Campus Resources

ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

407-823-1815 | Trevor Colbourn Hall 205A | aap.ucf.edu

Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) prepares UCF students — particularly underrepresented, low-income and first-generation college students — to pursue graduate school. AAP works in collaboration with faculty, staff, local and national partners to provide a range of graduate school preparation programs and services. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives designed to increase their awareness and knowledge of the graduate school application process, graduate funding, summer research programs and fellowship opportunities.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Academic advising is an integral part of each student’s academic success and progression to graduation during their undergraduate experience. All students with a declared major will be assigned to their college advising office and begin this advising relationship during their orientation experience. Students who enter the University as an undeclared or exploratory student will work with an academic advisor in the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center to strategically decide on an appropriate major. Once the new major has been established, the student will be transitioned to the appropriate college advising office. All students are encouraged to establish a relationship with their assigned college advisor to ensure a successful and meaningful undergraduate experience and are expected to meet with their assigned advisor each fall and spring.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

407-823-4515 | Millican Hall 161 | undergrad.ucf.edu/as

Academic Services assists students who request academic record changes and waiver requests for university level requirements. Additionally, it serves as the point of contact for lower-level transfer credit for the satisfaction of General Education Program requirements, Gordon Rule writing courses, and foreign language proficiency.

CARD SERVICES

John T. Washington Center | 407-823-2100 | ucfcard.ucf.edu

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THE UCF CARD IS YOUR:

• Photo ID • Pre-Paid Debit Card • Dining Membership Pass • UCF Events/Athletic Pass • Recreational Center Pass • FAIRWINDS Credit Union ATM Card • Library Card

*Add money, known as Knight Cash, to your UCF Card to make purchases from on-campus merchants.

UCF CARD BENEFITS:

• Convenient & safe • No cash needed on campus! • Discounted theme park tickets • Off-campus discounts • Discourages money misuse • On Campus Housing Key

THE UCF CARD ADVANTAGE:

• Knight Cash online account management • Low balance email alerts • Use at all vending machines, copiers, Computer Lab and Library Pay-for- Print and Housing laundry machines, Parking Services & Health Center. • Use at all on-campus restaurants and merchants. • Add money online, in our office or with on-campus Loaders. • If your UCF Card is lost or stolen, your Knight Cash balance can be accessed using your replacement card. • UCF Card accounts and FairWinds Credit Union accounts are separate and unrelated features.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UCF CARD

• Knight Cash cannot be removed as cash. • Knight Cash rolls over from semester to semester and year to year. • Loaders located around campus place value on card using cash or credit. • Credit card funds placed on the UCF Card are a purchase NOT a cash advance. • $15 replacement fee for cards that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

HOW TO ADD KNIGHT CASH TO YOUR UCF CARD:

Website/UCF App:

• www.ucfcard.ucf.edu • Accepts major credit cards • $5.00 min. Knight Cash deposit required for all credit card transactions.

Loaders

• $5.00 min. deposit for credit card transactions. Cash deposit min. is $1.

UCF Card Services Office

• We accept cash, check, debit and credit cards. • $5.00 min. deposit for credit card transactions. Cash deposit min. is $1.

CAREER SERVICES

CSEL Building 140 Memory Mall | 407-823-2361 | career.ucf.edu

UCF Career Services offers a comprehensive range of programs and services, in-person and online, to help UCF students reach their academic and career goals. These services are geared towards all students, first year through graduate students, and even alumni. It is never too early to work on a career development plan.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

• Meet with a career counselor to help identify academic and career options relevant to values, interests, personality, and skills. • Participate in workshops and events designed to help students decide on a major.

GAIN IN EXPERIENCE

• Gain career related experience and industry knowledge through informational interviews, job shadowing, and internship opportunities. • Consider applying to the UCF Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program.

DEVELOP EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

• Meet with Career Services staff, as well as employers, to get assistance on resume writing, job search strategies, networking, and interviewing skills. • Career Services works with local, regional, and national employers to connect students and alumni to career opportunities. • Connect with employers at Career Expos, and employer sponsored events such as Employer Information Sessions, and Employer Facilitated Workshops. • Get assistance with researching and applying to graduate or professional schools.

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Counseling and Psychological Services Building | 407-823-2811 | caps.sdes.ucf.edu

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a free-of-charge campus agency designated to provide psychological services to universityenrolled students. Our staff is comprised of licensed (or license-eligible) psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists as well as graduate interns who provide a confidential environment in which students may explore and resolve issues of concern. CAPS services include initial assessment and referral services, short term individual or couples counseling, group therapy and workshops, consultation services to faculty, staff, students and parents, crisis intervention, after-hours crisis phone services, on-line mental health treatments, presentations and programming focused on development and prevention, and graduate student training programs for mental health professions. We offer services in an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic background, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or physical status. Students can call CAPS number at 407-823-2811 to schedule an appointment or use our same-day walk-in appointments. Afterhours press #5 to connect with an afterhours crisis counselor. Therapist are available on main, Rosen and Downtown campuses.

HOURS:

Monday-Thursday Walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (*5:00–6:00 p.m. services are by appointment only)

Friday Walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (*4:00–5:00 p.m. services are by appointment only)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: UCFCAPS

Twitter: @ucfcaps

Instagram: @ucfcaps

DINING SERVICES

Ferrell Commons | Suite 109 407-823-2651 | ucfdining.com

UCF Dining Services has been a proud partner of the University of Central Florida for over 20 years. Since 2001, we have been listening to the voices of students, faculty and staff to innovate and improve the campus dining experience. With a Meal Plan, students have access to two all-you-care-to eat dining restaurants, ’63 South and Knightro’s, each showcasing ten unique dining stations. Students are able to use their mobile devices to view menus at both locations, and check the nutritional information prior to entering. From the Vegan Station, to the made-fresh to-order Saute Station, each restaurant is sure to have fresh, healthy and delicious menu items your student will love. Dining Dollars allow students to use their meal plan at all UCF Dining locations across campus, such as Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Panda Express and many more! Eating is made easy for students, with access to over sixteen restaurants and grab and go locations. Get more with a meal by attending our special events, upgrading to be a VIP member, and much more!

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

407-882-7111 | emergency.ucf.edu

The Department of Emergency Management strives to protect the well-being of the UCF community. For comprehensive emergency management guidance, please visit the website: emergency.ucf.edu.

Please be aware of on-campus protocols that pertains directly to your safety and well-being. In order to receive updates about emergency situations occurring on-campus, please update your information for UCF Alert, the university’s official emergency alert notification system.

Use the following instructions to update your UCF Alert account: 1. Go to my.ucf.edu. 2.Click “Student Self Service” located in the myUCF Menu on the left tool bar. 3. Select “Personal Information.” 4.Click “UCF Alert.” 5. Verify the information including your e-mail address and cell phone number, and identify the cell phone provider. 6. Click “Apply” to save changes and then click “OK.”

For parents and guests: 1. Download the UCF Mobile App from the App Store. 2. Click the “Safety” tab. 3. Click the “UCF Alerts” dropdown menu. 4. Select “Opt into UCF Alerts Push Notifications.” 5. Select the green “Opt In” button in the upper right corner.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Career Services & Experiential Learning Building | Suite 300 | 407-823-2667 | explearning.ucf.edu

Experiential Learning (EL) collaborates with faculty and staff from colleges and other units across campus; as well as with UCF’s extensive network of corporate and community partners, to provide UCF students with internships and other experiential learning opportunities. Students can Get Experience, Get Paid, and Get Credit, including major credit for many programs. EL collaborates with Career Services to deliver approved positions from vetted employers through Handshake. EL offers the Knights of Distinction program. They work with UCF Global to provide eligible international students with curricular practical training (CPT). EL brings experience-seekers and talentseekers together through bi-annual internship fairs, networking events designed to make sure students Know More and Do More, so they can Be More. EL also works with faculty to support the development of Service-learning courses, assists with connecting students to awesome community organizations, and delivers opportunities designed to allow Knights to Get Credit, Give Back and Grow the UCF Community.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Millican Hall | Suite 107 407-823-2827 | finaid.ucf.edu

The Office of Student Financial Assistance is dedicated to supporting UCF’s mission and goals through the efficient delivery of student aid. The office provides UCF students with a comprehensive offering of financial assistance options to support student success and the attainment of a university degree. The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers institutional, state, and federal funds (in accordance with regulatory guidance) to assist students with educational expenses. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www. fafsa.gov. The FAFSA becomes available on October 1 of the year prior to the beginning of the upcoming fall term and should be completed annually. UCF has an established priority FAFSA filing date of December 1. More information on the financial aid programs offered to students, appointment availability and policies of the Office of Student Financial Assistance can be found at: www.finaid.ucf.edu.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

First Year Experience (FYE) supports the transition of students and their families as they enter the university. Every freshman and transfer student is required to attend an Orientation session prior to registering for classes. In addition to Orientation, FYE oversees the Pegasus Parent program which aims to provide parents and family members important information about UCF and its resources. Mark your calendar for Family Weekend which occurs every fall semester during a home football game weekend.

Howard Phillips Hall | Suite 216 407-823-5105 | fye.sdes.ucf.edu

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook: @UCFFirstYearExperience

Instagram: @ucf_fye

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

4100 Greek Park Drive | 407-823-2072 | fsl.sdes.ucf.edu

At Fraternity and Sorority Life, our mission is to lead the charge by fostering a welcoming environment for students to grow academically, expand leadership skills, engage civically, practice inclusivity, gain life skills, learn risk prevention strategies, and find lifelong connection and friendship.

With that mission in mind, the fraternity/sorority community seeks to make a positive impact on UCF, the local community, students, and supporting organizations. It is common to find members excelling academically, serving in leadership roles across the institution, and engaging with local and national service projects, philanthropies and other advocacy work.

Our community is comprised of five unique councils that serve a total of 46 organizations. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with all councils and chapters to better understand the uniqueness of each and consider making this experience your own.

Diversified Greek Council: 14 culturally-based fraternities and sororities (including 3 new organizations in the 2020-2021 year: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc., and Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.)

Interfraternity Council: 12 mens fraternal organizations

National Panhellenic Council: 8 historically Black fraternities and sororities

Panhellenic Council: 12 womens fraternities/sororities

Greek Council: The overarching council representing the 46 fraternities and sororities with a purpose to foster cross-council interactions and partnerships while promoting the individual uniqueness of each council. They also create educational and social programming for fraternities and sororities and serve the greater Orlando community.

8 REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN:

1. Enhanced academic engagement 2.Skill-building that gets you ready for a career — members learn teamwork, organizational/time management strategies, problem solving, and communication skills among others 3. Understanding of yourself and others 4.Lifelong friendships 5. Networking 6.Campus and community involvement 7. Interpersonal relationship building with peers, faculty, and administration 8.Leadership skills and experience 9. Makes a large campus feel more personalized and familiar 10. Continued opportunities for growth and advancement

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @ucffsl

HIP HUB: HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES

Trevor Colbourn Hall | Suite 205A 407-823-0359 | HIP@ucf.edu | academicsuccess.ucf.edu/hip

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are educational experiences that blend what you’re learning in the classroom with real-world experiences. There a variety of options that meet your goals and interests. HIPs include undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, learning communities, graduate school preparations, and more. Participating in HIPs will make you a competitive job and graduate school applicant.

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

Housing Administration Building | 407-823-4663 | housing.ucf.edu

TYPES OF ROOMS AND AGREEMENT LENGTH:

2-semester Housing Agreements: Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

Residence Hall Shared Rooms: Apollo Buildings: Volusia, Lake, Osceola, Polk Libra Buildings: Orange, Brevard, Seminole, Citrus, Sumter, Flagler Nike Buildings: 101, 102, 103 Hercules Buildings: 108, 109, 110 Neptune Buildings: 157, 158, 159

Apartments: Lake Claire Buildings: 55–70 Nike Buildings: 104, 105, 106, 107 Hercules Buildings: 111, 112, 113, 114 Rosen College Apartments (Hospitality Majors at the Rosen Campus)

3-semester Housing Agreements: Fall 2021, Spring 2022 & Summer 2022

Towers at 4 bedroom apartments Knights Plaza • all private bedrooms, mostly shared bathrooms NorthView 4 bedroom, 4/4 loft and 2 bedroom apartments • all private bedrooms and bathrooms UnionWest 4 bedroom suites and apartments, located at UCF Downtown • both shared and private bedrooms and bathrooms available

HOUSING PAYMENTS: DEADLINES AND INFORMATION

Summer B 2021: July 9, 2021

Fall 2021: September 3, 2021

Spring 2022: January 21, 2022

You should view your charges online at the MyUCF portal as a paper bill will not be mailed. Note that if your account shows enough anticipated financial assistance to cover the cost of your housing, your payment is deferred until your financial aid is disbursed. Financial assistance must cover tuition and fees first, and then may be used towards housing rent.

Florida Prepaid Dormitory Plan: If you have a Florida Prepaid Dormitory Plan, check our website: housing.ucf.edu/costs/prepaid.

SUMMER B 2021 MOVE-IN INFO

housing.ucf.edu/movein

Only students can check out keys with photo ID (No one else can get your keys. This is all you — make sure to have an ID!)

Friday, June 25 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday, June 26 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday, June 27 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Items cannot be stored on-campus between summer and fall unless assigned to same room Closing date: Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 10p.m. (move out completely)

FALL 2021 MOVE-IN INFO

housing.ucf.edu/movein

Only students can check out keys with photo ID (Seriously, nobody else can get your keys).

Friday, August 20 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday, August 21 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday, August 22 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Special group move-in date and times on website

2-semester Housing Agreement closing dates:

• Fall 2021: December 12, 2021, at 12 noon (no need to move out belongings, but student must leave, except for Rosen) • Spring 2022: May 4, 2022, at 12 noon (move out completely)

NEXT STEPS FOR STUDENTS:

• Review the move-in website. It is important to plan for packing your things, parking, moving in, and more helpful tips before you arrive. Visit: housing.ucf.edu/movein • Contact your future roommate(s) before move-in. • It is mandatory to attend your first floor or building meeting; you will get important info and meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and neighbors. • Make sure to keep up with returning resident lottery information for the following year — notifications will begin mid-fall.

PARENT TIPS

• Make sure to keep up with renewal information for the following year — Email notifications will begin in mid-fall. • Respect FERPA (Family Education Right to Privacy Act). • Help prepare your student for living with a roommate(s). • Tell your student to check their knights email frequently for announcements and deadlines. • Encourage your student to resolve conflicts on their own. • Most on-campus housing is reserved for incoming first-year students. A lottery process is held for students returning for the second year and beyond. • Need help once moved in? Contact your student’s community office.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

housing.ucf.edu

Announcements, layouts, rates, terms & conditions, move-in info, FAQ, etc.

my.ucf.edu

Navigate to: Student Self Service > Housing > Housing Portal Housing agreement status, room assignment, roommate info, billing info.

407-823-4663 Fax: 407-823-3831 Email: housing@ucf.edu

Housing Tours

Housing Tours are currently being offered virtually. You can schedule a Virtual Housing Tour through our website at: housing.ucf.edu/tours/ dailytours. These live virtual tours are given by our current student Housing Ambassadors and cover all residence halls on the main campus, UnionWest at UCF Downtown, and the Rosen College Apartments at the Rosen College. We also offer a number of prerecorded video tours on our UCF Housing YouTube channel.

Note: Always check payment, move-in, and other dates/times on the UCF Housing and Residence Life website as information may occasionally change after the printing of this publication.

KNIGHTS OF DISTINCTION

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Career Services & Experiential Learning Building | Suite 300 | 407-823-2667 explearning.ucf.edu/students/ knights-of-distinction

Beyond graduation a range of opportunities and experiences await you, but gaining access to these opportunities requires more than just your degree. Successful graduates are those who are able to make connections between experiences both inside and outside the classroom and to apply what they have learned to new contexts. The Knights of Distinction program is designed to help you do just that. Students who earn the designation Knight of Distinction demonstrate that they are able to make connections between theory and practice and that they possess valuable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, time management and communication that employers and graduate schools prize. The title Knight of Distinction recognizes students’ academic accomplishments as well as their professional and civic achievements in the world beyond the classroom. The Knights of Distinction program is part of Experiential Learning.

LIBRARIES

407-823-2562 | library.ucf.edu

The UCF Libraries provide access to the resources and services that you need to succeed on your path to graduation. At the John C. Hitt Library, you will find: • Print and electronic scholarly resources • Ask Us reference service available through chat, phone, text, email, or in person • Online and face-to-face research workshops • Subject librarians offering one-on-one research assistance • Public workstations • Technology lending and support • Textbook lending • Individual and group study spaces

But wait, there’s more! The library is more than just a place to research or study. Students can also relax and recharge in our in-house coffee shop, browse the Knight Reads collection of popular fiction and non-fiction, and enjoy our many events.

MYKNIGHT AUDIT

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Millican Hall | Room 161 | 407-823-3100 | undergrad.ucf.edu/as/myknight-audit

The myKnight Audit is UCF’s degree certification tool. It is an interactive, real-time resource that helps you keep on track to completing degree requirements and graduating in a timely fashion. It keeps you informed of your progress to graduation by listing completed and outstanding courses as well as completed and outstanding program and university requirements. You can view your myKnight Audit anytime and anywhere at myUCF portal > Student Self Service > other academic > Degree Audit/ myKnightAudit; click on the >> button.

OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Student Union | Suite 208 407-823-6471 | osi.ucf.edu osi@ucf.edu | @UCF_OSI

The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) supports all students and student leaders by focusing on the pillars of Connect. Involve. Impact.

CONNECT.

By Connecting with our Agencies you get to join in on the fun and experience some of our best campus traditions. Including but not limited to: • Campus Activities Board (CAB): UCFestival, Make-it-take-it, Symphony Under the Stars. • Graduate Outreach: Mocktail, Graduate Student Appreciation Week. • Homecoming: Concert Knight, Comedy Knight, Spirit Splash, Fireworks. • Knights of the Connection (KOTC): Breakfast for Knights, Prep & De-stress, Seasonal events. • Knights of the RoundTable (KoRT): Opening Knight, Involvement Week, Senate Meet & Greet. • Knight-Thon: Philanthropic 24 hour Dance Marathon benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. • Late Knights: Fright Knight, Splashdown, Knight of Illusions. • Rosen Life: Get Your Grill On, Rosen’s Got Talent, Cupcake Class. • Volunteer UCF & Alternative Break Program: Hunger & Homelessness Week, National and International service trips, Knights Food Share. • Creative Services: DJs, Graphics, Productions. • Downtown Student Life: meet & greet, free printing, movies, make-it take-it.

INVOLVE.

Once you connect with us, begin your Involvement journey by joining our Agencies or over 670+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) across all UCF campuses. Take the initiative to join a committee, apply for leadership positions, build friendships, and increase your marketability.

IMPACT.

After being connected and involved, you will be able to showcase your talents, culture, and passions. Creating your own path for lasting Impact. • One-on-one KnightQuest Involvement Consultation: calendly. com/kortoutreach. • Student Organizations: knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage.

As students progress through their academic journey, it is important to connect through friendships, networking, and collaborations that create successful involvement opportunities throughout college and after graduation.

OSI provides these through SG-funded agencies; where student leaders and staff take part in planning and facilitating small and large-scale campus events for the student body and surrounding community. Student leaders create lasting impact by joining these agencies and over 670+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) across all campuses. In doing so, student leaders may attend professional conferences, create events, conduct research, and increase their marketability in the workforce through the development of employable skill sets.

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (RSOs)

knightconnect.campuslabs.com/engage

Trying to connect? Don’t know where to start? The following are ways to help you succeed at UCF!

One-on-one Consultation • Schedule an Involvement Consultation with KoRT’s KnightQuest in order to find your fit on campus via calendly.com/ kortoutreach.

KnightConnect Come and start your journey at UCF by making a connection, getting involved, and beginning your impact today. Learn more by scheduling a consultation with KoRT’s KnightQuest team (kortoutreach@ucf.edu), visiting KnightConnect online. • Want to find out about student organizations, campus events, leadership positions and funding opportunities? Then log-in with your NID and NID password via KnightConnect, our involvement portal for student organizations and departments on campus. • This is the first place to stop to find ways to connect at UCF. Registered Student Organizations utilize this portal to post events, write newsletters, link their social media pages, and list their contact information. • RSO interests vary in topics like Sport Clubs, academics, hobbies, career focused, cultural & international, Greek Life, and honor societies to name a few.

Attend Opening Knight & Involvement Week • Led by Knights of the Round Table (KoRT) these are face-to-face and virtual involvement fairs that allow you to connect with all sorts of student organizations. Resume building • Start automatically tracking your leadership journey, service hours, and training by using KnightConnect’s Cocurricular transcript. Available in your user profile once you log-in with your NID credentials. Join mentoring programs that train you on how to become a leader • These include KoRT’s Leadership Development Program, Student Government Leadership Councils (Senate, Executive, and Judicial), CAB Associate Council, Knight- Thon Impact Team, Knights of the Turntable (DJ) Shadow Program.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Union | Suite 346 407-823-3291| studentgovernment.ucf.edu

Through its Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, UCF’s Student Government strives to protect and promote the Student Body at all levels of university decision making. The Executive Branch is led by the Student Body President who serves as a member of UCF’s Board of Trustees. The Vice President and cabinet members manage various services and programs in fulfillment of the administration’s platform. Cabinet members organize events promoting student services, advocacy efforts, health, safety, and more.

The Legislative Branch’s 63 student senators are elected proportionately from UCF’s various colleges. The Student Body Senate and its committees allocate $700,000 annually to cover travel, conference registration. Meanwhile. $330,000 are allocated for event and promotional item expenses for Registered Student Organizations and individual students.

The Judicial Branch’s 14 justices serve as the highest appellate court for student appeals. Justices protect student rights by serving on several committees (e.g. Parking Appeals, Golden Rule, Admissions and Standards, Fee Appeals, etc.) and oversee the process of judicial review for legislative and executive acts.

SG only succeeds with the help of passionate student leaders, and there are many ways for interested students to become involved! Each branch organizes a mentorship program to train students to take on an active role.

The Student Body President and Vice President as well as Senators are elected in Spring. Cabinet positions and judicial & legislative branch vacancies are filled by presidential appointment and senatorial confirmation. Presidentiallyappointed positions can be applied for on KnightConnect.

Social Media

Facebook: UCFSTUDENTGOV

Twitter: ucfsg

Instagram: ucf.sg

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PEERKNIGHTS COACHING

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Trevor Colbourn Hall | Suite 205A 407-823-0359 | PeerKnights@ucf.edu | academicsuccess.ucf.edu/peerknights

PeerKnights Coaching empowers students to thrive personally and academically. A peer mentor will discuss your academic and personal goals and aspirations. They will help you navigate UCF, connect you to campus resources and academic support, and help you get involved in campus life. Your coach will also recommend high-impact practices that are learning experiences such as internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research. Participating in these types of learning experiences will help you build your resume and develop sought-after skills, such as communications and teamwork, that will make you a competitive job and graduate school candidate.

PRE-HEALTH AND PRE-LAW ADVISING

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Trevor Colbourn Hall | Suite 205A 407-823-0101 | phpladvising.ucf.edu

Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising (PHPL Advising) guides and supports students interested in pursuing careers in the health and legal professions. These courses of study are beyond a baccalaureate degree and take place in professional school settings such as law school, medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, veterinary school, optometry school, podiatry school, chiropractic school, physician assistant programs, physical therapy programs, occupational therapy programs and public health programs. PHPL advisors guide students through the multiple aspects of their preparation and application with the ultimate goal of helping them become a competitive professional school applicant.

RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

407-823-2408 | rwc.sdes.ucf.edu 407-235-3830 (RWC @ Downtown) 407-823-5423 (RWC @ Knights Plaza)

HAVE FUN AND STAY FIT Welcome to UCF’s greatest place to play! With 14 recreation facilities and six distinct program areas we have all your healthy lifestyle needs covered. Whether you love yoga, or a more intense workouts like F45 (functional training) the RWC fitness team offers a variety of opportunities for Knights. If outdoors is your thing, scale our rockclimbing tower, take an adventure trip, or rent a paddle board at Lake Claire. Compete against the best schools across the country when you join one of our 44 nationally ranked Sport Clubs. Finally, compete against your fellow Knights in our renowned Intramural Sports program, or hang out with your peers at our leisure pool. Anyone at any level at just about any time!

MAIN CAMPUS Recreation Center • Six multipurpose courts • Brand new 1/8-mile track • Four racquetball courts • Cardio and Weight Floors • Three group exercise studios • Athletic training room • 41 ft. climbing tower Outdoor Facilities • William E. and Mary Jo Davis Recreation Area at Lake Claire • Four sand volleyball and basketball courts • Softball/Baseball field • Nine tennis courts • Challenge course • RWC Park (turf and grass fields, and disc course) • Resort-style leisure pool and heated nine-lane lap pool

RWC @ KNIGHTS PLAZA — A more intimate general workout space. Includes mind and body studio, cardio, weight, and circuit floors.

RWC@DOWNTOWN — RWC @ Downtown is a beautiful general workout space serving both UCF and Valencia College students on the second floor of the UnionWest building at the Downtown Orlando campus.

FOLLOW US: Instagram: ucfrwc Twitter: @UCFRWC YouTube: UCFREC Facebook: ucfrwc

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HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A PEER-TO-PEER ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION:

• Answer your questions about UCF • Discuss your academic, graduate school, and career goals • Learn about high-impact practices, such as internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research • Map out your UCF experience • Return as needed to meet with your assigned coach

LEARN MORE AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT ACADEMICSUCCESS.UCF.EDU/PEERKNIGHTS. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL US AT PEERKNIGHTS@UCF.EDU.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Millican Hall | Suite 161 registrar.ucf.edu

IMPORTANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Add/Drop/Swap Policy

Drop/Swap: A student may drop/swap courses during Drop/Swap period (one day before the end of the Add period). A dropped class will not appear on the permanent record. To drop after the Drop/Swap period, the Withdrawal Policy must be followed.

Add: A student may add a course during the Add period (until the end of the first week of classes). Drop/Swap/Add may be accomplished via my.UCF.edu or in the Registrar's Office. After the Add period, no course may be added.

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” until the end of the withdrawal deadline of any regular semester or summer term. Withdraw from a course on-line at my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > Enroll. At the next page, click on the drop/withdraw tab and choose the current semester. Choose the course(s) to withdraw from, and continue to click the green buttons. No withdrawal is permitted after the deadline except in unusual circumstances such as serious medical problems.

Students who need to petition for a late withdrawal should consult “Drop & Withdrawal Petitions” at undergrad.ucf. edu/as/services/record-change

Grade Forgiveness

A UCF course may be repeated in which case the grade earned in the first attempt is replaced by the grade in the second attempt and recalculated in the GPA. Students have only two chances to forgive grades in their academic career. Grade Forgiveness may NOT be used twice for the same course. The deadline to apply for grade forgiveness is the last day of classes in the semester in which the course is repeated. Apply for Grade Forgiveness on-line at my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > other academic…> Grade Forgiveness: Application. Third Attempt Surcharge All students enrolled in undergraduate courses are subject to surcharges when they enroll in the same undergraduate college-credit course 3 or more times. Completed courses, withdrawals, and courses with incomplete grades are counted as attempts, including courses repeated in order to raise GPA or achieve a specific grade.

Excess Hours

All students should make every effort to enroll in and complete only once those courses that are required for their major. Although educationally beneficial, selected courses, minors (unless required for a specific major) and additional majors or degrees may require students to take excess hours. Excess hours may require students to pay an additional surcharge/fee or may negatively impact eligibility for certain financial aid programs. Students should review their degree audits regularly and consult with an academic advisor to make sure they are not enrolling in excess courses. For more information of the Excess Hours surcharge, please go to registrar.ucf.edu/excess-hours

Undeclared Policy

All students at the University of Central Florida are expected to officially declare a major prior to earning 45 college credit hours (this includes credits earned from CLEP, Dual Enrollment, AP, and IB). An administrative hold to prevent future university registration will be placed on the records of all students that have not declared a major by this time. Students must meet with an academic advisor to have the hold released.

9-Credit Hour Summer Requirement

Students entering the Florida State University System for the first time with fewer than 60 semester hours of credit are required to enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours during a summer at a four-year Florida state university. This requirement must be met before graduation. Consult the UCF Undergraduate Catalog or undergrad. ucf.edu/as/services/summer-waiver for more information.

Important Academic Dates and Deadlines Important Academic Dates and Deadlines can be found at calendar.ucf.edu.

BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN TO REGISTER...

Students Must Obtain Their Registration Appointment Times

The registration appointment times are available through myUCF at my.ucf. edu. To obtain a student’s Registration Appointment, log into myUCF and click “Student Self Service”, then “Student Center”. Look to the right hand side of the page for a box titled “Enrollment Dates” and then click on “details.” Click the term link for which you seek an appointment time. The resulting screen will display the day and time at which the student may begin to register. The appointment time is the student’s first opportunity to register for courses for that term.

Students Must Complete the Immunization Form

Prior to registering, all students (including transient students) must have a University of Central Florida Immunization Form on file in Student Health Services (STHL). Vaccination proof is not required for SUS transient students nor for student veterans with a DD214 or military/retired military ID. A copy of the SUS transient form must accompany the Immunization Form for vaccination exemption.

Get your “Degree Audit” and Enrollment Appointment from myUCF and Meet With Your Advisor

The myKnightAudit is available through myUCF at my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > other academic > Degree Audit/ myKnightAudit; click on the >> button. There students will see the instructions for reading your Degree Audit. A student’s assigned Academic Advisor can help choose those courses that will meet degree requirements.

Students Must Clear All Registration Holds ASAP

Log in to myUCF at my.ucf.edu. Within the “myUCF Menu” pagelet, click “Student Self Service.” Look to the right hand side of the page for a box titled “Holds”. If there are holds, click on the link; the resulting screen will list each of your current holds, services unavailable to you until you satisfy the hold requirements and contact information for the office that placed the hold.

Changing and Resetting Your Password

Students may change their Password through myUCF at my.ucf.edu. Log in to myUCF. Look to the links in the left hand column; at the bottom click “Change my NID Password.” Follow the instructions for changing your password. Your new myUCF Password must contain a certain number of characters, numbers and letters. Enter the old Password and the new Password. Reenter the new Password to confirm it, and then you can click on “Change Password.”

If a student does not know or can’t recall their NID, use the “What is my NID” link which is found on the same page.

Pin Your Schedule Down EARLY!

All students should make every effort to enroll in and complete only once those courses that are required for the major. Although educationally beneficial, selected courses, minors (unless required for a specific major) and additional majors or degrees may require students to take excess hours. Excess hours may require students to pay an additional surcharge/ fees or negatively impact eligibility for certain financial aid programs. Students should review their degree audits regularly and consult with an academic advisor to make sure they are not enrolling in excess hours.

See the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 “Academic Calendar” on the Registrar’s website. Review important deadlines on the “Academic Calendar” at calendar.ucf.edu.

If students are unable to enroll in any classes during registration, register for the temporary course UCF 1500 prior to Late Registration and Add to avoid the $100 Late Registration Fee. Be sure to drop the temporary course before the last day of Late Registration and Drop/ Swap.

Obtain a copy of your Fee Invoice.

The “Fee Invoice” is your verification of registration. Use the “Fee Invoice” to determine the amount due for classes taken and pay this amount by the appropriate payment deadline. If students change their schedule, obtain another “Fee Invoice” both to verify the changes and to determine any new or revised charges that may have incurred. Students may print a “Fee Invoice” through myUCF Student Self Service under the “Finances”.

Class Schedule

Students should print a new class schedule before going to their first class each term! This will provide updates in rooms, modalities, etc. Take time before the first day of class to go to each of the classrooms to become familiar with their locations.

FERPA FOR UCF STUDENTS

FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as Amended) gives the student, the right to review their educational records, the right to request amendment to records students believe to be inaccurate, and the right to limit disclosure from those records. An institution’s failure to comply with FERPA could result in the withdrawal of federal funds by the Department of Education.

Students need to know the difference between:

Directory Information

The data below may be disclosed outside of the university, unless a student doesn’t want it to be released. Please make requests to restrict release at my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > Personal Information > FERPA / Directory Restriction • Student Name • Student Current Mailing Address • Student Telephone Number • Student Date of Birth • Student Major • The Semesters Enrolled • Enrollment Status (Full-time/Part-time) • Degrees Earned/Awards Received • Student Participation in Officially Recognized Activities and Sports • Athletes’ Height/Weight

Non-Directory Information (Personally Identifiable Information) and Education Records Information

Student data below may not be disclosed outside of the university, including, but not limited to: • Social Security Number • Student ID — UCFID number • In State Student/Out of State Student Status • Gender • Race/Ethnicity • Email Address • Grades/GPA • Student’s Class Schedule • Test Scores • Academic Standing • Academic Transcripts Personally Identifiable Information or Education Records may not be released to anyone but the student and then only with the proper identification.

Students must give written and signed consent before the university may release Personally Identifiable Information or Educational Records to parents and/or spouses. This information will not be released via email or over the phone.

Please make requests to release Personally Identifiable Information or Educational Records at my.ucf.edu > Student Self Service > Student Center > Personal Information > Records Release Authorization

General Practices to Keep in Mind:

• Please do not leave any documents containing any portion of Social Security Number, or UCF Identification Number in any area that is open-access. • Please do not share Social Security Number, UCF Identification Numbers, or Network Identification (NID) and NID password with anyone

FERPA FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

1. What is it? FERPA is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives students the right to: • review their education records • request amendment to records • limit disclosure from those records. The law applies to all students who attend institutions that receive federal funding.

2. Who is protected under FERPA? All students currently or formerly enrolled at UCF are protected under FERPA regardless of age or status in regard to parental dependency. Parents of students termed “dependent” for income tax purposes may have access to the student’s education records under certain conditions.

3. What are education records? “Education Records” include any student records in the possession of a university employee which are shared with or accessible to another individual. UCF policy and State of Florida regulations require that certain records be kept. Records may be in any medium. FERPA coverage includes files, documents, and data directly related to the student.

4. What kind of information can be released without prior written consent? UCF may disclose information about a student without violating FERPA through “Directory Information.” This includes the student’s: • Name • Address • Phone number • Date of Birth • Major • Dates of Attendance • Enrollment Status (Grad/Under, Full/ Part-Time) • Athletes’ Weight/Height • Degrees/Honors/Awards Received Students can choose to restrict access to their Directory Information. Contact the Registrar’s Office for information.

5. Who is entitled to student information? • The student • School officials with “legitimate educational interests” as defined in FERPA • Parents of a dependent student defined by the IRS • A person/persons complying with a judicial order or subpoena allowing the institution to release records without students’ consent; “reasonable effort” must be made to notify student before complying • Colleges/Universities where a student seeks to enroll • Federal, State, and local authorities involving an audit or evaluation of compliance with educational programs • Financial Aid offices when regarding aid • Health or safety emergency • Results of disciplinary hearing to an alleged victim of a crime or violence • Any outside party who has the student’s prior written and signed consent Not a comprehensive list

6. What is “Non-Directory Information”? Non-Directory (or “Personally identifiable” information) is anything that can be linked to a specific student’s identity, including but not limited to: • Social Security Number • Email Address • Residency Status • Gender • Religious Preference • Grades/GPA • Race/Ethnicity • Test Scores • Academic Standing • University Identification Number (UCF-ID) UCF will not release “personally identifiable” information to third parties without students’ written and signed consent. PRIOR WRITTEN AND SIGNED CONSENT of the student must be granted each time students’ records are to be accessed and MUST include: • Record(s) to be released • Purpose of the disclosure • Party to whom disclosure may be made • Signature of the student and date signed

7. How does technology impact FERPA at UCF? UCF will ensure that appropriate policies are established to protect the confidentiality of records, that faculty and administrators are educated about the policies, and that the policies are enforced. The same principles of confidentiality must be applied to electronic data as apply to paper documents. These guidelines are not intended to be legal advice. Please refer to your own legal counsel for specific legal advice regarding FERPA.

For More Information

registrar.ucf.edu/ferpa Registrar’s Office, University of Central Florida Millican Hall, Room 161 Orlando FL 32816-0114 Phone: (407) 823-3100 Fax: (407) 823-5652 Web: registrar.ucf.edu Email: registrar@ucf.edu

SOCIAL JUSTICE & ADVOCACY

407-823-0401 | sja.sdes.ucf.edu | sja@ucf.edu

Social Justice and Advocacy (SJA) is a department at UCF composed of both the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) and LGBTQ+ Services. With the mission of promoting an equitable campus environment, SJA creates programming for everyone, inclusive of race, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual beliefs, and other identities.

The MSC creates cultural programming and educational resources to promote diversity and cultural humility within the UCF community. By working alongside Registered Student Organizations and UCF departments, the MSC develops impactful programming to support and uplift students of multicultural identities. On the other side, LGBTQ+ Services assists in the development of policies and resources supporting the LGBTQ+ community at UCF and in Orlando, providing educational opportunities to address issues within the LGBTQ+ community that affect our students, staff, and faculty members. Together, the offices work to ensure that diversity, in its many forms, is valued and uplifted on campus, promoting equity and inclusivity through every part of programming.

STUDENT ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Trevor Colbourn Hall | Suite 117 407-823-5130 | academicsuccess.ucf.edu/sarc

The Student Academic Resource Center, also known as SARC, provides high-quality programs and services that enable UCF students to achieve their academic goals. Programs include: Supplemental Instruction (SI), peer tutoring, Academic Coaching & Engagement (ACE), Academic Success Workshops, Online Peer Assisted Learning (OPAL), and Study Union.

SI focuses on aiding students enrolled in historically difficult courses such as human anatomy, biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and select computer science and engineering courses. By attending these peer-led study sessions, students have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of course content and to learn study skills and test taking strategies.

Free peer tutoring is also available for many UCF subject areas such as accounting, physics, engineering, statistics and biology in the main SARC tutoring lab (TCH 117). In total, SARC provides group tutoring and one-on-one tutoring for more than 30 different courses.

The ACE Program provides free oneon-one, ongoing peer coaching to help undergraduate and graduate students develop important academic and life skills. Additionally, SARC offers a series of Academic Success Workshops designed to address common student issues such as time management, goal setting, and overcoming procrastination.

OPAL sessions allow students to participate in online study groups with a SARC peer tutor or SI leader from anywhere. OPAL sessions are a great option for students who are not able to attend regularly scheduled peer tutoring or SI sessions at UCF’s Main Orlando Campus.

To end every Fall and Spring semester, SI leaders and tutors host several review sessions in the Student Union to help prepare students for final exams.

STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES

Millican Hall | Suite 109 | 407-823-2433 | studentaccounts.ucf.edu

Please be sure to visit our website for more information about tuition and fees, making a payment, refunds, Florida Prepaid and other thirdparty scholarships, waivers, 1098-T, collections, and fee appeals.

Registration and fee payment deadlines can be found on the Academic Calendar: calendar.ucf.edu. Please be familiar with these dates to avoid additional fees for late registration or late payment. Additional information about late fees can be found on our website: studentaccounts.ucf.edu/late-fees.

Fee invoices are available to students on their myUCF portal, after class registration. Available financial aid, Florida Prepaid, or Bright Futures will be shown on the fee invoice as estimated until disbursed. It is the students’ responsibility to monitor their fee invoice, prior to and after the fee payment deadline to avoid any late fees or possibly being dropped for nonpayment. Florida Prepaid (FPP) will be billed automatically unless otherwise requested by the student. Students wishing to adjust on their FPP billable hours must update the hours to bill in myUCF through the Florida Prepaid Management link prior to the end of the add/drop period each term. For more information, including what FPP covers, please visit studentaccounts.ucf.edu/ florida-prepaid.

FORMS OF PAYMENT:

• 24-hour drop box — outside Millican Hall. • Online E-Pay • Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express) - 2% convenience fee • E-Check - NO convenience fee

• Mail check to: UCF — Student Account Services Attn: Payment Processing P.O. Box 160115 Orlando, FL 32816–0115

• Payment plan — Information about the plan can be found online: studentaccounts.ucf.edu/ Payment_Plan.pdf

Student Health Center

Student Health Center | StudentHealth.ucf.edu

UCF Student Health Services provides a variety of primary and specialty care outpatient services to help students achieve their optimum health. All registered UCF students can use our services regardless of health insurance coverage. We are committed to providing the UCF community with quality healthcare, and as such maintain accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Students are required to pay a statemandated health fee each semester based on the number of credit hours enrolled. This fee is not insurance but covers most of the financial responsibility associated with office visits. Additional services/ medical supplies are either billed to insurance or students can take advantage of our low self-pay prices.

Our primary care providers participate in Aetna, AvMed, Cigna, Florida Blue PPO & BlueOptions, Tricare, and United Healthcare. If your policy provides out-of-network benefits, you will need to file for services incurred with your insurance provider.

Our pharmacy provides the products and convenience that you expect, tailored for the unique needs of our patients. We accept prescriptions from both our internal providers, as well as others outside in the community. Our Pharmacy participates in over 100 prescription plans.

Other services offered by Student Health Services include dental, psychiatry, sports medicine, gynecology, substance use disorders, lab, x-ray, and physical therapy with some having either in-person or telehealth appointment options.

To learn more about what we do at Student Health Services, call 407.823.2701 or visit us online at StudentHealth.ucf.edu.

Academic Support Services at a Glance - Student Academic Resource Center

Peer Tutoring

Group-based peer tutoring to undergraduate UCF students. chedules can be found on our website or at tutoring locations on campus. Subject areas include: Accounting, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Physiology .

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Weekly study sessions for historically-difficult undergraduate courses. Attendees average ½ to 1 letter grade higher on midterms and final grades. Subject areas: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Genetics, Anatomy, Physical Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and selected Mathematics sections.

One-on-One Peer Tutoring

Individual peer tutoring for students enrolled in undergraduate courses in STEM Business. Sessions are one hour in length and appointments must be scheduled online in advance. Please note you can only make appointments for classes you are currently enrolled in.

Academic Coaching & Engagement (ACE)

Academic coaches help program participants develop important academic and life skills such as organization, time management, goal setting and study skills through one-on-one appointments.

Academic Success Workshop Series

A free workshop series focusing on college level learning and study skills such as: avoiding procrastination, time management, notetaking, final exam preparation, and overcoming test anxiety. Workshops are recorded and available to view at any time via Panopto.

Online Resources

SARC has many study skills tools to help students determine where they are in their learning and to improve in specific courses. Visit academicsuccess.ucf.edu/sarc to learn more.

Study Union

Each fall and spring semester, SARC partners with UCF’s Student Union to provide UCF students with academic support and final review sessions during final exam week.

Contact Us:

Trevor Colbourn Hall 117 University of Central Florida, 12796 Aquarius Agora Dr., Orlando, FL 32816 Phone: 407-823-5130

STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONS

407-823-4427 | nrse.sdes.ucf.edu | SNR@ucf.edu

The Office of Student Neighborhood Relations serves students and their families who are seeking off-campus housing while attending UCF. Our staff also assists current UCF students living off-campus with navigating issues with leases, roommates, and neighbors that may occur. The Office of Student Neighborhood Relations Office maintains an up-to-date listing of apartment complexes and single family homes on our website, that are conveniently available to UCF students. UCF students are encouraged to contact our office when seeking off-campus housing or roommates, need help understanding their lease, have concerns about safety, or wish to know their rights as tenants.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ferrell Commons | 227 407-823-4638 | osrr.sdes.ucf.edu

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) promotes a campus climate of integrity, civility, accountability and student well-being by providing a wide array of resources, education, and support services for the university community. The OSRR office is comprised of: Student Conduct, Integrity and Ethical Development and Student Care Services. OSRR also oversees the Golden Rule Student Handbook, The UCF Creed and Title IX outreach, training and education for students.

osrr.sdes.ucf.edu

goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu

STUDENT CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

scai.sdes.ucf.edu

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI) oversees the 20 Rules of Conduct that should guide all Knights behavior, choices and decisions while a student at the University of Central Florida. The Rules of Conduct apply for behavior on or off campus as you represent the University wherever you go. In addition to the oversight of the 20 Rules of Conduct, SCAI specializes in the promotion of academic misconduct. Programs are designed to develop awareness toward academic integrity, ethical decision-making, and professionalism. Services include individual coaching sessions, academic integrity workshops, and outreach workshops. These services are designed to provide students (undergraduate and graduate) with the college life skills necessary for academic and personal success at UCF.

STUDENT CARE SERVICES

Student Care Services (SCS) offers guidance, resources, and referrals to UCF students who are experiencing a distressing situation which significantly impacts academic or personal success. SCS is made up of staff members who work directly with students by offering support and referrals to appropriate community resources. In order to assist and refer persons in need, the staff is knowledgeable of both campus and community resources. Additionally, the staff position involves familiarity with Baker Act and FERPA regulations.

UCF CARES

407-823-5607 | cares.sdes.ucf.edu

UCF Cares is an umbrella of care-related programs and resources dedicated to fostering a caring community of Knights. However, it takes all of us from students to staff, from faculty to friends, to show that we care about one another. The goal of the UCF CARES initiative is to build a culture of care one KNIGHT at a time. We are all UCF and need to do our part in connecting any fellow knights in distress to appropriate resources. We Assist the UCF Community with: • care related resources and programs focused on health and safety • finding an appropriate network of support • connecting with advocacy • education and training

There are many resources at UCF to assist students with getting connected on campus. UCF Cares focuses on the key areas of safety and wellbeing, respect, sexual violence, mental health, diversity and inclusion. Visit ucfcares.com or e-mail ucfcares@ucf.edu. There are many resources on the website, but we encourage you to connect directly with the Care Team to learn more about how UCF Cares can support you!

UCF Cares

TECHNOLOGY COMMONS

Building 13 and 29 | 407-823-4357 | techcommons.ucf.edu

TECHNOLOGY COMMONS

The Technology Commons serves the UCF community by offering student facing IT services consisting of three computer labs, two Student Support Desks, an on-campus computer store, and a repair center. The state-of-the-art facilities are open to all UCF students and staff, providing the resources needed to stay current in today’s digital world. In addition to labs and support spaces, the Technology Commons offers free laptop and tablet lending, free workshops, a podcast room, and hightech group study rooms.

LABS

The Technology Commons Labs are located in Technology Commons I, II, and Classroom 1 buildings. All labs include Mac and Dell desktop computers, group collaboration areas, and bring-your-own-technology spaces. Additionally, mobile technology such as MacBook Air, Dell Latitude, Apple iPad, and Cintiq drawing tablets are available for loan.

STUDENT SUPPORT DESK

Within Technology Commons II and the Classroom 1 Lab, students have access to UCF’s Student Support Desk. These desks provide a place for students to ask technology related questions, checkin broken devices for repair, and get support for their personal devices. Our Student Support Desk is connected to an on-campus repair center that maintains Apple and Dell certifications, providing students with convenient access for any Apple or Dell warranty work.

Along with providing technology support, the Student Support Desk offers computers, iPads, charging cables for phones and computers, cameras, and other accessories for short and long term rentals. This is also where you would go to reserve the podcast and study rooms located throughout Tech Commons I & II.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT CENTER

(407) 823-5603 | tpc.ucf.edu

Technology Commons II is home to the UCF owned-and-operated Technology Product Center. This on-campus computer store provides students with significant educational discounts on Apple and Dell computers, as well as other devices such as the Apple iPad, headphones, flash drives, and umbrellas (we are in Florida, after all). The TPC also offers a wide variety of accessories, peripherals, and other technology items. The TPC has an easy and convenient laptop lease-to-own program named KnightTech Laptop Purchase Program.

KNIGHTS EMAIL

office365.ucf.edu

UCF provides all current students with Office 365, which includes a student email account, a free subscription to the Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and a Terabyte of cloud storage through OneDrive. All of this is accessible through Knights Email. To create a new Knights Email account, a student should sign-in to my.ucf.edu and click on the ‘Knights Email’ link and then click the create button.

WEBCOURSES@UCF

webcourses.ucf.edu Students can access their online courses through Webcourses@UCF. For information on navigating, using, or general support with this service please visit: cdl.ucf.edu/support.

NID

mynid.ucf.edu

The Network ID (NID) is a unique identifier for UCF students, staff, and faculty. The NID controls access to most systems at UCF, including but not limited to: myUCF, Webcourses@ UCF, UCF Wifi, and lab computers. The NID should be treated as sensitive personal identification and should not be shared with others. During the initial setup of the NID, students will create a corresponding password. The student will be required to reset this password every 60 days.

MYUCF

my.ucf.edu

The myUCF website portal is a student’s No. 1 resource for all personal records, academic history, and financial aid information. The myUCF portal provides the following services: • Search for and enroll in courses • Update contact information • Review your financial aid • Pay your tuition • Track your progress toward graduation with myKnightAudit • Check your final grades at the end of each semester • Manage your account Holds and To Dos • Request official transcripts

TITLE IX

Office of Institutional Equity Barbara Ying Center/CMMS | 101 407-823-1336 | letsbeclear.ucf.edu

Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence and stalking. Let’s be clear that all Knights have the right to learn, live, and work at UCF without having to experience sexual misconduct or sex discrimination on or off campus. UCF is committed to taking prompt and effective steps to respond to reports of sexual misconduct, stop the behavior, eliminate any existing hostile environment, prevent incidents from recurring, and remedy the effects of such incidents.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Sex-based discrimination includes sexual misconduct, as described above, sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sex or gender. UCF’s nondiscrimination and Title IX sexual harassment policies are located on the University’s policy website (policies. ucf.edu), and the UCF Rules of Conduct (which include sex-based misconduct and Title IX sexual harassment) are set forth in the Golden Rule Student Handbook [Sections 5.006 (10) and (11) and Sections 5.008 (5) and (6)].

REPORTING TITLE IX RELATED INCIDENTS

Sexual and interpersonal misconduct may violate university policy and can also constitute criminal acts. Accordingly, reports may be filed with the police, the University, or both. How an individual wishes to proceed with reporting an incident is that individual’s choice. To make a report to the University, please call or complete an online report as set forth below. • Online Reporting: letsbeclear.ucf.edu • Police: Call 407-823-5555. If someone is in immediate danger, please call 911. • University Title IX Coordinator — Dr. Matt Ricke, 407-823-1336, matt. ricke@ucf.edu

RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT UCF

Confidential Resources • Victim Services | victimservices.ucf. edu | 407-823-1200 (call) | 407-8236868 (text) • Counseling and Psychological Services | caps.sdes.ucf.edu | 407-823-2811 • Student Health Services studenthealth.ucf.edu | 407-823-2701 • Student Legal Services | sls.sdes.ucf. edu | 407-823-2538

Nonconfidential Resources • Student Care Services | scs.sdes.ucf. edu | 407-823-5607 • Professors, Lecturers and Instructors • Academic Advisors and Resident Advisors • Administrative and Professional Staff members • Graduate Student employees

Nonconfidential resources are required to immediately contact the Title IX coordinator if they receive a report of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct. Resources are available regardless of whether an individual requests an investigation.

UCF ABROAD

UCF Global Building | Room 119 407-882-2300 | studyabroad.ucf.edu

UCF Abroad provides access to high impact, international experiences for students interested in studying or interning outside the United States as a portion of their degree program. UCF Abroad participants are exposed to new environments, new customs, and in many cases new languages in an effort to broaden their perspectives and develop the skills necessary to set them apart in the global workplace. Self-discovery, self-confidence and cultural awareness are a few of the additional benefits to studying abroad. UCF Abroad offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs to accommodate all areas of study and a broad spectrum of student budgets.

UCF INFORMATION SECURITY

infosec.ucf.edu

UCF InfoSec is here to help members of the UCF community protect their accounts and information. Below are some steps you can take to protect yourself online. More information is available on our site: infosec.ucf.edu.

PHISHING AND OTHER SCAMS

University email addresses are prime targets for scams. Remember: • Stay alert: scammers will try to impersonate known contacts, offer enticing job opportunities, or try to steal your account passwords through phishing attacks • Don’t take the bait: before clicking on links or opening attachments in unexpected emails, confirm who sent the message • When in doubt, report it: forward suspicious emails to the Security Incident Response Team at SIRT@ucf.edu

ACCOUNT SECURITY

You can take steps to protect your accounts: • Be unique: set a strong, unique password for each account and never re-use passwords • Keep it private: never share your password with anyone (including anyone claiming to be from UCF) • Layer up: enable Multi-Factor Authentication to add an extra layer of protection for your Knights email. For more info: infosec.ucf.edu/mfa

DEVICE SECURITY

Make sure you keep your devices secure: • Be selective: avoid malicious software by only downloading apps from your device’s app store • Stay close: never leave your device unattended where it can be lost or stolen • Shield your device: install antimalware software and enable automatic updates

To review our brochure with more information security tips, please visit infosec.ucf.edu/students.

If you have any questions regarding information security, please email us at infosec@ucf.edu.

UCF MOBILE

ucfmobile.ucf.edu

The official mobile app of UCF! You can enjoy UCF information and services anytime, anywhere on your iOS and Android smartphone or tablet. With the free UCF Mobile app, you can access popular features of myUCF, connect to your online courses through the Canvas (Webcourses@UCF) Student app, check your Knights Email, catch a ride on a campus shuttle, or find parking. Stay informed with the latest UCF News, events on campus, UCF athletics updates, and emergency information. Find your way around campus with the more than 800 points of interest on the campus map, information about student and health services, dining information and menus, and available technology resources. The app is also your mobile companion to many campus and community events such as Pegasus Palooza and Homecoming. Stay in the know with push notifications about campus events, news, and emergencies, or subscribe to one of the many opt-in channels to get the information that’s important to you.

UCF POLICE DEPARTMENT

3610 Libra Dr 407-823-5555 (Non-emergency) 911 (Emergency) | police.ucf.edu The UCF Police Department (UCFPD) has a big job in keeping UCF’s campuses safe.

Established in 1973, UCFPD currently employs about 80 sworn law enforcement officers who provide police services on the main campus and at UCF Downtown, Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the UCF College of Medicine, as well as at two universityaffiliated housing communities.

UCFPD is an accredited, full-service police department with the mission of reducing crime by providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors through the application of community policing. This means hiring officers and staff who fit our university; providing them with the finest training, equipment and leadership; and partnering with the campus community to achieve our safety and security goals.

Crime is a reality everywhere, including UCF. To combat this, UCFPD offers several crime prevention programs for the community, including providing safe transportation after hours, self-defense classes, free property registration and two designated parking spots in front of the Police Department for safe e-commerce exchanges. UCF Alerts will notify the UCF community of an emergency — such as severe weather, criminal activity, an active shooter or a bomb threat — and provide general instructions. Depending on the nature of the emergency, follow-up alerts will contain more detailed information.

More frequent updates will typically be shared on social media on UCFPD and UCF’s Twitter accounts, @UCFPolice and @UCF. Current UCF students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive UCF Alerts, and contact information can be updated via myUCF. For more information about the UCF Police Department, please visit police.ucf.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

DIVISION OF STUDENT LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Trevor Colbourn Hall | Suite 205A 407-823-0101 | our.ucf.edu

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides students with the opportunity to engage in academic research, scholarship and creative work. Working closely with faculty, these students gain knowledge and build skills, such as critical thinking, communication and problem solving. This experience prepares them for success in graduate and their career. For students interested in research, OUR provides peer mentoring, a “How-To” workshop series, and structured courses. They also have formal programming to support students involved including an on-campus research showcase and publish in the The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal.

VETERANS ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

Addition Financial Arena 407-823-2707 | varc.sdes.ucf.edu

HOURS Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5p.m.

The Veterans Academic Resource Center (VARC) is a one-stop-shop for all veterans as they further their education. The office provides advising for academic, career, and personal concerns, academic and social programming, Vet2Vet Peer Mentors, assists with reporting the American Council on Education (ACE) credit evaluation of military training for transfer credit and provides referrals to various VA and community agencies as needed. The office has a professional staff, augmented by student veterans and dependents, to assist in providing information to veterans and dependents using VA educational benefits concerning entitlements, and certifying VA educational benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VICTIM SERVICES

University Tower (College of Nursing Building) | Suite 450 407-823-1200 | victimservices.ucf.edu

UCF Victim Specialists provide FREE CONFIDENTIAL 24/7 services for anyone impacted by crime, violence or abuse. Our priority is to support & empower individuals by providing options, services & resources to meet the unique needs of each client.

24/7 Hotline — 407-823-1200

24/7 Text line — 407-823-6868

Main Office: 12201 Research Parkway, Ste. 450 Orlando, FL 32826 Phone: 407-823-1200 Email: askanadvocate@ucf.edu Webpage: www.victimservices.ucf.edu

Downtown Campus: 398 West Amelia St. Orlando, FL 32801 407-823-1200

GREEN DOT

Green Dot is a bystander intervention training program that aims to reduce power based personal violence on campus by training students, faculty, and staff how to become active bystanders. Phone: 407-823-4747 Email: greendot@ucf.edu Webpage: www.greendotucf.com

WELLNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES

Recreation and Wellness Center | Suite 111 407-823-5841 | whps.sdes.ucf.edu

Wellness & Health Promotion Services (WHPS) offers a variety of services and programming to help all UCF students be Healthy Knights! We promote healthy lifestyle habits associated with academic success by providing outreach and educational workshops on sexual health, nutrition, stress management, sleep, alcohol and other substances, and healthy relationships. You can find our Health Huts around campus where student Peer Advocates share wellness information with students. To support student success, we provide wellness coaching by specially trained staff prepared to help you with goals. We offer Biofeedback relaxation training, relaxation stations throughout campus, and meditation classes to help students manage stress. In partnership with various UCF departments, WHPS’ FreshU initiative offers workshops, cooking demonstrations and classes to increase accessibility to fresh food, to incorporate fruits and vegetables into student diets and reduce food waste. WHPS’ FreshU Mobile Kitchen can be found around campus demonstrating recipes and giving out samples to UCF students. WHPS also offers free and confidential HIV Testing and Risk Reduction Counseling where results are given in 15 minutes. We encourage students to Do The Knight Thing by making lower risk choices around alcohol use. Wellness and Health Promotion Services coordinates the Healthy Knights 2020 initiative, an SDES collaborative effort focused on promoting the health of all UCF students. Our mission is to promote a culture of wellbeing where students identify and practice lifelong skills that improves quality of life. To learn more please visit our website whps.sdes.ucf. edu or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @ HealthyKnight.

Welcome Parents!

Get involved in your student’s experience through the following opportunities:

The UCF Parent & Family Philanthropy Council (PFPC)

The PFPC is a leadership board of parent volunteers who serve a one-year renewable term. Members enjoy developing a connection with the university and with each other, and many parent volunteers choose to stay active on the committee evenafter their children graduate. The Council's goals are to raise awareness, increase philanthropic support and become more involved with the university to enhance the UCF experience for all Knights. For more information on the Parent & Family Philanthropy Council,contact Annie O’Donnell’08 ’10MBAat Annie.Odonnell@ucf.eduor 407-882-0542or visit https://www.ucffoundation.org/parent-council

The Parent & Family Fund

Established by UCF parents and families, this fund allows forcrisis support for student emergencies, assiststhe Knights Helping Knights Pantry, provides numerous grants that promote career developmentand student growth, funds scholarships, and so much more. Last fiscal year over 2,300 parents gave $1.5 million in support to UCF. We are constantly striving for 100% participation from our parents.We hopethatyou will be a part of this incredible initiative to support students!

The UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Office is excited to… Welcome our future AlumKnights!

Learn about the opportunities to become involved with the UCF Alumnioffice!

4EVER KNIGHTS

4EVER KNIGHTS (4EK) is one of the largest student organizationson campus. It's your ticket to exclusive events, discounts on and off campus, and leadership opportunities. The mission of 4EVER KNIGHTS is to educate students on the importance of establishing and maintaining a lifelong relationship with UCF.

4EVER KNIGHTS Ambassadors

4EVER KNIGHTS Ambassadors are the official student representatives of the UCF Advancement office. They serve as the governing body of one of the largest student organizations on campus. Ambassadorshost multiple events to connect students with alumni, volunteer at dozens of alumni and donor events and educate the student body about philanthropy at UCF andthe importance of maintaining a lifelong relationship with the institution.

UCF Class Gift Volunteers

UCF Class Gift is an opportunity for students to give back to their favorite area of UCF. Students can make a philanthropic donation to scholarships, the food pantry, a service, college, department, athletics and more! Led by 4EVER KNIGHTS, this student-for-student initiative hopes to illustrate the importance of philanthropy at our institution.Class gift volunteers are the backbone of the campaign, educating the student body, encouraging their peers and dedicating themselves to student philanthropy.

How can you join? We are always looking fornew members and new volunteers!Visit www.ucfalumni.com/4EKto learn more and join our team today.

For questions on how to get more involved with our office, email 4EVERKNIGHTS@ucfalumni.com or contact Latoya Jackson ’12, at latoya.jackson@ucf.eduor 407.882.0559.