1. Daytona State College to The University of Central Florida Preparing to Transfer

2. What is DirectConnect to UCF?  Guaranteed Admission into UCF  Provides access for Daytona State College students to transfer to UCF  Prepares student for bachelor’s degree program while attending one of the participating central Florida community or state college  Pre-admissions advising

3. Why is DirectConnect to UCF important?  Increased DSC student persistence to A.A./A.S. graduation  Increased guidance to DSC students in academic, financial aid, and career decision-making  Increased academic synergy between our institutions and student professionals  Increased student preparedness for post-college life  Partnership opportunity between both institutions’ student support services  It is an institutional relationship dedicated to opportunity and success for all Volusia and Flagler county residents.

4. DirectConnect to UCF….  If the University of Central Florida (UCF) is transfer destination….  Sign up for DirectConnect – www.directconnecttoucf.comwww.directconnecttoucf.com  Earn AA or Articulated AS degree at DSC (AS degree seekers must check to see if program is Articulated with UCF – not all AS degrees transfer to UCF)  With an AA or and Articulated AS degree, student is guaranteed admission into the University of Central Florida as part of DirectConnect election. Without degree, no guarantee of admission

5. Before Transferring to UCF  Meet with Daytona State College’s Academic Adviser to identify educational plan (0 to 15 credit hours)  Between 15 to 30 credit hours, meet with UCF DirectConnect Coordinator (located on the UCF Daytona Beach campus – Building 140 / Room 107)

6. The DirectConnect to UCF "Pathway" has been tailor made and specifically designed with the student in mind!! The steps on this pathway were created to prepare for entry into UCF. Along the Pathway journey, the student has the opportunity to:  Explore career and degree options  Plan a specific academic path  Discover the UCF community and all that UCF has to offer  Transition into UCF from Daytona State College!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrKFOkC7hH0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrKFOkC7hH0 What is the DirectConnect to UCF Pathway?

7.  24/7 access to information and resources through an online portal  Step-by-step guide of what’s next and expected in the pathway  Career exploration and academic preparation  Common program pre-requisites (CPPs) and major program requirements  Being a part of UCF as you prepare to get there  Guidance from your DirectConnect Coordinator along the way! What are the benefits of the Pathway?

8. Complete Pre-Requisites  Complete program pre-requisites as part of the AA/AS  Examples of program pre-requisites:  Biology – BSC 1010, BSC 1011, MAC 2311, STA 2023, CHM 1045 & 1046, PHY 2048 & 2049  Nursing – BSC 1085, BSC 1086, MCB 1010, CHM 1025, PHY 1012, DEP 2004, STA 2023, and HUN 1201  Psychology – BSC 1005 or BSC 1010, PSY 1012, DEP 2004, and STA 2023  Is program limited access? (i.e. Nursing)

9. Foreign Language  Earned articulated AS degrees do not require completed Foreign Language at the time of application.  Some programs require foreign language for UCF graduation as follows:  Certain UCF majors require 2 years of the same foreign language in high school with “D” or better  Other UCF majors require 2 semesters of college level foreign language with “C” or better  While some majors accept American Sign Language (ASL)

10. Applying to UCF  Apply for graduation at Daytona State College  Apply online to the University of Central Florida up to one year prior to semester  apply.ucf.edu/application apply.ucf.edu/application  Application Deadlines for UCF  Fall – July 1 st  Spring – November 1 st  Summer – March 1st

11. Applying for Financial Aid  Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  UCF school code: 003954  January thru mid-February to meet UCF’s March 1 st priority FAFSA deadline Don’t forget…. Remind students to search for scholarships early and often at: www.finaid.ucf.edu www.finaid.ucf.edu

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