University of Central Florida
Student-Athlete Handbook

Site Index

Compliance
How do NCAA Rules Impact Me?
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1976 (Buckley Amendment)
Gambling
Extra Benefits
Complimentary Admissions for Student Athletes
Practice and Playing Seasons
Team Travel Policy
Amateurism and Agents
Rights of Student Athletes Involved in Institutional and NCAA Investigations
Use of Banned Substances


History & Traditions
UCF:  A Historical Perspective
Athletic Conference Affiliation/Team Profiles
UCF Creed
Code of Conduct
Knight Traditions

Academic Policies & Procedures
Admissions
New Student Registration and Orientation
Registration Blocks
Registration
Add/Drop
Course Withdrawal
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grade
Repeated Coursework
Grade Forgiveness
Incomplete Grades
Change of Major
Withdrawal Procedures
Academic Probation
Readmission of Students to the University

Academic Program Highlights
College of Business Administration
College of Health and Public Affairs
College of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Education
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Optics/CREOL
Rosen School of Hospitality Management
The Burnett Honors College
University LEAD Scholars Program
Office of Graduate Studies

Academic Support Services
Academic Services for Student Athletes
The Writing Center
The Math Lab
Campus Computer Resources
Library
Counseling and Testing Center
Conflict Resolution Services
Career Resource Center
Office of Mulitcultural Academic and Support Services
Student Academic Resource Center
Student Health Services
Services for Students with Disabilities
Parking Services
Campus Safety Programs

Center for Athletic Academic Affairs
Academic Services for Student Athletes
Knights' Herald Orientation
Tutoring Program
Writing Lab
Math Lab
University Academic Coursework
Textbook Loan/Return Policies
Class Attendance
Student-Professor Relationships
Travel Excuses
Calculating Your GPA
Summer School Attendance
Athletic-Academic Recognition

Athletic Academic Eligibility Requirements
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
NCAA 12 Hour Minimum Enrollment Rule
NCAA Satisfactory Progress
Designation of Degree Program
Grade Point Requirement Rule
Degree Requirements Rule
"C" Minimum Courses
Prior Approval for Course Substitutions

Financial Assistance
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
Summer School Aid
Athletic Grant-in-Aid Checks
Points to Remember
NCAA Special Assistance Fund
Non-Athletic Financial Aid
Athletic Grants-in-Aid Renewals/Grievance Procedures
Community Outreach Scholarship Program
Student-Athletic Advisory Committee
Knight Athletes Involved

Athletic Support Services
On-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Dining Hall
Athletic Training Room Policies and Procedures
Drug Abuse Policy
Alcohol Abuse Policy
State of Florida Alcohol Related Policies
Weight/Training Facilities
Athletic Ticket Policies and Procedures

Study Skills
Why Work on Study Skills?
Getting Motivated
Internalizers vs. Externalizers: Which Type of Student are You?
A Quick List of Study Tips
Making the Most of Your Study Time
Doing Your Best in the Classroom
Taking Notes
Becoming an Active Reader
Writing Papers
Studying for Exams
Test Taking: General
Surveying Essay Exams
Taking Mulitple Choice Tests
Other Kinds of Exams
References