UCF Lives Here - Housing Viewbook 2014-2015

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

UCF LIVES HERE.

2014-2015

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

YOUR UCF

HOME 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 CFE Arena. Plus, you’re in the middle of all that is happening on campus with any of our 400-plus student organizations.

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R E AS O NS TO LI VE O N CAMPU S 1

Academic success

6

Furnished rooms and apartments

2

Safety and security

7

Lifelong friendships

3

The full UCF experience

8

Happy parents

4

Living Learning programs

9

Clean and well-maintained facilities

5

Resident Assistants (RAs)

10

Utilities included

HOUSING QUICK FACTS

11,605 H OU SIN G BE DS

R ES I DEN C E L I F E STAFF IS AVAILAB LE

1. Apollo

7. Nike

3. Knights Circle

8. NorthView

4. Lake Claire

COM M U N IT IE S

6. Neptune

2. Hercules

5. Libra

9. Rosen College 10. The Towers at Knights Plaza

STUDENTS COME FROM

67 FLORIDA COUNTIES 50 STATES 147 COUNTRIES

LARGEST FRESHMAN COMMUNITY

SMALLEST FRESHMAN COMMUNITY

LIBRA APOLLO

1,019 RESIDENTS

418 RESIDENTS

70% FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

185 1,949

STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS ARE MORE LIKELY TO FINISH THEIR DEGREE IN FOUR YEARS.

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS OFFER

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS PER YEAR

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES 1. BELIEFS 2. Business Knights 3. COMPASS Connections 4. EXCEL 5. Future Educators 6. Global Partners 7. Healthy Knights 8. Honors 9. Hospitality @ Rosen 10. LEAD Scholars 11. L.E.A.R.N. 12. Nursing @ Nike 13. Out-of-State Students 14. Volunteers uKnighted

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HOURS WORKED BY RESIDENCE HALL AND APARTMENT PATROLS PER YEAR

WE ARE HERE

FOR YOU 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.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Stephanie Zavada, ’14 MAJOR: Human Communication COMMUNITY: Libra Favorite thing about living on campus: I love that most of my classes are just a 15-minute walk from my residence hall.

Favorite thing about being an RA: I really enjoy getting to know all the residents. I enjoy helping new residents adjust to college life.

Favorite RA memory: We’ve built a sense of community and comfort.

You’ll always find us sitting in the hallway hanging out, talking to each other.

Advice to freshmen: Don’t be afraid.

Be open to making new friends.

“ 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

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

KEY TO

SUCCESS It’s well established that living on campus is convenient, safe and helps you make lifelong friends. And now like never before — you can live here for four years. But did you know living on campus helps you get a career head start?

Live here for one year and you’ll increase your chances of graduating on time by 13 percent. Live here for two years and you’ll increase your chances of graduating on time by 20 percent. Get in, get out, get a head start on your career.

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

IN A LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY, YOU’RE PART OF A SMALLER GROUP OF STUDENTS JUST LIKE YOU.

SHARE YOUR

PASSION

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.

RESIDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO:

1 Take courses taught in your residence hall.

2 E ngage with faculty and staff

members within your residential community.

3 P articipate in and plan social

opportunities on campus and within the greater Orlando community.

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES ACADEMIC LIVING

1 Business Knights Explore the areas of accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing.

Specialized business programs, study groups, advising and tutoring get you ready to excel in the business world from day one.

2 Future Educators Be a part of a community that works together to prepare for admission to the College of Education and Human Performance and your future in the education profession.

2 Honors

2 COMPASS Connections

You’re already dedicated to academic excellence, but you can achieve more by living and collaborating with other students driven to excel. Develop your leadership and interpersonal skills through research opportunities and service projects.

As a transfer student, you can transition to life at UCF with students who share similar educational experiences. Connect directly with our Transfer and Transition Services Office, advising and other resources.

3 LEAD Scholars LEAD Scholars are connected in an integrated academic and social environment that focuses on specialized leadership programs and services. Residents have the opportunity to take classes together and connect with their LEAD Scholar neighbors through specialized programs and events.

3 Hospitality @ Rosen Connect with other hospitality majors, faculty and staff, and industry leaders. And you get resident-only benefits that include behind-thescene trips to hospitality hotspots.

4 Nursing @ Nike Join this active community of first-year, nursing-pending students who share your passion for caring for others. The community connects you with exclusive courses like an SLS Nursing course, a Nursing Colloquium course, service-learning opportunities, teambuilding and social activities.

LIMITED-ACCESS PROGRAMS

1 EXCEL Succeeding in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields is easier when you’ve got the right support. This community offers STEM majors exclusive programming and resources including study hours and chats with faculty.

4 L.E.A.R.N.™ — Research Community As a science and engineering major, be a part of a community focused on your academic success. L.E.A.R.N. students will start working in a hands-on research environment their first semester and take classes together. Residents will also benefit from a close community of friends, mentors, specialized programming and integration into their major.

SPECIAL INTEREST LIVING

1 BELIEFS Come share and reflect on your personal beliefs, values, purpose and identity. Located at NorthView, this community is designed to provide students a safe space to explore the perspectives of various faiths and ethnicities.

Students will have the opportunity to cultivate a climate of inclusion and exploration as it relates to personal beliefs, customs and traditions.

3 Global Partners This community is designed to expose our exchange students to the UCF experience through mentorship and cultural immersion.

Students have the opportunity to live and learn from other cultures.

4 Healthy Knights Live in a healthy and substance-free environment that promotes wellness. You’ll attend health and wellness programs within your community and on campus, all with other first-year students who are committed to healthy living.

5 Out-of-State Students Build friendships in this community exclusively for out-of-state students. We provide special activities, events, educational sessions, resources and services. Additional support from mentors and advisors helps you make a smooth transition into your first year as a Knight.

6 Volunteers uKnighted Live your passion for helping others in this community by reaching out to local communities — you’ll get involved in service and civic engagement immediately. And you’ll make lifelong friendships and connections with other first-year students like you.

HOUSING OPTIONS

TWO-SEMESTER First-year students can live in any of our housing communities, but the following communities are specially designed with you in mind.

With two-semester agreements (fall/spring) and dedicated services, programs and staff, our first-year communities help to ensure a smooth transition to college life.

Shared bedrooms available in Nike, Hercules, Libra and Apollo are typically reserved for first-year students because of the unique opportunity to live and interact with each other. Each student is

provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet. First-year housing is the best place to build friendships that will last a lifetime.

BEDROOM A (SHARED) 12 X 15

BEDROOM B (SHARED) 12 X 15

COMMON AREA 10’6 X 11

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

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.

Features • Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

BEDROOM (SHARED) 17’8 X 16’8

BEDROOM (SHARED) 17’8 X 16’8

BEDROOM A (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

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.

Features • Shared bedroom • Shared bathroom

LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY A limited number of apartments are available for first-year students in the Lake Claire Community. These feature four private bedrooms and two shared bathrooms with a kitchen and living room. Lake Claire offers dedicated resident parking and is located near the Student Union, Performing Arts Center, Memory Mall and Lake Claire Recreation Area where students can enjoy canoes and kayaks, the outdoor exercise areas and sand volleyball court.

Features • Private bedroom • Shared bathroom • Kitchen

NEPTUNE COMMUNITY The newest addition to campus housing is the beautiful Neptune Community. This is the first floor plan of its kind at UCF featuring private single-room suites. Each floor has a living room, laundry facilities and a kitchen. Situated on the south end of campus along with Nike and Hercules, Neptune residents enjoy quick access to the Recreation and Wellness Center, leisure pool and intramural sports fields.

Features • Private bedroom • Shared bathroom

BEDROOM A 9’5 X 10’11

BEDROOM B 13’7 X 7’5

BEDROOM C 13’7 X 7’5

BEDROOM D 9’5 X 10’11

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS 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. It is important for hospitality majors to get connected at the Rosen campus right away. By living where you learn, 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, experience hospitality while you learn about hospitality. Take a video tour at rosen.housing.ucf.edu.

Features • Private bedroom • Shared bathroom • Kitchen

HOUSING OPTIONS

YEAR-ROUND APARTMENTS Looking for more privacy and more amenities? Then apartment living is for you. A step toward greater independence, all apartments feature private bedrooms with full-size beds, living rooms, kitchens and dishwashers.

NORTHVIEW

KITCHEN 13’ 4” X 11‘ 6“

BEDROOM D

19’ 6.75” X 15’ 7”

BEDROOM A

19’ 6.75” X 12’ 4”

LIVING ROOM 10’ 11” X 14’ 9” BEDROOM C 9’ 7.5” X 13’

BEDROOM OO B 9’ 7.5” X 13’

NorthView is our newest apartment community, located just north of the Bright House Networks Stadium. NorthView offers the safety and security of UCF Housing with the upscale amenities and designer features of luxury apartments. NorthView is designed with you in mind, and the community includes a resort-style pool, sky deck, recreation room, sauna, sand volleyball court and more. You can choose from a variety of 4-bedroom and 2-bedroom floor plans, including a 4-bedroom, 2-story loft unit, in this upscale community.

Features • Private bedroom

• Granite countertops

• 60” flat-screen TV

• Private bathroom

• Washer and dryer

• Secured parking

• Kitchen with dishwasher

LIVING ROOM OPEN TO BELOW 13’ 1” x 19’ 11.5” BEDROOM A

FLOOR 1 BEDROOM B

FLOOR 2 BEDROOM C

BEDROOM D

BEDROOM A 9’ 7.5” X 13’ LIVING ROOM 16’ 1” X 11’ 2”

9’ 1” x 12’ 9.5”

9’ 1” x 12’ 9 9.5”

KITCHEN 9’ x 10’

9’ 1” x 12’ 9 9.5”

SITTING ROOM 14’ 6” x 9’ 8.5”

BEDROOM B 15’ 7” X 19’ 6.75”

9’ 1” x 12’ 9.5”

KITCHEN 9’ 9.5” X 12’ 4.75”

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA The Towers are close to our retail shops, the CFE 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.

Features • Private bedroom • Private or shared bathroom • Kitchen with dishwasher

BEDROOM A 11 X 13’8

• Exclusive discounts at Knights Plaza • Resident-only parking garage

LIVING ROOM 11 X 17’4

BEDROOM B 11 X 17’4

BEDROOM D 11 X 13’8

BEDROOM D 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B 10 X 12’3

BEDROOM C 11 X 17’4

LIVING ROOM 12 X 18’8 BEDROOM A 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM C 10 X 12’3

NORTHVIEW

TOWERS I & II

TOWERS III & IV

LAKE CLAIRE

CLOSE TO IT ALL.

LIBRA

APOLLO

NIKE HERCULES

NEPTUNE

All Knight Study Lounges

Bright House Networks Stadium

CFE Arena

Dining Services

Recreation Areas

Student Union

EATING ON A

BUDGET

Meal plans provide you options to get a fresh, healthy meal that’s affordable and within walking distance of on-campus housing. There are several meal plans available for students.

We strongly encourage you to purchase a meal plan for the convenience, as well as to save money.

With a meal plan, you can eat at The Marketplace in Ferrell Commons and Knightro’s by the CFE 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.

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

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

WE HAVE ANSWERS. Q. A re first-year students guaranteed housing at UCF? A. There are more students who request housing than can be

accommodated, so it is very important to apply for housing as soon as you are offered admission. If the type of housing you request is full, we will give you the opportunity to switch to another type of UCF Housing based on availability. First-year housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Q. W hat is the difference between a two-semester (fall/

spring) agreement and a three-semester (fall/spring/ summer) agreement?

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

choose a two-semester agreement will live in their assigned room for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015, leaving during the winter break. Residents of the Rosen College 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 2014, Spring 2015 and Summer 2015 — never having to leave during their agreement.

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

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

HOUSING APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online. It’s easy!

1 Apply for admission to UCF at admissions.ucf.edu.

Once you are admitted, you can apply for housing.

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

3 Complete a housing agreement at my.ucf.edu.

4 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.

»» Students may view their housing status on myUCF. »» Students can make roommate requests, choose Living Learning programs and indicate room preferences on myUCF.

»» Once assigned, room and roommate assignment information is available on myUCF.

»» Housing agreements are subject to cancellation, and any

prepayments will be forfeited if the admissions enrollment deposit is not paid.

Rates are subject to change.

Q. Can I bring my car to campus?

A. 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- and off-campus apartment complexes. Parking information is available at parking.ucf.edu.

Q. Are housing tours available?

A. Yes. Daily housing tours of multiple communities are provided

Monday-Friday, except on holidays. Details on in-person tours, as well as video tours can be found at housing.ucf.edu/tours.

You may also submit a request online for tours in Spanish.

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.

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

BEST PLACE FOR

Freshmen/First-year Students Upperclassmen Transfer Students Hospitality Majors TYPE OF AGREEMENT

Two-Semester (Fall/Spring) Annual (Fall/Spring/Summer) Open During Breaks AMENITIES

Private Bedroom Shared Bedroom Private Bathroom Shared Bathroom Kitchen Weekly Cleaning Wireless Internet Furnished STAFF & PROGRAMMING

UCF Resident Assistants UCF Managed Living Learning Programs AFFORDABLE LIVING

Utilities Included Pay with Financial Aid

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS

NEPTUNE

LAKE CLAIRE

NIKE/HERCULES APARTMENTS

NIKE/HERCULES SUITES

LIBRA

YOUR OPTIONS

APOLLO

COMPARE

NORTHVIEW

Year-Round Apartments

Two-Semester

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