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Whether planning for graduate school or a career, High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are experiences offering you a competitive edge, by helping you blend what you’re learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. Set yourself up for success by getting involved in a wide variety of opportunities such as undergraduate research, studying abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations and more.

What if your ideas could change the world?

The Office of Undergraduate Research prepares you for your post-graduation plans by expanding your academic experience and giving you the opportunity to explore an academic discipline more fully through research.

Want to test-drive your dream career and make a difference while earning credit?

The Office of Experiential Learning seeks to give you access to high-quality internships, service-learning, and co-op experiences that build toward your professional development.

How far could your education take you–literally?

Visit UCF Abroad to find opportunities to experience cultural and language immersion, gain future opportunities and build life-long global connections!

Need extra support getting started?

The High-Impact Practices (HIP) Scholars Program provides resources for students who have zero experience in HIPs and need extra help securing an opportunity. HIP Scholars spend the first semester in the exploratory phase of the program where they work to discover a UCF faculty-mentored research project or a UCF-approved, non-profit internship. Scholars who successfully secure an experience will move into the experience phase (research or internship) for the second semester. Students who move into a structured opportunity will receive a $2,000 stipend for their involvement in our educational milestones.