Transfer Tips

Students should:

* Submit their application at least six months in advance. They should not wait until the AA degree is awarded to apply. A student can be accepted "contingent upon completion of the AA degree". By applying early and being accepted, students will be invited to an early registration. This means students will register along with native UCF rising juniors

* Keep a transfer diary. For each contact with UCF, students should record the name of the person with whom they spoke, the date, and the type of request. They should keep a copy of all letters they send and receive.

* Have original transcripts from all institutions they have attended sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. If they are currently enrolled, they should send a transcript now and a final transcript when classes are completed.

* Attend the earliest orientation session possible. Students will have more course selections and registration choices. Students should bring copies of all transcripts (transcripts sent in for admissions purposes are not always available for advising during orientation). Students are advised and then allowed to register.

* Complete the Student Health Form. Registration will not be allowed without the completion and approval of this form.

* Complete CLAST if possible; however, students can be admitted without it. As students are not awarded the AA degree without completion of CLAST, privileges provided by the AA degree are not granted, i.e., grade forgiveness, Gordon Rule, and the completion of general education requirements. Students without completion of CLAST, but with ALL general education courses completed, should request from the community college records office the following statement placed on their transcript; "General Education Requirements Met." Without this statement students must satisfy UCF's general education requirements (including Gordon Rule courses).

* Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be considered for ALL aid available, students' financial aid file should be completed by March 1.

Note: Although American Sign Language can be used to satisfy the UCF Admissions requirement, it can not be used to satisfy graduation requirements which may be required by the specific major.

Transfer Checklist


Before Completing AA degree
___/___/___ meet with community college counselor for graduation check
___/___/___ complete application for graduation
Application For Admission
___/___/___ date submitted
___/___/___ date of acceptance
Transcripts(original transcript from all institutions attended)
___/___/___ date transcript sent during last term at community college
___/___/___ date of final transcript sent after term completed
Financial Aid/Scholarship
___/___/___ date financial aid application sent to UCF
___/___/___ date need analysis form (FAFSA) sent to __CSS or __ACT
___/___/___ date financial aid transcript sent to UCF
___/___/___ date financial aid notification by UCF
___/___/___ date scholarship application mailed or transfer notice sent
___/___/___ date scholarship application response
Housing
___on-campus housing
___off-campus housing
___/___/___ date application sent (Include deposit when required.)
___/___/___ date accepted
Immunization
___ proof submitted with application OR
___ need immunization shots
Foreign Language Requirements
___ 2 years/credits earned in high school
___ 8 credits earned at the community college
___ credits to be taken at the university
___ exempt from foreign language credit requirements
Program (Major) Requirements
___ limited access
___ prerequisites completed
___ grade point average (GPA) requirements met, if applicable:
___ meet minimum cumulative GPA for admission to program of study
___ meet cumulative GPA in courses taken for program of study
___ meet grade requirements for designated courses
___ audition/portfolios requirement
___ ACT/SAT (education majors only)
Other:
___/___/___ Orientation date at UCF