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From the Director of Military and Veteran Student Success

Welcome back Knight Nation!!!  We are so happy to see you for the Fall 2025 semester!!!  Fantastic turnout this week for our welcome back goody treats…appreciate everyone who stopped by the MVSC. Keep your eyes on our social media for more snack days!

As we reach the end of your first week, a couple of pointers:

• Read your syllabus…slowly…for understanding
• Use a planner to build your semester plan.  Find the key assignments and plan backwards so you give yourself enough time to properly complete them. Practice time management – make effective use of your time

Finally – include time for yourself every day and every week.  Find the time to recharge your batteries so you can achieve your objectives this semester. Join a club or a group (we do have a couple of student organizations) make connections with other students.

GO KNIGHTS!!!

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MISSION

The Office of Military and Veteran Student Success creates an enriching and inclusive environment for military students to achieve educational and career goals through academic success and community partnerships.

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VISION

To create an inclusive environment and Center of Excellence, nationally recognized as a higher education model for service to military students through best practices, policies, and culture.

UCF MATHLAUNCH PROGRAM

UCF is proud to offer select students the opportunity to participate in Math Launch, an admissions pathway designed to help incoming first-year students prepare for Calculus 1 and set them up for success in their chosen STEM major. With a focus on expanding students’ knowledge and capabilities in algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus, Math Launch helps students become calculus ready in a single semester through an accelerated boot camp style, math course. Students selected to participate in the Math Launch pathway will begin their first term (fall or spring) as part-time students (9-11 credit hours) and will be provided with a dedicated support team to assist them throughout their first semester math course.

However, Math Launch limits our military-connected students into a course of 11.0 credit hours, which will impact their monthly stipend.  Through a collaboration with UCF, the Office of Military and Veteran Student Success is able to coordinate with the program to offer a one-time override that will allow the student to take one additional class and reach full-time student status for pay purposes.

If your student has questions about this, please encourage them to reach out to MVSC@UCF.EDU for additional guidance and information. As a parent, you can also support them by discussing their concerns and helping them prepare any necessary information before they contact the office. This can ensure they’re ready for a productive conversation with the UCF team.