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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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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 join Susan Brien, Admissions Recruiter for Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering Master’s Programs, for an on-campus visit.  Schedule: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Information Session – Learn about Duke Pratt’s graduate engineering programs, admissions requirements, and…
Ready to sharpen your path to law school? Academic Advancement Programs invites you to join a session which introduces LexScholars by AccessLex, a program designed to build skills, confidence, and connections for aspiring law students. You’ll also explore additional AccessLex resources, from financial education to…
Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Welcome Wednesday session featuring representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. This workshop will help students identify graduate programs that align with their goals and interests. Participants will learn how to research…