Academic Success Coaching

Regardless of the degree that is chosen, it is critical that students work closely with a College of Undergraduate Studies – Interdisciplinary Studies academic success coach each semester. These full-time academic and career advisors assist students with their myriad of questions, concerns, and opportunities each step of the way from declaration through graduation. Academic success coaches provide guidance on class scheduling, getting involved with undergraduate research, finding internships, post-baccalaureate goals, careers, and discussing university policies and procedures. Our office is appointment-based and academic success coaches are able to assist students in-person, over the phone (407-823-0144), and through videoconferencing via Zoom.

Our academic success coaches help guide you through the curriculum while highlighting valuable co-curricular opportunities so that you earn a degree that is of greatest possible value to you in the most reasonable amount of time. While the academic success coaches provide guidance and recommendations, the final decision on, and responsibility for your academic career rests on your shoulders.

One other thing to remember is to remain courteous and respectful. Rudeness, harshness, abusiveness, raising your voice, etc., may result in your loss of access to advising. Extreme cases will result in disciplinary action.

Students interested in the Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies or Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies Leadership Track are required to meet with an academic success coach in order to declare their major. Students may submit a major change request via their myUCF portal for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Bachelor’s of Sustainability, Bachelor’s of Leadership, and Bachelor of General Studies in Integrative General Studies. Major change requests for the Integrative General Studies program will be approved once eligibility requirements are verified. Students may also declare a College of Undergraduate Studies – Interdisciplinary Studies minor or certificate via their myUCF portal.

Student who are requesting to meet with a academic success coach to declare one of our majors will receive access to an informative Webcourse that will explain our degree programs and help you to choose your individualized plan of study. Students will need to review all the information contained within the Webcourse and complete the required assessments in advance of their meeting with an academic success coach to ensure that an informed decision is made at the time of major declaration. The academic success coach will make course recommendations, discuss university graduation requirements, and provide a timeline for graduation based on your personal interests and career goals. It is recommended that you meet with an academic success coach at least once a semester for as long as you are majoring in one of our programs. We greatly look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

It is important and helpful to note that since students are required to complete a hardcopy major declaration form, it can take 5-7 business days before a student’s major is officially changed and reflects on their myKnight Degree Audit.