UCF Lives Here - Housing Viewbook 2017-2018

UCF LIVES HERE 2017-18

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

ORLANDO

CLOSE TO CLASSES. CLOSE TO THE ACTION.

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 athletics venues, walk to class or catch a concert at the CFE Arena. You’re in the middle of everything happening on campus with any of our 600-plus student organizations.

REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

THE FULL UCF EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS SAFETY AND SECURITY CLEAN AND WELL-MAINTAINED FACILITIES LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES HAPPY PARENTS

FURNISHED ROOMS AND APARTMENTS

LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS UTILITIES INCLUDED

HOUSING QUICK FACTS 11,585 BE DS

RE S I D E N C E L I FE STAFF IS AVAILAB LE

24/7

185 87 BUILDINGS

3. Healthy Knights

6. L.E.A.R.N. 7. Nursing @ Nike 8. Out-of-State Students

71%

9. Volunteers uKnighted 10. 21st Century Scholars

3. Knights Circle

8. NorthView

4. Lake Claire

9. Rosen College 10. The Towers at Knights Plaza

LARGEST FIRST-YEAR COMMUNITY

Students who live on campus are more likely to finish their degree in four years and have higher GPAs.

2. Future Educators

5. LEAD Scholars

7. Nike

COM M U N IT IE S

1. EXCEL/COMPASS

4. Honors

6. Neptune

5. Libra

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS IN

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

1. Apollo 2. Hercules

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

LIBRA

1,019 RESIDENTS SMALLEST FIRST-YEAR COMMUNITY

APOLLO 418 RESIDENTS

21 500

FLOOR PLAN STYLES

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WE’RE 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 events, your RA helps you with every facet of college life. Your RA takes the time to get to know you and helps you create connections within your community.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Kiernan Oknefski MAJOR: Biotechnology COMMUNITY: Lake Claire Favorite thing about living on campus: The supportive UCF atmosphere. Everyone seems to want to help each other succeed.

Favorite RA memory: Bonding with residents and knowing that they actually appreciate the effort that I put in.

Advice to first-year students: Go to as many events as possible, even if they don’t sound up your alley. You may meet someone new or discover something you really enjoy.

Best takeaway: The friends I have made as an RA will be for life and they are people I would have never talked to had I not lived on campus.

Take some time to get to know your Resident Assistant. We are here to serve you and we can do that better if we know what you expect out of your college experience. Also, don’t be afraid to try new activities and expand your horizons.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

—Marissa Sowinski, Psychology major

KEY TO SUCCESS At UCF you won’t just learn in the classroom. Living on campus will help you learn about yourself, to better appreciate others and to be part of a community. Those experiences will give you an advantage in your career.

Live on campus for one or more years and you’ll increase your chances of graduating on time by 30 percent or more. Get in, get out and get a head start on your career.

DON’ T JUST LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN.

LEARN WHERE YOU LIVE. RESIDENTIAL CURRICULUM

By living on campus, you’ll become an active, engaged and productive global citizen.

course, service-learning opportunities, team

environment their first semester and

building and social activities.

take classes together. Residents also benefit from a close community of friends, mentors,

To help get you there, our Housing and

3 EXCEL/COMPASS

Residence Life staff works throughout the

Succeeding in the science, technology,

year to follow a learning plan — a curriculum focused on four key concepts: community engagement, self-awareness, cultural competence and global impact. You can learn something new by attending community meetings, talking with your RA, taking part in on-campus events, or even just looking at bulletin boards and community newsletters. By actively participating, you’ll be a part of the on-campus community.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

A Living Learning Community is a group of students placed together on a floor or within a building based on a common major, interest

engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields is easier when you’ve got the right

into their major.

7 Healthy Knights

support. This community offers STEM

Live in a healthy and substance-free

majors exclusive programming and

environment that promotes wellness. You’ll

resources, including study hours and

attend health and wellness programs within

chats with faculty.

your community and on campus with other first-year students who are committed to

4 Honors You’re already dedicated to academic excellence, but you can achieve more by

healthy living.

8 O ut-of-State Students

living and collaborating with other students

Build friendships in this community created

driven to excel. Develop your leadership

exclusively for out-of-state students.

and interpersonal skills through research

We provide special activities, events,

opportunities and service projects.

educational sessions, resources and services.

Additional support from mentors and

or program affiliation. In a Living Learning

5 LEAD Scholars

Community, you’re part of a smaller group

LEAD Scholars are connected in

of students just like you.

specialized programming and integration

an integrated academic and social environment that focuses on specialized

advisors helps you make a smooth transition into your first year as a Knight.

9 V olunteers uKnighted

1 F uture Educators

leadership programs and services. Residents

Live your passion for helping others by

Be a part of a community that works together

have the opportunity to take classes

reaching out to local communities. You’ll

together and connect with their LEAD

get involved in service and civic engagement

Scholar neighbors through specialized

immediately. And you’ll make lifelong

programs and events.

friendships and connections with other

to prepare for admission to the College of Education and Human Performance and your future in the education profession.

first-year students like you.

2 Nursing @ Nike

6 L .E.A.R.N.™ — Research Community

Join this active community of first-year,

As a science, technology, engineering

If you’re a first-generation college student,

or mathematics major, be a part of a

this program provides you with resources

community focused on your academic

for financial concerns and scholarships,

success. L.E.A.R.N. students will start

getting involved, advising and counseling,

working in a hands-on research

internships and more.

nursing-pending students who share your passion for caring for others. The community connects you with exclusive programs like an SLS Nursing course, a Nursing Colloquium

10

21st Century Scholars

HOUSING OPTIONS

ACADEMIC-YEAR First-year students can live in any of our housing communities, but the following communities are specially designed with you in mind. With academic-year agreements (fall/spring) and dedicated services, programs and staff, our first-year communities help 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

APOLLO SUITE

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

BEDROOM (SHARED) 13 X 15’3

LIBRA SQUARE-SHAPED SUITE

APOLLO AND LIBRA COMMUNITIES The Apollo and Libra communities are located near the center of campus, the Health Center, library, Reflecting Pond, ’63 South dining hall and the 24-hour All Knight Study in Ferrell Commons.

FEATURES • Shared bedrooms • Shared bathrooms

BEDROOM (SHARED) 17’8 X 16’8

LIBRA L-SHAPED SUITE

BEDROOM (SHARED) 17’8 X 16’8

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 bedrooms • Shared bathrooms

BEDROOM A (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B (SHARED) 10 X 12’8

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, outdoor exercise areas and a sand volleyball court.

FEATURES • Private bedrooms • Shared bathrooms • Kitchen

NEPTUNE COMMUNITY The beautiful Neptune Community is the first floor plan of its kind at UCF to feature 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 bedrooms • Shared bathrooms

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’ll form lifelong friendships with the people who share your passion for hospitality.

The Rosen College Apartments feature 4-bedroom, 2-bath and 2-bedroom, 1-bath layouts, a concierge lounge and a heated pool on a resort-style campus.

FEATURES • Private bedrooms • Shared bathrooms • Kitchen

Rosen College is located just 30 minutes from UCF’s main campus, and UCF shuttle buses take you to and from the main campus for free.

HOUSING OPTIONS

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

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 located just north of the Bright House Networks Stadium.

NorthView offers the safety and security of UCF Housing with the modern amenities and designer features of luxury apartments. Designed with students in mind, the community includes a resort-style pool, sky deck, recreation room, 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 bedrooms • Private bathrooms • Kitchen with dishwasher

• Granite countertops • Washer and dryer • Secured parking

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

LOFT-FLOOR 1 FLOOR 1 BEDROOM B

LOFT-FLOOR 2 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 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 bedrooms • Private or shared bathrooms

• Exclusive discounts at Knights Plaza

• Kitchen with dishwasher

• Resident-only parking garages

BEDROOM A 11 X 13’8

LIVING ROOM 11 X 17’4

BEDROOM B 11 X 17’4

BEDROOM D 10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B 10 X 12’3

BEDROOM D 11 X 13’8 BEDROOM C 11 X 17’4

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

BEDROOM C 10 X 12’3

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

EATING ON A BUDGET Dining memberships provide you with 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.

With a dining membership, you can eat at ’63 South in Ferrell Commons and Knightro’s by the CFE Arena. You’ll also be given a gift card to use at other on-campus eateries such as Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Java City, Pollo Tropical and more.

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 an academic-year (fall/spring) agreement and a year-round (fall/spring/ summer) agreement?

A. T his is one of the first decisions you will make. Students who choose an academic-year agreement will live in their assigned room for fall 2017 and spring 2018, 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 year-round agreement for fall 2017, spring 2018 and summer 2018 — never having to leave during their agreement.

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

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

Rates are subject to change.

Q. C an 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. A re housing tours available?

A. Y es. Daily housing tours of multiple communities are provided Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Details on in-person tours and video tours can be found at housing.ucf.edu/tours.

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

HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING 1

Choose your agreement type.

ACADEMIC YEAR

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA

NORTHVIEW

• 2 semesters • Includes Apollo, Libra, Lake Claire, Neptune, Nike and Hercules communities

• 3 semesters • 4/2 room types available

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• 3 semesters • 2/2, 4/4 and 4/4 loft room styles available

Hospitality majors at the Rosen College campus

Apply for housing on myUCF at my.ucf.edu.

• Select your agreement type.

• Rank your room type preferences.

• Sign the terms and conditions.

• Submit your prepayment.

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Apply for a Living Learning Community and/or request a roommate.

• After completing your housing agreement, add a

roommate request and/or Living Learning Community application on myUCF at my.ucf.edu.

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Receive your room assignment.

• Room assignments are posted

in the summer and include roommate contact information.

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Move in!

• More information at housing.ucf.edu.

in The Towers

• 4/4 rooms are limited

• 2 semesters • 4/2 apartments for ROSEN

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Verify your housing confirmation date.

• Check the housing confirmation date on your housing agreement status page on myUCF at my.ucf.edu. The date indicates that a space has been reserved for you on campus.

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

• 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 a Living Learning Community 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.

• For detailed application instructions, visit housing.ucf.edu and select “Apply.”

Note: First-year students are given preference for housing on the Orlando main campus.

Students of all classifications may apply for student housing located at the Rosen College Apartments and NorthView. Married and family student housing is not available at UCF.

BEST PLACE FOR

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

Academic-year (fall/spring) Year-round (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 Communities 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

Academic-year

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