Graduation

This page is for graduation questions for College of Science majors at UCF. 
If you’re unsure, please use the Undergraduate Catalog Program Page to search for the College of your major. 

Are you ready to Graduate?

Before the semester you intend to graduate:

  • Run a Degree Audit to see if you’ve satisfied all requirements for your degree.
    • Information on how to locate, read, and understand your degree audit: Degree Audit.
    • If you have a minor, certificate, or double major, the degree audit has a drop-down to view each program separately.  Check each one. 
    • All your degree requirements should say “Satisfied” (or “Satisfied with future courses”). If they do not, please make an appointment with an advisor.
    • Double majors, minors, etc – Make sure all your correct programs appear in your Degree Audit. If there are any errors, contact COSAS@ucf.edu to add/drop any degree programs.

  • Visit your major department advising to ensure you’re on track to graduate next semester.  Request that they review your degree audit, advise you on final classes, and inform you of any exit requirements/exams.
    • Do the same for each minor or certificate, if applicable.
  • Enroll in the required courses to complete your degree for the upcoming semester.
  • File your Intent to Graduate (ITG) once you are certain you’ve registered for all necessary courses.

Filing Intent to Graduate (ITG)

You should locate the dates to file your graduation application in the Academic Calendar for the term you intend to complete your requirements.

  • Complete the “Are you Ready to Graduate?” Checklist above.
  • Log into myUCF and navigate to the Student Self Service > Other Academics > Intent to Graduate: Apply, then Follow the directions on the page.
  • Watch your UCF Student email carefully in the following weeks, and review the “After you File…” steps below.

Warning: Only file your ITG if you are certain you have registered for all remaining required courses. Filing ITG prevents you from registering for further courses in future terms. Filing ITG prematurely can delay your graduation.

After Filing Intent to Graduate

Complete these steps during your graduation semester, as you complete your final courses:

  • Speak with your major department regarding any exit exams or other exit requirements.
  • Verify your personal information in myUCF is correct.
    • Navigate to myUCF > Student Self Service > Personal Information > Personal Information Summary to review your information on file.
    • Be sure to review your address, phone number, and email.
  • Fill out the graduation questionnaire at https://sciences.ucf.edu/cosas/gradform.
    • A current degree audit is required to complete this form.
    • This is the graduation questionnaire needed to complete your graduation “Advisor Appointment.”
  • Watch your UCF Student email closely for announcements, requests, and action items from the College of Sciences graduation team.
    • You must check your UCF email address frequently as COSAS will be emailing you periodically about the status of your Intent to Graduate form.
    • Reply promptly to any requests for action.
  • Consider your post-college plans. Consider visiting Career Services for resources on career readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation

I have a double major. How does that affect graduation?

When you have a double major, you will need to file an Intent to Graduate for each Major. Per the Undergraduate Student Catalog, A student may earn one degree, with two majors, by completing all the requirements for both majors. If either major leads to a BA degree, these requirements include the BA Foreign Language Proficiency requirement. Students earning a double major must use the same Catalog year for both majors. Both majors will be indicated on the diploma.

May I take a course transiently during my graduating term?

It is against university policy to take a course transiently in your graduating term, as we cannot guarantee that the grade will return back to UCF in time to award your degree. However, if you have any questions about this policy while in your graduating term, please contact cosgraduation@ucf.edu for assistance.

May I take a CLEP test during my graduating term?

It is against university policy to take a course transiently (including CLEP tests) in your graduating term, as we cannot guarantee that the grade will return back to UCF in time to award your degree. However, if you have any questions about this policy while in your graduating term, please contact cosgraduation@ucf.edu for assistance.

I have a different question.

If you have questions, we encourage you to email us at cosgraduation@ucf.edu.

How do I submit a request to withdraw my intent to graduate?

You must complete the COSAS Intent to Graduate Withdrawal Request form if you plan to:

  • Enroll in a course for a subsequent semester to complete your major requirement

Students should not complete this form if you plan to:

  • Remove a program (major, minor, or certificate) and graduate with only the completed program(s). In this case, please email cosgraduation@ucf.edu from your UCF email account with the programs that you would like to remove.
  • Enroll in another course as a Second-Degree seeking or Non-Degree student after your graduation. Information about this process is located at https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transient-non-degree/.

Once your request has been received, please allow up to 7 business days for processing. During high peak times, the processing time may be longer. You will receive an email confirmation from cosgraduation@ucf.edu once your form is processed to your UCF email account.

COSAS Application to Withdraw Intent to Graduate

Graduation Links

UCF Commencement for event dates, regalia, tickets, and more.

UCF Career Services for support in your post-study job search.

UCF Graduate Studies for those applying to a UCF Graduate program.

You may also wish to visit the UCF Graduate Catalog for official class information, and COS Graduate Services for graduate student advising.