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  • Undergraduate Program
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  • How Do I?
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Related Links:
   UCF Catalog
   myKnight Audit
   Progress Policy
   Contact Advisor

Orientation and first Semester

  • Go to my.ucf.edu and run your MyKnightAudit to make sure all transfer credit is posted.  This includes AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/Transfer Credit 
  • Include your UCFID in your Email Signature
  • Always check your UCF email account!  This is the primary means of communication between us and you. 
  • Register Early!

ScHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT

  • If you are a current PSE student, schedule an appointment here.
  • If you are a prospective student, email Mike McKee.

Study Resources

  • Join Society of Optics Students
  • Check the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) for tutoring
  • Check if the course is available at MIT Opencourseware or also try searching the course title on YouTube.

Course Resources

  • Dr. Reza at UCF – General Electrical Engineering Lectures
  • Physics 3 and Basic Photonics Concepts: https://www.youtube.com/user/diggitydev 
  • Introduction to Circuits: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3IM2wmkH0TcDRzkN3joR5Af
  • General Relativity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3JyQBZ8Jn2qaM0Fsy9Zhb8Y
  • Introduction to Quantum Physics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3JmP0OYKGktv3ifZukEXlyf
  • Diffraction: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3KRRaeMVudt1G-iuclmAbfw
  • Semiconductors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3ICzyd5lVwJbpl3r9GC9rMi  and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmBUvaW0UhAbPz4IiscKgw 
  • Geometric Optics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3IB4GEhaCg7L3ioiLkHLk7Q
  • AC Circuits: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3IzKJXgclNlVg8GMBczMBZf
  • Introduction to voltage and capacitors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUpvzaZLf3Jv7AjU5pfY8s25-QBCfdIZ
  • Linear Algebra:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHQObOWTQDPD3MizzM2xVFitgF8hE_ab

If you have other resources, share with Mike.

Financial aid

  • Financial Aid is complicated!  Go to the UCF Financial Aid website for support.
  • BrightFutures? Make sure you download their handbook for help on understanding your award.

Overrides for Courses

  • Overrides for Physics and Mathematics classes (course prefixes PHY, MAP, MAC)   This includes Late Adds, Overrides for Transient Courses, etc. 
    • College of Sciences Overrides – fill out the online form
  • Overrides for Engineering Courses (course prefixes EEL, EEE, STA, EGN)
    • College of Engineering Overrides – select the CECS Override form, fill it out and then send to Mike McKee
  • Overrides for Photonics Courses (course prefixes OSE, ISC, graduate courses)
    • Contact Mike McKee

Internships and Undergrad Research

Here are some great resources that will help find some opportunities.

Internship Resources

Indeed
Google Search
UCF Handshake
Pathways to Science Research Postings

Undergrad Research

Research Experience for Undergrads

Pathways to Science Research Postings

Senior Design and Lab Access

  • Fill out the Senior Design Enrollment Form and send to Mike McKee when registration for classes open.
    • Make  sure you include evidence of completion of EHS 309 Laser Safety Course, which is in your UCF Webcourses, and a copy of your UCFID.
    • These documents can be emailed to Mike.
  • You will receive a permission number to enroll in OSE 4951 Senior Design I.  
  • A second Senior Design II permission number is not needed.
  • 3-D Printer Help in the Senior Design Lab

Graduation

  • The Registrar’s Office will email you with details on commencement ceremonies.  Don’t ignore it!
  • File for an Intent To Graduate early, before your final semester starts
  • Go to my.ucf.edu and run your MyKnightAudit and review to make sure all expected courses are posted.
  • Dates for commencement ceremonies are posted here.

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics

University of Central Florida
4304 Scorpius St.
P.O. Box 162700
Orlando, FL 32816-2700
(407)823-6800
creol@ucf.edu
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