CAP Frequently Asked Questions

What is the College Achievement Program (CAP)?
This is a student success program designed to meet the academic needs of freshmen students entering the University of Central Florida with test scores below the state required minimum; that are required to take college preparatory courses.

Why was I chosen to participate in this program?
Each freshman student upon entering the University of Central Florida is assigned an academic advisor based on certain criteria. If your SAT (math 440 verbal 440) and/or ACT (English 17, Reading 18, math 19) score is below the state required minimum you are required to participate in CAP throughout your first academic year. You will be notified two weeks before orientation of which area your test scores are below in.

If I am required to take a college preparatory course(s), when do I take the course(s)?
At orientation you will have the opportunity to take the College Placement Test (CPT); if your CPT scores indicate that you need to take a college preparatory course you must take the course your first semester at UCF. Your UCF course registration could be placed on hold if you fail to register for college preparatory course(s).

Are the college preparatory courses offered at UCF?
The college preparatory courses are offered at the UCF main campus, however they are taught by Valencia Community College (VCC) instructors. Therefore, tuition and fees must be paid to VCC for college preparatory coursework.

Who is my advisor?
If you are a CAP student your academic advisor will be Ken Staack. Contact him at kstaack@mail.ucf.edu or at (407) 823-5130.