New Academic Calendar - College of Undergraduate Studies (2024)

UCF to Offer New Accelerated Terms

UCF is offering new accelerated terms, providing you with options and flexibility to schedule classes that suit your schedule and help you graduate on time. The new sessions condense courses into a shorter time period while still covering the material of an entire semester. Full terms remain available.

Accelerated terms will be available when you register for summer and fall 2024 classes.

Here’s What You Need to Know

  • UCF colleges will determine the courses, if any, that they’ll offer in the accelerated sessions. Classes available in accelerated semesters will be limited at first.
  • The spring and fall semesters will include the traditional 16-week term (Session 1) and two new sessions:
    • Session F: First eight weeks
    • Session G: Second eight weeks
  • Two other accelerated sessions will now be options:
    • Maymester session spans four weeks in May and is part of the summer semester.
    • Asynchronous Winter Intersession (online only) takes place mid-December through early January and is part of the spring semester.
  • The summer semester will continue to offer sessions A, B, C, and D.
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Important Dates

March 11: The new academic calendar will be published, and students will receive their Summer and Fall 2024 registration appointments.

March 28: Summer and Fall 2024 registration begins.

Summer 2024 Sessions

  • Maymester: May 6 – 31
  • Summer A: May 13 – June 22
  • Summer B: June 24 – Aug. 2
  • Summer C: May 13 – Aug. 2
  • Summer D: May 13 – July 13

Fall 2024 Sessions

  • Session F: Aug. 19 – Oct. 12
  • Session G: Oct. 14 – Dec. 7
  • Session 1: Aug. 19 – Dec. 7

Spring 2025 Sessions

  • Winter Intersession:
    Dec. 16, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025
  • Session F: TBA
  • Session G: TBA
  • Session 1: TBA

*New FTIC and new transfer students cannot enroll in Maymester or Winter Intersession during their first semester at UCF.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
Why is UCF changing its academic calendar?

The new accelerated sessions provide you with options to select and schedule course that suit your schedule and earn your degree on time.

How is UCF changing its academic calendar?

Beginning in the 2024-25 academic year, UCF is providing additional class scheduling options to colleges. They will determine the courses (undergraduate- and graduate-level) that will be offered during the accelerated terms.

  • In addition to the full 16-week term (Session 1), two new sessions will be added to the fall and spring semesters:
    • Session F: First eight weeks
    • Session G: Second eight weeks
  • Two more accelerated sessions will now be options:
    • Maymester session spans four weeks in May and is part of the summer semester.
    • Winter Intersession (online only) takes place mid-December through early January and is part of the spring semester.

The summer semester will continue to offer sessions A, B, C, and D.

When does the new academic calendar go into effect?

The calendar launches in the 2024-25 academic year. You will be able to register for accelerated terms for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. Maymester will be offered for the first time in Summer 2024.

Which courses will be offered in the new accelerated sessions?

UCF’s colleges have the option to offer courses during the accelerated semesters andwill determine if they will offer any classes. Available courses will be listed in mySchedule Builder during the term’s registration period. Classes available in accelerated semesters will be limited at first.

New undergraduate FTIC and transfer students cannot enroll in Maymester or Winter Intersession their first semester they begin to take classes.

Will the accelerated term options be available for all degree programs?

UCF’s colleges will determine the graduate and undergraduate courses and degree programs that will be offered during the accelerated sessions.

How will classes in the accelerated sessions differ from full-term courses?

The material covered is the same as a full-term class taught in a shorter time. Students taking classes in accelerated sessions should expect longer class times (except for the Winter Intersession that is asynchronous and online) and learning to happen at a quicker pace.

How does the new academic calendar impact admissions?

There is no change to UCF’s admissions process. New FTIC and transfer students cannot enroll in Maymester or Winter Intersession the first semester they begin to take classes.

Are tuition and fees impacted by the length of the session?

No. Current UCF tuition and fees are based on credit hours for the course. Contact UCF’s Student Account Services for additional information.

Are financial aid and scholarships impacted by the new accelerated terms?

Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for information.

Who should I call to discuss how taking courses in accelerated sessions fits into my academic plan?
Policies
Can I add, drop, and withdraw from classes in the accelerated terms?

Yes. You will have the option to add, drop, and withdraw from courses in all UCF terms. These deadlines will be published in theAcademic Calendar.

What’s UCF’s Withdrawal Policy for the new accelerated terms?

UCF’s Withdrawal Policy applies to all terms. Visit the Withdrawal Policy page for information.

Will Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading be offered during the new accelerated terms?

Colleges will determine the courses available with Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading. UCF’s S/U grading policy remains the same.

Enrollment
If I take classes in the Maymester, am I considered enrolled in the summer semester?

Yes. The Maymester is summer enrollment.

If I take classes in the Winter Intercession, I am considered enrolled in the spring semester?

Yes. Winter Intersession is spring enrollment.

Can I enroll in more than 17 credit hours in the fall and spring terms?

No. UCF’s policy has not changed. You can take up to 17 credit hours across all term sessions.

How does the new academic calendar impact student athletes?

Student athletes should consult with Academic Services for Student Athletes regarding enrollment in these new sessions.

How does the new academic calendar impact international students?

International students should contact UCF Global regarding the impact of enrollment in these new sessions on immigration or SEVIS matters.

How are students who utilize Veteran Education Benefits impacted?

Students utilizing Veteran Education Benefits should consult with the Office of Military and Veteran Student Success.

Financial Aid
Will the new academic calendar impact financial aid and scholarships?

Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for additional information.

Registration
How do I register for the new fall and spring sessions, Maymester, and the Winter Intersession?

Registration will occur in myUCF through the normal registration process. You will register for Maymester courses during summer registration and Winter Intersession courses during spring registration.

Which courses will be offered in the new accelerated sessions?

UCF’s colleges have the option to offer courses during the accelerated semesters andwill determine if they will offer any classes. Available courses will be listed in mySchedule Builder during the term’s registration period. Classes available in accelerated semesters will be limited at first.

New undergraduate FTIC and transfer students cannot enroll in Maymester or Winter Intersession their first semester they begin to take classes.

Housing
Is housing available for just the Winter Intersession?

No. Housing will continue to be available for students with 12-month housing contracts.

If I have housing for the spring semester, will I have housing for the Winter Intercession?

No. Housing will continue to be available for students with 12-month housing contracts.

If I’m enrolled in the Maymester, am I eligible for summer housing?

No. Housing is not available during the Maymester term. Housing will be available for students with a 12-month housing contract.

Student Services
Will student care services be available during the Maymester?

Student services will be available. All registered UCF students can schedule an appointment with a Student Care Services staff member for various reasons and needs, including academic, financial, or personal distress, including medical concerns or follow up care. Contact Student Care Services for additional information.

If I am experiencing issues with Webcourses during the Maymester and Winter Intersession, whom should I contact?

ContactWebcourses@UCF Support. You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support by phone (407-823-0407), email (webcourses@ucf.edu), live chat, or theirOnline Support Form.

When should I ask for an academic accommodation, such as speech-to-text captioning or exams and quizzes?

You should meet with Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible. There are no retroactive accommodations.

Will I be able to receive accommodations for each term in which I am registered?

Yes, you will need to consult with Student Accessibility Services.

What accommodations will I receive for the shorter terms?

With approved accommodations you will receive the same level of accommodation in shorter terms as you would a traditional (16-week) semester. You should consult with Student Accessibility Services.

Will testing accommodations be provided for all terms?

Students receiving testing accommodations should consult with Student Accessibility Services.

Special Student Populations
How does the new academic calendar impact student athletes?

Student athletes should consult with Academic Services for Student Athletes regarding enrollment in these new sessions.

How does the new academic calendar impact international students?

International students should contact UCF Global regarding the impact of enrollment in these new sessions on immigration or SEVIS matters.

How are students who utilize Veteran Education Benefits impacted?

Students utilizing Veteran Education Benefits should consult with the Office of Military and Veteran Student Success.

Maymester
What’s a Maymester?

Maymester is an intensive four-week session that offers the same credit as traditional semester-length classes, utilizing longer meeting times for each class.

Is the Maymester part of the summer term?

Yes. Maymester is a session within the summer term.

Will the credit hours be part of the total credit hours I can take in the summer term?

Yes.

What’s the add/drop and withdrawal deadlines for Maymester?

Please refer to the Academic Calendar webpage for these deadlines.

If I’m enrolled in the Maymester, am I eligible for summer housing?

No. Housing is not available during the Maymester term. Housing will be available for students with a 12-month housing contract.

Will student care services be available during the Maymester?

Student services will be available. All registered UCF students can schedule an appointment with a Student Care Services staff member for various reasons and needs, including academic, financial, or personal distress, including medical concerns or follow up care. Contact Student Care Services for additional information.

If I am experiencing issues with Webcourses during the Maymester, whom should I contact?

ContactWebcourses@UCF Support. You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support by phone (407-823-0407), email (webcourses@ucf.edu), live chat, or theirOnline Support Form.

Asynchronous Online Winter Intersession
What’s a Winter Intersession?

Winter Intersession is an asynchronous online, intensive three-week session that offers the same credit as traditional semester-length classes.

What are the add/drop and withdrawal deadlines for the Winter Intersession?

Please refer to the Academic Calendar webpage for these deadlines.

If I am experiencing issues with Webcourses during the Winter Intersession, whom should I contact?

ContactWebcourses@UCF Support. You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support by phone (407-823-0407), email (webcourses@ucf.edu), live chat, or theirOnline Support Form.

During the Winter Intersession, will the Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) have limited hours?

CDL has always provided some limited support service during the university’s winter break. This service consists of several hours a day of email monitoring and responding on all days except actual holidays (e.g., Christmas and New Year’s Day). Phone service is not available. At this point, we intend to maintain this existing level of Webcourses email support during the Winter Intersession.

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