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Resources & Forms

Current students, program handbook & catalogs.

• Graduate Program Handbook – 2023-24

Graduate Catalog – Modeling & Simulation PhD

• Graduate Catalog – Modeling & Simulation MS

Graduate Catalog – Modeling & Simulation Behavioral Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

Ph.D. Milestones

College of Graduate Studies Forms and References

The Modeling and Simulation Graduate Program complies with the College of Graduate Studies’ policies and procedures. Please use this link for information about any university regulation and appropriate protocol.

This form must be submitted once the student has passed the candidacy exam and before enrolling in dissertation hours.

• Doctoral Committee/ Candidacy Status Form

This form must be submitted before a student enrolls in thesis hours.

• Thesis Advisory Committee Form

To request an exemption from a UCF Graduate Policy such as the 7-year rule, transfer limits, etc.

Graduate Petition Form

To request permission to take a course at another institution and apply toward completion of your UCF degree.

Traveling Scholar Request Form

If anticipating non-enrollment in 3 consecutive semesters, or a break in thesis/dissertation enrollment. File this form if you wish to be retained in the program despite absence under these circumstances.

• Special Leave of Absence Form

All the information a ModSim Ph.D. student needs to know to complete their qualifier.

Qualifying Exam Protocol Packet

Form for Committee to assess qualifying exam evaluators.

Qualifying Exam Assessment Form

To evaluate a student’s preparation to undertake the research in their specific dissertation topic area. It is considered the student’s dissertation proposal defense.

Candidacy Exam Protocol Packet

Each member of the committee should provide an assessment for each measure of Candidacy on this form.

Candidacy Exam Assessment Form

Modeling & Simulation Final Semester Thesis and Dissertation Protocol.

Modeling and Simulation ETD Final Semester Checklist

Each member of the committee should provide an assessment for each measure of Dissertation on this form.

Dissertation Assessment

M&S Template for Defense Announcement.

Defense Brochure Template

Each member of the committee should provide an assessment for each measure of the Thesis on this form.

Thesis Defense Assessment Form

Prospective Students

For students enrolling in IDS prefix independent study, directed research, thesis, dissertation, internship, etc. These are students whose advisors are in the School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training.

SMST Special Registration Agreement Form

For students whose degree will be endorsed by the College of Engineering & Computer Science (CECS). Use for enrollment request for independent study, directed research, thesis, dissertation, internship, etc. The form AND contract must be fully completed in order for the student to be enrolled.

• CECS Restricted Registration

For students whose degree will be endorsed by the College of Sciences (COS). Use for enrollment requests for independent study, directed research, thesis, dissertation, internship, etc. Sections 1, 3, AND 4 must be fully completed in order for the student to be enrolled.

• COS Restricted Registration

New Student Quick Links

• College of Graduate Studies
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• About Orientation

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Thesis and Dissertation Defenses

Submitting a defense announcement.

To submit a graduate thesis or dissertation defense, please

The dissertation/thesis defense must be open to the public and announced two weeks prior to the date of the defense.

College Policy on Dissertation/Thesis Defenses

Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form

Thesis/Dissertation Approval Form – This form is used by Thesis and Dissertation students who have successfully defended.  It will be started by the student once they have completed their defense and automatically sent from member to member.  Students MUST complete their final submission before Graduate Studies will approve this form.

Upcoming Defenses

2024 –  2023 – 2022 – 2021 – 2020 – 2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015 – 2014 – 2013 – 2012

May 28 2024

• ECE Defense - Muhammad Rashedul Haq Rashed

May 29 2024

• CS Defense - Sven Thijssen

May 31 2024

• MAE Defense - Kimia Kiani
• IEMS Defense - Hanin Alhaddad

Jun 21 2024

• MAE Defense - Ritesh Ghorpade
• MAE Defense - Garrett Mastantuono

• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

For international students interested in  UCF Global Pathway Program  (immersive English-language learning), please contact  Dr. Ali P. Gordon  for guidance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Mathematics through Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent)
• An undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, C, C++, Visual BASIC, Java, etc.)
• Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendations
• Goal Statement

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline. Admission to the program is competitive on a space-available basis. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance and the applicant's potential for completing the certificate. For international students interested in  UCF Global Pathway Program  (immersive English-language learning), please contact  Dr. Ali P. Gordon  for guidance.

• Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.
• In addition, applicants to this certificate must provide: Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc only.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline with a minimum GPA 3.0
• The GRE/GMAT is not required
• A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future.
• Updated résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the official language or a university where English is the official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 6.5.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume or Curriculum Vita
• The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of an MSSE. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
• If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor. 
• The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• 2 Letters of recommendation

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science and Statistics must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in upper-division undergraduate courses listed under the Articulation Section of the Curriculum Information. Applicants may choose to demonstrate their knowledge of these courses by taking these courses as non-degree seeking and scoring “B” or better in all of them.

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• A written statement of experience and research, areas of current and future potential research interests, and future career goals.

Forms and References