The University of Central Florida is committed to facilitating undergraduate students through their academic progress toward degree. To ensure timely success, the university has instituted the following policies focused on on-time degree completion:
The university will award a student’s degree if all requirements are met for the primary degree program, including in cases where a minor, certificate, or double major is incomplete. Exceptions will be granted to allow completion of a minor, certificate, or additional major when it does not impede graduating on time (in four years if admitted as First Time in College (FTIC) student, or three years if admitted as a transfer student). Once the degree is awarded, the student must be readmitted to the University of Central Florida to enroll in any additional courses and complete secondary programs.
Awarding of the Primary Degree
Degree Progression
Any student wishing to change their major must consult with their Academic Success Coach (ASC). Any student wishing to add a major, minor, certificate, or honors undergraduate thesis (HUT) must consult with their ASC. The ASC will only approve the requests if the student can finish their new major on time (in four years if admitted as FTIC, or three years if admitted as a transfer student).
Students are expected to enroll in classes that support the completion of their primary major. In certain situations, after a conversation with the ASC, the student may be dropped from classes that do not meet this objective.
Upon completion of 60 credit hours or admission to the major, students are required to develop a completion plan with their Academic Success Coach. Declared minor(s)/certificate(s)/honors undergraduate thesis (HUT) can be removed from a student’s academic profile at any time if determined to delay timely graduation unless required for degree completion. Declared second/double major(s) can be removed from a student’s academic profile at any time if determined to delay timely graduation.
Colleges may establish progression policies for students. If a student does not meet the college’s progression policies, the university may change their major.
Any undergraduate student wishing to appeal an aspect of the above issues, thereby postponing graduation, must submit a written appeal no later than ten (10) business days after being notified. This appeal will be reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Studies. If the student does not receive appeal approval, the action will remain in place. In the case of Awarding of Primary Degree, appeal denials will result in the student being submitted for graduation and degree conferral. Source: UCF Undergraduate Catalog
Option to Appeal