mySchedule Builder is an application that will generate all possible schedule combinations based on your course selections, allowing you to evaluate which schedule of classes will work best for you.
Keep in mind that you can continue to use myUCF’s robust Class Search search functionality to identify courses. After finding those courses in Class Search, add them to mySchedule Builder. Then you can:
Continue using Class Search if you:
Use mySchedule Builder to generate, view, and analyze a variety of class schedules containing those classes you want to take in a given semester. If you already know what classes you need, you can go straight to mySchedule Builder, add your classes, and generate schedules to review.
SCENARIO ONE: You are starting from scratch. You need to search for a course that satisfies specific requirements such as GEP.
. . . Use Class Search to search for classes meeting your specific criteria. For example, perhaps you need a class meeting the GEP-Cultural & Historical Foundations area offered by the Philosophy department. When you find a course meeting those criteria—perhaps REL 2300—note it to add to mySchedule Builder. Next, use the mySchedule Builder application to add REL 2300 and other classes to your schedule—say MAC 1105C. When you click Generate Schedules, all of the sections of REL 2300 will be shown with all of the MAC 1105C sections that don’t conflict with it. You can continue adding classes through mySchedule Builder in this manner, knowing that the application will display only those schedules where sections of the other classes you choose don’t conflict with each other.
Note: You may also identify courses fulfilling the Gordon Rule requirements at http://catalog.ucf.edu/policies/degree-requirements. Keep both web browser windows open for easy navigation between mySchedule Builder and Class Search or the degree requirements website. Remember to consult your advisor if you have additional questions.
SCENARIO TWO—You already have specific courses in mind but don’t know which sections would fit your scheduling needs best.
Simply open up the application through the mySchedule Builder link in your myUCF Student Center with the subject prefixes and course numbers you’re interested in—for example, MAC 1105C, BSC 2010C, CGS 2100C, and ECO 2013. Add these to mySchedule Builder’s Add Course area. When you click Generate Schedules, mySchedule Builder returns schedules that work around any breaks, class padding, or classes you previously added to the shopping cart.
Yes. Change the Course Status filter in the upper left-corner of the main mySchedule Builder page to ‘Open & Full w/Waitlist Open’.
When you add a course in the Add Course panel, the course description appears below the name of the course. The description gives these details of the class:
Yes, absolutely. After a schedule is generated the class section’s details will display important information; for example, the class section may have special restrictions. In mySchedule Builder, full class details are viewed by clicking the Information icon after you have generated schedules and you are looking at the class as part of a schedule.
No. mySchedule Builder does NOT enroll you in the classes you selected. You must return to the Student Center and import your selected schedule into the shopping cart to complete the enrollment process. mySchedule Builder will add the schedule you select to your shopping cart, but it does not enroll you in those classes. However, you will be able to easily navigate back to the shopping cart directly from mySchedule Builder.
When you add a course in the Add Course panel, the course description appears below the name of the course. The pre-requisites for the course are listed there.
In the Courses section on the main page, click the Options link for the course you wish to filter further. Use the checkboxes next to individual class sections, or the Advanced Filters button, to remove the classes you do not want. After changing the filters, click the ‘Generate Schedules’ button again. You’ll get schedules with the classes without those sections.
To access mySchedule Builder, navigate to your Student Center and click the mySchedule Builder link under the Academics bar. Follow the instructions on the mySchedule Builder Instructions page.
In the top left-hand corner of mySchedule Builder’s main page, choose the Instruction Mode and modify the filters accordingly
On mySchedule Builder’s main page, click the Advanced Options button to access the Class Padding drop-down box. Select from a list of five-minute intervals between 0 and 90. Remember, however, that most classes observe standard meeting times and already allow for 10 minutes between classes. If you add more class padding to your schedule, you might have to alter that choice if mySchedule Builder doesn’t generate class schedules that work for you.
Yes. When you find a schedule that you like and want to save, click the ‘heart’ icon at the top of the schedule details page. Give the schedule a name and save it. Later, click the ‘Favorites’ icon on mySchedule Builder’s main page to pull up your saved schedules.
Yes. On mySchedule Builder’s main page, click the Add Break button to access the Add New Break panel. Give your break a name and select the times you would like for it to begin and end. Choose the days of the week that the break will be active. Save your break and it will appear on all of the schedules generated with your classes arranged around it. You can add more than one break if necessary. After the breaks are created, you can analyze the effect of a break on your schedule by removing or editing the break.
On the Add Course page, select the ‘Search By Section Attribute’ tab. Select ‘Honors’ (or any other special class type) from the Attribute dropdown. Select the Subject and Course and add the course to your Desired Courses list.
If you decide to drop a course from your schedule, that’s not a problem. On the mySchedule Builder main page, locate the Courses section on the left side of the screen above the schedules listing. Uncheck the course, or courses, which you want removed from your schedule. Click the ‘Generate Schedules’ button again to get a new list of schedules.
In the ‘Courses’ section on the main page, click the ‘Options’ link for the class that you want to change. Use the checkboxes on the left of the sections listing page to select the class sections that you want. Make sure that the sections you don’t want are unchecked.
You can use this feature to choose specific days and times, buildings, or instructors that you’re interested in.
Advanced filters are also available on this page.
There’s not an option, but you can create different breaks to block times that you DON’T want to take classes. Then include those breaks in your schedule to force mySchedule Builder to only show classes during the block of time that you DO want to take classes.
In the Courses section on the main page, click the Options link for the course which has too many results. Use the checkboxes next to individual class sections, or the Advanced Filters button, to reduce the number of classes that will show in your schedule results. After changing the filters, click the ‘Generate Schedules’ button again.
Yes, mySchedule Builder makes it easy to do both of those. To quickly preview a schedule, hover your mouse over a schedule’s magnifying glass icon. The weekly schedule will become visible.
You can compare up to four schedules by checking the checkboxes on the schedule listing page. Then click the ‘Compare’ button to see those schedules side-by-side.
After seeing a weekly schedule that you like, open the schedule to see both the weekly schedule and details of the class sections in that schedule.
Add both classes to your Desired Courses list. Before you generate your schedules:
In the Add Course panel, click on the ‘Search by Instructor’ tab. Type the instructor’s name in the Search box or scroll through the list to find her name. Then see if she is teaching the course you want to take during the semester. If she is, add it to your Desired Courses list.
If you want to ensure that a particular section of a class remains on every schedule that mySchedule Builder generates, you can click the Lock icon next to that class. However, remember that even if you lock a class, you must still import the schedule you select into your shopping cart to complete the enrollment process.
Overview offers a visual representation of your progress toward your degree and can be found under More > Overview. This section includes three separate graphs/tables:
The first graph displays the following:
The second graph displays a breakdown of your units based on the requirement for your degree type such as:
Below these two graphs you’ll see a numerical breakdown of the same information.
If your degree program includes additional requirements that you must fulfill, you’ll see a table with the related information. For example, your degree program might require an additional pre-requisite math course.
To return to the dashboard, click continue at the bottom of the page.
Once you’re back on the dashboard, you can see the course you added to your plan.
3. Click OK to confirm deletion. Pegasus Path will automatically update your plan to reflect your changes.
This option can be found underneath Refresh Suggestions. When looking at your Pegasus Path plan, you can see a column titled Lock. By checking the boxes in this column, you can lock certain courses or tasks into the semester, so they don’t get moved accidentally.
The Clear Locks option allows you to remove all locked courses, meaning you can move those courses again.
The Arrange My Plan function allows you to drag and drop your courses between semesters. The courses and tasks you see in this section are the same ones you see on the Pegasus Path dashboard.
Tip: if your semester title is highlighted in red after moving a course, this means that you’ve gone over the amount of target units you’ve selected for that semester. To resolve this, simply move a course from that semester to another semester. Or, you can increase the number of target units in the Preferences section.
Important note: Pegasus Path won’t allow you to move courses to a later term if there’s a prerequisite for the course that must be completed in one of the prior semesters first. In some cases, courses must be taken in the same semester, such as for labs.
Under the Clear Locks option is Feedback. By clicking on this, you can send us an email with questions and suggestions about Pegasus Path.
Selecting the More button next to Pegasus Path Report brings up more features within Pegasus Path, such as Refresh Suggestions.
Suggestions from Pegasus Path will be refreshed automatically as you confirm changes to your preferences and plans, but the Refresh Suggestions button lets you do that manually, as well.
When you’re back on the dashboard, click on the Pegasus Path Report button.
The Pegasus Path Report is a snapshot of your progress toward your degree. On this page you’ll be able to view:
Click Close at the bottom of the screen to return to the dashboard.
In this section, we’ll cover the What-If Report. This feature shows you what your degree program might look like if you plan on changing or declaring a new major/minor/ in the future. The What-If Report button is located under More > What-If Report.
You can now look through your report, which shows how your current work would apply to your future program of study.
Clicking on What-if Study Plan brings up an example of how you could complete this major/minor.
Scroll to the bottom to click Close and to return to the dashboard.
Overview offers a visual representation of your progress toward your degree. This button is located next to the What-If Report button on the dashboard. The Overview page includes the following graphs/tables:
The graph to your left displays your:
The graph to your right displays a breakdown of your units based on the requirement for your degree type such as:
Below these two graphs, you’ll see a numerical breakdown of the same information.
If your degree program includes additional requirements that you must fulfill, you’ll see a table with the related information. For example, your degree program might require an additional pre-requisite math course.
To return to the dashboard, click continue at the bottom of the page.
This function allows you to add messages for the student. You can leave messages for specific courses or co-curricular activities/tasks. Make sure that you’re in Live Mode before proceeding.
The student will be notified of the message(s) the next time they view their Pegasus Path.
If you want to go over a student’s Pegasus Path during an advising session, you can print the plan. To print a student’s plan, simply click on Print located in the top left of the Pegasus Path dashboard.
When looking at your plan, you might see “Not Selected” listed in red under the selection column. This means that you can choose a class that you plan on taking to fulfill this part of your degree program.
1. To add a course, click on the select option located to the right of the Selection column. For this example, we’ll choose to add a course that fulfills a General Education Program (GEP) requirement.
2. On the following page, you can choose a class to add to your plan. Selecting from the list of filters on the left will narrow down your search. We’ll add the Communication Found 3 – A3 and State Core Cult/Historical filters.
3. You’ll see the list of courses change. Once you find a course you want to take, click on the green select button. We chose PHI 2010, Introduction to Philosophy.
You’ll be taken back to the dashboard. Scroll down to the semester you selected the course for, and you’ll see that it’s been added to your plan.
The Pegasus Path is an interactive tool that allows you to make changes to your plan by dragging and dropping classes between semesters.
1. Below the Preferences section, click on the Arrange My Plan button.
2. To move a planned course from one section to another, simply click and hold down on the course and move your cursor.
3. For our example, we’ll move Statistics to fall 2019 and our Philosophy class to Spring 2020.
Tip: if your semester is highlighted in red after moving a course, this means that you’ve gone over the amount of target units you’ve chosen for that semester. To resolve this, simply move a course from that semester to another semester. Or, you can increase the number of target units in the Preferences section.
4. Pegasus Path will warn you if there are errors when making changes to your plan. Fix these errors before proceeding.
5. Click OK and you’ll be taken back to the Pegasus Path dashboard to view your updated plan.
Important note: Pegasus Path won’t allow you to move courses to a later term if there’s a prerequisite for the course that must be completed in one of the prior semesters first. In some cases, courses must be taken in the same semester, such as for labs.
Next to the myKnight Audit link is the Audit with Planned Courses option, which generates a report that includes the courses you’ve planned in Pegasus Path. This shows you how your planned courses will help you complete your degree.
1. Click on the Edit My Terms & Units button on the Pegasus Path dashboard.
2. To change the number of credit hours or units you plan on taking, navigate to the Future Units section and change the number in Target Units column.
3. To add a semester, click on the + button located next to the Approx End Date column.
4. Click on the OK button below the Future Units section.
You’ll be taken back to the dashboard and the Preferences section will be updated to reflects the changes you’ve made to your plan.
Suggestions from Pegasus Path will be refreshed automatically as you confirm changes to your preferences and plans, but the Refresh Suggestions button, located next to the Overview button, lets you do that manually, as well.
This button can be found to the right of the Refresh Suggestions button. When looking at your Pegasus Path plan, you can see a column titled Lock.
By checking the boxes in this column, you can lock certain courses or tasks into the semester, so they don’t get moved accidentally.
The Clear Locks option allows you to remove all locked courses, meaning you can move those courses again.
You have the option of removing courses from a student’s plan. To do this, click on the Remove icon located next to the Advisor Message column.
A reason for removing the course is required. For example, if the student is taking the course at another school, select I’m taking this course transient from the dropdown menu.
Your name and the rationale will be visible to the student in Pegasus Path.
To access this report, navigate to the Preferences section and click on the Pegasus Path Report button located below it.
The Pegasus Path Report is a snapshot of your progress toward your degree. On this page you’ll be able to view:
Click Close in the top left corner of the page to view your dashboard.
This feature shows you what your degree program might look like if you plan on changing or declaring a new major/minor/ in the future.
The What-If Report button is located directly underneath the Preferences section.
Let’s see what our plan would look like if we were to change our major to Economics.
1. First, select the college to which the new area of study belongs using the dropdown menu under Academic Program. Economics is part of the College of Business.
2. Next, select your major from the dropdown menu under Area of Study.
3. In the Plan Term column, choose the semester you plan to declare your new major/minor.
4. Click Continue to view your What-If Report.
Now you’ll be able to see the recommended semester-by-semester sequence of courses if you were to change your degree program. The report will also show which courses you’ve already completed.
5. Click Close to return to the dashboard.
Below the Preferences section, you can see the academic plan that you have created for the rest of your time at UCF.
When you first log in to Pegasus Path, this section is automatically populated with the optimal degree plan for your program based on myKnight Audit. For example, if your area of study is Biomedical Sciences, you will see Chemistry Fundamentals in your first semester. This is required class for your area of study.
However, your plan is customizable, and you can make changes to your plan at any time. In the next section, we’ll show you how to select classes you’d like to add to your plan.
Pegasus Path is available via the Student Portal.
On the web, login to myUCF, select Student Self-Service from the left sidebar and navigate to Student Center. Pegasus Path will be listed under the Academics section.
Pegasus Path is accessible from the UCF Mobile app, which is available for Android and iOS devices In the UCF Mobile app, just click on the Pegasus Path icon.
If you haven’t been assigned advisor access, you can still access Pegasus Path.
1. Log in to the myUCF portal and click on Staff Applications from the menu on the left.
2. Next, click on Campus Solutions from the list of options that appear.
3. Click on Main Menu at the top and select Academic Advisement > Smart Planner > Student Planner.
4. Enter the student’s ID and then choose whether you want to view the plan in Test Mode or Live Mode.
There are two different ways to access Pegasus Path, depending on whether or not you have been assigned advisor access.
1. Log in to the myUCF portal and click on Faculty/Advisor Self-Service from the menu on the left.
2. Select Advisors from the list of options that appears and then select View my Advisees.
3. Enter the student’s information on the following screen and click Search.
4. Under the Academic Information section, click on Pegasus Path.
Test Mode: displays information based on the student’s record and ideal plan of study. If you’re simply viewing the plan, choose this option. Changes made in this mode will not be visible to the student.
Live Mode: displays edits that the student has made. Changes made in this mode will be reflected in the student’s plan and will be visible to them.
With advisor access
Without advisor access
Test Mode: displays information based on the student’s record and the ideal plan of study.
Live Mode: displays edits that a student has made to their plan. Any changes made in Live Mode will become part of the student’s plan.
Once you’ve accessed the Pegasus Path, you’ll see important academic information at the top of the page:
Advising features are only available on the desktop version of Pegasus Path. Please navigate to the Desktop section to learn how advisors and faculty can access Pegasus Path.
First, make sure that you have the myUCF app installed. This app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Log in to the myUCF app and choose the Pegasus Path icon from the list
Once you’ve accessed the Pegasus Path, you’ll see important academic information such as Cumulative GPA at the top of the page.
Below that, you’ll see My Areas of Study.
This section reflects your current majors/minors/certificates and catalog year (eg. If you started your Biomedical Sciences degree program in fall 2019, the information listed in Catalog Year column would reflect that).
Changing planned semesters and credit hours
No. The Pegasus Path is a planning tool only. If you are considering a change to your major or minor, create a “What-If?” report to see how that will affect your graduation timeline. But if you decide to go ahead with the change, you must submit an online change of major form using myUCF. Instructions are available on the Registrar’s Office website. When your change is accepted, your Pegasus Path plan will re-calibrate.
No. You must submit your Intent to Graduate application through myUCF in the Student Center section. To access this section, login to myUCF, select Student Self Service, Student Center, and then select Intent to Graduate: Apply in the drop-down box under Academics. To make sure you submit your application for graduation on time, see the UCF Academic Calendar.
The Pegasus Path makes recommendations and provides guidance, but you have to create and follow the plan that works best for you. Once you adjust your plan to meet your personal preferences and planned graduation date, the suggestions Pegasus Path offers will change accordingly.
Pegasus Path is a powerful planning tool, but meeting with an advisor is critical to putting those plans in motion. Your advisor will provide you with invaluable information about courses and available resources that goes beyond the level of detail available in Pegasus Path.
Based on your catalog year, your plan will include up-to-date program requirements, curriculum and academic policy changes.
Use mySchedule Builder to see the dates and times classes are offered, preview and compare possible class schedules to find the one that works best for you and register for the classes you selected.
Use mySchedule Builder to see the dates and times classes are offered, preview and compare possible class schedules to find the one that works best for you and register for the classes you selected.
If your data does not match between your audit and plan, please submit a ServiceNow Pegasus Path ticket so that we can determine what is causing the discrepancy.
The myKnight Audit is the official tool for listing your degree requirements and tracking the courses you’ve completed. Not all courses with credits earned and reflected in myKnight Audit will appear in the Pegasus Path. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.
The Pegasus Path provides you with a 360-degree view of learning experiences available to you as a UCF student. Based on your major, you’ll be prompted to explore and participate in educational opportunities, such as internships and study abroad and take advantage of resources, like Career Services. The tool also suggests co-curricular experiences such as joining a student organization or participating in student government. Acting on these recommendations will help you build your resume and make you a stronger job and graduate school applicant.
The audit with planned courses will show how your planned courses in Pegasus Path will land on your myKnight audit. If you plan all courses, you can run the audit with planned courses to see if you meet the major, minor and/or certificate requirements.
This function is for planning purposes only.
If you are considering a major/minor change, the “What-If?” function shows you how your completed credits would apply to the new program of study and how your graduation date will be impacted. Keep in mind that this is just a planning function. Changes to your major or minor can only be made online through myUCF.
The Pegasus Path report displays a semester-by-semester sequence of courses that have been completed, are in progress, or are included in your academic plan.
These tools work together. The Pegasus Path is a planning tool that uses the information from your myKnight Audit and recommends the sequence of courses to fulfill general education, major and minor requirements. Your path takes into account completed courses, transfer and IB/AP credits.
The myKnight Audit remains the official tool for outlining degree requirements, indicating the courses you’ve successfully completed and certifying that you’ve completed all of your degree requirements required for graduation.
mySchedule Builder is a course scheduling tool that allows you to see the dates and times classes are offered, preview and compare possible class schedules to find the one that works best for you and register for the classes you selected.
Pegasus Path is a new interactive degree planning tool that will help you get from orientation to graduation. The tool will show you a semester-by-semester sequence of required courses based on your degree program, as well as academic milestones, essential academic experiences and suggested co-curricular activities.
The Pegasus Path is an interactive degree planning tool for UCF’s undergraduates. It uses information from your myKnight Audit, the undergraduate course catalog and input from your advisors to create a recommended academic plan based on your major. You can then customize that plan to fit your schedule and preferences, building a personalized roadmap to graduation.
The Pegasus Path will alert you to scheduling conflicts in your proposed plan, or if you’re taking on an especially challenging course combination. It will also remind you of important milestones, like the deadline for applying for graduation.
It also recommends learning experiences, like internships and study abroad related to your course of study. So, using Pegasus Path will not only help you graduate on time but make you more marketable to potential employers and a more competitive graduate school applicant.
In addition to helping you stay on track for graduation, you can use Pegasus Path to get a snapshot of your progress. Its reports and audits show you the courses you’ve completed and classes that are still required for the completion of your degree. If you’re thinking about changing your major or adding a minor, a “What-If?” report will show you what courses you’d need to pick up and how the change would affect your graduation timeline.
Finally, Pegasus Path serves as a portal for your advisor to communicate with you.
Please submit a UCF ServiceNow ticket for Pegasus Path.
Pegasus Path will include multiple declared majors, minors and certificates.
Failed courses that are required for your major will stay on your plan until you satisfactorily complete the course.
Transferred courses that are needed for your major or minor are included in your myKnight Audit and listed on your transcript are part of your Pegasus Path plan. They are part of your Pegasus Path Report and are viewable in the Overview section of your plan.
A petition for a medical withdrawal must be submitted within six (6) months of the end of the semester from which the medical withdrawal is requested. Only one semester can be petitioned on each Medical Withdrawal Request. An approved medical withdrawal petition that was submitted by the 6-month deadline will result in a tuition refund for the semester from which the student was medically withdrawn. If a medical withdrawal is approved, a grade of “WM” (withdrawal due to medical reason) will be recorded for each affected course. A “WM” grade will have no effect on the Grade Point Average.
If considering a medical withdrawal during the semester, you should talk to each course instructor before pursuing the medical withdrawal. It may be possible for you and the instructor to work out an alternate solution together. A medical withdrawal petition should be a student’s last option. For example, if you and the student’s instructor(s) agree(s) to a grade of “Incomplete” for the semester, you do not need to petition for a medical withdrawal. Students are also encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services to explore possible accommodations that would enable the student to meet course requirements without withdrawing.
When you have decided to pursue a medical withdrawal during the semester, you should inform each instructor of the your intent, because medical withdrawal is a change of registration status. The Registrar’s Office will officially notify the your instructor(s) of the intent to submit a medical withdrawal petition and seek each instructor’s input and support for the petition.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students are responsible for all requirements of the course(s) until such time the medical withdrawal is approved. Poor academic performance is not a basis upon which a medical withdrawal will be approved.
Medical withdrawals for consecutive semesters will not be approved for the same medical condition. If a student’s medical condition is serious enough to necessitate a medical withdrawal, the student should carefully consider future enrollment. The time period immediately following a medical withdrawal should be devoted to recovery. Students are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility Services well before a subsequent semester begins to explore possible accommodations if necessary.
Students who receive a medical withdrawal may be placed on medical hold when the University is able to determine that the medical condition is likely to continue to prohibit the student from meeting course requirements into the next semester(s). In this case, the University may drop the student’s enrollment for the subsequent semester(s), however it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to make sure enrollment is dropped while on medical hold or risk being fee and grade liable. When the student on medical hold believes that he/she/they can meet course requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation, the student may petition to have the medical hold removed. To have a medical hold removed, the student must submit the following documents: (1) a Medical Hold Removal Form completed by the student and his/her medical and/or psychological provider(s), and (2) a letter authored by the student stating what the student has done regarding the treatment of the medical condition that will enable the student to complete course requirements going forward, and discussing future plans (both academic and any further treatment plans) upon returning to the university. All required paperwork to remove the medical hold must be submitted before the semester in which the student wants to return by that semester’s deadline, which is listed on the Registrar’s Office website.
Eligible courses are 3000 or 4000 level courses required for the major, including common program prerequisites and required electives. Graduate courses are not eligible.
The waiver must be used at the same institution where the eligible course is taken. Neither exchange program (UCF 3995) nor transient courses are eligible.
The Board of Governors determines the programs to which the waiver applies. The current eligible programs are listed above.
Pre- or pending majors are not eligible. If the selected program is a limited access or restricted major, students must be accepted into the major program by the first day of the semester to qualify.
The guidelines state a student must earn at least 60 semester credit hours towards a baccalaureate degree within two academic years after initial enrollment at a Florida public postsecondary institution. Credits must be earned at a FL public institution. Please review your course history and contact the Registrar’s Office if you have further questions.
There is not a list of eligible courses available. Please review your myKnight audit to determine if the classes in which you are enrolled meet degree requirements. If you have questions about the degree audit, please contact your academic success coach.
Retroactive changes in the academic history, including late drops or withdrawals, medical withdrawals, repeated courses, and grade forgiveness, reduce the number of credits a student has earned. Changes to courses taken within the 2-year period may reduce the credits earned to less than 60, and the student would no longer be eligible for the waiver.
Eligibility is determined each semester and summer session after the add/drop date for the term or session. We are unable to confirm or predict if a student will receive the waiver in future terms.
Please contact Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions.
Please contact the College of Graduate Studies for information regarding Late Add, Late Drop, Late Withdrawal and Medical Withdrawal for graduate students.
Please consult this listing for more information.
Please consult your academic advisor or the department in which the course is offered
Please visit the Official Transcript Request web page.
No. The state college will evaluate the courses taken at UCF and determine if they, with those already taken at the state college, meet the requirements for graduation.
There may be some costs associated with Reverse Transfer. Your UCF transcript will be sent to the state college free of charge when requested by the state college. Your state college may require a graduation application and/or fee. There may also be additional courses required to meet the degree requirements.
Courses may be taken at UCF if the courses required for the A.A. degree are available at UCF.
No, meet with a state college advisor to determine which courses may still be required to complete the associate’s degree.
Earning a degree is a major accomplishment! Your state college advisor will assist with completion of necessary applications for graduation.
No. An associate’s degree will be awarded if the combined UCF and state college credits satisfy the degree requirements, and all graduation requirements are met.
According to FERPA, student grades must not be released or made available to third parties. UCF policy restricts instructors from posting grades in classrooms, or on Websites unless the student’s identity is concealed by a secure password-entry interface (i.e., myUCF). More information is available on the myUCF Grades pagelet. Faculty and staff may post grades by doing the following:
Direct discussion of non-directory information (grades, academic performance or standing) is not permissible under FERPA without written permission or in verified and consenting presence.
Students can authorize the release of their records in two ways:
Under FERPA the rights transfer from the parents to the student once they turn 18 years old or enter a postsecondary institution at any age. Although the rights under FERPA have now transferred to a student, a school may disclose information from an “eligible student’s” education records to parents, without consent, if the parent claims the student as a dependent for tax purposes in the last tax year. Neither the age of the student nor the parent’s status as a custodial parent is relevant.
Given that we cannot authenticate the identity of someone over the phone, the Registrar’s Office would relay to parents (who have met the above criteria) the information asked for in a face-to-face meeting, preferably in the student’s presence as well as a member of the Registrar’s Office professional staff.
If you have concerns or believe your rights under FERPA may have been violated, please contact the Registrar’s Office by emailing with the subject line “FERPA Concern.”
Students also have the right to file a complaint under FERPA by doing so in writing to the Family Policy Compliance Office, sending pertinent information through the mail, concerning any allegations to the following address:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
Phone: 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)
Information on FERPA training can be found here.
All faculty and staff who handle educational and identification information for students, including class rosters and grades, are required to complete training.
The Knights Success Grant would not be the best option for a student who wants to avoid Federal Loan debt. Knights Success Grant candidates must have exhausted all financial resources including Federal Loan options.
The Knights Success Grant cannot be applied toward housing costs, textbook purchases, personal finances and other non-tuition fees. If other financial assistance is awarded for the term in which the grant is awarded, the Knights Success Grant would be cancelled or adjusted.
If awarded the Knights Success Grant, the funds can only be applied toward outstanding UCF tuition and a refund cannot be produced. Award amounts are equal to UCF tuition with a maximum award amount of $3,500*.
*This is subject to change dependent on available funds.
The Knights Graduation and Grant Initiative is designed to help students enroll in their final semester. Funding is not guaranteed, but you will receive guidance on the steps you need to take to remedy the hold and enrolling in your final semester.
No, there is no application deadline as long as the semester is still underway. Funding assistance for previous semesters cannot be reviewed or prorated.
Yes. There is a financial literacy requirement provided through Cent$ible Knight$ and a career readiness tool where the resources are provided by Career Services. This is all available through the Knights Success Grant Canvas web course. Awardees of the Knights Success Grant will be notified of the Canvas web course requirement with the award notification email.
The application is available via referral or direct inquiry only. Please contact Heather Murphy at KGGI@ucf.edu. Students who are inquiring about the application need to include in the email their UCF email address, full name, UCF ID and a brief explanation for your inquiry for this emergency assistance.
Yes, graduate courses are included in your Excess Credit Hour counter if they are being used towards your baccalaureate degree. Credit that is only used for the graduate degree will be excluded.
Your Excess Credit Hour counter is determined after completion of a review of your incoming transfer credit and a determination of what is applicable to your declared major or degree program. Since you do not have a declared major, almost everything or everything will count. Once you declare a major, any additional credits that can apply towards the major will be determined and added to your Excess Credit Counter.
When you elect to change your major, the baseline will not be increased unless the new program requires more credits to complete than the previous program. Courses attempted at UCF for the previous major will not be excluded.
If you have transfer credit, it is possible that your new major selection will change which courses are degree applicable. Transfer course that are now degree applicable will be added to your counter, and all transfer credit previously determined to be degree applicable will remain.
The baseline will not be increased for a double major or double degree. It is possible that the student will exceed the baseline and be required to pay the excess hours surcharge prior to graduation. If both majors/degrees are awarded in the same term, the credit hours required for the 2nd major/degree only will be waived.
The baseline will not be increased for a minor. It is possible that a student will exceed the baseline when pursuing a minor in addition to the coursework for their major and will be required to pay the excess hours surcharge
All UCF courses count towards Excess Hours.
If you graduated with a double major/degree and exceeded the excess hours baseline, the credit hours required for the 2nd major/degree only will be waived. Student Account Services will issue any refund due, generally by the end of the following term.
If you enrolled at UCF as a First Time In College (FTIC) student, incurred excess hours fees, and graduated within 4 years of initial enrollment, up to 12 credit hours will be waived. Student Account Services will issue any refund due, generally by the end of the following term.
No, there is no application needed. After all degrees for the term are awarded, the Registrar’s Office will review any double major/degree graduates who incurred excess hours.
No, there is no application needed. After all degrees for the term are awarded, the Registrar’s Office will review graduates who are eligible for this refund.
Data in your excess hours counter does not include future term enrollment. Your excess hours counter is updated at the end of each term’s drop/add deadline to reflect new term enrollment.
No, the Registrar’s Office cannot tell you since we have to wait for the excess hours counter updates at the end of each term’s drop/add deadline.
After the excess hours counter has been updated after the drop/add deadline each term, you will receive an email from the Registrar’s Office informing you to check your excess hours counter.
Second bachelor’s degrees are not excluded from the Excess Credit Hour law. However, since most second bachelor’s degrees only require the completion program prerequisites and degree requirements, you most likely will not incur excess hours fees.
Yes, if you are also pursuing a bachelor’s degree, an Undergraduate Certificate is considered a complementary program to your bachelor’s degree. The classes for a certificate do count towards excess hours.
Yes, any credits attempted at another institution after you have started at UCF are included in your excess hours credit counter. This includes courses taken in a concurrent enrollment program or as a transient student while still enrolled at UCF.
Yes, any credits taken at another institution after you have started at UCF are included in your excess hours credit counter. This includes courses taken as a study abroad student while still enrolled at UCF.
Grades of S and U do not impact the GPA. A grade of S will result in credit for the course, but it will not be used in the calculation of the GPA. A grade of U will reflect attempted credit that was not earned in the course, but it will also not affect the GPA.
You should contact your advisor before making a grading decision. In some instances, an S/U grade may impact degree program requirements and applications to graduate or professional school.
A list of Academic Advising Offices can be found here: https://undergrad.ucf.edu/faculty/advising-offices/
Athletes should consult with their Athletic Advisor. Changes to athletes’ grading will have to be processed within the Registrar’s Office (these will go to Vanessa.)
Between April 10-27, you can change your request for S/U grading. Go to the myUCF portal and select Student Self Service > Student Center > Other Academic (dropdown menu) > COVID-19 S/U Option. After April 27, appeals to reverse your request for an S/U will not be allowed.
If you choose to select courses for S/U grading, grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ or C will convert to a satisfactory (S) grade.
Grades of C-, D+, D, D-, F or NC will convert to an unsatisfactory (U) grade
If your degree program requires a grade of a C or higher to advance to the next class, selecting the S/U option for the prerequisite may be inadvisable. You should contact your advisor before making a grading decision.
A list of Academic Advising Offices can be found here: https://undergrad.ucf.edu/faculty/advising-offices/
S, U and NC grades could help you maintain your current GPA because it won’t change it. S grades may also help you meet the earned hours requirements. However, a U or NC grade would not help you meet the earned hours requirement nor the SAP completion percentage standard.
No, the mode of class delivery is not noted on an official transcript.
Your transcripts will indicate that the S/U option was made available this semester because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
No. You will usually have the option to repeat a course if you need to. Although most courses are not repeatable, students have the option to take them again. They just cannot count more than once towards the graduation requirements.
It might reduce the credits on your transcript IF you have repeated courses. If you haven’t repeated anything, you will not be affected by this change at all. Even if you are affected by this change, this will NOT affect your progress towards graduation.
Students with questions regarding their financial aid eligibility or how this may impact their continued eligibility should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The office is located in 120 Millican Hall and can be reached via phone at 407-823-2827 or email at finaid@ucf.edu.
The degree audit has always been filtering for repeated courses. The degree audit will continue to be, as it always has been, the tool that allows students and advisors to monitor the completion of and the remaining requirements for graduation. The degree audit is unchanged by this process. If you have questions regarding your progress towards graduation, please contact your college’s advising office.
Transfer credits will be evaluated for repeated classes. This includes multiple occurrences taken at one school, test credits that resulted in equivalencies for the same course, or the repeating of a class at UCF that was previously taken somewhere else.
Repeat Checking refers to how the University treats classes that you have taken more than once. If you repeat a class, there are implications for your GPA and academic level (freshman, sophomore, etc). However, and normally, repeated classes do not result in additional credit counting towards the degree.
A course that is non-repeatable is a course that cannot count more than once towards your graduation requirements. Most courses are not repeatable, and the catalog will confirm those classes that can be repeated. For example, if you take ENC 1101 more than once, only one the last attempt will be reflected on your degree audit. There are a small number of courses that are repeatable and thus, can count multiple times towards graduation. An example would be a music class that is a lesson.
Please visit here: https://academicservices.ucf.edu/myknight-audit. You may call 407 823 3100 with additional questions about repeat checking.
Currently, UCF counts all attempts of a class equally. If you take a class three times, you will receive 9 credits for the class on your academic transcript even though only 3 credits count towards graduation on your degree audit. Beginning with the Fall 2015 semester, your transcript will report only the number of credits that are permitted by the guidelines in the catalog in the same way the degree audit does.
Your degree audit information will not be affected by this. Your progress towards graduation will not be affected by this change. The degree audit has always managed repeat checking. In cases where you may have taken the same course twice and did not use grade forgiveness, you will only see the course counting towards the degree once on the degree audit.
There are two reasons for this change. In order to accurately report progress towards degree and in order to comply with federal regulations that govern financial aid, this change is necessary.
Also, because the new audit is part of the PeopleSoft system where student records are processed, in order for the new audit to work properly, repeat checking needs to be occurring within PeopleSoft.
Since repeated courses will not count more than once as earned credits on your transcript, your total credits earned that appear on your transcript may change. In a small number of cases, academic levels will be impacted and thus, financial aid eligibility may be impacted.
No. The Grade Forgiveness policy remains unchanged. You will not receive credit for both occurrences of the same class on your transcript. Only the last class will count towards your degree.
Assistance for undergraduate students with late drop, late withdrawal, medical withdrawal petitions and medical hold removal process.
Assess test and transfer credit for General Education Courses, Gordon Rule and/or Foreign Language
Administer university requirements waivers for issues such as summer hours and AMH 2020 within the GEP.
A Late Drop and a Late Withdrawal are the same as a Drop or Withdrawal except that they are petitioned after their respective deadlines. Please check the Academic Calendar for dates. If approved, a Late Drop results in a full refund of tuition fees and the complete removal of the course from the student’s academic record. If a late withdrawal is approved, the student will receive a WL grade. This will not affect their GPA. If approved, a late withdrawal does not refund tuition, and/or the student is still fee liable for the late withdrawn courses.
No. Your professor can support your decision to petition but does not have the authority to approve your petition. If your petition is approved your professor’s input will determine if you receive a “Withdraw Passing” (WP) or a “Withdraw Failing” (WF) for the course. Talk to your professor before pursuing a Late Withdrawal petition.
All current and newly admitted UCF students will be able to view the myKnight Audit through the myUCF portal.
Log into the myUCF portal with your NID and NID password, then select Student Self Service from the menu on the left side of the screen. Then select myKnight Audit from the “Other: Academic” dropdown menu next to your class schedule.
Your myKnight Audit will display the courses you have taken, are registered for, and have transferred from a prior institution (accepted by UCF). The myKnight Audit compares all of the courses on your official academic record to computer-coded degree requirements from the UCF undergraduate catalog. The result is an estimate of your status in meeting these requirements to earn your selected degree.
You will be able to view any courses that have been completed, are in progress, or have been transferred each time you process your audit. For a full list of your course history, generate a PDF audit and scroll down to the bottom of the document to the course history section.
Keep in mind that any transfer work or grade changes that have not been submitted and accepted via official transcript will not appear on your myKnight Audit.
Your myKnight Audit will outline all courses within each section of the report that are required to complete your degree. You may then use this information to discuss an appropriate plan of study with your academic advisor.
Courses that you have failed, dropped or withdrawn will appear at the bottom of your interactive audit in the Ineligible Courses area, and in the Course History at the bottom of the PDF audit. However, these attempts will not count toward successful completion of degree requirements.
Transfer courses may need to be evaluated for equivalency. Contact your academic advisor for instructions.
Some degree programs may not be available in the selected catalog year, or the degree audit may not yet be available for certain majors. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog (http://catalog.ucf.edu/) and contact your college advising office for questions about major requirements.
No. You must file an Intent to Graduate in the myUCF portal before the deadline on the UCF Academic Calendar. The Registrar’s Office and the college that houses your major will conduct a review of your coursework to determine if you are eligible to graduate. Missing requirements will be communicated to you by your college or the Registrar’s Office.
The What-If report allows you to hypothetically change your degree, major or track. Your new What-If report will show you what coursework is required for the new major or concentration, what courses you have taken that satisfy requirements, and what courses are still left for you to take.
No. The What-If function is for information purposes only. See your advisor if you plan to change your major.
Your academic advisor is your primary point of contact. However, you may also use the ServiceNow link to report a discrepancy on your myKnight Audit.
Yes. Click on the “View Report as PDF” green link on the interactive audit and you will be able to print your report as a PDF.
No, you do not need to resubmit your request. However, if the approved courses do not appear on the myKnight Audit, please report the issue through ServiceNow.
Usually this is because your web browser is blocking pop-ups. Try either disabling your pop-up blockers or allowing pop-ups on the site http://my.ucf.edu.
If a change of major has been submitted and the change is not posted yet, please contact the Registrar’s Office. In the meantime, please run a What-If report for the new plan. Please report other plan discrepancies, and all audit discrepancies, through the Service Now reporting tool: ucf.service-now.com
You must complete the PSAA Degree Audit webcourse (ACS001). The prerequisites for this course are SR FERPA Training (SR100W) and PS SA/HR Basic Navigation (PSC001). Once you have completed all three training courses, your college or department security authorizer must request the appropriate access through the Registrar’s Office.
You must complete the Exceptions webcourse (ACS002). The prerequisite for this course is the PSAA Degree Audit webcourse (ACS001). Your college or department security authorizer must request exception writing access through the Registrar’s Office.
You can verify your course modality for the classes you’re enrolled in by checking your schedule, which can be found in your myUCF portal.
How to View Your Class Schedule in myUCF
To view the modality of a course you’re interested in enrolling in, you can search for it using the “Class Search” function which can be found here: https://my.ucf.edu/psp/IHPROD/GUEST/CSPROD/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL?pslnkid=UCF_S201303041350157557298501
Colleges have worked hard to create a stable schedule that is accurate at this time. We do not anticipate significant changes after July 1. Naturally, however, public health concerns and related issues could still lead to modifications. Students are encouraged to monitor their schedules in the weeks leading up to the beginning of the term. We also encourage you to stay in touch with your professors to promote a smooth transition in the event that course modalities must change during the semester.
In most cases, if the location in your schedule is listed as “TBA,” your class is online. In cases where days and times are also included, your class will be taught remotely but synchronously. This means that you will be expected to participate in course activities at specific times via video conferencing. If you have questions about your course modality, contact your advisor and/or your professor.
We encourage students to reach out to their college advising office if they have further questions or need clarification regarding a specific course. The contact information for each college’s advising office can be found here: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/ssa/advising-offices/
No. UCF will switch to remote instruction following the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize risk associated with a potential virus resurgence. Final exams and assessments will be remote. University operations will be normal, with residence halls, libraries, and study and dining spaces remaining open for student use. Because students are permitted to return to UCF Housing for the two weeks of the fall semester following Thanksgiving, no refunds will be provided to students who elect to not return to their residence.
If you become ill with symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and contact your primary care physician, who will determine whether testing or treatment is needed. Avoid contact with other people and follow the CDC’s guidelines regarding how to self-quarantine to prevent spreading the illness.
Students should have a plan for the possibility they may test positive for COVID-19. Residents will be required to isolate up to 14 days or until they receive medical clearance to return to their housing assignment. All residents must disclose to Student Health Services immediately upon notification of positive COVID-19 test status or contact from Florida Department of Health about exposure and instruction to isolate. UCF Housing and Residence Life has designated a limited number of spaces in Academic Year communities, Towers at Knights Plaza, NorthView, UnionWest and Rosen for UCF Housing residents who fall ill and are unable to travel to their permanent residence to isolate.
Faculty are being encouraged to plan courses so that students who fall ill will be able to continue in the class. In particular, attendance requirements have been discouraged, and faculty with a face-to-face component are encouraged to use a hybrid approach that can be available to students who choose to be or because of health requirements need to learn remotely. Review the attendance and makeup policy for each of your courses at the beginning of the semester and work closely with your professor if you need an illness-related accommodation.
In the circumstances you become seriously ill or must be out for an extended period and cannot complete the course, you may be eligible for an incomplete or medical withdrawal. Please review those policies here for further guidance: Incomplete Policy and Medical Withdrawal Policy. Please note that students who complete a course are NOT eligible for medical withdrawal.
The CDC has identified that certain individuals are or may be at higher risk for COVID-19 and for developing serious COVID-19 illness. See CDC information at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html
According to UCF’s COVID-19 Return to Campus Policy, students, especially those at higher risk, are encouraged to continue remote learning, as appropriate for the time being. If a higher risk student is asked to return to on-campus learning (such as for a clinical training course) or is planning to return to on-campus learning as courses become available, you may make your higher risk status known to your program of study.
Academic Record Change Policy
University policy prohibits academic record changes after the designated deadline unless there is evidence of extraordinary circumstances.
The purpose of an academic record change is to assist students whose academic performance is seriously hindered by circumstances beyond their control. Students should consider a petition for an academic record change as their last option. It is imperative that the student speak to their instructors before pursuing any administrative avenues. It may be possible for the student and the instructor to work out an alternate solution together.
Once a student has exhausted all other options, it is possible to pursue an academic record change. The petitions for these changes are reserved for students who can demonstrate extraordinary circumstances. If these criteria are met, it will be necessary to submit documentation of the situation along with the petition paperwork. It is crucial that all information in the petition is thorough and complete when it is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The petition will be reviewed to determine a decision when all supporting documentation is submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Late Drop: Following the close of the Drop/Swap period each term as published in the academic calendar, students withdrawing from courses will incur both grade and fee liability unless the university approves a late drop. No drop is permitted after the drop/swap deadline except in exceptional circumstances beyond a student’s control that prevent the student from completing courses. Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, death of an immediate family member, involuntary call to military service, or administrative errors created by the University. Unsatisfactory academic performance, change of major, or financial challenges are not acceptable reasons for a drop after the deadline. Late drops are normally for all courses taken in the term. If a student is requesting a late drop from fewer than all courses in which the student is enrolled during a semester (“selective drop”), the student must explain in detail why the exceptional circumstance prevents the student from completing the requirements of certain courses but not others, including providing documentation that supports the explanation. If approved, a late drop includes a refund of tuition fees, and the courses will not appear on the student’s academic records. Students must submit the completed petition and provide all supporting documentation for a late drop to the Registrar’s Office (MH 161) within six (6) months of the end of the term for which the late drop is sought. No late drop petitions are accepted past the six-month submission deadline. If you do not have any intention of completing a class, you may want to consider withdrawing from that class prior to the withdrawal deadline. Withdrawing will relieve you of any academic responsibility, but will not entitle you to a refund. If you receive finanical aid, scholarships, bright futures or loans, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance before dropping or withdrawing to inquire if (or how) your aid may be impacted.
Late Withdrawal: No withdrawal is permitted after the withdrawal deadline as published in the academic calendar except in extraordinary circumstances beyond the student’s control that prevent completion of courses. Extraordinary circumstances include, but are not limited to, being the primary caretaker of an immediate family member who is seriously ill or injured, or a mandated employment transfer. Unsatisfactory academic performance is not an acceptable reason for withdrawal after the deadline. A late withdrawal is usually for all courses taken in the term. If a student is requesting a withdrawal from fewer than all courses in which the student is enrolled during a semester (“selective withdrawal”), the student must explain in detail why the extraordinary circumstance prevents the student from completing the requirements of certain courses but not others, including providing documentation that supports the explanation. If a late withdrawal is approved, grades of “WP” (Withdrawn Passing) or “WF” (Withdrawn Failing) will be assigned by the instructor(s) of the course(s) according to the student’s academic performance. A grade of “WP” will not affect the calculation of the GPA, whereas a grade of “WF” is calculated as a failing grade in the GPA. If approved, a late withdrawal does not refund tuition, and/or the student is still fee liable for the late withdrawn courses. Students must submit the completed petition and provide all supporting documentation for a late withdrawal to Registrar’s Office (MH 161) within one year of the end of the term for which the late withdrawal is sought. No late withdrawal petitions are accepted past the one-year submission deadline.
PLEASE NOTE: While the petition process is in progress, the student remains responsible for all course work unless already withdrawn. Only when a decision is rendered does the student’s responsibility change in accordance with the final decision. Because poor academic performance is not a basis upon which a petition will be approved, it is important that the student maintains satisfactory performance in his or her course(s) during the petition process.