1. College of Arts & Humanities Student Advising College Connections

2. CAHSA!
WELCOME to
Population: ~6500
THAT’S US!

3. MEET YOUR CAHSA ADVISOR!
In CAHSA, you will have an assigned advisor based on the first letter of your last name. Identify your advisor below and us if you have any questions!
Chris Craig (Last Names A-D)
Kendra Gilbertson (Last Names E-K)
Heather Murphy (Last Names L-Q)
Jordan Perry (Last Names R-Z)

4. Monday-Thursday: 8am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm
COME SEE US!
Location: Colbourn Hall (CNH) 201
Phone Number: ____
Website: _____
________
Advising Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm
Friday: 8am-12:30pm
**Our office will be moving to the new Trevor Colbourn Hall in Fall Please monitor your Knights and
follow us on social media so you can get up to date information on our new location!**

5. CAHSA Advises On: Remaining General Education Courses Gordon Rule
University Credit Hour Requirements
Policies & Procedures
myKnight Degree Audit Questions
General questions you may have about your college experience

6. myKnight Degree Audit
It is YOUR responsibility to know how to read and understand your degree audit.
You should be checking your audit once a semester to make sure you are on track.
This is your map to graduation! It outlines all requirements that you must complete for graduation.
If you have questions or would like help learning to read your audit, come to CAHSA!

7. University Requirements
Your myKnight Degree Audit will list all of your requirements and updates in real-time as you register for classes. Below are some of the requirements you will want to pay attention to:
120 Total Credit Hours to earn a Bachelors Degree
48 Hours of your 120 Hours MUST be Upper Level Credit (3000/4000)
30 of your last 39 hours must be met at UCF
Must maintain a 2.0 UCF GPA

8. Foreign Language Proficiency
Admission Requirement:
2 years of foreign language in high school or one year in college
Graduation Requirement:
Not met by high school foreign language
One year proficiency of college level foreign language
Some majors do not require FLP and some require more than a one year proficiency; please check your intended degree program.
*** American Sign Language DOES NOT count as a foreign language in the College of Arts and Humanities. ***

9. ***See your major advisor EACH TERM***
Major Advising
In addition to your CAHSA advisor, you will also have a major advisor who will advise you on the following:
Program Requirements
Schedule Planning in the Major
Program Admission Requirements
Course Substitutions
Research/Internship Opportunities
It is critical that you understand your major requirements.
***See your major advisor EACH TERM***

10. OUR MAJORS!

11. The Arts

12. Limited/Restricted Access
Limited or restricted access programs require some extra steps to get into the major. Be aware of these.
Studio Art Portfolio Review
Music and Theatre Auditions
Theatre Interviews
Film BFA and Emerging Media BFA Portfolios

13. *Gold majors are limited/restricted access programs
SVAD
SCHOOL OF
VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN
Architecture B.Des. (VC West)
Art – History B.A. & Minor
Art – Studio Art B.A. & Minor
Art – Visual Arts & Emerging Media Management B.A.
Studio Art B.F.A.
Emerging Media B.F.A.
Character Animation
Experimental Animation
Graphic Design
Digital Media B.A.
Game Design
Web & Social Platforms
Digital Media – Minor
Film B.A.
Film B.F.A.
Cinema Studies Minor
Photography A.S. to B.S. (Daytona)
*Gold majors are limited/restricted access programs

14. *Gold majors are limited/restricted access programs
SPA
SCHOOL OF
PERFORMING ARTS
THEATRE
Theatre Studies BA & Minor
Theatre B.F.A.
Musical Theatre
Acting
Stage Management
Design and Technology
Dance – Minor
MUSIC
Music B.A. & Minor
Music Education B.M.E.
Music Performance B.M.
Music Performance – Jazz Studies B.M.
Music Performance – Composition B.M.
Performing Arts Administration – Minor
*Gold majors are limited/restricted access programs

15. Humanities

16. MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
ENGLISH
English – Creative Writing B.A. & Minor
English – Literature B.A. & Minor
English – Technical Communication B.A. & Minor
Digital Humanities – Minor
Florida Studies – Minor
Linguistics – Minor
Medieval Renaissance Studies – Minor
Editing & Publishing Certificate
WRITING & RHETORIC
Writing and Rhetoric B.A. & Minor
PHILISOPHY
Philosophy B.A. & Minor
Humanities and Cultural Studies B.A. & Minor
Religion and Cultural Studies B.A. & Minor
Cognitive Science – Minor
HISTORY
History B.A. & Minor
Africana Studies – Minor
Judaic Studies – Minor & Certificate
Middle Eastern Studies – Minor
MODERN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
French B.A. & Minor
Latin American Studies B.A. & Minor
Spanish B.A. & Minor
Asian Studies - Minor
Italian – Minor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Cert.
Spanish for the Health Professions Certificate
Spanish for the Legal World Certificate
Spanish for Tourism Certificate
Spanish for Social Workers Certificate
Translation and Interpretation Certificate
WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
Women’s and Gender Studies – Minor & Certificate
CAH DEAN’S OFFICE
American Studies – Minor

17. Minors & Certificates
UCF offers over 150 undergraduate minors and certificates in many different disciplines.
How You Can Benefit:
Theatre Studies B.A., Film B.A., Latin American Studies B.A. and Writing & Rhetoric B.A. require you to pursue a minor or another area of study as part of your degree.
Can be used to fulfill university credit hour requirements
Resume enhancement
Explore your interests

18. Tips for Success
If you are unsure about your major, explore your possibilities early with Career Services.
Be sure to enroll as soon as your enrollment appointment opens up. Classes fill up quickly!
Participate in an internship, study abroad, or get involved with undergraduate research.
Join a club or organization to gain leadership experience.
Explore graduate/professional school options and requirements early in your academic career.

19. Always Remember: Check your myUCF Student Center often.
Holds and To Do’s should be cleared ASAP
Check your Knights EVERYDAY!
Check myKnight Degree Audit once a semester!
Plan ahead.
If you are unsure, come see CAHSA!

20. CONNECT WITH US!
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