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DirectConnect to UCF @DC2UCF

Guaranteed admission to UCF with an A.A. or articulated A.S. degree from one of our partner institutions (consistent with university policy).

Joined August 2013
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Started off in volunteering, then went through our @DC2UCF, now Britt Johnson serves as Executive Director of Christian HELP. His journey is an inspiring example of perseverance, purpose, and service. Read the full article here: ucf.edu/news/ucf-alum-leads-…

UCF Alum Leads Local Nonprofit with Mission Close to His Heart

After returning to school as an adult, earning two degrees and rising through the ranks at a Central Florida nonprofit, Britt Johnson ’23 ’25MNM is now leading an organization whose mission mirrors...

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As we celebrate commencement with UCF and our #DirectConnect2UCF partner institutions, stories like this remind us why student pathways matter. Congratulations to StaceyAnn Castro Tapler and her family, and to all graduates! #ChargeOn ucf.edu/news/a-familys-unlik…

A Family’s Unlikely Journey to Become Knights

More than 30 years after finishing high school, StaceyAnn Castro will graduate from UCF with her son, followed soon by another son, capping a story filled with doubt, obstacles, and service.

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Learn all about guaranteed admission, ask questions, and get the info you need to make your transition to UCF easy. April 15 | Noon to 1 p.m. Join us for the DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session! Register: go.ucf.edu/4qQHsBT
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A path through DirectConnect to UCF, now supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission. An inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to chase your goals.
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Feb 26
At 67, Amy Lendian is proving it’s never too late. 🚀 She’s helping lead launch support operations for NASA’s Artemis II — the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years — while pursuing her degree through UCF Online. ucf.edu/news/ucf-online-non-…
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Learn all about guaranteed admission, ask questions, and get the info you need to make your transition to UCF easy. 🗓️ Thursday, March 26 | Noon to 1 p.m. 🌟 Join us for the DirectConnect to UCF® Online Information Session! Register: go.ucf.edu/47WHEJu
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Ready to transfer to UCF? Join our Virtual UCF Transfer Application Workshop to get help completing your UCF application. 📅 March 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Application deadlines: Summer March 1 | Fall June 1 | Spring November 1 Register: ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register…
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Carlos’ journey to UCF started with #DirectConnect2UCF. With support every step of the way, he’s now pursuing engineering and working toward a future that makes his family proud. 💛🖤 youtu.be/2lfmSwCfXyU?si=h6P-…

Building a Better Future: Carlos' DirectConnect to UCF Journey

Carlos Gonzalez recounts his personal experience transferring to th...

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Celebrating 20 years of DirectConnect to UCF! 🎉 Leaders from all 8 partner institutions came together to honor a partnership that has expanded access and advanced transfer student success, with 81,720 UCF degrees earned by #DirectConnect2UCF students.
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Thinking about becoming a teacher? Join UCF’s School of Teacher Education for a virtual info session to learn about degree options, qualifications, and pathways into teaching. 📅 Feb 4, 2026 | ⏰ 1–2:30 PM Register here: go.ucf.edu/4sDzw9g
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Planning to transfer to the University of Central Florida? Get help completing your application at our Virtual UCF Transfer Application Workshop! 🗓 Jan 27, 2026 | ⏰ 2–3:30 PM 🔗 Register: ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register…
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Learn all about guaranteed admission, ask questions, and get the info you need to make your transition to UCF easy. Join us for a DirectConnect to UCF® Virtual Information Session 🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 ⏰ Noon to 1 p.m. 🔗 Register now: go.ucf.edu/48sBzVi
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✨ All UCF Connect locations will be closed starting December 19 and will reopen on January 5. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday season! Thank you for an amazing year. We look forward to supporting you in 2026. 💛🖤
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🎓✨ Congratulations to all our graduating Knights and #DIRECTCONNECT2UCF partner college students! Your hard work and resilience shine today. 💛🖤
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Join Explore Your Interests and Find Your Pathway to a UCF Major (Nov 5, 1–2:30 p.m.) — a virtual session to discover your interests, values & ideal UCF major! 💻 Register: go.ucf.edu/3IHedAW
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For 20 years, DirectConnect to UCF has opened doors and changed lives. 💛🖤 Thank you to our students, partners, and community for over 79,000 success stories and many more to come! Read more: ucf.edu/news/20-years-of-dir…

20 Years of DirectConnect to UCF: Making College Possible for More Students

As Knight Nation celebrates Transfer Student Success Week, the university also reaches a milestone with DirectConnect to UCF — a program that has empowered more than 79,000 students to earn high-qu...

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Celebrate National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 20–24) with events, socials & workshops made for Transfer Knights! #TransferStudentWeek 🔗 connect.ucf.edu/transfer-con…
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Align your A.A. degree with your future UCF major! Join our virtual info session on Oct 9, 1–2 PM to learn how UCF Success Pathways can help you plan courses, stay on track, and be “major ready” before transferring. Register 👉 go.ucf.edu/4mgzOyW
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Ready to become a Knight? Join us online on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Learn key tips and tools to navigate your transition to UCF and make the most of your experience! 🔗 Register here: ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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Double major. Big goals. With UCF Academic Success Coaches, #DirectConnect2UCF students like Hayley Ellis are set up to succeed. #ChargeOn
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UCF academic success coaches do more than advise — they partner with students to set goals and build strategies to thrive. 💫
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✨Big news: Indian River State College is now part of #DirectConnect2UCF! START at @IRSCTheRiver CONNECT through DirectConnect to UCF ⚡ FINISH at UCF ⚔️
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