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An innovative partnership between the University of Central Florida and area members of the Florida College System led to the creation in 2007 of DirectConnect to UCF. Through DirectConnect, associate degree graduates of Valencia College , Seminole State College of Florida , Lake-Sumter Community College and Brevard Community College are guaranteed admission to UCF’s upper division. Aimed at improving local access to higher education, DirectConnect has helped thousands earn their bachelor’s degrees in a convenient, affordable way close to home.

Valencia College
 Valencia ranks first among the nation's two-year institutions for the total number of associate degrees awarded. They are known for their two-year A.A. parallel program that prepares students to transfer to an upper-division college or university; college-preparatory courses that help first-year students excel; and technical programs and continuing education courses that prepare students to meet the needs of business and industry. Valencia College operates six campuses and centers in Central Florida’s Orange and Osceola counties. Joint University of Central Florida-Valencia buildings on two campuses offer 15 UCF undergraduate degrees as well as Valencia's own bachelor's programs in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.

Seminole State College of Florida (SSC)
 With four campuses, Seminole State College of Florida is one of the fastest-growing two-year colleges in the nation. To meet the ever-changing needs of its student body and business community, SSC offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associates degrees that prepare students for four-year universities; technical and vocational certificates; continuing education; and corporate training. The college offers 20 baccalaureate programs in conjunction with UCF and is the only community college in Florida to offer a four-year interior design degree.

SSC’s four campuses are conveniently located at Sanford/Lake Mary, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs and Heathrow. SSC’s Center for Economic Development at Heathrow houses Central Florida’s economic development leaders and the college to train the region’s work force in business/technology-related programs, and attract and retain leading technology companies to Central Florida.

Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC)
 During the last four decades, Lake-Sumter Community College has earned the reputation as one of the best two-year institutions in Florida.  There are three convenient campuses: Leesburg, Clermont, and Sumterville. The LSCC mission statement says it best ..."Lake-Sumter Community College provides excellent student-centered academic and career-oriented education that is proactive, accessible, and responsive to our community's needs". With this goal in mind, LSCC will continue to provide a quality, personalized, economical, and flexible environment for Lake and Sumter County students.