2010-11 UCF Search Brochure

2010/11

Experience UCF UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

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You’ve got dreams.

Big dreams.

Maybe you plan to design a city, teach the

hearing impaired or travel around the world.

Or, right now, your focus is to find the

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right university.

t the University of Central Florida, every day is about fulfilling potential. We provide opportunities where you can get excited about your future. We’re committed to teaching, advising and providing academic support services. At UCF, you can gain practical experience by working with faculty researchers and through internships and work study programs.

We have a new College of Medicine and new psychology and physical sciences buildings. A new Performing Arts Center is also being built.

For entertainment, take in a football game at the Bright House Networks Stadium, or a concert or basketball game at the UCF Arena.

We offer state-of-the-art wireless classrooms, a 149,000-square-foot recreational fitness center, and on-campus housing for nearly 8,000 students. You just need to show up, work hard and enjoy your time at one of the nation’s top “Schools to Watch,” according to U.S. News & World Report.

We are UCF. And UCF Stands For Opportunity.

QUICK FA C T S The 1,415-acre main campus is located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando.

U C F i n Nu m b e r s 1. 3rd-largest university in the nation 2. 90 bachelor’s, 91 master’s, three specialist and 29 doctoral programs and one professional degree program 3. Founded in 1963, its youth brings energy, innovation, fresh ideas and opportunity 4. Awarded more than 204,000 degrees

University Profile*

Student Population: approx. 56,000 From: 50 states 141 countries National Merit Scholars: 207 Freshman Class Profile*

Average SAT Score: 1227 (critical reading and math) Average ACT Score: 27 Average High School GPA: 3.8 t o p 5 s tat e s students come from* FLORIDA NEW YORK NEW JERSEY GEORGIA ILLINOIS/MARYLAND (TIE) * Projected for 2010

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Undergraduate Colleges • Arts and Humanities • Business Administration • Burnett Honors • Education • Engineering and Computer Science • Health and Public Affairs • Medicine • Nursing • Rosen College of Hospitality Management • Sciences

We’re focused on you.

UCF provides you a top-notch educational experience.

Your undergraduate experience will teach you to analyze, question, discover and achieve excellence. No matter what your area of study, there are research programs and work opportunities that will enhance your education.

While at UCF, my research projects and internship played a significant role in earning my current position as safety analyst with JetBlue Airways.

Eyal Breiter Recent UCF Alumnus

It’s not just what you know — it’s who you know.

UCF’s partnerships with industry, organizations and Central Florida communities continue to grow and enhance instruction, research and service. Contacts made as a student can lead to job offers after graduation. Our faculty and administrators work closely with the region’s business leaders. In turn, these leaders provide curricular advice and financial support to UCF.

Researching the future

Last year, UCF received nearly $133 million in research funding. The Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to the main campus, is ranked as one of the top research parks in the nation. It is home to more than 90 high-tech companies that employ more than 9,000 people.

The Office of Undergraduate Research at UCF offers paid research positions to students. One million dollars is allocated annually to support students through projects and hundreds of research experiences.

A great place to live & learn

Living at UCF

UCF offers a variety of on-campus experiences for students, from traditional residential communities to full-fledged apartment living with single rooms, kitchens and living rooms. All provide resident services and include free Internet and access to laundry rooms. UCF also offers university-affiliated housing adjacent to the campus. There are nearly 8,000 beds in oncampus and university-affiliated housing, 70 percent of which are allocated to freshmen.

In addition, dozens of private apartment complexes surround the campus and are accessible by free UCF shuttles. For more information visit housing.ucf.edu.

About Orlando

•B roadway shows, professional theater, the Florida Film Festival, and year-round art exhibits and cultural events •U ltra-hip bars and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs and coffee houses and multi-venue entertainment complexes •2 ,000 lakes, springs and rivers for swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing • 1 50 golf courses and 21 fitness trails for biking, walking and skating • 1 20,000 hotel rooms, 100-plus theme parks and attractions, and more than 5,000 restaurants • Home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic

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Life outside of the classroom Facilities and services

Health Center • Full-service medical clinic • On-site professional medical staff, pharmacy and laboratory Math Lab • Support provided either one-on-one or via lectures on specific math topics for students who need extra help On Campus • Bright House Networks Stadium • UCF Arena • Retail shops and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble and Chick-Fil-A® Recreation and Wellness Center • 181,000-gallon swimming pool and 149,000-squarefoot recreational fitness center • Equipped with indoor track and rock climbing tower, and offers a variety of intramural sports Shuttle Service • Transportation to on-campus locations and off-campus student communities Student Academic Resource Center • Offers free tutoring in multiple subjects • Open 24-hours during midterms and finals Student Union • Includes meeting rooms, study lounges, food court, computer labs, retail stores and ATMs UCF Libraries • Computer workstations available for use on all five floors of the main library University Writing Center • Consultants assist with writing projects

S tudent activities Athletic events Comedy shows Homecoming activities Concerts Art exhibits Renowned speakers Observatory viewings Theatre performances Film screenings Student government 41 national, social greek-letter organizations More than 350 clubs and organizations

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Enrich your education Graduate with honors

The Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This limitedaccess college allows students to study within a community of faculty and scholars, researching their favorite topics and conversing with internationally prominent professionals. Open to students of any major, the Honors program of more than 1,700 students creates the intimate atmosphere of a small, liberal arts college within a larger university. To learn more about The Burnett Honors College, visit honors.ucf.edu.

Be a leader

The LEAD Scholars Program is designed for students who want to develop their leadership skills. This two-year program is the only one of its kind in Florida, and is nationally recognized by the Templeton Foundation and by Florida Leader magazine. The LEAD Scholars Program develops student leaders through Foundations of Leadership courses and by applying these leadership skills to community service. Visit LEAD Scholars on the Web at lead.sdes.ucf.edu.

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This is UCF We’ve got spirit Spirit Splash is an enduring Homecoming tradition at UCF and the one time when students enter the Reflecting Pond.

Here Knightro reaches out to a UCF student.

Jump starting your career

As one of the largest universities in the nation, UCF offers one of the most extensive career centers in the state and the Southeast. UCF has the fifth-largest cooperative education program in the U.S., including university and community collaborations. Highly skilled workers are in demand as more employers are relocating to Central Florida. UCF also offers graduate school opportunities, including a College of Medicine, as well as other top graduate and professional school programs.

UCF’s Career Services, Experiential Learning Center and Cooperative Education will prepare you for your career by developing: • Communication skills—verbal and written • Interpersonal skills • Motivation and initiative • Strong work ethic • Teamwork skills • Relevant work experience

UCF helps you with your professional success by providing: • Career choices • Skills to perform in your new career • Graduate program choices • Rewarding personal growth experiences

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$ Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UCF as one of the top 50 “Best Value” universities in the nation.

NCAA Athletics at UCF UCF student-athletes are winners on and off the field. In the classroom, for the third year in a row, all 16 of UCF’s athletic teams exceeded the NCAA requirements for academic success. UCF has never had a team penalized for low academic standing.

UCF is having success on the field too. UCF won Conference USA (C-USA) titles in women’s soccer, men’s golf and women’s outdoor track & field. Returning starters and strong recruiting classes have preseason polls predicting success in several fall sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. With new facilities, great action and plenty of sports to choose from, rooting for the black and gold has never been easier.

AT H L E T I C T E A M S Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Cheerleading Women’s Cross Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Women’s Rowing Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Women’s Track & Field Women’s Volleyball

UCF is a member of NCAA Division I. All UCF sports teams compete in Conference USA.

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So many majors, which one is right for me?

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f you are uncertain about which program to choose, you will be assigned to an adviser in a field that best reflects your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising and Exploration conducts seminars, workshops and courses that will help you select a major. Visit firstyear.sdes.ucf.edu.

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U N I V E R S I T Y

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MAJORS Accounting

Hospitality Management

Advertising/Public Relations

Humanities

Aerospace Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Anthropology

Information Technology

Applied Science

Interdisciplinary Studies

Architecture

International & Global Studies

Art

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

Technical Education & Industry Training Theatre Theatre Studies

Art Education Journalism Athletic Training Legal Studies Biology Management Biotechnology Marketing Business Administration Mathematics Chemistry Mathematics Education Civil Engineering

Pre-professional Programs Pre-chiropractic Pre-dental Pre-law Pre-medical Pre-optometry Pre-osteopathy Pre-pharmacy Pre-podiatry Pre-veterinary

Mechanical Engineering Communication Sciences & Disorders Medical Laboratory Sciences Computer Engineering Modern Language Combination Computer Science Molecular Biology & Microbiology Construction Engineering Music Criminal Justice Music Education Digital Media Nursing Early Childhood Development & Education

Philosophy

Economics

Photography

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Elementary Education

Political Science

English

Psychology

English Language Arts Education

Public Administration

Environmental Engineering

Radio-Television

Event Management

Real Estate

Exceptional Student Education

Religious Studies

Film

Restaurant & Foodservice Management

Finance Science Education Foreign Language Education Social Science Education Forensic Science Social Sciences French Social Work Health Informatics & Information Management Health Sciences/ Pre-clinical Track

Sociology Spanish Sport and Fitness

Health Services Administration Statistics History

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You can afford a great university.

Need-based financial assistance

We award aid to students based upon financial need.

Awards can take the form of grants, which do not have to be repaid, work-study awards or low-interest loans.

Merit-based scholarships

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More than $280 million in merit and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. More than 3,000 new freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school. Visit finaid.ucf.edu for scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF.

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

Florida Resident

Non-Florida Resident

Tuition & Fees

$ 4,685

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$ 8,574

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Est. Annual Cost

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$ 28,631

*B ased upon 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and meal plan.

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Visit us. UCF welcomes you.

Although UCF does not require an on-campus interview for admission, we highly recommend that you visit. Seeing the campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is right for you. Our Campus Visit Experience, coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Planning your visit Have a few dates in mind when making your reservations, as tour space is limited.

Best time to visit January, February, May, June, October or November Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Try not to visit during holiday weeks Try not to visit on school holidays and vacations

To get the full experience Visit on a weekday when fall, spring or summer classes are in session.

Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Summer 2011

Aug 23 – Dec 6 Jan 10 – Apr 25 May 17 - Aug 6

App l i c a t i o n Deadlines

Freshmen Fall Spring Summer

May 1 Nov 1 Mar 1

Transfers Fall Spring Summer

Jul 1 Nov 1 Mar 1

International Fall Spring Summer

Mar 1 Sep 1 Jan 1

Some tour activities are unavailable during scheduled breaks or due to special campus events. University offices are closed on weekends and official holidays.

See our open house schedule and register for the Campus Visit Experience online at admissions.ucf.edu.

Campus Visit Experience Offered all year Monday—Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays) Includes an information session, which takes place at the Progress Energy University Welcome Center followed by a one-hour walking tour of the campus.

Preview our residence halls Monday—Friday at noon and 4 p.m. in the Housing Administration Building after the Campus Visit Experience.

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From Orlando International Airport: Go east on 528 to 417 North. Take 417 1 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance 1 of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.

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From Orlando Sanford Airport: 1 Take Lake Mary Blvd. to 417 South. Take 2

417 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east 3a onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at 1 the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign 3a 2 will see directions to the Visitor and Parking you 3b Information Center.

From 3b the North: 4a Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike 3a 2

South to 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. to University Blvd. Exit east onto 4b 4a University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance 3b 5a of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini 4b 3a Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.

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5b 3b Option 2 – Take I-95 South. Take SR 50 4b West to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn

on Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail to University Blvd. Make a right turn on University 5b 4a 5a Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At Blvd. the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor 4b and Parking Information Center.

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From the South and Melbourne Area: 11 Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike North 4a 3a and exit onto I-4 East. Continue east until you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North.

4b 2 Exit 417 to University Blvd. East. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two 3b miles to the main entrance of the campus.

2 5a 2 Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to 4a the 3aVisitor and Parking Information Center.

Option 2 – Take I-95 North to 520 West.

5b 3a 4b 3a Continue west and the road will merge with 3b SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.

5a right on Alafaya Trail, go North for two Turn miles. Turn right on University Blvd. Turn 3b 3b right 4a at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.

5b 4a 4a 4b From the East: 6 Option 1 – Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.

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Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for two miles. Turn right onto University Blvd. Turn right 5a at5a the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking 5b Information Center.

6 5b Option 2 - Take I-4 West to 417 South.

5b Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.

6 From the West and Tampa Area: 6 Take I-4 East to 408 East. Take 417 North 6

and exit east onto at University Blvd. Exit East onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.

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