success Center is the first-stop shop for military students to include, student veterans, active-duty, and military-connected students.

General Academic Policies and Procedures

Orientation

All First Time in College (FTIC) students must attend orientation prior to registering for courses at UCF. Students transferring into UCF attend a mandatory orientation before enrolling in courses.

Transfer Credits

Students transferring in with an Associate of Arts degree from an institution within the Florida College System will have all General Education Program requirements met at UCF. Students transferring from a private or out-of-state institution will have their credits evaluated for equivalency.

MyUCF Portal

Log in to your myUCF portal using your NID and NID password to access your Student Self Service menu. Select a date that works well with your schedule and choose either the morning or afternoon block for a drop-down menu of available times. Select a time from the available times listed. Use the arrow to advance weeks or go back. You will be able to schedule an appointment up to two weeks in advance. Review the details related to your appointment. If applicable, add any comments for your advisor related to your appointment. Select your preferred method of reminder.

Multiple Term Registration

Undergraduate students with a UCF GPA of 3.5 or higher as of February 1st are eligible for multiple term registration.

The Role of Academic Advising

Academic Advising is a collaborative relationship between you and your advisor. Your advisor will assist you with your educational, career, and personal goals by helping you understand University policies and procedures, major requirements, and campus resources. Provide information and tools for students to complete academic processes (i.e.

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