Graduate

Do I need a GRE to apply for a graduate program?
A GRE score is only required for the Public Affairs PhD program.

Do I have to submit multiple applications for a dual-degree master’s program?
Students applying to a dual-degree program should only submit one application specific to their selected dual program. Our master’s dual degree programs include: Public Administration MPA and Criminal Justice MSCJ and Public Administration MPA and Public Affairs PhD.

Can I transfer credits from another university’s public affairs graduate program to UCF?
Students with existing credits in a comparable accredited graduate program from another university may be eligible to transfer credits as equivalent core courses or unrestricted electives. Please refer to UCF’s transfer credit policy and contact your advisor for more information.

Where can I find information about graduate enrollment and registration?
General information about graduate enrollment can be found at the Graduate Catalog website and the UCF Registrar’s Office.

How do I search for courses?
You can search for available courses — whether in-person, online, or hybrid — by logging into your myUCF account. Under the “Student Center” section, click on “Search” to access the Class Search tool. There, you can filter courses by subject, term, delivery method, and campus location (such as UCF Downtown).

How do I enroll in multiple terms?
The UCF Registrar’s Office provides information on multi-term enrollment for students.

How do I submit my Intent To Graduate?
The intent to graduate request should be submitted the semester prior to your expected graduating term. To file your intent to graduate form, log into myUCF and go to the Student Self Service menu tab. Click on the dropdown box labeled “Other Academic,” select “Intent to Graduate: Apply” and click on the icon to start your application.

Do I need to complete an internship as a graduate student?
Only students in the emergency and crisis management master’s program are required to complete an internship. The internship requirement may be waived for individuals with relevant public service experience; however, those students must take an additional elective to satisfy credit hours. Students complete their internship during the same semester they are enrolled in the internship course and must remain enrolled in the internship for the entire semester to receive credit.

What electives can I take for my graduate program?
Students enrolled in the public administration or nonprofit management master’s programs are permitted to take unrestricted electives from across UCF’s graduate catalog. Talk to your advisor to find out which courses are best for your program. Students enrolled in urban and regional planning, public policy, and emergency and crisis management programs may select elective courses listed in their program’s plan of study.

Do I have to complete a graduate thesis?
In lieu of a traditional graduate thesis, graduate programs include a summative capstone course. Students complete this course during the final semester of their program.