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EXPERIENCE UCF

BIG YOU’VE GOT DREAMS.

DREAMS.

Maybe you plan to design a city, teach the hearing impaired or travel around the world. But right now, your focus is to find the right university.

At 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 and researchers, or participating in internships and co-op programs.

We have more than 200 degree programs to choose from and over 650 clubs and organizations to consider. For entertainment, take in a football game at the Bright House Networks Stadium, or a concert or basketball game on campus at the CFE Arena.

We offer state-of-the-art wireless classrooms, a 149,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center, and on-campus and universityaffiliated housing for more than 11,500 students. You just need to show up, work hard and enjoy your time at one of the nation’s best value public schools, according to The Princeton Review.

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Graduation rates increase by 20 percent when students live on campus.

Residence Life staff is available 24/7.

Eat, shop and play.

EXPERIENCE UCF

This Is UCF 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 of the reasons why students enroll at UCF.

Build lifelong friendships.

Live minutes from your classes.

70 percent of first-year students live on campus.

You belong here.

NEPTUNE COMMUNITY The Neptune Community is the newest addition to campus housing. Situated on the south end of campus, Neptune residents enjoy quick access to the Recreation and Wellness Center and its leisure pool and intramural sports fields.

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SECOND-LARGEST

QUICK FACTS

UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION

DEGREE PROGRAMS

MILES

Bachelor’s

13

ACRE

main campus

Master’s

east of downtown Orlando

Doctoral

CO L L E G E S

1. Arts & Humanities 2. Burnett Honors College 3. Business Administration 4. Education & Human Performance 5. Engineering & Computer Science 6. Graduate Studies 7. Health & Public Affairs 8. Medicine 9. Nursing 10. Optics & Photonics 11. Rosen College of Hospitality Management 12. Sciences 13. Undergraduate Studies

ST U D E N T P O P U L AT I O N *

61,000

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS*

TOP 5 FRESHMAN MAJORS*

TO P F R ES H MA N STAT ES*

STUD ENTS COME FROM 67 FLORIDA COUNTIES 50 STATES 152 COUNTRIES

1. Florida

1. Biomedical Sciences

2. Pennsylvania

2. Biology

3. New Jersey

3. Engineering

4. Georgia

4. Computer Science

5. Illinois

5. Psychology

FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE*

UCF CREED

Average SAT (Critical Reading and Math)

1256

INTEGRITY

Average SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing)

1849

SCHOLARSHIP

Average ACT Average High School GPA

* Fall 2014

27 3.9

COMMUNITY CREATIVITY EXCELLENCE

EXPERIENCE UCF

WE’RE FOCUSED

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ON YOU

CF provides you with a top-notch educational experience. We will teach you to analyze, question, discover and achieve. No matter what your area of study, there are research programs and work opportunities that will enhance your education.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS

UCF’s partnerships with industries, organizations and Central Florida communities enhance instruction, research and service. Our faculty and administrators work closely with regional business leaders.

Contacts made as a student can lead to job offers after graduation.

RESEARCHING THE FUTURE

UCF allocates $1 million annually to support undergraduate students through hundreds of projects and paid research experiences.

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 120 high-tech companies.

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THE

MAJORS GENERAL PROGRAMS

»» Accounting »» Advertising–Public Relations

»» Aerospace Engineering »» Anthropology »» Applied Science »» Architecture Students participate in »» Art fieldwork in exotic locales as Egypt, Belize, »» Art Education such Peru, Mexico and Bolivia. »» Athletic Training »» Biology »» Biomedical Sciences »» Biotechnology »» Business Economics »» Chemistry »» Civil Engineering »» Communication and Conflict

»» Communication Sciences and Disorders

»» Computer Engineering »» Computer Science »» Construction Engineering »» Criminal Justice »» Digital Media A team of UCF students »» Early Childhood won the 2015 Raytheon Development and Education

National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship.

»» Economics »» Electrical Engineering »» Elementary Education »» English »» English Language Arts Education

»» Environmental Engineering

»» Event Management »» Film

Graduates have premiered films at festivals such as Sundance and inked distribution deals with major studios.

»» Finance »» Forensic Science »» French »» Health Informatics and

Information Management

»» Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track

»» Health Services Administration

Our Mediterranean resort-style campus is the largest facility ever built for hospitality management education.

»» History »» Hospitality Management »» Human Communication »» Humanities and Cultural Studies

»» Industrial Engineering »» Information Technology »» Integrated Business »» Interdisciplinary Studies »» International and Global Studies

»» Journalism »» Latin American Studies »» Legal Studies »» Management Students participate in »» Marketing mock trial competitions around the U.S. »» Mathematics »» Mathematics Education »» Mechanical Engineering »» Medical Laboratory Sciences

»» Music »» Music Education »» Nursing »» Philosophy »» Photography »» Photonic Science and Engineering

»» Physics »» Political Science

»» Psychology »» Public Administration »» Radio–Television »» Real Estate »» Religion and Cultural Studies

»» Restaurant and Foodservice Management

»» Science Education »» Social Science Education »» Social Sciences »» Social Work »» Sociology »» Spanish »» Sport and Exercise Science »» Statistics »» Technical Education and Industry Training

»» Theatre »» Theatre Studies »» World Languages Education

»» Writing and Rhetoric PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

»» Pre-chiropractic »» Pre-dental »» Pre-law »» Pre-medical »» Pre-occupational therapy »» Pre-optometry »» Pre-osteopathy »» Pre-pharmacy »» Pre-physical therapy »» Pre-podiatry »» Pre-veterinary

So many majors, which one is right for me?

We’re here to help. When you start at UCF, you will be assigned an adviser in a field that suits your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising and Exploration offers the Major Exploration Program, which helps students select a program of study and reach their academic potential. Learn more at fyae.sdes.ucf.edu.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Athletic events Comedy shows Homecoming Concerts Art exhibits Renowned speakers Observatory viewings Theater performances Film screenings Student government 47 national, social Greek-letter organizations More than 650 clubs and organizations

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AWAY F R O M H O M E

iving on campus will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your college life. In our 10 student housing communities, you’ll build lifelong friendships and create lasting memories. Residents live in the middle of the action with convenient access to classes, dining, events and recreation. With all of these advantages, it’s no surprise that students who live on campus are more likely to graduate in four years than those who choose to live elsewhere.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES

»» Full-service medical and dental clinic »» On-site professional medical staff,

»» 10 study areas in Technology Commons,

»» Professional counseling and psychological

»» Study 24/7 at the All Knight Study

pharmacy and laboratory services

HOUSING

»» 24-hour security »» Resident assistants and professional staff on-site

»» Convenient locations near classes and student services

ON CAMPUS

»» Bright House Networks Stadium »» CFE Arena »» Retail shops and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble and Subway

RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

»» Two convenient locations »» Indoor track, rock climbing tower and a variety of intramural sports

SHUTTLE SERVICE

»» Transportation between on-campus

locations and off-campus student communities, the Rosen College and Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona

including a video recording and editing suite, training and project rooms, and a bring-your-own-technology lab

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

»» Assistance with writing projects VETERANS ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

»» Personal advising to help you apply, including GI Bill assistance

»» Assistance with the transition to college life

»» Certification to receive your VA benefits »» Tutoring and study spaces »» Job connections through Career Services

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EXPERIENCE UCF

We’ve Got Spirit Spirit Splash is an enduring Homecoming tradition and demonstration of school pride at UCF. The pep rally turns into a joyous pool party, complete with the Marching Knights, Spirit Squad and football team.

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L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N ,

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LOCATION

ure, you know about Disney, Universal and SeaWorld. But did you know that Central Florida has 100-plus theme parks and attractions? There are also miles of beautiful beaches just a short drive away, making this area one of the top vacation destinations in the world. More and more, Central Florida is becoming a Knight nation. It’s a great place to live, work and play. Will you be its next permanent resident?

CHEER ON

THE ORLANDO MAGIC AND THE ORLANDO CITY LIONS

WHEE IT WOULD TAKE

HIKE OR BIKE ON

236

DAYS OF SUNSHINE

FITNESS TRAILS

13 MILES BETWEEN UCF AND DOWNTOWN ORLANDO

TAKE IN A CONCERT

AT THE CFE ARENA ON CAMPUS, AMWAY CENTER, DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, HOUSE OF BLUES, THE SOCIAL OR HARD ROCK LIVE

67 DAYS

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TO VISIT ALL ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS

UCF CAREER SERVICES HELPS STUDENTS AND ALUMNI MAKE CONNECTIONS

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SATISFY YOUR TASTE BUDS AT

5,000 RESTAURANTS

60% OF ALUMNI START CAREERS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

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ENRICH

YO U R E D U C AT I O N GRADUATE WITH HONORS

The Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This highly selective 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 College of more than 1,700 students creates the intimate atmosphere of a small liberal arts college within a larger university. To learn more, visit honors.ucf.edu.

BE A LEADER

The LEAD Scholars Academy is designed for students who want to develop their leadership skills. This program is the only one of its kind in Florida and is nationally recognized by the John Templeton Foundation and Florida Leader magazine.

LEAD Scholars develops student leaders through Foundations of Leadership courses and by applying these leadership skills to community service. Visit the LEAD Scholars Academy at lead.sdes.ucf.edu.

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J U M P - S TA R T

YOUR CAREER A

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

UCF will prepare you for your career by helping you gain relevant work experience and developing communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong work ethic. career.sdes.ucf.edu

UCF helps you achieve professional success by providing:

»» Career counseling »» Skills to perform in your new career

»» Graduate program choices »» Rewarding personal growth experiences

»» Connections for internships and experiential learning opportunities

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CHAMPIONS P L AY H E R E

ATHLETIC TEAMS 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

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nights are champions on and off the field. We’ve earned landmark victories on state and national stages — from conference titles to FBS bowl wins.

But every touchdown, 3-point shot, home run, goal and award our student-athletes achieve scores points for the reputation of UCF Athletics.

Beyond the scoreboards, some of our biggest triumphs have been in the classroom. UCF student-athletes have earned an average GPA of 3.0 or better for 15 consecutive semesters. And our Graduation Success Rate consistently ranks among the best in the nation.

Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Women’s Track & Field Women’s Volleyball

This year, the Knights return to competition in the American Athletic Conference as reigning champions in football, women’s soccer, softball, women’s golf, volleyball and rowing. With new facilities, year-round action and 16 sports to choose from, rooting for the black and gold has never been more exciting.

VISIT US

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U C F W E LCO M E S YO U lthough UCF does not require an on-campus interview for admission, we highly recommend that you visit our campus. Seeing the campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is the right place for you.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

TWO WAYS TO VISIT

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

Register for the Campus Visit Experience or an Open House event at admissions.ucf.edu/visit.

BEST TIMES TO VISIT:

1 CAMPUS VISIT EXPERIENCE

1 January, February, May, June,

• Offered all year Monday–Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays)

2 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

• Campus visits begin with an information session at the Duke Energy UCF Welcome Center, followed by a 90-minute walking tour of the campus

October or November

3 Try not to visit during holiday weeks 4 Try not to visit on school holidays and breaks

• After the tour, you may preview our residence halls Monday–Friday at noon and 4 p.m.

GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE

2 KNIGHT FOR A DAY OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Visit on a weekday when fall, spring or summer classes are in session.

Fall 2015

Aug. 24 – Dec. 7

Spring 2016

Jan. 11 – April 26

Summer 2016

TBD

• Comprehensive, full-day Saturday events that introduce prospective students and parents to the campus community • Learn about the application process, academic programs, student life and financial aid

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

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• Dates for Open Houses: Sept. 26, 2015 Oct. 17, 2015 Nov. 21, 2015 Jan. 23, 2016

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@UCFadmissions

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APPLY NOW APPLY TO UCF

APPLICATION DEADLINES

We encourage students to apply early as admission is competitive. By applying early, students may benefit from scholarship and housing availability, as well as a faster response time. Apply online at admissions.ucf.edu. Be sure to submit the nonrefundable $30 application fee.

Fall: Spring: Summer:

May 1 Nov 1 Mar 1

TOP 10 KNIGHTS

If you are in the top 10 percent of your high school class, UCF rewards your academic success with guaranteed admission to the university. To become a Top 10 Knight, you must currently attend a Florida high school; rank in the top 10 percent of your high school class or have a recalculated GPA of 3.9 or above if your high school does not provide rankings; complete at least four units of approved academic core math by the end of your senior year; and earn a minimum SAT score of 1010 (Critical Reading and Math) or 1500 (Critical Reading, Math and Writing), or a composite score of 21 on the ACT Plus Writing. Submit your application by Jan. 15 to qualify for this program. Students who meet the criteria will be notified by March 1.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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More than $400 million in merit- and need-based assistance is awarded annually to students. 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. More than 3,500 new freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school. For scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF, visit finaid.ucf.edu.

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

Florida Resident

Non-Florida Resident

Tuition & Fees

$

6,407

$

22,504

Room & Board

$

9,764

$

9,764

Books (estimate)

$ 1,146

$ 1,146

Est. Annual Cost

$

$

17,317

33,414

*B ased upon 30 credit hours, standard room and meal plan for the 2015–16 academic year.

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