Graduate Student Orientation

2014-2015

Contact Us

Online www.education.ucf.edu/gradaffairs Email [email protected]

Call (407) 823-5369 Visit UCF Main Campus Education Complex Building Suite115 Mail Graduate Affairs Office PO Box 161250 Orlando, FL 32816-1250

What You Need to Know About Your…

College’s Design Advising Tools College Resources Online Resources Program Policies

Your College’s Design

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College Buildings

Campus Map

College Buildings

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College Design

College Deans

Sandra L. Robinson, PhD Dean B. Grant Hayes, PhD Professor & Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire, PhD Professor & Associate Dean for Research

College Design

Departments and Programs

Child Family & Community Sciences Website: education.ucf.edu/cfcs Education and Human Sciences Website: education.ucf.edu/ehs School of Teaching, Learning, & Leadership Website: education.ucf.edu/stll

Your Advising Tools

Advising Tools

Program of Study (POS)

Where can I find a POS template?

• From your program advisor or the Graduate Affairs office.

When is my POS due?

• Masters & Specialist students - by the end of the 2 nd major term • Doctoral students - by the end of the 3 rd term major

What Should I Include in my Program of Study?

• Include all courses completed and currently enrolled. Also include future courses required for your program.

• Include the semester and year of each course.

• Include the grade earned in each course. • Submit to Graduate Affairs in ED 115.

Advising Tools

Graduate Plan of Study (GPS) Report

Where Can I Find My GPS Report?

• Log in to your MyUCF with your PID & password • Look for the icon below on your screen.

• Click on Graduate Plan of Study to generate your report

What Should I Look For?

When Should I Check my GPS Report?

What is the purpose of my GPS Report?

• At least once each semester.

• To track your progress in your program.

Your College Resources

Resources in the College

Kysilka Graduate Student Study

• Location: Education Complex Room ED 120 • Closed for University holidays and semester breaks • Entry by access code that changes each semester - Visit the Graduate Affairs Office for access code.

• 4 computer stations available that include SPSS Statistical software

Resources in the College

Curriculum Materials Center (CMC)

• Location: Education Complex Room ED 161 • Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays, University holidays, and during semester breaks • Graduate Students are allowed longer check-out times • Scanners, DVD/CD Burners, Laminating Machine, and Die Cuts available. Printing and photocopying available for a fee.

Resources in the College CASTLE Lab - Computing & Statistical Technology Lab in Education

• Location: Teaching Academy Room TA 305 • Operating Hours: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon • Statistical software available: SPSS Multilog SAS Mplus AMOS LISREL Nvivo

Your Online Resources

Online Resources

Useful Websites Visit the College of Education & Human Performance Visit Graduate Affairs online Access programs Access commonly used forms

Online Resources

MyUCF Portal

Your personalized UCF account that includes:

Current and future course registration Graduate Plan of Study Enrollment appointment Holds To Do List Class schedule Financial Aid Intent to Graduate

Online Resources

UCF Academic Calendar

Find important dates about

Registration Dates Class Start Dates Class End Dates Payment Deadlines Final Exam Dates Thesis & Dissertation Deadlines Financial Aid Commencement Ceremony Dates

Your Program Policies

Top 5 Policies

Please visit the Graduate Catalog for a complete list of policies

TRANSFER CREDITS

No more than a total of 9 external semester hours will transfer into your UCF graduate program.

Internal transfer credits may not exceed 50% of the program requirements.

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TRAVELING SCHOLAR

Written permission is required from your faculty advisor to take courses at other institutions while enrolled in your graduate program. An official transcript must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies for transfer credit. Only courses with a grade of “B-“ or higher may be transferred into a program of study.

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