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O RL A N D O,
F LO R I DA
EXPERIENCE UCF UN IV E RS IT Y
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C E N T RA L
F LO R I DA
UCF CREED INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY CREATIVITY EXCELLENCE
EXPERIENCE UCF
BIG YOU’VE GOT DREAMS.
DREAMS.
Maybe you plan to design a city, teach the hearing impaired or travel around the world. But, right now, your focus is to find the right university. At 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 and researchers, or participating in internships and co-op programs. We have a College of Medicine and a Performing Arts Center. For entertainment,
take in a football game at the Bright House Networks Stadium, or a concert or basketball game at the CFE Arena. We offer state-of-the-art wireless classrooms, a 149,000-square-foot recreational fitness center, and on-campus and universityaffiliated housing for more than 11,000 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.
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
Build lifelong friendships. Eat, shop and play at Knights Plaza. Live minutes from your classes.
Study for your exams at the 24/7 All Knight Study.
Why UCF? Being at UCF puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment, where you can explore your passions and be part of something new and exciting. Our warm and sunny location, internship opportunities and extraordinary academics are just a few of the reasons why students enroll at UCF.
EXPERIENCE UCF
Become a Knight for life at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center.
Catch a concert at the CFE Arena.
You belong here.
Cheer on the Knights at the football stadium.
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
WE’RE FOCUSED
UCF
ON YOU
provides you with a top-notch educational experience. We will teach you to analyze, question, discover and achieve. No matter what your area of study, there are research programs and work opportunities that will enhance your education.
Building Partnerships
Researching the Future
UCF’s partnerships with industries, organizations and Central Florida communities enhance instruction, research and service. Our faculty and administrators work closely with the region’s business leaders. Contacts made as a student can lead to job offers after graduation.
UCF allocates $1 million annually to support undergraduate students through projects and hundreds of paid research experiences. 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 120 hightech companies.
SECOND-LARGEST
QUICK FACTS
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UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ACRE
main campus
MILES
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
east of downtown Orlando
CO L L E G E S
1. Arts & Humanities 2. The Burnett Honors College 3. Business Administration 4. Education & Human Performance 5. Engineering & Computer Science 6. Graduate Studies 7. Health & Public Affairs 8. Medicine 9. Nursing 10. Optics & Photonics 11. Rosen College of
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS*
Hospitality Management 12. Sciences
ST U D E N T P O P U L AT I O N *
60,000
TOP
STUD ENTS COME FROM 67 FLORIDA COUNTIES 50 STATES 130 COUNTRIES
FR E SHMAN STATE S*
1. Florida 2. Illinois 3. New Jersey 4. Georgia 5. New York/ Ohio (tied)
FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE* Average SAT (Critical Reading and Math) Average SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) Average ACT Average High School GPA
*P rojected Fall 2013
1245 1831 27 3.8
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
THE
MAJORS GENERAL PROGRAMS
»» Accounting »» Advertising–Public Relations »» Aerospace Engineering »» Anthropology »» Applied Science »» Architecture »» Art »» Art Education »» Athletic Training »» Biology »» Biomedical Sciences »» Biotechnology »» Business Administration »» Chemistry »» Civil Engineering »» Communication Sciences and Disorders
»» Computer Engineering »» Computer Science »» Construction Engineering »» Criminal Justice »» Digital Media »» Early Childhood Development and Education
»» Economics »» Electrical Engineering »» Elementary Education »» English »» English Language Arts Education
»» Environmental Engineering »» Event Management »» Film
»» Finance »» Forensic Science »» French »» General Business »» Health Informatics and
Information Management
»» Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track
»» Health Services Administration »» History »» Hospitality Management »» Human Communication »» Humanities »» Industrial Engineering »» Information Technology »» Interdisciplinary Studies »» International and Global Studies
»» Journalism »» Latin American Studies »» Legal Studies »» Management »» Marketing »» Mathematics »» Mathematics Education »» Mechanical Engineering »» Medical Laboratory Sciences »» Music »» Music Education »» Nursing »» Philosophy »» Photography »» Photonic Science and Engineering
»» Physics »» Political Science »» Psychology »» Public Administration »» Radio-Television »» Real Estate »» Religion and Cultural Studies »» Restaurant and Foodservice Management
»» Science Education »» Social Science Education »» Social Sciences »» Social Work »» Sociology »» Spanish »» Sport and Exercise Science »» Statistics »» Technical Education and Industry Training
»» Theatre »» Theatre Studies »» World Languages Education PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
»» Pre-chiropractic »» Pre-dental »» Pre-law »» Pre-medical »» Pre-optometry »» Pre-osteopathy »» Pre-pharmacy »» Pre-podiatry »» Pre-veterinary
So many majors, which one is right for me? If you are uncertain about which program to choose, you will be assigned to an advisor in a field that best reflects your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising and Exploration conducts seminars, workshops and courses that will help you select a major. Visit fyae.sdes.ucf.edu.
Student Activities Athletic events Comedy shows Homecoming activities Concerts Art exhibits Renowned speakers Observatory viewings Theater performances Film screenings Student government 41 national, social Greek-letter organizations More than 400 clubs and organizations
EXPERIENCE UCF
A G R E AT P L A C E T O
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LIVE & LEARN
ampus living is a significant part of the classic college experience. And at UCF classic can mean new, fresh and modern. That’s one reason 80 percent of firstyear students call UCF home. From traditional residence halls to luxurious apartment living, there are 13 residential communities to choose from — including two new communities opening fall 2013. Many students find living on campus the most rewarding experience of their college lives. From day one campus living connects you to campus life and the Knight community. Convenient access to the library, tutoring, advising, computer labs and more is one of the reasons why students who live on campus achieve academic success and are more likely to graduate on time. For more information, visit housing.ucf.edu. HEALTH CENTER
»» Full-service medical and dental clinic »» On-site professional medical staff, pharmacy and laboratory
HOUSING
»» 24-hour security »» Resident assistants and professional staff on site »» Convenient locations — near classes and student services
SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES
»» 10 study areas in Technology Commons, including a video recording and editing suite, training and project rooms, and a bring-your-own-technology lab
»» Study 24/7 at the All Knight Study STUDENT ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
»» Offers free tutoring in multiple subjects »» Open 24 hours during midterms and finals
ON CAMPUS
»» Bright House Networks Stadium »» CFE Arena »» Retail shops and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble and Subway®
RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTERS
»» Two recreational fitness centers »» Indoor track, rock climbing tower, as well as a variety of intramural sports
SHUTTLE SERVICE
»» Transportation between on-campus locations and off-campus student communities
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
»» Assistance with writing projects
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
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.
EXPERIENCE UCF
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N ,
Images courtesy of Visit Orlando
LOCATION
13
ABOUT ORLANDO
miles between UCF and downtown Orlando
2.1 million people in Greater Orlando
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
236 days of sunshine
2,000 Swim in more than
lakes, springs and rivers
HIKE OR BIKE on 21 fitness trails
ON THE TOWN
It would take
Enjoy weekly
FARMERS 67 DAYS MARKETS
to visit all of the entertainment offerings in Orlando around town or on campus
5,000 Satisfy your taste buds at
restaurants
EXPERIENCE UCF
ENRICH Y O U R E D U C AT I O N
Graduate with Honors
Be a Leader
The Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This highly selective 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.
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 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 at lead.sdes.ucf.edu.
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
J U M P - S TA R T Y O U R
A
CAREER
s the second-largest university in the nation, UCF offers one of the most extensive career centers in the state and the nation. UCF has the fifth-largest cooperative education program in the U.S. 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 will prepare you for your career by helping you gain relevant work experience and developing communication skills, a strong work ethic, and interpersonal teamwork skills. career.sdes.ucf.edu
UCF helps you with your professional success by providing:
• Career counseling • Skills to perform in your new career • Graduate program choices • Rewarding personal growth experiences • Connections for internships and experiential learning opportunities
EXPERIENCE UCF
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y is our cry!
Get into the game-day spirit.
Cheer on the Knights at the 45,000-seat Bright House Networks Stadium.
CHAMPIONS P L AY H E R E
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ith every three-point shot, touchdown, goal and award our players achieve, UCF Athletics scores points toward the national recognition it deserves. In everything they do, our student-athletes work to make UCF a better place to live, work and play. The Knights are champions on and off the field, too. They’ve won in football, women’s basketball, softball, women’s soccer, men’s golf and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field. But they’ve also triumphed in the classroom — UCF student-athletes have earned an average GPA of 3.0 or better for 11 consecutive semesters. This year, the Knights will begin conference play in the American Athletic Conference. With new facilities, great action and plenty of sports to choose from, rooting for the black and gold has never been easier. ucfathletics.com
ATHLETIC TEAMS 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
U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
APPLY YO U R S E L F
APPLY TO UCF
We encourage students to apply as early as possible as space is limited. By applying early, students may benefit from scholarship and housing availability, as well as a faster response time. Apply online at admissions.ucf.edu. Be sure to submit the nonrefundable $30 application fee. APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall: May 1 Spring: Nov 1 Summer: Mar 1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
13-14
More than $420 million in merit- and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. 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. More than 3,500 new freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school. For scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF, visit finaid.ucf.edu.
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES, ROOM AND BOARD, AND BOOKS*
Tuition & Fees
Florida Resident
Non-Florida Resident
$
7,045
Room & Board
$
9,300
Books (estimate)
$ 1,146
$ 1,146
Est. Annual Cost
$
$
17,491
$
23,787
$
9,300
34,233
*B ased upon 30 credit hours, standard room, and meal plan for the 2013-14 academic year.
EXPERIENCE UCF
VISIT US
. U C F W E LC O M E S YO U .
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lthough UCF does not require an on-campus interview for admission, we highly recommend that you visit our campus. Seeing the campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is the right place for you. PLANNING YOUR VISIT
TWO WAYS TO VISIT
Have a few dates in mind when making your reservations, as tour space is limited.
Register for the Campus Visit Experience or an Open House event at admissions.ucf.edu/visit.
BEST TIMES TO VISIT:
1 CAMPUS VISIT EXPERIENCE
1 January, February, May, June, October
or
November 2 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 3 Try not to visit during holiday weeks 4 Try not to visit on school holidays and breaks
GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Visit on a weekday when fall, spring or summer classes are in session. Fall 2013
Aug. 19 – Dec. 2
Spring 2014
Jan. 6 – Apr. 21
Summer 2014
May 12 – Aug. 1
Some tour activities are unavailable during scheduled breaks or due to special campus events. University offices are closed on weekends and official holidays.
• Offered all year Monday–Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays) • Campus visits begin with an information session at the Progress Energy University Welcome Center, followed by a 90-minute walking tour of the campus • After the tour, you may preview our residence halls Monday–Friday at noon and 4 p.m. 2 OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
• Comprehensive, full-day Saturday events that introduce students and parents to the campus community • Learn about the application process, academic programs, student life and financial aid • Dates for Open Houses: September 21, 2013 October 19, 2013 November 23, 2013 January 25, 2014
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