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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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CALLING PRE-HEALTH, PRE-LAW, AND PRE-GRAD STUDENTS! The University of Central Florida’s Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to the 2026 Graduate & Professional School Virtual Fair! Connect directly with admissions professionals from graduate, professional, and health programs—all from the comfort…
Ready to make your case for law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join this session on crafting effective personal statements. We’ll cover what admissions committees look for and some helpful dos and don’ts to tell your story with…
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…