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Mission: The University of Central Florida’s Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) collaborates with faculty, staff, and partners to empower students across all majors. We guide students toward competitive candidacy for graduate, health professional, and law schools preparing them to contribute to their communities. 

Vision: The Vision of Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) is to model a comprehensive graduate and professional school preparedness culture at UCF, where students aiming for graduate, health professional, and law schools receive holistic assistance, resources, and experiences to become competitive candidates. We strive for excellence in collaboration with faculty, staff, and coaching partners, maintaining relationships that empower students to make informed, strategic decisions about their future educational pursuits.

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Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to meet one-on-one with a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a personalized advising session designed for students preparing to submit their law school applications.  ⚠️ This session is offered on a sign-up…
Ready to stand out—and feel like you belong while doing it? Join Academic Advancement Programs for a fast-paced, purpose-packed session where you’ll explore programs that align with your goals, map your next steps using the BEAM framework (Belonging, Engaging, Achieving, and Meaning)…
Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Talk Tuesday session featuring Abby Milon from UCF Legal Studies for a workshop on how to find, succeed in, and leverage legal internships. Learn how to align opportunities with your goals, build your…
Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Dr. Ali Gordon, Professor and Director of Graduate Affairs from the College of Engineering and Computer Science. This workshop will guide students in turning undergraduate research experiences into opportunities…