Academic Advancement Programs invites you to learn more about careers in physical and occupational therapy. Join Alexis Einav from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for an engaging session exploring their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (MOT & OTD) programs. In this session, you’ll discover program highlights, admission requirements, and what makes their …
UCFThinking about how to address gaps or irregularities in your law school application? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session on writing effective addenda. An addendum is a short, professional statement that explains issues—like a dip in grades, LSAT score differences, or disciplinary matters—so admissions committees can fairly evaluate your candidacy. We’ll cover when an addendum is appropriate, …
UCFApplying to an advanced degree program? Learn how to make your application shine by aligning your experiences with the BEAM framework (Belonging, Engaging, Achieving, and Meaning). This session hosted by Academic Advancement Programs offers practical strategies to help you reflect on your story, showcase your impact, and stand out with purpose. Whether you're pre-health, pre-law, or pre-grad, you'll leave with tools to build …
UCFAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to join us for an inside look at the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UCF. The session begins with an overview of the curriculum, admissions process, and unique opportunities that sets UCF’s DPT program apart. From there, we’ll expand the conversation to explore physical therapy as a dynamic and growing field—covering career pathways, …
UCFTransform simple multimedia into immersive experiences with interactive images, videos, and virtual tours. Follow along with a live demo that gets you started in ThingLink, which is available for all UCF faculty, staff, and students. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's and staff.
UCFJoin us to learn how to translate your research, study abroad, internship, or volunteering experiences into real-world career skills. We'll discuss how to communicate your experiences on your resume, establish/maintain professional networks, and more! Light snacks and refreshments provided. RSVP through Handshake to secure your spot! Click here to visit our website.
UCFAre you looking for a faster, easier way to create Quizzes for Webcourses@UCF? Respondus 4 is available to all faculty at UCF and allows you to format a Word document to create your quizzes. This workshop will review how to access the tool, format quiz questions, and use Respondus 4 to create and upload your quiz. In this workshop, you'll: …
UCFLaw schools want applicants who do more than show up—they want changemakers. Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session to explore the kinds of activities that signal readiness for legal study: leadership roles, advocacy work, research, volunteering, student organizations, and civic engagement. Whether you're building your resume or reflecting on past involvement, we’ll help you connect your experiences …
UCFHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation. Presented by Sarah Norris
UCFExplore ThingLink's scenario-based learning tool to create immersive role-playing activities, escape rooms, decision trees, and more! Follow along with a live demo for creating these scenarios and syncing them to your Webcourses@UCF grade book. This workshop is limited to faculty, GTA's and staff.
UCFAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Angela Vergara, Lecturer, Sociology Undergraduate Director, and Social Sciences Program Director from the UCF Department of Sociology. This workshop will help students learn how to build meaningful professional connections to support their graduate school journey. Participants will explore strategies for networking effectively with faculty, peers, and professionals, both …
UCFHow to Create Accessible Videos covers the fundamentals of making video content accessible, including captioning and audio description. Learn various methods for captioning videos and get familiar with UCF’s approved captioning vendors and services.
UCFMaximize your undergraduate experience at UCF by participating in the Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program. Join us to learn more. The Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) program allows juniors and seniors from all disciplines to engage in original and independent research as principal investigators. Over the course of two to four semesters, students work closely with a faculty committee to research, …
UCFAcademic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Abhinav Krishnan from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine —your insider guide to navigating the med school journey, whether you're just starting out or ready to apply. What we’ll cover: How to decode med school mission statements and find your best-fit programs Crafting standout applications and personal statements Budgeting …
UCFBring your experience lists, recommendation ideas, or just your questions, and get personalized support for health, law, and graduate school applications with the Academic Advancement Program. We’ll begin with a brief strategy overview and then break into small groups for hands-on guidance. Come as you are—this lab meets you where you’re at and helps you move forward with confidence and …
UCFThis session, facilitated by Drs. Florence Williams and Steve Heglund, provides strategies to empower students to identify strengths, address gaps, and deepen understanding, fostering continuous growth and ownership of their learning. This workshop is limited to faculty.
UCFPlug In Orlando! is a monthly, in-person event series held on the UCF main campus bringing together founders, researchers, public sector leaders, and industry partners working across smart cities, aerospace, deeptech, mobility, energy, enterprise & AI, real estate and construction, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability. Each monthly session focuses on a different topic and may include a feature guest speaker, a …
UCFExplore high-impact opportunities to grow as a scholar and prepare for graduate or professional school. This session introduces five signature programs of Academic Advancement Programs: McNair Scholars Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP) Pre-Graduate Knights Pre-Health Scholars Pre-Law Scholars Discover the benefits of joining—such as mentorship, skill development, and preparation for advanced degrees—and gain strategies to become a competitive applicant. This …
UCFGot questions about applying to law school or taking a gap year? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to join a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a small group advising session. ⚠️ This session is offered on a sign-up basis only. You MUST reserve your spot in advance by registering through the SignUpGenius link here. In these advising sessions, you can …
UCFTransferring to UCF? UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than your institution does. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include: How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips for getting the largest award package possible. If you lost your aid while at your state college, will you …
UCFThe Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity for faculty and instructional designers to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. It welcomes members from higher education institutions to learn from each other as they engage in presentations and panel discussions. Event registration is free for State University System …
UCFAre you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu)
UCFAcademic Advancement Programs invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Sarah Morgan from Rush Medical College. Secondary applications are a pivotal step in the medical school admissions process. In this focused session, you will learn how to craft strong, tailored responses that highlight your fit with each program while managing multiple deadlines. We’ll cover strategies to avoid generic language, …
UCFAre you a graduate student completing your thesis or dissertation this semester? Attend this session to learn all about the final submission process including setting up your STARS account and what to expect when submitting your final document. For more information, see https://graduate.ucf.edu/thesis-and-dissertation
UCFJoin us for an insightful webinar that examines how trauma influences a child’s development. Participants will learn to identify bio-psycho-social symptoms of trauma, and to apply clinical interventions that promote change. This webinar is designed for social workers, clinicians, other allied professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning more about childhood trauma. This webinar has been approved for & offers …
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