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University of Central Florida O R L A N D O , F LO R I D A

TRANSFER STUDENT Viewbook and A p p l i c at i o n f o r A d m i ss i o n

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

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University of Central Florida UCF UCF

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Integrity S c h olarship Co m mun ity Cr eativity Excellence

is a major metropolitan research university in a dynamic city that is known worldwide for its entertainment and hospitality. But there are many more reasons for you to come to UCF. Our partnerships with industry leaders in engineering, education, business, simulation, film and media, the arts, high technology, and other fields provide our students with internships, co-op experiences, service learning opportunities, and, ultimately, high-wage jobs upon graduation.

We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students who choose UCF. Our students share common interests in growing intellectually, gaining hands-on field experiences, participating in state-of-the-art classroom environments, and being involved in clubs, organizations, and community service projects. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and they hail from every state in the nation and more than 100 countries. Our faculty members conduct groundbreaking research in many fields, are internationally-known scholars, and are awardwinning teachers.

I hope that this viewbook will help you to discover how UCF stands for opportunity for you.

Cordially yours,

John C. Hitt President

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Why UCF

10 Countless options for academic achievement. Lots of opportunities to meet new people and make friends. A variety of ways and places to have fun. Being at UCF puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse campus, where you can explore your passions and always be part of something new and exciting. Our warm, sunny location, local job opportunities and extraordinary academics are just a few reasons why more than 52,000 students are enrolled at UCF.

OUR UNIVERSITY

• Was named a “Best Value” university by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and a “School to Watch” byU.S. News & World Report

• Opened an on-campus football stadium and the UCF Arena for basketball, convocations, and concerts

• Made history by giving College of Medicine students free tuition and additional financial support for four years

•E mploys the best faculty in the business who are experts in their field

• Partners with industry leaders to increase students’ job opportunities

You belong here too.

•G raduates Rhodes, Truman, Melon, Goldwater and National Merit scholars •A ttracts the second-highest number of National Merit scholars in the state •F ocuses on research and involves students in their fields early

We’re focused on undergraduate education.

We’re committed to connecting our students with whatever academic support they need to be successful and we have opportunities for hands-on learning, research, volunteering and paid internships.

We have connections.

UCF’s partnerships with industry, organizations and Central Florida communities continue to grow. Contacts made as a student often lead to job offers after graduation.

We provide a great place for transfer students.

More than half of UCF’s bachelor’s degrees are awarded to community college transfer students, including:

We’ll help you land a job.

Our Career Services professionals help students gain practical work experience at businesses, local municipalities and large corporations. Many students land a job because of this work experience.

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70 percent of teaching degrees 60 percent of nursing degrees 49 percent of business degrees 43 percent of engineering degrees

UCF was also the first university in Florida to have an honor society—Tau Sigma—exclusively for transfer students.

We put the world at your fingertips.

We enroll about 1,300 international students from 138 countries. Many of our curricula include a strong international component and offer study aboard programs in dozens of countries.

We’re an undergraduate research powerhouse.

The Office of Undergraduate Research offers paid research positions so that students can work side-byside with faculty researchers.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

This is UCF T r a ns f er a n d T r a nsition S ervi c es

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DirectConnect to UCF benefits include:

Transferring to a new college can be exciting and stressful.

Making sure you are on the right academic track and acclimating to a different campus and professors takes time. That’s where Transfer and Transition Services (TTS) can help. TTS helps with pre-admission, transition advising and connections to the campus community through a strong Peer Mentor program.

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R e g ion a l C a m p uses

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UCF offers off-campus, university-affiliated apartment housing at Pegasus Pointe and Pegasus Landing.

UCF Regional Campuses extend the quality of education offered at UCF’s Orlando campus and bring it directly to many communities.

Regional campus locations allow you to transfer your Florida A.A. or articulated A.S. degree toward upperdivision programs at any of the locations below: • UCF Cocoa • UCF Daytona Beach • UCF Heathrow • UCF Leesburg • UCF Ocala • UCF Palm Bay

Faster admission process Convenient locations Personalized academic advising Expert faculty Classes offered online, in a classroom or a mix of both

H ousin g

Free on-campus shuttle service and convenient public transportation are provided to get you to and from campus and downtown attractions.

• UCF Sanford/ Lake Mary • UCF South Lake • UCF South Orlando • UCF Valencia Osceola • UCF Valencia West

Ath l eti c s

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Dire c tConne c t to U CF

Conference USA Member NCAA Division 1

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Intercollegiate

UCF and its partner schools want you to have a smooth transition to UCF and any of its 11 Regional Campuses.

Men’s Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer and tennis

With DirectConnect to UCF, students and graduates of Brevard, Lake-Sumter, Seminole and Valencia community colleges have guaranteed access to UCF.* * Consistent with community college and university policy.

Limited-access and restricted-access programs may require an additional admission process.

Women’s Basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball Club Sports Badminton, Brazlilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, men’s rowing, water skiing, rock climbing, rugby and many more

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MAJORS Accounting

Humanities

Theatre

Advertising/Public Relations

Industrial Engineering

Theatre Studies

Aerospace Engineering

Information Technology

Women’s Studies

Anthropology

Interdisciplinary Studies

Applied Science

International and Global Studies

Pre-chiropractic

Art

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

Pre-dental

Art Education Biology Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Sciences & Disorders

Journalism Legal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Computer Science

Modern Language Combination

Construction Engineering

Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Criminal Justice Digital Media Early Childhood Education Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English English Language Arts Education Environmental Engineering Event Management Exceptional Student Education Film Finance

Music Music Education Nursing Philosophy Photography Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Radio-Television Real Estate Religious Studies

Foreign Language Education

Restaurant and Foodservice Management

Forensic Science

Science Education

French

Social Science Education

Health Information Management

Social Sciences

Health Sciences/Athletic Training Track

Social Work

Health Sciences/ Pre-clinical Allied Health Track

Sociology Spanish

Health Services Administration

Sports and Fitness

History

Statistics

Hospitality Management

Technical Education and Industry Training

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U n d e r g r a d uat e Co l l e g e s

Arts and Humanities Business Administration

Pre-professional Programs

Burnett Honors Education

Pre-law

Engineering and Computer Science

Pre-medical Pre-pharmacy Pre-podiatry

Health and Public Affairs

Pre-optometry

Medicine

Pre-osteopathy

Nursing

Pre-veterinary

Rosen College of Hospitality Management Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Admissions

PR I OR I TY A p p l i c at i o n Deadlines

We encourage transfer students to apply as early as possible

July 1 fall semester

as space is limited. By applying early, students may benefit from scholarship availability, housing availability and a faster response time.

A p p lyin g The easiest way to apply is online at admissions.ucf.edu. Be sure to submit the signature page and residency affidavit along with the application fee. Or, you can send us a paper application.

W hen to a p p ly Students can apply to UCF before they have received their A.A. degrees. Applying six to nine months prior to your planned entry term will ease your transition, may provide you with an earlier decision and give you plenty of time to pursue housing and financial aid opportunities. If you are currently attending a Florida public community college, watch for special opportunities to apply when we visit your campus during “Decision Days.”

T r a ns f er A d m ission R e q uire m ents Admission is offered on a space-available basis, so apply early. UCF operates on a rolling admissions basis. Students are notified of a decision within two to four weeks of the completion of their application.

Applicants with fewer than 60 hours of college course work completed must submit official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and all college transcripts. (UCF freshman eligibility requirements must also be met to gain admission with less than 60 hours.)

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Applicants with 60 or more semester hours of college course work completed must meet English and math requirements and fulfill the foreign language admissions requirement. Those who have earned an A.A. or articulated A.S. degree from a Florida public community college need only submit

Approximate Annual Tuition & Fees, Room & Board Rates, and Books*

Florida Resident

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Non-Florida Resident

Tuition and Fees

$

3,846

$

19,160

Room and Board

$

8,574

$

8,574

Books

$

924

$

924

Estimated Total Cost

$

13,344

$

28,658

*Based on 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and meal plan.

November 1 spring semester March 1 summer semester

transcripts from each college attended. Students completing one of these degrees should apply well before their degree is awarded.

GPA R E Q U I R E M E N T S All transfer applicants must be in good academic standing to be considered for admission. Requirements include a minimum 2.5 overall GPA with a minimum 2.0 GPA at the last institution you attended, and two years of one foreign language from high school or eight semester hours of college-level foreign language.

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Your overall academic GPA will be recomputed by UCF on all transfer course work. In calculating this GPA, UCF recognizes a plus or minus grading system. Grade forgiveness is honored only if it has been awarded as part of an A.A. degree (or recognized A.S. degree program) from a Florida public community college or university. Some programs at UCF are designated as “limited access” or “restricted access.” Selective admission criteria are used to determine a student’s admissibility into these programs.

After you have been offered admission, you will receive a transfer summary report of accepted transfer credits.

You must schedule to attend a one-day orientation program where you will meet with an academic advisor who will review your transferred course work and help you schedule classes.

Fin a n c i a l Assist a n c e A N D S c ho l a rshi p s More than $200 million in merit and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students.

You must be admitted before being considered for financial assistance.

All students must file or renew the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.

Begin the financial aid application process in January and apply by the March 1 priority date. A number of scholarships are available to transfer students who have earned an A.A. degree from a Florida public community college. Access financial aid information on the Web at finaid.ucf.edu.

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Come Visit Us Seeing the campus and experiencing UCF is the best way to see

if it’s the right place for you. We highly recommend you visit UCF before you apply.

I n f or m a tion S essions a n d T ours Learn more about the university and get your questions answered by Admissions representatives and current students who are here to help you.

Choose from: The Campus Visit Experience • Offered all year Monday-Friday 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. (except holidays)

Open House Events

•J oin us at the Progress Energy University Welcome Center

• Plan to spend a full one-day with UCF representatives who will introduce students and parents to the campus community

• Includes a 30-minute information session followed by a 60-minute walking tour

• Learn about the application process, academic programs, student life and financial aid

R e a d y to R e g ister ?

To register online for the Campus Visit Experience or an Open House event, visit www. admissions.ucf.edu. Have a few dates in mind, as space is limited.

For a campus map, visit campusmap.ucf.edu.

• Check available open house dates and times and register online Open House Dates • September 26, 2009 • October 24, 2009 • November 7, 2009 • January 23, 2010

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