High School students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability may be permitted to enroll as UCF students while completing their high school graduation requirements. Under Florida Statutes (F.S. 1007.271) and operating in accordance with local articulation agreements, there are two types of enrollment options: Dual Enrollment and Early Admission.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment is for students in grades 6-12 who desire to dual enroll on a part-time basis, taking one or two courses, while completing their high school coursework. Students must submit an application for admission by the published application deadline. Initial admission to UCF as a Dual Enrollment student is limited to the fall or spring semester; new Dual Enrollment students may not start in the summer term.
Dual enrollment coursework will become a permanent part of a student’s college transcript and academic record. Grades earned in dual enrollment classes will be factored into applications when applying to other colleges and universities.
View Dual Enrollment Admission RequirementsEarly Admission
Early Admission is for students who typically have completed their junior year in high school and would like to enroll at UCF as full-time students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree at UCF. Students must submit an application for admission by the published application deadline date.
PLEASE NOTE: Early Admission students will not be considered for merit scholarships from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, either upon admission to UCF or after high school graduation.
View Early Admissions RequirementsFlorida public or nonpublic schools and home education students enrolled in grades 6-12:
- 1 English
- 1 math
- 1 science
- 1 social science/world language/additional math
- SAT: 1340 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math)
- ACT: 29 (Composite)
- CLT: 96
NOTE: Students who have not completed the 4 high school courses listed above or home education students who do not have a high school transcript must present qualifying scores** on a common placement test (PERT or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER) consistent with Section 1008.30 F.S and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 6.008(1).
What You Need to Apply for Consideration:
- Completed online application (no application fee is required for Dual Enrollment students)
- Official high school transcript or common placement test scores (if applicable)
- Official SAT (code: 5233) or ACT (code:0735) scores or CLT
- Official transcripts from all previous dual enrollment institutions (if applicable)
- Official scores from any AICE, AP, CLEP or IB exams taken (if applicable)
NOTE: Registration for all UCF courses is on a space-available basis. No student is guaranteed space in any course or section prior to their registration in the course. Students must meet any course prerequisites and must show proof of credit for prerequisite course requirements in order to register. Initial admission to UCF as a Dual Enrollment student is limited to the fall or spring semester; new Dual Enrollment students may not start in the summer term.
Dual Enrollment Application completion Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | May 1 |
| Spring | November 1 |
Why UCF
At UCF, we believe if there’s a better way, we should do it. We feel strongly that offering a high-quality degree at an affordable price to as many students as possible should be the norm — not the exception. Because more people pursuing their dreams is better for all of us.
Watch Charge OnEarly Admission Requirements
Students interested in Early Admission (full-time, degree-seeking enrollment prior to high school graduation and then continuing enrollment at UCF after high school graduation) must meet or exceed the following academic qualifications:
Florida public, nonpublic, and home educated secondary school students:
- SAT: 1340 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math)
- ACT: 29 (Composite)
- CLT: 96
What You Need to Apply for Consideration:
- Completed online application (No application fee is required for Early Admission students)
- Official high school transcript *
- Official SAT (code: 5233) or ACT (code: 0735) or CLT scores
- Authorization Form
* Home Education students must present evidence that the home education program is in compliance with s. 1002.41, F.S. They must also present a home education transcript which includes a list of all coursework (both completed and in progress) showing grades and units earned for each course.
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- Satisfying minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to UCF
- Florida BOG Regulation 6.001 (7) authorizes universities to refuse admission to applicants due to past misconduct
Early admission Application completion Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline |
| Fall | May 1 |
| Spring | November 1 |