Undergraduate Programs
Topics:
Admission
Engineering Pending
Transfer Students
Orientation
Minors
Graduation
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at UCF employs 244 faculty and staff associates to assist 5,849 students. It provides high quality education, exploring and creating new solutions to problems.
The Undergraduate Catalog is the official source of degree requirements for all undergraduate programs based upon the year you are accepted to UCF.
4 Year Plans, Check-sheets, and Flowcharts are available for our Undergraduate Programs on our Forms page.
Admission
Students must apply to UCF through the Admissions office. Admitted students can then declare a major within the College. CECS does not have additional admission requirements to get into the engineering and computer science programs. To apply, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions web site.
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Engineering Pending
Transfer and freshman students entering the University of Central Florida who select engineering as a major are classified as engineering pending based on their chosen discipline. For example, aerospace engineering pending, computer engineering pending, and so on. Once admitted to the University and upon evaluation of the engineering pending requirements, students will either be asked to declare their specific engineering discipline, or remain in the Engineering pending category until the semester in which they are completing their final engineering pending courses.
Requirements
Students must complete the following pending courses with a "C" or better and be in good academic standing before the College of Engineering and Computer Science will approve a major change request to move from the "pending" category into a specific engineering discipline.
- MAC 2311: Calculus with Analytical Geometry 1
- MAC 2312: Calculus with Analytical Geometry 2
- PHY 2048: Physics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- CHS 1440, CHM 2045C, or appropriate Chemistry equivalent
When can I declare my engineering major?
In the semester that students are completing their final pending requirements, they are eligible to submit a change of major request which can be found by entering the UCF portal and navigating to the student center. Once in the student center, the change of major request can be found in the drop down menu. Submitting the change of major request before the withdrawal deadline of the semester that the final pending requirements are being taken is critical to prevent registration problems. Upon submission of the change of major request, students meeting the appropriate requirements will be granted access into a select group of upper level engineering courses.
Transfer or Accelerated First-Year students must submit a change of major request prior to attending UCF orientation if all pending requirements have been completed. If the student is in the process of completing the final pending courses, the student will be contacted before their scheduled Orientation, to submit a change of major request. This will allow students to enroll in a select group of upper level engineering courses during the registration component of Orientation. Upon receiving final transcripts from the transfer institution indicating successful completion of pending courses, the change of major request will be approved.
What courses can I take if I am Engineering Pending?
As long as students meet pre-requisites, engineering pending students can take:
- All appropriate General Education Courses
- All required math courses (MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302)
- All Physics courses (PHY 2048, PHY 2049, PHY 3101)
- Appropriate chemistry course (CHS 1440, CHM 2045)
- EGN 1006 and EGN 1007
- EGN 3613
- EGN 3310
- EGN 3365
- EGN 3211
- EMA 3706
- EIN 3001
- EIN 3351
- COP 3223
- COP 3330
- COP 3502
- COT 3100
- STA 3032
What courses will I have access to register for if I am currently enrolled in the final pending requirements?
Students who are in-progress of completing the final pending courses will be allowed access to a second tier of upper division courses necessary for progression in the major, in addition to other math and science prerequisites. To gain access to this group, a student must submit a change of major request before the withdrawal deadline in the term which he/she has registered for the final courses in the pending major category. Upon successful completion of the in-progress courses the students major change request will be approved.
Second tier courses:
- Aerospace: EML 3217, EGN 3343, EGN 3373, EGM 3601
- Civil: EGN 3321, EGN 3343, EGN 3331, ENV 3001, CWR 3201
- Computer: EGN 3321, EGN 3358, EEE 3342C, EEL 3004
- Construction: CCE 4003, EGN 3321, EGN 3331, ENV 3001. CWR 3201
- Electrical: EGN 3321, EGN 3358, EEE 3342C, EEL 3004
- Environmental: EGN 3321, EGN 3343. EGM 3331, ENV 3001, CWR 3201
- Industrial: EGN 3321, EGN 3358, EGN 3373, EIN 3314, EIN 3354, EIN 4391C, EIN 4517, ESI 4312, ESI 4628C
- Mechanical: EML 3217, EGN 3343, EGN 3373, EGM 3601
If you have any questions regarding your academic progress, courses you should be taking, or when to file your major change request, please contact the CECS Academic Affairs Office at (407) 823-2455.
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Transfer Students
Once admitted, transfer students may need to petition engineering and computer science related courses through the appropriate CECS departments. Credit for transfer courses may not be used to meet major requirements until the courses are evaluated and the petitioning process is completed. Transfer students in need of assistance with the transfer process should contact the CECS Academic Affairs Office.
Additional information can be found at the Office of Transfer and Transition Services.
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Orientation
Once you have been accepted into UCF, you will need to attend the Freshman Orientation or the Transfer Orientation.
Freshman Orientation
The College presentation of this orientation will give you an overview of the college and split you into groups by major for a group advising session. Afterward, you will be assigned a first year advisor who, along with your CECS Academic Affairs advisors, will help you register for your classes.
Transfer Orientation
The College portion of the Transfer Orientation will give you an overview of the college and split you into groups by major for a group advising session. CECS Academic Affairs officials will then help you register for your first term at UCF. It is important that you bring your unofficial transcripts from your previous institution with you so that CECS officials can accurately answer your questions and help you with registration.
Our 4-Year Plans, Check Sheets, and Flow Charts are located on our Forms page, which you can utilize during your orientation. (link to our Forms site) For additional information on UCF’s orientations, please visit UCF Orientation Services.
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Minors
A minor is a complement to a bachelor’s degree program/major requiring at least 18 credit hours in a field. This allows students to specialize in a particular area of study or to study something that is a secondary interest.
Minors you can declare by filling out the Registrar’s Office "Minor/Certificate Declaration Form", while the others you have to apply to in order to participate.
Please click here for a brief description of each minor:
Aerospace Studies: Sponsored by Air Force ROTC, this minor is intended for students of all disciplines interested in pursuing a career in the military and who are enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. Contact: Col. William G. Palmby, 407-823-1247, Air Force ROTC, Location: TR 501 103. Bioengineering (Interdisciplinary): The Bioengineering minor prepares engineering and computer science students to pursue graduate academic and professional careers serving a wide range of the medical arena in research and development. Candidates completing this minor will also satisfy course admissions requirements for the UCF Medical School and other medical schools in the US. Contact: Engineering track - Alain Kassab, 407-823-5778, E-mail: kassab@mail.ucf.eduComputer Science track - Charles Hughes, 407-823-2762, E-mail: ceh@cs.ucf.eduhttp://www.cecs.ucf.edu/minors/bioengineeringComputer Science: Computers are now used in every aspect of our lives and, as such, many students majoring in other disciplines have the desire to achieve a basic foundation in the computing and information sciences. These minors appeal to students who wish to strengthen their computing background and enhance their career choices and opportunities. The CS and IT Minors are designed primarily as a service to majors in degree programs other than CS and IT. Contact: Mark Llewellyn, 407-823-2790, E-mail: markl@cs.ucf.edu, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Location: HEC 246. Engineering Leadership: This minor provides a knowledge base in engineering leadership principles and practices as well as management techniques in a technical environment. This minor is designed to enhance the student’s marketability, preparation and career viability as they enter the engineering profession. Contact: Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, 407-823-2204, http://www.eleadershipinstitute.ucf.edu/ Location: ENG2 312. Information Technology: Computers are now used in every aspect of our lives and, as such, many students majoring in other disciplines have the desire to achieve a basic foundation in the computing and information sciences. These minors appeal to students who wish to strengthen their computing background and enhance their career choices and opportunities. The CS and IT Minors are designed primarily as a service to majors in degree programs other than CS and IT. Contact: Mark Llewellyn, 407-823-2790, E-mail: markl@cs.ucf.edu, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Location: HEC 246. Intelligent Robotic Systems (Interdisciplinary): This minor is intended for students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. This minor is intended to provide students with a background in robotics with detailed study in courses related to their major. Contact: Paul Edlen, 407-823-2455, E-mail: paule@mail.ucf.edu, CECS Academic Affairs Office, ENGR 107 http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/minors/irs/Interdisciplinary Informatics Technology (I2Tech): New and rapidly emerging, Informatics provides a societal-centered perspective for the application of Information Technology (IT) to real-world problems. UCF's I2Tech Minor centers on understanding computer-people relationships, and how they must be addressed in the design and implementation of IT-based solutions. Other than the obvious financial and professional opportunities, students find in Informatics the perfect opportunity to work with IT in inventive ways. Contact: Dr. Mark Llewellyn, markl@cs.ucf.edu, Phone: 407-823-3327, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, http://www.eecs.ucf.edu/I2Tech/International Engineering: The objective of this minor is to provide engineering, computer science and engineering technology students with the opportunity to learn about and experience firsthand the global aspects of engineering, science and technology. Through this minor, CECS students gain academic and/or work experience at an approved foreign institution compatible with UCF CECS, while simultaneously becoming familiar with the social as well as professional and technical cultures of their host country. CECS students can spend one or two semesters abroad gaining valuable international experience in their chosen field. Contact: Avelino Gonzalez, 407-823-5027, E-mail: Avelino.Gonzalez@ucf.edu or 407-823-2455, eacaf@ucf.edu, CECS Academic Affairs Office, ENGR 107 http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/minors/internationalengineeringMilitary Science: Sponsored by Army ROTC, this minor is intended for students of all disciplines interested in pursuing a career in the military and who are enrolled in the Army ROTC program. Contact: LTC Bryce Christensen, 407-823-1872, Army ROTC, Location: BLDG 501 Secure Computing and Networks (SCAN – Interdisciplinary): Intended for students in CECS, the SCAN minor incorporates courses on computing security from different engineering and computing disciplines allowing for a well-rounded view of the topic. Contact: Kim Small, 407-823-2455, E-mail: ksmall@mail.ucf.edu, CECS Academic Affairs, ENGR 107
Technological Entrepreneurship (Interdisciplinary): The Technological Entrepreneurship Minor offers students an opportunity to blend deep discipline-specific expertise with broad entrepreneurial thinking skills. This minor will prepare students in any engineering, science, technology or business discipline to create, enhance or manage a technology venture. Topics covered would include evaluating opportunities for commercializing innovations, analyzing markets and competitors, assessing options for protecting intellectual property, and exploring options for establishing and financing technology ventures. College of Business Administration & College of Engineering and Computer Science Contact: Cameron Ford; 407-823-5569, E-mail: cford@bus.ucf.edu; Department of Management, BA1 – 307, http://www.cei.ucf.edu
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Graduation
It is never too early to start planning your graduation. The semester before you have met all your degree requirements on your audit according to your catalog year, you must submit your intent to graduate online through MyUCF and complete the CECS Graduation Survey. The College survey can be picked up from the CECS Academic Affairs Office in Engineering Building 1 in Room 107.
If you have concerns or questions about graduating, please make an appointment with a College or department academic advisor. A list of these advisors can be found under our Advising page.
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