UCF Housing Viewbook 2012

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Live the UCF Experience

orlando, florida

2012-2013

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REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

1. Safe and secure 2. Furnished rooms 3. Utilities included 4. Resident Assistants (RA) 5. Lifelong friendships 6. Clean and well-maintained buildings 7. Academic success 8. Living Learning Communities 9. Parents will feel more comfortable 10. Live close to the action! Go Knights!

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Your Second Home iving close to your classes is convenient, and many students find that living on campus is the most rewarding experience

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of their college lives—lifelong friendships are made. On campus, you can also cheer on the Knights at our athletics venues, grab a bite to eat a short walk from your residence hall or catch a

It’s fun to live on campus, but you’re also more

concert at the UCF Arena. Plus, you’re closer to what’s happening

likely to succeed in the classroom and connect

with any of our 350–plus student organizations.

with other students. If you didn’t know that, you might not know that freshmen who live on campus:

Include 70 percent of the incoming class

Have higher GPAs

Are more likely to graduate

Connect more deeply to the UCF community

re more likely to get involved and A become leaders

Choosing to live on campus is so much more than choosing a place to live—it’s choosing a place to thrive.

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Welcome to UCF UCF is more than a place to learn.

It’s a place to live.

Living on campus

provides you easy access to the Student Union, the Library and advising services. You can also get fit at the on-campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

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U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A

As an RA, I create a community.

With social programs and events I bring my residents together to help create connections that may last a lifetime.

Kaylee Wolf Political Science

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Since I’ve been at UCF for a few years, I can share my mistakes and, hopefully, my residents can learn from those stories.

I communicate those life lessons through one-on-one communication, bulletin boards and educational programming.

Margaux Ring Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

I like to be the RA that knows or finds the answers to the questions that my residents have. I like to be a resource and I love to be that comfort when students are missing home. I like to make my floor their home away from home. I appreciate the opportunity to be a friend and mentor.

Courtney Faherty Education

We’re Here For You ll on-campus communities have Resident Assistants (RAs) who help you make the most of your experience at UCF. From campus resources and day-to-day life to events and conflicts, your RA will help you with every facet of life at UCF. They take the time to get to know each of their residents and help create connections within the UCF community.

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Living Learning Communities EXCEL Are you a science, technology, engineering or math student in the EXCEL program? Live with others working to achieve excellence in these fields of study.

Green House If you’re passionate about conservation, choose to live with other students dedicated to an environmentally aware lifestyle.

Healthy Lifestyles No alcohol. No tobacco. No illegal drugs.

This a place where you can live your substance-free philosophy.

Live & Learn at UCF

Hospitality at Rosen College Apartments Study, work, play and live in the heart of the tourism industry. This beautiful apartment community is the perfect place to connect

CF is a big place; our Living Learning Communities are designed to feel cozy and intimate. These special communities give you the opportunity to live and learn with people who share your interests or major. Each community is built specifically around topics ranging from volunteerism and the environment to nursing and hospitality.

and network with other hospitality majors.

LEAD Scholars Are you in the LEAD Scholars program? Live with other scholars and gain access to specialized programs and services.

LEARN

I’ve had a great time living on campus. It is very convenient because not only are classes just a short walk away, but I’m

For science, technology, math and engineering majors, the Learning Environment and Academic Research Network (LEARN) Program offers

also just a few steps away from the pool, Rec Center and the

you interaction with faculty—and possibly

Marketplace. I wouldn’t change a thing!

a $500 scholarship.

Adrianne Johns Psychology

Nursing @ Nike Want to be a nurse? Live in the Nike Community with an active group of students who share your passion for caring.

Out-of-State Students New to Florida? This community brings together students and staff from across the nation to get to know one another and make the Orlando area and UCF their new home away from home.

The Burnett Honors College Honors students can live together in Tower III and stay closely connected to top-notch faculty and special Honors events.

For a complete listing of Living Learning Communities, visit housing.ucf.edu.

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Lots of Choices

O P T ION S R esidence H alls A partments

CF offers several different housing choices. Housing

The Towers

assignments are based on the date a student’s housing agreement is received. The sooner you apply, the better the chance you will have of getting your choice in housing.

R osen College A partments U C F -A F F I L I AT ED HOUSING

R E SIDE NC E H ALLS Apollo, Hercules, Libra and Nike Communities

Residence halls at UCF feature two shared bedrooms with a bathroom for the suite. Each

17’8” X 16’8”

student is provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet space. Each bedroom has its own sink and vanity mirror. Residence halls are mostly reserved for first-year students because of the unique opportunity to live and interact with each other.

LIBRA COMMUNITY: BREVARD, ORANGE and Seminole HALLS

17’8” X 16’8”

APOLLO COMMUNITY: Lake, polk, volusia and osceola halls

12’ X 15’

12’ X 15’

10’6” X 11’

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13’ X 15’3”

13’ X 15’3”

LIBRA COMMUNITY: Citrus, flagler and sumter halls

Nike and hercules COMMUNITIES

10’ X 12’3”

10’ X 12’3”

NIKE AND HERCULES COMMUNITies

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A PA RT M E N T COM M U N I TI E S Lake Claire Apartments are reserved for first-year students.

In our apartments, each unit includes four single bedrooms (each with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet space), with two shared bathrooms, a full kitchen and a living room. Each apartment community is designed to meet the needs of a different group of students.

Nike and Hercules Communities apartments are for upper-level students.

The Towers at Knights Plaza is a mixed community of first-year students, upper-level students and graduate students.

Rosen College Apartments are located on the Rosen campus, but are open to all UCF students.

8’9” X 9’5”

12’7” X 8’4”

12’7” X 8’4”

12’7” X 8’4”

17’ 7” X 11’8”

lake Claire

10’ X 10’9”

12’ X 8’9”

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12’ X 8’9”

12’ X 8’9”

NIKE AND HERCULES

15’6” X 15’3”

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T HE TOW ER S AT KN I G HTS P L A Z A The Towers feature single bedrooms with full-size beds and kitchens with dishwashers.

If you want your own room, the Towers are your best place to live on the UCF campus.

These residence halls are a mixed community of first-year and upper-level students.

The Towers are close to our retail shops, the UCF Arena and Bright House Networks Stadium. It’s just a short walk to see the Knights in action, attend concerts and grab the latest bestseller from the Barnes & Noble bookstore.

If you’re hungry, that’s right around the corner too. Places to grab a bite range from popular chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A® and Jimmy John’s® to campus exclusives such as Knightro’s and the Marketplace dining halls.

My favorite part about living on campus is definitely convenience. Nothing beats waking up a half hour before class and making it to the classroom with time to spare!

Laban Bettridge Biology

10’ X 12’8”

10’ X 12’3”

12’ X 18’8”

10’ X 12’3”

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA

10’ X 12’8”

The Towers at Knights Plaza require an 11.5-month agreement. Each agreement begins in the fall and goes through the summer. Apply early—The Towers are one of the most popular places to live on campus and apartments go quickly.

U N I V E R S I T Y of C E N T R A L F L O R I D A

Take a video tour. Visit rosen.housing.ucf.edu.

I loved living at Rosen. I run into alumni who lived at the Rosen College Apartments all the time. It was such a great networking opportunity.

Sandy Bednarz, ’08 Entertainment Production Coordinator, Universal Orlando Resort

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS The Rosen campus provides you with a home in the heart of Orlando’s worldfamous tourism industry—you can work, live and play near some of the best attractions, theme parks and hotels in the world. All while you form lifelong friendships with people who share your passion for hospitality.

Not interested in hospitality? You don’t have to be a hospitality management major to live in the Rosen College Apartments. Anyone can apply to live on the Rosen campus.

Apartments on the Rosen campus provide the feel of a small college—but you still get the resources a large university provides. You can also live in the middle

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of all the action, on and off campus.

Rosen College Apartments offer fully furnished 4-bedroom/2-bathroom and 2-bedroom/1-bathroom floorplans, each with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet space. Each apartment features a full kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, as well as a furnished living room with a couch, two chairs and bar stools. You can also take advantage of Florida’s sunny weather and soak up some rays at the resort-style heated pool.

Space is limited. Apply as soon as you are admitted to secure your apartment.

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UCF-AFFILIATED HOUSING UCF partners with two privately owned and operated student apartment communities—The Pointe at Central and Knights Circle. All apartments are fully furnished and have a kitchen, a washer and dryer, and full-size beds.

While some space is shared, leases are individual.

The rent includes utilities, and these communities accept Florida Prepaid College Plans and financial aid deferments. Other benefits include: Gated entry UCF Police Department officers on duty Free transportation to and from the main campus Housing in these two communities is right for any UCF student looking for a single room, and they are an excellent option for students when on-campus housing is full.

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Leisure Pool

Nike and Hercules courtyard

Apollo Community

Libra Community

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Knightro’s

Eating on a Budget ining memberships provide you options to get a fresh, healthy meal that’s affordable and within walking distance of on-campus housing. There are several dining memberships for students who live on or off campus. We strongly encourage you to purchase a dining membership for the convenience, as well as to save space and money.

With a dining membership, you can eat at the Marketplace in Ferrell Commons and Knightro’s by the UCF Arena. You’ll also be given dining dollars to use at other on-campus eateries such as Chick-fil-A®, Burger King®, Einstein Bros® Bagels,

It’s easy to purchase dining

Java City® and more.

memberships online. ucfdining.com www.??????.ucf.edu

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You have questions.

We have answers.

Housing A pplication P rocess Preference is given to first-year students on the Orlando campus. Transfer student and graduate student housing is very limited on the Orlando campus.

All classifications of students may apply for the

Are first-year students guaranteed housing at UCF? No, students are not guaranteed housing at UCF. There are more students who request housing than can be accommodated on the Orlando campus, so apply for housing as soon as you are admitted. Many students who do not get on-campus housing live in affiliated housing.

housing located at the Rosen College of Hospitality

What is the difference between an 11.5-month agreement and a fall/spring or academic year agreement?

You make this choice when you apply for housing. The Towers at Knights Plaza is the only 11.5-month agreement community on the Orlando main campus, which does not close during break periods. Students who live at The Towers are given a single room.

to apply for on-campus housing through myUCF.

Management. Married and family housing is not available on campus.

After admission to the university, students are eligible No student is guaranteed housing on campus, so everyone is encouraged to apply early. There is not enough on-campus housing for every first-year student who applies. Housing application procedures, including detailed instructions, are available at

Fall/spring agreement communities will close during semester breaks, but students may keep their belongings in the room. The fall/spring agreement communities include Apollo, Libra, Nike, Hercules and Lake Claire. Most of these communities have shared bedrooms with single rooms available for first-year students who apply very early to housing.

housing.ucf.edu. A prepayment is required for the

The Rosen College Apartments are also a fall/spring agreement community, but feature all single rooms and are open during break periods. Summer housing is also available at the Rosen College Apartments.

confirmation date will have a space reserved for them.

Where can I get more information on housing rates and options?

Up-to-date housing information is available at housing.ucf.edu.

Rates are subject to change.

What housing options are available for upper-level students?

Housing on the Orlando campus is limited for upper-level students.

There is plenty of student housing available in UCF-Affiliated Housing or other student apartment complexes located in close proximity to the main campus.

housing agreement to be accepted.

Students will be able to view their housing status using the myUCF portal. Students who receive a housing Room and roommate preferences can be submitted online at myUCF. Room, roommate and move-in information will be available online. No information is sent to the student through the mail. It is very important to make sure that you keep a valid email address in myUCF and add housing@ucf.edu to your personal email address book to prevent housing communication from being placed in your spam or junk folder.

Housing agreements will be canceled and any

Can I bring my car to campus?

It’s not necessary to have a car at UCF, but parking is available for students living on campus. A shuttle system is available and serves the on-campus and off-campus apartment complexes. Parking information is available at parking.ucf.edu.

prepayment forfeited if the admissions enrollment deposit is not paid by the established deadlines. It is important to notify Housing and Residence Life in writing if you no longer need on-campus housing once you submit an online agreement.

Are housing tours available?

A residence hall room is available for tours at noon and 4 p.m., and an apartment at The Towers is available at 1 p.m. Tours are Monday–Friday, except on holidays. Several rooms are available during Undergraduate Admissions Open Houses and during first-year student orientation.

Tours in Spanish are available upon request.

R E A DY TO A PP LY ? www.??????.ucf.edu To learn more about living on the UCF campus or to apply, visit housing.ucf.edu today.

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Towers I & II

Knights Circle

Lake Claire

Towers III & IV

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Apollo

Libra Hercules

Nike

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