Admission to the College of Education

Admission to the College will be granted when students meet the following requirements:

  • Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent (i.e. an AA degree from an approved Florida community college or state university).
  • Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA; a minimum 2.75 overall GPA is required for Early Childhood Education.
  • Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test and/or CLAST examination. It is highly recommended students take and pass the GKT in the Spring Semester of their Sophomore year.
  • Complete education common program prerequisite courses with a minimum letter grade of C- (1.75) or better and a 2.0 GPA overall in the education common program prerequisite area.
Transfer Notes:

Courses transferred from other institutions must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information. Students transferring from a Florida Public Community College are cautioned to pay careful attention to the General Education and Program Prerequisites sections of their intended major. Students are responsible for all ESOL assignments for UCF ESOL-infused courses that may be transferred from other institutions.

New students will:
  1. Meet college advising representatives in a group setting during Orientation to:
    1. Discuss College of Education admission requirements needed for enrollment in upper division education classes
    2. Review degree program requirements
    3. Understand expectations and responsibilities associated with a career in education
  2. Be advised by the College of Education Office of Student Affairs (ED 110) if their major is Education Pending. An appointment is recommended 407 823 3723.
  3. Be assigned to an academic advisor in the area of their major upon completion of College of Education admission requirements. The advisor’s name and telephone number appear on the SASS Degree Audit and in myUCF to assist students in making an advising appointment.
  4. Purchase and utilize LiveText software at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment in the College of Education based on program requirements.
Continuing students will:
  1. Set up an appointment with their academic advisor upon acceptance to their major, or the Office of Student Affairs, if a Pending major, to review academic progress and to develop an academic plan. Review this plan each term with an advisor prior to registration;
  2. View a SASS Degree Audit through myUCF;
  3. Register at scheduled appointment time in myUCF. Students must complete any changes to their schedules by the end of the published Add/Drop period;
  4. Utilize LiveText software based upon program requirements; and
  5. File an online Intent to Graduate Form by the end of the term prior to the term in which graduation is intended.