Transfer Viewbook 2012-2013

TRANSFER STUDENT VIEWBOOK

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 ORLANDO, FLORIDA

2012-2013

TRA N SF E R

STUDENT

VIEWBOOK

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

BE A PART OF HISTORY. In 2013, UCF celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since 1963, students and faculty have been creating memories, enriching their lives and seizing opportunities.

What history will you make?

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UNI VERSI TY of CENTRAL FLO R IDA

UCF

is a major metropolitan research university in a dynamic city that is known worldwide for its entertainment and hospitality. But there are many more reasons for you to become a UCF Knight.

UCF offers nationally and internationally recognized programs in engineering, simulation, education, medicine, hospitality management, film and media, and other fields. Our many partnerships with governments and industries result in unique facilities and special opportunities for internships, cooperative education experiences, service-learning courses, and, ultimately, high-wage jobs upon graduation.

Our diverse student body draws from every state and more than 145 countries. But UCF students share common interests in growing intellectually, gaining hands-on field experiences, participating in technologically advanced classrooms, and engaging in clubs, organizations, and community service projects. Our faculty members are award-winning teachers. They support undergraduate student research in many fields and are internationally known scholars.

In 2013, UCF will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and we are proud to be one of the great success stories in higher education. I hope that this viewbook will help you to discover how UCF stands for opportunity for you. Enjoy our inviting campus.

Cordially yours,

John C. Hitt, President

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

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WHY UCF

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ountless options for academic achievement. Lots of opportunities to meet people and make friends. A variety of ways and places to have fun. Being at UCF puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment, where you can explore your passions and be part of something new and exciting. Our warm and sunny location, internship opportunities and extraordinary academics are just a few reasons why 59,300 students are enrolled at UCF.

O ur UN I V ERSI T Y

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Named a “Best Value” university

by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and a “Top Tier National University”

by U.S. News & World Report

artners with industry leaders to increase P graduates’ job opportunities Focuses on research and involves undergraduate students in their fields early Employs the best faculty in the business

Begins BIG EAST Conference play in 2013 Contributes 1.2 million hours in service-learning and community service per year

Ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for “very high research activity” Sits on 1,415 acres with modern facilities

YOU BELONG HERE TOO.

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U CF

CRE E D

I N TE G R I TY SCHOLARSHIP CO MM U N I TY C R E ATI V I TY E XC E L L E N C E

More REASON S We’re an undergraduate research powerhouse.

We’re focused on undergraduate

education.

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

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

We have connections.

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

We’ll help you land a job.

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

We’re the place for transfer students.

ore than half of UCF’s bachelor’s degrees M are awarded to community/state college transfer students, including:

We put the world at your fingertips.

enroll about 1,300 international students We from 145 countries. Many of our curricula include a strong international component and offer study abroad programs in dozens of countries.

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

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

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

CHAMPIONS P L AY H E R E UCF is a Conference USA Member, NCAA Division 1

Athletic T EA M S BASEBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING

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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.edu/athletics

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TRANSFERRING TO

UCF

offers a variety of resources to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

REGIONAL CAMPUSES

TRANSFER AND TRANSITION SERVICES

UCF extends the quality of education offered at UCF’s Orlando campus and brings it directly to many communities.

transfer.sdes.ucf.edu

Transferring to a new college can be exciting and stressful. Making sure you are on the right academic track and acclimating to a different campus and professors takes time. That’s where Transfer and Transition Services (TTS) can help.

TTS helps with pre-admission, transition advising, and connections to the campus community through a strong peer mentor program.

regionalcampuses.ucf.edu

Regional campus locations allow you to transfer your Florida A.A. or articulated A.S. degree toward upperdivision programs at any of the locations below: UCF Cocoa

UCF Sanford/Lake Mary

UCF Daytona Beach

UCF South Lake

UCF Leesburg

UCF South Orlando

UCF Ocala

UCF Valencia Osceola

UCF Palm Bay

UCF Valencia West

DIRECTCONNECT TO UCF directconnecttoucf.com

UCF and its partner schools want you to have a smooth transition to UCF and any of its 10 regional campuses.

HOUSING

With DirectConnect to UCF, students and graduates of Brevard Community College, Lake-Sumter Community College, Seminole State College and Valencia College have guaranteed access to UCF.* DirectConnect to UCF benefits include:

housing.ucf.edu

Guaranteed entry to UCF

As a transfer student, you can live in furnished, on-campus apartments at the Towers at Knights Plaza. UCF also offers off-campus, university-affiliated apartment housing at Knights Circle and The Pointe at Central.

Faster admissions process

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

Convenient locations Personalized academic advising * Consistent with community/state college and university policy. Limited- and restricted-access programs may require an additional admission process.

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

CHOOSE f rom Accounting

Finance

Photography

Advertising-Public Relations

Foreign Language Education

Physics

Aerospace Engineering

Forensic Science

Political Science

Anthropology

French

Psychology

Applied Science

General Business

Public Administration

Architecture

Health Informatics and Information Management

Radio-Television

Art Art Education Athletic Training

Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track

Biology

Health Services Administration

Biomedical Sciences

History

Biotechnology

Hospitality Management

Business Administration

Humanities

Chemistry

Industrial Engineering

Civil Engineering

Information Technology

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Interdisciplinary Studies

Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Criminal Justice Digital Media Early Childhood Development and Education Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English English Language Arts Education Environmental Engineering Event Management Film

International and Global Studies

Real Estate Religious Studies Restaurant and Foodservice Management Science Education Social Science Education Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Spanish Sport and Exercise Science Statistics

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication

Technical Education and Industry Training

Journalism

Theatre

Latin American Studies

Theatre Studies

Legal Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Sciences Music Music Education Nursing Philosophy

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

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COLLEGES ARTS A N D H U M A N I T I ES BU S I N E SS A D M I N I ST R ATI O N BUR N E T T H O N O R S E D UC AT I O N ENGINEERING AND CO M P U T E R S C I E N C E G R A D UAT E ST UD I ES HEALTH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MEDICINE N U R SI N G O PTIC S A N D P H OTO NI CS

R OSE N CO L L E G E OF HOS PI TA L I T Y M A N AG E M ENT SCIENCES

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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

THIS IS UCF WE’VE G OT SP I RI T 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.

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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

W

e encourage transfer students to apply as early as possible, as space is limited. By applying early, students may benefit from scholarship and housing availability, as well as a faster response time.

APPLYING Apply online at admissions.ucf.edu. Be sure to submit the signature page and residency affidavit along with the application fee.

WHEN TO APPLY Students can apply to UCF before they have received an A.A. degree. Applying six months prior to your planned entry term will ease your transition, may provide you with an earlier decision, and give you plenty of time to pursue housing and financial aid opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINES July 1 for Fall semester November 1 for Spring semester March 1 for Summer semester

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TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission is offered on a space-available basis, so apply early. UCF operates on rolling admissions. Students are typically notified of a decision within two to four weeks from the completion of their application. Applicants with less than 60 hours of completed college course work must submit official high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and all college transcripts.

(If applicant has less than 60 hours of completed college course work, UCF freshman eligibility requirements must also be met.)

Applicants with 60 or more semester hours of completed college course work must meet English and math requirements, and fulfill the foreign language admissions requirement.

Those who have earned an A.A. or articulated A.S. degree from a Florida public community/ state college need only submit transcripts from each college attended. Students completing one of these degrees should apply well before their degree is awarded.

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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES, ROOM AND BOARD, AND BOOKS*

Florida Resident

Non-Florida Resident

Tuition & Fees

$

6,246

$

22,345

Room & Board

$

9,300

$

9,300

Books (estimate)

$

1,146

$

1,146

Est. Annual Cost

$

16,692

$

32,791

* Based upon 30 credit hours, standard room, and meal plan for the 2012-13 academic year.

GPA REQUIREMENTS All transfer applicants must be in good academic standing at their home institution. Transfer applicants should have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission (a stronger GPA is highly recommended to be competitive in our applicant pool). You must also have two years of one foreign language from high school or eight semester hours of college-level foreign language.

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Your overall academic GPA will be recomputed

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

After you have been offered admission, you will receive a transfer summary report of accepted transfer credits. You must attend a one-day orientation program where you will meet with an academic advisor who will review your transferred course work and help you schedule classes.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS More than $400 million in meritand need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. You must be admitted before being considered for financial assistance.

All students must file or renew the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for aid. Begin the financial aid application process in January and apply by the March 1 deadline. A number of scholarships are available to transfer students who have earned an A.A. degree from a Florida public community/state college. You can access financial aid information at finaid.ucf.edu.

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

UCF WELCOMES YOU.

S

eeing the campus and experiencing UCF is the best way to see if it’s the right place for you. We highly recommend you visit UCF before you apply.

INFORMATION SESSIONS AND TOURS

Learn more about the university and get your questions answered by admissions representatives and current students who are here to help you.

CHOOSE FROM: CAMPUS VISIT EXPERIENCE

• Offered all year Monday–Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays) • Begins at the Progress Energy University Welcome Center • Includes a 30-minute information session followed by a 90-minute walking tour OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

• Plan to spend a full day with UCF representatives who will introduce students and parents to the campus community • Learn about the application process, academic programs, student life and financial aid • Dates for Open Houses: November 17, 2012 September 22, 2012 January 26, 2013 October 20, 2012

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

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

OF SERVICES Athletics..............................................407.823.3213

Office of Undergraduate Studies.........407.823.2373

Career Services....................................407.823.2361

Orientation Services............................407.823.5105

College of Arts and Humanities..........407.823.2251

Parking and Transportation Services 407.823.5812

College of Business Administration....407.823.2181

Recreation and Wellness Center..........407.823.2408

College of Education...........................407.823.3723

Registrar’s Office.................................407.823.3100

College of Engineering and Computer Science........................407.823.2156

Regional Campuses.............................407.823.4547

College of Health and Public Affairs 407.823.0010

Rosen College of Hospitality Management.....................407.903.8000

College of Medicine............................407.266.1000

Student Disability Services..................407.823.2371

College of Nursing..............................407.823.2744

Student Financial Assistance...............407.823.2827

College of Sciences..............................407.823.1997

Student Union.....................................407.823.2117

Experiential Learning..........................407.823.2667

The Burnett Honors College...............407.823.2076

Housing and Residence Life...............407.823.4663

Transfer and Transition Services...... 407.823.2231

Multicultural Academic and Support Services..................................407.823.2716

Undergraduate Admissions.............. 407.823.3000 Veteran Services..................................407.823.2707

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