Transfer Tips

Office Visits for Transfer Advising
  • Students are encouraged to contact Transfer and Transition Services with questions or to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. Advisors are available Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Transfer students accepted to UCF who are undeclared majors or are undecided about their major should contact Transfer and Transition Services prior to Orientation for advisement.
  • Undeclared students with 45+ credit hours are placed on advising hold.
Students should:
  • Submit your application at least six months in advance. Do not wait until the A.A. is awarded to apply. You can be admitted contingent upon completion of the A.A. if you meet specific admission requirements. By applying early and being admitted, you will be invited to an early Orientation.
  • Keep a transfer diary. For each contact with UCF, record the name of the person with whom you spoke, the date, and the type of request. Keep a copy of all correspondence you send and receive.
  • Have original transcripts from all institutions you have attended sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. If you are currently enrolled, send a transcript when applying and a final transcript when classes are completed.
  • Attend the earliest Orientation session possible. You will have more course selections and registration choices. You should bring copies of all transcripts
  • (transcripts sent in for admissions purposes are not available for advising during Orientation). You are advised (in groups) and then allowed to register. Tuition and fee payments are due by the published deadline.
  • Complete the Student Health Form. Registration is not allowed without the completion and approval of this form.
  • Complete CLAST if possible; however, you can be admitted without it. Since the A.A. is not awarded without completion of CLAST, privileges provided by the A.A. are not granted (i.e., grade forgiveness, Gordon Rule, and the completion of general education requirements). Without completion of CLAST, but with all general education courses completed, you should request the following statement placed on your transcript: General Education Requirements Met. Without this statement, you 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, your financial aid file should be complete by March 1.