Tailor Your Degree for Your Journey

UCF’s Interdisciplinary Studies programs aren’t just your key to academic flexibility — they’re personalized pathways to your future. Building a customized curriculum allows you to leverage your interests, talents and needs in meeting your personal and professional goals. You’ll develop and hone advanced communication and analytical skills as you build foundational knowledge that can be applied across a variety of disciplines.

Explore areas of study ranging from business and technology to social and environmental sciences and arts. Work with an academic success coach to find a combination of coursework that’s right for you. Prepare for your next steps in life through service-learning experiences. By the time graduation arrives, you’ll be at the doorstep of a variety of opportunities awaiting you, from graduate school to the workforce and beyond.

Through Interdisciplinary Studies, the possibilities are endless. What will you do with them?

11%

projected growth in job outlook for GIS technologists and technicians through 2033
(CareerOneStop 2023)

$59,000

median annual wage for interdisciplinary studies graduates
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024)

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Sustainability studies is one of the 10 fastest-growing undergraduate degree programs in the U.S.
(Hanover Research 2025)

Academic Programs

Your Goals. Your Program of Study. Your Key to a Bright Future.

Sometimes, finding the right fit for your future requires a more personalized approach. UCF’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies offers programs tailored for students who need a more customized approach to preparing for a fulfilling career. From environmental science and sustainability to leadership or a combination of multiple areas of study, your academic journey is unique to wherever you see yourself making a difference.

At UCF, your degree places you at the threshold of a world of possibilities. Our Interdisciplinary Studies programs will empower you to think critically, communicate effectively, cultivate leadership skills, and build a portfolio of versatile practical skills. You’ll enjoy having the academic flexibility to explore and align your interests with your professional aspirations. Round out your skillset and gain a competitive edge in the job market with any of our eight minors and specialized certificates.

Plus, you’ll round out your studies with vibrant campus life at UCF, from enjoying live music at Addition Financial Arena and cheering your Knights on at Big 12 Conference sporting events to getting involved in student organizations. Off-campus, take advantage of Orlando's rich culinary scene and vibrant arts culture, as well as a variety of world-class theme parks and entertainment.

With UCF’s interdisciplinary studies programs, the choice is yours.

Undergraduate

Environmental Science, BS
Environmental Studies, BS
Integrative General Studies, BGS
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA/BS
Leadership, BA/BS
Sustainability, BA/BS

Minors

Environmental Studies 
Genomics and Bioinformatics 
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Leadership Studies 

Undergraduate Certificates

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Leadership Studies
Service-Learning
Undergraduate Research

Academic Success Coaching

With School of Interdisciplinary Studies programs, it’s especially critical that students work closely with an academic success coach (ASC) before enrolling in a degree program and each semester to stay on course. Your ASC can assist with mapping out your individual plan of study, guiding you in planning coursework, finding internships and career-preparation resources, and answering any questions you might have.

Current Students

Students who have already declared one of our majors should use myKnight STAR to schedule an appointment to meet with an ASC.

Prospective Interdisciplinary Studies Students

If you haven’t yet declared a major in one of our programs, use the following form to request an appointment. Students who are not currently enrolled at UCF should contact Undergraduate Admissions.

Location

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies is located on the UCF main campus, in Trevor Colbourn Hall, Suite 239. We can be reached at 407-823-0144.For general questions about the school and our programs, please email sis@ucf.edu.

Our mailing address is:

School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Trevor Colbourn Hall
12796 Aquarius Agora Drive, Suite 239
Orlando, FL 32816

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