Orientation Information

DURING THE SUMMER

• Complete all enrollment requirements, including immunizations, physical examination, and urine drug screen. Required documentation must be uploaded to DISA (Castlebranch). Enrollment requirements are due by July 23, 2027.
• Complete an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course and upload proof of certification to DISA/CastleBranch. BLS certification must be valid through March 2029. Certifications that expire before March 2029 will not be accepted.
• If you are NOT enrolling in the UCF-sponsored student health insurance plan, submit proof of health insurance online (to DISA/Castle Branch) by July 23, 2027.
• Submit your white coat size.
• Submit your White Coat ceremony photo release form.
• Purchase required equipment for Clinical Skills.  Information on required equipment can be found on the Other Requirements page.

TO DO ONLINE 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE ORIENTATION

• Register your vehicle online and obtain your parking permit.
• Before orientation, there will be a need for the offices of Student Financial Services, Student Services, the Registrar, and Student Accounts to share information with you.  Much of this information can be relayed to you via the student portal, which is accessible at http://my.ucf.edu. You will need to sign in to the student portal to ensure that the requirements listed there have been met.

M1 ORIENTATION WEEK SCHEDULE

• Students must be residing in the Central Florida area before the start of orientation on August 9, 2027. Orientation and courses are in person.
• Students will receive access to the orientation schedule and updated information the week before orientation.
• M1 2027 General Orientation Schedule
  • The schedule above is a preliminary guide to assist students with planning. All dates, times, and program details are subject to change pending finalization of the orientation schedule.

M2 ORIENTATION WEEK SCHEDULE

• Students must be residing in the Central Florida area before the start of orientation. The M2 year curriculum begins on August 16. Orientation and modules will be in person.
• Students will receive access to the orientation schedule and updated information the week before orientation.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Students must complete an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course and upload certification to DISA/CastleBranch. BLS certification must remain valid through the end of your second year (March 2029). If your certification will expire before March 2029, you will need to complete a course that provides sufficient validity or renew your certification before submitting documentation.

UCF ID Card

• Students will receive their UCF ID card during orientation. UCF College of Medicine M.D. students must have a UCF ID Card to access the library and other student services. For information about UCF ID cards, please visit https://ucfcard.ucf.edu/

Parking Decals and Transportation

• In order to park on campus, an appropriate UCF parking permit must be obtained. Parking permits are available for online purchase at http://parking.ucf.edu.
• Students will be expected to attend preceptorships in the community, as well as complete clinical or research assignments with local teaching partners; in order to travel to their sites, students are required to have reliable transportation.  In addition, a valid driver’s license or state-issued photo ID is required to complete credentialing with many of our clinical and community partners.

Doctor’s Bags and Suture Kits

M.D. students will be required to purchase specific medical instruments for their work in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center.  For more information, please visit the page on Doctor’s Bags.