DirectConnect to UCF® to offer streamlined transfers from The River to UCF
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (September 29, 2025) — Indian River State College has partnered with the University of Central Florida to offer DirectConnect to UCF®. This nationally recognized program provides eligible students with guaranteed admission to UCF. All Indian River State College students and alums who obtain, or have previously obtained, an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree qualify for DirectConnect to UCF®.
“This partnership represents a transformative opportunity for students across the Treasure Coast region,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, president of Indian River State College. “Through DirectConnect to UCF®, Indian River State College is providing students with another pathway to a four-year degree and expanded career opportunities with the resources and support they need to succeed from Day One.”
DirectConnect to UCF® offers an accelerated admission pathway to the University of Central Florida, providing students with dedicated support through a personal success coach and transfer assistance from UCF Success Coaches. This program is designed to help students complete their degree in a shorter timeframe while offering the convenience of studying close to home at Indian River State College, making higher education more accessible and efficient for local students.
“DirectConnect to UCF has already helped nearly 80,000 students turn their aspirations into achievement, and this new partnership with Indian River State College extends that promise to even more learners from across the Treasure Coast,” said UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright. “Together, we are building new pathways to opportunity that will transform lives and strengthen Florida’s future.”
“DirectConnect to UCF® aligns perfectly with our commitment to student success and academic excellence,” said Dr. Heather Belmont, provost of Indian River State College. “This partnership ensures our students receive seamless transfer credit, dedicated academic support, and a proven framework for degree completion.”
DirectConnect to UCF®, which marks its 20th anniversary this November, has helped more than 80,000 students earn UCF degrees. The award-winning initiative has received national recognition, including the National Association of Branch Campus Administrators’ 2020 Innovation Award for its groundbreaking success coaching model.
For more information, visit irsc.edu/direct-connect-to-ucf, call (407) 823‑4547, or email UCFConnect@ucf.edu.
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