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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 invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring Chloe Sherwood, Admissions Coordinator from the UCF College of Graduate Studies. This workshop will help students navigate the graduate school application process with confidence. Participants will learn how to…
Curious about how studying human movement can lead to careers in health, research, or performance? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this session for an inside look at the UCF Kinesiology master’s and doctoral programs, including curriculum highlights and admissions…
Explore high-impact opportunities to grow as a scholar and prepare for graduate or professional school. This session introduces five signature programs of Academic Advancement Programs:  McNair Scholars  Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP)  Pre-Graduate Knights  Pre-Health Scholars  Pre-Law Scholars  Discover the…
Academic Advancement Programs invites you to learn more about careers in physical and occupational therapy. Join Alexis Einav from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences for an engaging session exploring their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master/Doctor…