Live the UCF Experience 2013-2014

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

LIVE THE UCF EXPERIENCE 2013-2014 • HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

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

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 student services. You’re never far from one of our recreation facilities or a place to get a bite to eat.

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YOUR UCF

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iving close to your classes is convenient. Many students find that living on campus is the most rewarding experience of their college lives—lifelong friendships and

memories start here. Cheer on the Knights at our athletic venues, walk to class or catch a concert at the UCF Arena. Plus, you’re in the middle of all that is happening on campus with any of our 400-plus student organizations.

R E AS O NS TO LI VE O N CAMPU S The full UCF experience

Clean and well-maintained facilities

Safety and security

Academic success

Furnished rooms and apartments

Living Learning programs

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Happy parents

Lifelong friendships

Utilities included

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RE SIDENT Q&A

JANE MORSE MAJOR: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ’14 COMMUNITY: LIBRA

Favorite thing about living on campus: The sense of community; being around people of your own age is great for building friendships. I’m still friends with everyone I lived with.

Favorite memories of living on campus: The benches at Libra were a perfect place to sit outside and talk.

Advice to freshmen residents: Leave your room; go to community areas and meet people. Go to RA events and programs to learn about UCF and to make new friends.

Favorite program: The ice cream social was great! Lots of people attended and we played board games until 2 a.m.

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S T U D E N T P O P U L AT I O N

59,767 11,602

QUICK FACTS

COMMUNITIES 1. Apollo 2. Aquarius 3. Gemini (Towers at Knights Plaza)

4. Hercules

8. Neptune

H O U SIN G B E DS

HOUSING BUILDINGS

9. Nike 10. NorthView 11. Orion (Towers at Knights Plaza)

5. Lake Claire 12. Rosen College 6. Leo

13. Scorpio

7. Libra

80% FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

HOUSING OFFICES

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RESIDENT ASSISTANTS OFFER

1,605

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES 1. Business Knights 2. EXCEL 3. Global Partners 4. Go Knights!

5. Healthy Knights 6. Honors 7. Hospitality @ Rosen 8. LEAD Scholars 9. LEARN 10. Nursing @ Nike 11. Out-of-State Students 12. Volunteers uKnighted

STUDENTS COME FROM

LARGEST FRESHMAN COMMUNITY

RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF IS AVAILABLE

LIBRA

67 F L O R I D A C O U N T I E S 50 S TAT E S 147 C O U N T R I E S

1,019 RESIDENTS

SFRESHMAN M ALCOMMUNITY L E ST

APOLLO 418 RESIDENTS

HOURS WORKED BY RESIDENCE HALL AND APARTMENT PATROLS

1,750

1%

OF RESIDENTS REQUEST ROOM CHANGES

92% STUDENTS FEEL SAFE ON CAMPUS 5

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WE ARE HERE All

UCF housing communities have Resident Assistants (RAs)

who help you make the most of your transition and experience

at UCF. From campus resources to day-to-day life events, your RA helps

you with every facet of campus life. Your RA takes the time to get to know you and helps you create connections within your community.

“ I like being a resourceful RA,

one that can provide answers to

questions residents may have. I also

love being a comfort to students who may be homesick, and I try to make our floor their home away from

home. I appreciate the opportunity

to be a friend and mentor.”

—COURTNEY FAHERTY, Education Major

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R E SIDENT ASS ISTANT Q&A

BRIAN SANTIAGO

Favorite thing about living on campus: The atmosphere is welcoming. Everyone is so accepting.

MAJOR: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, ’15

Favorite thing about being a Resident Assistant: I love that I have a fun leadership position on campus where I can support and inspire my residents.

COMMUNITY: LIBRA

Favorite RA memory: I was really shy before I became an RA. It has really helped me come out of my shell. I ‘ve been able to get to know so many new friends.

Advice to Freshmen: Go for it! Do everything you can. College will be over before you know it.

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INTEREST LIVING

ON CAMPUS

UCF

is a big place, but our Living Learning communities are

designed to provide a small college setting complemented by

large university resources and benefits. These special communities give you the

opportunity to live and learn with other students who share the same interests or major. Each Living Learning community is structured to target students

with interests ranging from volunteerism and cultural diversity to hospitality and business.

HEALTHY KNIGHTS

This is a place where you can live your substancefree philosophy. Learn about all aspects of living well, from nutrition to emotional health.

VOLUNTEERS UKNIGHTED

Demonstrate your commitment to serving others by living with residents who share your passion.

Volunteer with organizations alongside your

roommate. Get involved in the campus and greater Orlando communities.

GO KNIGHTS!

Got tons of school spirit and don’t know what

to do with it? Be a part of developing new UCF

traditions. Work with UCF Athletics to get your fellow Knights pumped up!

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

New to the state of Florida? Live in a community that helps you build connections in a new

environment while making the campus feel much smaller. It’s a great way for out-of-state students

to make friends while adjusting to UCF and the Orlando community.

ACADEMIC LIVING

59,767 UCF STUDENTS

Live and study with Knights who share your major or career aspirations.

Learn together in the classroom where you can take courses with your fellow residents, and study in our common areas with your classmates.

NURSING @ NIKE

11,602 UCF RESIDENTS

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RESIDENTS IN A LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Nursing majors come together for resources and support as they work toward application to the UCF College of Nursing.

BUSINESS KNIGHTS

Live with other business-minded students, and start building your network from day one.

HOSPITALITY @ ROSEN

Behind the scenes trips, networking and opportunities for invaluable experience helps hospitality majors get their foot in the door.

LIMITED‑ACCESS PROGRAMS Are you planning to be a part of The Burnett Honors College, EXCEL,

LEARN or LEAD Scholars programs? Once you are accepted to one of these

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DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD.

programs, let us know so you can learn about our special living options, and join a dynamic group of sophisticated learners like yourself.

In a Living Learning community, you’re part of a smaller group of students just like you.

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FIRST-YEAR FOCUS F

irst-year students can live in any of our housing communities,

Shared bedrooms available in Nike, Hercules, Libra and Apollo,

in mind. With two-semester agreements (fall/spring) and dedicated

opportunity to live and interact with each other. Each student is

but the following communities are specially designed with you

services, programs and staff, our first-year communities help to ensure a smooth transition to college life.

are typically reserved for first-year students because of the unique provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet. First-year housing is the best place to build friendships that will last a lifetime.

NIKE AND HERCULES COMMUNITIES The Nike and Hercules communities house several of our

Living Learning programs and offer easy access to the Leisure Pool, Recreation and Wellness Center, basketball and tennis courts, and dedicated resident parking.

BEDROOM A (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

NIKE AND HERCULES COMMUNITIES • Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

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BEDROOM A (SHARED) 12 X 15

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

BEDROOM B (SHARED) 12 X 15

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

COMMON AREA 10’6 X 11

LIBRA COMMUNITY Brevard, Orange, Seminole Halls

APOLLO COMMUNITY

LIBRA COMMUNITY

Lake, Osceola, Polk, Volusia Halls

Citrus, Flagler, Sumter Halls

• Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

• Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

APOLLO AND LIBRA COMMUNITIES The Apollo and Libra communities are located near the

core of campus, the Health Center, library, Reflecting Pond, The Marketplace dining hall and the 24-hour All Knight Study in Ferrell Commons.

LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY • Private bedroom • Shared bathroom • Kitchen

LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY Private bedrooms are available for first-year students in the

Lake Claire Community. These are 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartments with a

kitchen and living room. Lake Claire offers dedicated resident parking and is located near the Student Union, Performing Arts Center and Memory Mall—home of UCF’s legendary tailgate celebrations.

• Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

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NEPTUNE COMMUNITY The newest addition to campus housing is the Neptune

Community. This is the first floor plan at UCF to feature private

bedroom suites. Each floor has a living room, laundry facilities and BEDROOM A

BEDROOM B

BEDROOM C

BEDROOM D

a kitchen. Situated on the south end of campus along with Nike and

Hercules, Neptune residents will enjoy quick access to the Recreation and Wellness Center, Leisure Pool and intramural sports fields.

NEPTUNE COMMUNITY • Private bedroom • Shared bathroom

“ I loved living at Rosen College Apartments. I see alumni who

lived there all the time. It was such a great networking opportunity.”

— SANDY BEDNARZ, ’08, Entertainment Production Coordinator, Universal Orlando Resort

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS First-year hospitality majors have a unique housing

opportunity—a private bedroom apartment on a campus

dedicated to you. The Rosen College campus provides you a

home in the heart of Orlando’s world-famous tourism industry.

Study, work, play and live near some of the best attractions, theme parks and hotels in the world while you form lifelong friendships with the people who share your passion for hospitality.

With 4-bedroom/2-bath and 2-bedroom/1-bath layouts, a concierge lounge, heated pool and resort-style campus,

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS

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

• Private bedroom • Shared bathroom • Kitchen

experience hospitality while you learn about hospitality.

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APARTMENT LIVING AT UCF

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eed housing all year? Then apartment living is for you. A step toward greater independence, all apartments feature three-

semester agreements (fall/spring/summer), and private bedrooms with full-size beds, kitchens and dishwashers.

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA 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 best-seller from the Barnes & Noble bookstore.

Hungry? There are so many places to grab a bite in Knights Plaza,

from popular eateries like Jimmy John’s® and Domino’s™ to campus exclusives such as Knightro’s.

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA • Private bedroom • Private or shared bathroom • Kitchen with dishwasher

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NORTHVIEW* Opening in Fall 2013, NorthView is the newest

apartment community in the area and is located across the

KNIGHTS CIRCLE AND THE POINTE AT CENTRAL UCF partners with two privately owned and

street from campus near the Bright House Networks Stadium.

operated student apartment communities. The lease is

community. Commuity spaces are being developed adjacent to

and a washer and dryer. Financial aid deferments are

Multiple apartment floor plans are available in this upscale

signed with the property manager and includes utilities

NorthView for Hillel, the Jewish student organization and other

available. Other benefits include:

student organizations.

• Gated entry • UCF Police Department on duty • Free transportation to and from campus

FLOOR 1

FLOOR 2

LIVING ROOM LIVI BEDROOM A

BEDROOM B

BEDROOM C

BEDROOM D

SITTING ROOM

option for students when on-campus housing is full.

Knights Circle liveatknightscircle.com

NORTHVIEW COMMUNITY • Private bedrooms • Private bathroom • Kitchen

KITCHEN

BEDROOM D

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM B

Housing in one of these two communities is an excellent For more information:

KITCH HEN

BEDROOM A

• UCF Resident Assistants (at Knights Circle)

BEDROOM C

*Managed by UCF Housing and Residence Life.

The Pointe at Central thepointeatcentral.com

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Knightro’s

EATING ON A

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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 available for students. We strongly encourage you to purchase a dining membership for the convenience, as well as to save 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 Burger King®, Einstein Bros® Bagels, Java City® and more.

Purchase your dining membership online at ucfdining.com www.??????.ucf.edu

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YOU HAVE QUESTIONS. Are first-year students guaranteed housing at UCF?

Are housing tours available?

No, students are not guaranteed housing at UCF. There are

A residence hall room is available for tours at noon and 4 p.m.,

on the Orlando campus, so apply for housing as soon as you are

are Monday–Friday, except on holidays. Several rooms are

live at Knights Circle or The Pointe at Central.

and during first-year student orientation. Tours in Spanish are

What is the difference between a two-semester (fall/spring) agreement and a three-semester (fall/spring/summer) agreement?

HOUSING APPLICATION PROCESS

This is one of the first decisions you will make. Students who

Apply online. It’s easy!

more students who request housing than can be accommodated

and an apartment at The Towers is available at 1:15 p.m. Tours

admitted. Many students who do not get on-campus housing

available during Undergraduate Admissions Open Houses

choose a two-semester agreement will live in their assigned

available upon request.

room for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014, leaving during the

Apply for admission to UCF at admissions.ucf.edu. Once you are admitted, you can apply for housing.

located on the main campus. Residents of the Rosen College

Review housing choices in this brochure or see a video tour at housing.ucf.edu.

winter break. This option is only available in first-year housing Apartments will also have this type of agreement but are not required to leave during the winter break.

Students who choose The Towers or NorthView will sign

a three-semester agreement for Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and

Summer 2014—never having to leave during their agreement.

Knights Circle and The Pointe at Central residents sign a lease for 11.5 months.

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.

Can I bring my car to campus?

It’s not necessary to have a car at UCF, but parking is available

Complete a housing agreement at my.ucf.edu.

For detailed application instructions, visit the Housing website and select “Apply.”

Reminders:

· A prepayment is required for the housing agreement to be accepted as complete. ·S tudents may view their housing status on myUCF. · Students can make roommate requests, choose Living Learning programs and indicate room preferences on myUCF. ·O nce assigned, room and roommate assignment information is available on myUCF. ·H ousing agreements are subject to cancellation, and any prepayments will be forfeited if the admissions enrollment deposit is not paid.

for students living on campus. A shuttle system is available and

Note: First-year students are given preference for housing on the Orlando main campus. Students of all classifications may apply for the student housing located at The Towers at Knights Plaza, Rosen College Apartments and NorthView. Married and family student housing is not available at UCF.

information is available at parking.ucf.edu.

No student is guaranteed housing on campus, so everyone is encouraged to apply early.

serves the on- and off-campus apartment complexes. Parking

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Libra

Nike/Hercules Suites

Neptune

Lake Claire

Nike/Hercules Apartments

Towers at Knights Plaza

Rosen College Apartments

NorthView

Knights Circle

The Pointe at Central

YOUR OPTIONS

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Best Place For Freshmen/First-year Students Upperclass Students Transfer Students State College Students

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Hospitality Majors Type of Agreement Two-Semester

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Three-Semester (Fall/Spring/Summer) Open During Breaks Amenities Private Bedroom Shared Bedroom Private Bathroom Shared Bathroom Kitchen Weekly Cleaning Wireless Internet Staff & Programming UCF Resident Assistants UCF Managed Privately Managed Living Learning Programs Affordable Living Price Comparison Utilities Included Pay with Financial Aid

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Lake Claire

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