OUR PROGRAMS
UCF Global Pathway Programs (offered On-Campus and Online) are designed to support international students with a first year experience opportunity to take undergraduate courses with the option to include immersive English-language learning, as well as transfer students who are seeking assistance with academic and cultural transition.
Our personalized university experience provides coursework tailored to students based on their area of study and priority access to academic courses with dedicated sections. We are here to help students adjust to life in the U.S. with academic tutoring, career and personal support from trained advisors, and cultural events.
We offer three unique programs designed to cater to our student’s individual skill sets and help them reach their fullest potential. A placement test will determine which level is best suited for each student.
English placement test required upon application. UCF Global approved exams: ITEP, IELTS, and TOEFL.
UCF GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY III
THREE TERM
RECOMMENDED FOR
Students who want Intensive English-language learning
while completing academic courses
LENGTH
3 terms
MINIMUM GPA REQUIRED
2.5
EXPECTED MINIMUM CREDITS AT COMPLETION
30
ENGLISH SKILL REQUIRED
Moderate
PROGRAM COST
$8,500 – On-Campus per Term
$6,500 – Online per Term
*Full Program Cost:
$25,500 – On-Campus
$19,500 – Online
UCF GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY II
TWO TERM
RECOMMENDED FOR
Students who want some English-language support while completing academic courses
LENGTH
2 terms
MINIMUM GPA REQUIRED
2.5
EXPECTED MINIMUM CREDITS AT COMPLETION
24
ENGLISH SKILL REQUIRED
Intermediate
PROGRAM COST
$8,500 – On-Campus per Term
$6,500 – Online per Term
*Full Program Cost
$17,000 – On-Campus
$13,000 – Online
UCF GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY UI
UNIVERSITY INTEGRATION
RECOMMENDED FOR
High-achieving students seeking assistance with academic and cultural transition*
LENGTH
2 terms
MINIMUM GPA REQUIRED
2.5
EXPECTED MINIMUM CREDITS AT COMPLETION
24
ENGLISH SKILL REQUIRED
Advanced
PROGRAM COST
$8,500 – On-Campus per Term
$6,500 – Online per Term
*Full Program Cost
$17,000 – On-Campus
$13,000 – Online
*Cultural transition assistance related to On-Campus experience
IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES?
Some international students may need additional English language courses before meeting the requirements for the UCF Global Achievement Academy III. Enroll in our pre-sessional English-language program, UGAA Prep. Tuition and fees per semester are $5,254. Once students successfully meet the requirements of the UGAA Prep program, they will progress into and pay in full the tuition and fees for the UCF Global Achievement Academy III.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
* Length varies based on English placement completed upon arrival.
Depending on a student’s choice of major, their undergraduate degree may take longer than 4 years.
Students will enroll in undergraduate academic classes from their first semester working towards at least 21 academic credits. These courses will assist students in meeting general education and major-specific requirements, while improving their English language skills.
Upon successful completion of any of our pathway programs and an ACT exam, students are eligible for admission as transfer students to more than 200 bachelor programs offered at UCF.
0-29 Credits
TERM 1
- Co-curricular Seminar— Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English Composition I
- Oral Communications
- Strategies for Success
- One of the following classes, depending on your area of study and math placement test scores:
- Explorations of Math
- Intermediate Algebra
- College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus I
TERM 2
- Co-curricular Seminar — Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English Composition II
- American National Government
- Two additional courses depending on your area of study
30-59 Credits
TERM 1
- Co-curricular Seminar — Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English for Academic Purposes II or English Composition I
- Fundamentals of Technical Presentations
- One core requirement course, depending on the area of study and previous academic history
- One math course, depending on the area of study and math placement test scores
TERM 2
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English Composition I or English Composition II
- American National Government
- One core requirement course, depending on the area of study and previous academic history
- One math course, depending on the area of study and math placement test scores OR one social science course
60+ Credits
TERM 1
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English Composition I
- Fundamentals of Technical Presentations
- Two core requirement courses, depending on the area of study and previous academic history
TERM 2
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (3hrs)
- English Composition II
- American National Government
- Two core requirement courses, depending on the area of study and previous academic history
TERM 1
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (4hrs)
- English for Academic Purposes II
- U.S. History: 1492-1877
- Strategies for Success
- One of the following classes, depending on your area of study and math placement test scores:
- Explorations of Math
- Intermediate Algebra
- College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus I
TERM 2
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (4hrs)
- English Composition I
- American National Government
- Oral Communications
- One additional course depending on your area of study
TERM 1
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (4hrs)
- English for Academic Success I (6hrs)
- Strategies for Success
- One of the following classes, depending on your area of study and math placement test scores:
- Explorations of Math
- Intermediate Algebra
- College Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus I
TERM 2
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (4hrs)
- English for Academic Purposes II
- Oral Communications
- U.S. History: 1492-1877
- One of the math course depending on your area of study
TERM 3
- Co-curricular — Reading, Researching and University Life (4hrs)
- English Composition I
- American National Government
- Two additional courses depending on your area of study
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION DOCUMENTS
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Financial Support Documents
- Copy of International Secondary School Credentials
- All academic documentation submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a literal translation performed by a certified translator at the issuing institution, government agency, or by a translator certified by the American Translators Association. If you have questions regarding required documentation, please refer to the reference guide of required credentials listed by country.
Original documents must be provided upon arrival.
PROGRAM COST
$8,500.00 – Price per university semester covering tuition, fees, and academic support services. An Application fee is required.
CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE
FALL
AUGUST to DECEMBER
SPRING
- JANUARY to MAY
SUMMER
- MAY to JULY
Individual class schedule will vary depending on undergraduate courses taken.
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