Experience UCF
orlando , florida
2011-2012
Un i v er sity
of
ce nt ral
florida
You’ve got dreams. Big dreams. Maybe you plan to design a city, teach the hearing impaired or travel around the world. Or, right now, your focus is to find the right university.
t the University of Central Florida, every day is about fulfilling potential. We provide opportunities where you can get excited about your future. We’re committed to teaching, advising and providing academic support services. At UCF, you can gain practical experience by working with faculty researchers and through internships and co-op programs. We have a new College of Medicine and a new Performing Arts Center. For entertainment, take in a football game at the Bright House Networks Stadium, or a concert or basketball game at the UCF Arena. We offer state-of-the-art wireless classrooms, a 149,000-square-foot recreational fitness center, and on-campus housing for nearly 10,000 students. You just need to show up, work hard and enjoy your time at one of the nation’s top “Schools to Watch,” according to U.S. News & World Report.
We are UCF. And UCF Stands For Opportunity.
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University Profile*
Student Population: approx. 58,000 From: 50 states 141 countries National Merit Scholars: 230 Freshman Class Profile*
Average SAT Score: 1240 (critical reading and math) Average ACT Score: 27 Average High School GPA: 3.8 t o p 5 s tat e s students come from* FLORIDA NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA ILLINOIS NEW JERSEY * Projected for 2011
Q U I C K FA C T S U nder g raduate C olle g es • Arts and Humanities • Business Administration • Burnett Honors • Education • Engineering and Computer Science • Health and Public Affairs • Medicine • Nursing • Rosen College of Hospitality Management • Sciences 2
The 1,415-acre main campus is located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando. U C F in N u m bers 1. Second-largest university in the nation 2. 9 1 bachelor’s, 92 master’s, three specialist and 29 doctoral programs, and one professional degree program 3. Awarded more than 218,000 degrees
It’s not just what you know — it’s who you know.
’s partnerships with industry, organizations and Central Florida communities continue to grow and enhance instruction, research and service. Contacts made as a student can lead to job offers after graduation. Our faculty and administrators work closely with the region’s business leaders. In turn, these leaders provide curricular advice and financial support to UCF.
We’re focused on you.
provides you with a top-notch educational experience. Your undergraduate experience will teach you to analyze, question, discover and achieve excellence. No matter what your area of study, there are research programs and work opportunities that will enhance your education.
While at UCF, my research projects and internship played a significant role in earning my current position as a safety analyst with JetBlue Airways. Eyal Breiter Recent UCF Alumnus
Researching the future Last year, UCF received $133 million in research funding. The Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to the main campus, is ranked as one of the top research parks in the nation. It is home to more than 115 high-tech companies that employ more than 9,500 people. The Office of Undergraduate Research at UCF offers paid research positions to students and allocates $1 million annually to support students through projects and hundreds of research experiences.
Uni ve rs i ty o f Central Flor ida
MAJORS So many majors,
which one is right for me?
Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Sciences Modern Language Combination Music Music Education Nursing
If you are uncertain about which program to choose, you
Philosophy
will be assigned to an advisor in a field that best reflects
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your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising
Physics
and Exploration conducts seminars, workshops and courses
Political Science
that will help you select a major. Visit firstyear.sdes.ucf.edu.
Psychology Public Administration
Environmental Engineering
Advertising/Public Relations
Event Management
Aerospace Engineering
Exceptional Student Education
Anthropology
Film
Restaurant & Foodservice Management
Applied Science
Finance
Science Education
Architecture
Foreign Language Education
Social Science Education
Art
Forensic Science
Social Sciences
Art Education
French
Social Work
Athletic Training
Health Informatics & Information Management
Sociology
Biology
Real Estate Religious Studies
Spanish
Biomedical Sciences
Health Sciences/ Pre-clinical Track
Biotechnology
Health Services Administration
Statistics
Business Administration
History
Chemistry
Hospitality Management
Technical Education & Industry Training
Civil Engineering
Humanities
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Industrial Engineering
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
Pre-professional Programs
Computer Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Pre-chiropractic
Construction Engineering
International & Global Studies
Pre-dental
Criminal Justice
Interpersonal/Organizational Communication
Pre-law
Digital Media Early Childhood Development & Education
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Radio-Television
Accounting
Journalism Latin American Studies
Economics
Legal Studies
Electrical Engineering
Management
Elementary Education
Marketing
English
Mathematics
English Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Sport and Exercise Science
Theatre Theatre Studies
Pre-medical Pre-optometry Pre-osteopathy Pre-pharmacy Pre-podiatry Pre-veterinary
A great place to live & learn
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L ivin g at U C F
A bout O rlando
UCF offers a variety of on-campus experiences for students, from traditional residential communities to full-fledged apartment living with single rooms, kitchens and living rooms. All provide resident services and include free Internet and access to laundry rooms. UCF also offers university-affiliated housing adjacent to the campus. There are nearly 10,000 beds in oncampus and university-affiliated housing, 70 percent of which are allocated to freshmen. In addition, dozens of private apartment complexes surround the campus and are accessible by free UCF shuttles. For more information, visit housing.ucf.edu.
•B roadway shows, professional theater, the Florida Film Festival, and year-round art exhibits and cultural events •H igh-energy dance clubs, laid-back coffee houses and multi-venue entertainment complexes •2 ,000 lakes, springs and rivers for swimming, boating, waterskiing and fishing • 1 50 golf courses and 21 fitness trails for biking, walking and skating • 1 00-plus theme parks and attractions, and more than 5,000 restaurants • Home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic
Life
outside of the classroom
F acilities and services
Health Center • Full-service medical clinic • On-site professional medical staff, pharmacy and laboratory Math Lab • Support provided either one-on-one or via lectures on specific math topics for students who need extra help On Campus • Bright House Networks Stadium • UCF Arena • Retail shops and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble and Chick-fil-A® Recreation and Wellness Center • 181,000-gallon swimming pool and 149,000-squarefoot recreational fitness center • Equipped with indoor track and rock climbing tower, and offers a variety of intramural sports Shuttle Service • Transportation between on-campus locations and off-campus student communities Student Academic Resource Center • Offers free tutoring in multiple subjects • Open 24 hours during midterms and finals Student Union • Includes meeting rooms, study lounges, food court, computer labs, retail stores and ATMs UCF Libraries • Computer workstations available for use on all five floors of the main library University Writing Center • Consultants assist with writing projects Access the UCF Annual Security and Fire Safety Guide at police.ucf.edu.
S tudent activities Athletic events Comedy shows Homecoming activities Concerts Art exhibits Renowned speakers Observatory viewings Theatre performances Film screenings Student government 41 national, social Greek-letter organizations More than 350 clubs and organizations
Enrich your education Graduate with honors
The Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This limitedaccess college allows students to study within a community of faculty and scholars, researching their favorite topics and conversing with internationally prominent professionals. Open to students of any major, the Honors program of more than 1,700 students creates the intimate atmosphere of a small, liberal arts college within a larger university. To learn more about The Burnett Honors College, visit honors.ucf.edu.
Be a leader The LEAD Scholars Program is designed for students who want to develop their leadership skills. This two-year program is the only one of its kind in Florida, and is nationally recognized by the John Templeton Foundation and by Florida Leader magazine. The LEAD Scholars Program develops student leaders through Foundations of Leadership courses and by applying these leadership skills to community service. Visit LEAD Scholars on the web at lead.sdes.ucf.edu.
This is UCF We’ve got spirit Spirit Splash is an enduring Homecoming tradition at UCF and the one time when students enter the Reflecting Pond. Here Knightro reaches out to a UCF student.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UCF as one of the top 50 “Best Value” universities in the nation.
Jump-starting your career
s the second-largest university in the nation, UCF offers one of the most extensive career centers in the state and the Southeast. UCF has the fifth-largest cooperative education program in the U.S., including university and community collaborations. Highly skilled workers are in demand as more employers are relocating to Central Florida. UCF offers graduate school opportunities, including a College of Medicine, as well as other top graduate and professional school programs.
UCF’s Career Services, Experiential Learning Center and Cooperative Education will prepare you for your career by developing: C ommunication skills—verbal and written I nterpersonal skills M otivation and initiative S trong work ethic T eamwork skills R elevant work experience
UCF helps you with your professional success by providing: C areer choices S kills to perform in your new career G raduate program choices R ewarding personal growth experiences 12
AT H L E T I C T E A M S
N C A A A thletics at U C F
Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Cheerleading Women’s Cross Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Women’s Rowing Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Women’s Track & Field Women’s Volleyball
UCF student-athletes are winners on and off the field. In the classroom, for the fourth year in a row, all 16 of UCF’s athletic teams exceeded the NCAA requirements for academic success. UCF has never had a team penalized for low academic standing. UCF is having success on the field too. UCF won Conference USA (C-USA) titles in football, women’s soccer, men’s golf and women’s track and field. Returning starters and strong recruiting classes have preseason polls predicting success in several fall sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. With new facilities, great action and plenty of sports to choose from, rooting for the black and gold has never been easier. UCF is a member of NCAA Division I. All UCF sports teams compete in Conference USA.
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You can afford a great university. Need-based financial assistance We award aid to students based upon financial need. Awards can take the form of grants, which do not have to be repaid, work-study awards or low-interest loans.
Merit-based scholarships
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More than $350 million in merit and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. More than 3,000 new freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school. Visit finaid.ucf.edu for scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF.
Approximate Annual Tuition and Fees, Room and Board, and Books*
Florida Resident
5,212
Non-Florida Resident
Tuition & Fees
$
Room & Board
$ 8,574
$
8,574
Books (estimate)
$
$
924
Est. Annual Cost
$ 14,710
924
$ 19,659
$ 29,157
*B ased upon 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and meal plan for the 2011-12 academic year.
Visit us. UC F welcomes you. lthough UCF does not require an on-campus interview for admission, we highly recommend that you visit. Seeing the campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is right for you. Our Campus Visit Experience, coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
A pplication
D eadlines
Freshmen Planning Your Visit Have a few dates in mind when making your reservations, as tour space is limited. Best time to visit January, February, May, June, October or November
Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1 Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 1
Transfers
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jul 1 Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 1 Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 1
Try not to visit during holiday weeks
International
Try not to visit on school holidays and breaks
To Get the Full Experience Visit on a weekday when fall, spring or summer classes are in session. Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Summer 2012
Aug 22 – Dec 3 Jan 9 – Apr 23 May 14 – Aug 3
Some tour activities are unavailable during scheduled breaks or due to special campus events. University offices are closed on weekends and official holidays. See our Open House schedule and register for the Campus Visit Experience at admissions.ucf.edu/visit.
Campus Visit Experience Offered all year Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays) Includes an information session, which takes place at the Progress Energy University Welcome Center, followed by a one-hour walking tour of the campus. Preview our residence halls Monday through Friday at noon and 4 p.m. in the Housing Administration Building after the Campus Visit Experience.
Fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 1 Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sep 1 Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 1
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DIRECTIONS TO
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From Orlando International Airport: Go east on 528 to 417 North. Take 417 1 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance 1 of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
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From Orlando Sanford Airport: 1 Take Lake Mary Blvd. to 417 South. Take 2
417 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east 3a onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at 1 the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign 3a 2 will see directions to the Visitor and Parking you 3b Information Center.
From 3b the North: 4a Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike 3a 2
South to 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto 4b 4a University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance 3b 5a of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini 4b 3a Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
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5b 3b Option 2 – Take I-95 South. Take SR 50 4b West to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn
on Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail to University Blvd. Make a right turn on University 5b 4a 5a Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At Blvd. the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor 4b and Parking Information Center.
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From the South and Melbourne Area: 11 Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike North 4a 3a and exit onto I-4 East. Continue east until you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. Exit 4b 2 east onto to University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately 3b two miles to the main entrance of the campus. 2 5a 2 Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to 4a the 3aVisitor and Parking Information Center. Option 2 – Take I-95 North to 520 West. 5b 3a 4b 3a Continue west and the road will merge with 3b SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail. 5a right on Alafaya Trail, go north for two Turn miles. Turn right on University Blvd. Turn 3b 3b right 4a at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
5b 4a 4a 4b From the East: 6 Option 1 – Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail. 4b 5a 4b
Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for two miles. Turn right onto University Blvd. Turn right 5a at5a the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking 5b Information Center.
6 5b Option 2 - Take I-4 West to 417 South. 5b Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
6 From the West and Tampa Area: 6 Take I-4 East to 408 East. Take 417 North 6
and exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
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