Academic Success Coaching & FAQs

FAQS:

What can I do with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology?

Biology (sometimes called the life sciences) is one of the most popular majors on college campuses today. While some students choose a biology degree as preparation for medical school, many students don’t realize that it can also open doors to many other careers. The best thing about a biology degree is that it pairs well with so many other passions.

Biology is the study of living organisms, their processes, and their functions. It’s a broad field that encompasses everything from large plants and animals to tiny microorganisms.

I would like advising on my pre-professional application, can this office help?

Please contact Office of Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising (407-823-3033, TCH 205). They specialized in this type of advising.

What kind of jobs can I get after graduation with my biology degree?

Career Services (407-823-2361) will gladly help you make a plan for your future and edit your resume.

How many credits can I take each semester?

14 credits in the Summer and 17 credits in the Fall and Spring is the maximum amount of credits students can enroll in.

I need Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal form filled out, what should I do?

Please schedule an appointment with your assigned ASC to fill out the SAP appeal form for financial aid.

I need a Sciences Academic Plan form filled out, what should I do?

Please schedule an appointment with your assigned ASC to fill out the Academic Service Plan before getting your hold removed.

I am a high school student, a student at a different college/university, or a UCF student within a different major considering switching my major to Biology, who can I talk to about this?

Reach out to the College of Sciences Advising Services with questions regarding UCF Biology major. Since you will be unable to schedule an appointment directly, you can stop by or a drop in advising appointment or on a virtual advising appointment. Go to the College of Sciences Advising Services website to find out the days and times for the drop-in appointments.

I am a current Biology major and wish to talk to someone about switching my major to something OTHER than Biology. Should I make an appointment?

Contact the department of the major you are interested in; we are only able to advise on the requirements of our own department.

How do I know if I can earn course credit for an internship I’ve been accepted to?

Follow the instructions https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/undergraduate-program/internships/. Please provide detailed information/description of the work you’ll be doing, including the date range, and hours/week. We’ll also need the name, title, and email address for your internship supervisor. Keep in mind that you cannot get internship credit for a job you are already doing. It must be completely separate.

What should I know about withdrawing from a class?

Learn UCF’s Withdrawal Policy https://undergrad.ucf.edu/withdrawal-policy/. A “W” will appear on your transcript for the attempt of the course in this semester, but your GPA will not be affected. There is no refund of tuition when a student opts to withdraw from a course. A withdrawal is completed on myUCF through the Student Self Service Center. If you are receiving financial aid, you should review the Office of Student Financial Assistance website at https://finaid.ucf.edu/general-info/withdrawals/ to see how your aid will be affected. If you have any questions on your aid, please contact Financial Aid at (407) 823-2827 or FINAID@UCF.EDU.

I’m receiving a pre-requisite error for BSC 2010C and/or STA 2023, but I have the pre-requisites. What is happening?

You are most likely attempting to register for a section that takes place at the UCF Downtown campus. Only students who’s major and/or minor is located at UCF Downtown (not Biology) are permitted to register for these courses. We suggest choosing “Main Campus (Orlando)” when searching for classes to avoid this.

I’m receiving a pre-requisite error for BSC 2011C, but I have the pre-requisites. What is happening?

Biology majors, along with a handful of other majors require BSC2011C for their major and Biology students especially cannot take any classes within their major until they complete BSC2011C. That is why students at UCF with majors that require Bio 2 must take precedence; they need it to graduate from UCF. Non-Degree seeking students and students with declared majors that do not require BSC2011C – Biology II as part of their major will be able to get an override into an open class or override onto the waitlist for a closed class beginning one week prior to the beginning of the semester you are requesting an override for.

I’m receiving a pre-requisite error for a College of Sciences class, but I am taking/took the pre-requisites at a different institution and my transcripts haven’t been received yet. What can I do?

You can request an online override here by attaching proof that you are currently enrolled in or have already completed the pre-requisites.

I received an email notifying me that I will be dropped from a course that I enrolled in, why did this happen?

It is most likely because you met the prerequisites for the course when you originally enrolled but no longer meet those requirements. You will have to find a new course, provide proof of the prerequisites being met, or acquire consent from the instructor to remain enrolled in the course. Another reason you might be dropped from a course is because the class was cancelled, which can happen for many different reasons.