Pegasus Success Program F.A.Q’s

What is the Pegasus Success Program?

• The Pegasus Success Program is a specialized 6 week program.
• It is offered to select students during the summer prior to their freshmen year.
• This program is administered by the office of the Student Academic Resource Center.

Who is my academic advisor?

• You meet with your academic advisor weekly, discuss your progress, answer your questions and guide you through your academic planning.
• You will continue to meet with your academic advisor throughout your first year at UCF.
• You will meet your advisor the first day of orientation.

What are the requirements of the Pegasus Success Program?

Courses and Grades:

• Complete two UCF college level classes (6 credit hours) with a grade of C or better in order to continue their enrollment at UCF in the fall.
• Selected sections of college level classes are reserved for students within the program.
• These courses are pre-selected to ensure that all Pegasus students receive the proper foundation for their college success.

Academic Support Components:

• All Pegasus students must participate in the weekly academic support programs.
• This is designed to enhance their learning skills and complete their courses successfully.
• These programs include the following: weekly study groups, tutoring, college success workshops, large group meetings, and academic advising meetings.

Housing:

• Pegasus students are encouraged to live on campus during the six week summer term.

Employment:

• To ensure student success in meeting requirements for fall enrollment, Pegasus students cannot be employed on or off campus during the 6-week summer term.

Attendance:

• Attendance is an important element of the program.
• Students will be denied fall enrollment upon fourth absence from a combination of:

• Classes
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutoring sessions
• Writing Center Consultations
• Academic advising appointments
• Supplemental instruction sessions

• Pegasus students must also attend a designated two day UCF orientation and half day Pegasus Welcome.
• At the conclusion of the program, students attend a Pegasus Closing Ceremony, to which family and friends are welcome.

What are the advantages of the Pegasus Success Program?

• On average, 97% of the Pegasus Success Program successfully completed the program.
• Pegasus Success Program receives individual academic support and advising throughout the year.
• Students learn their way around UCF’s large university.
• Students get to know the professors and academic advisors ahead of time.
• Students become familiar with campus resources within a more personable community of SARC!

How to Contact Us
Phone: (407) 823 - 5130
Fax: (407) 823 - 2051
E-mail address: sarc@mail.ucf.edu
Web address: http://sarc.sdes.ucf.edu