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You’ve got dreams.

Big dreams.

Maybe you plan to design a city, teach the

hearing impaired or travel around the world.

Or, right now, your focus is to find the right university.

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t 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 researchers and through internships and work study programs.

We have a new College of Medicine and new psychology and physical sciences buildings. A new performing arts center is also being built. For entertainment, take in a football game at the Bright House Networks Stadium, or a concert or basketball game at the UCF Arena.

We offer state-of-the-art wireless classrooms, an 85,000-square-foot recreational fitness center, and on-campus housing for 10,000 students.

You just need to show up, work hard and enjoy your time at one of the nation’s top 10 “Schools to Watch,” according to U.S. News & World Report.

We are UCF. And UCF Stands For Opportunity.

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Facts about UCF

Undergraduate Colleges • Arts and Humanities • Business Administration • Burnett Honors • Education • Engineering and Computer Science • Health and Public Affairs • Medicine • Nursing • Rosen College of Hospitality Management • Sciences

The 1,415-acre main campus is located 13 miles east of downtown Orlando.

U C F i n Nu m b e r s 1. Fifth-largest university in the nation 2. 9 0 bachelor’s, 95 master’s, three specialist and 29 doctoral programs 3. F ounded in 1963, its youth brings energy, innovation, fresh ideas and opportunity 4. A warded more than 192,000 degrees

University Profile

Student Population: approx. 51,750

Average SAT Score: 1221

From: 50 states 138 countries

Average High School GPA: 3.78

National Merit Scholars: 188 Student/Faculty Ratio: approx. 30 to 1

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Freshman Class Profile*

Average ACT Score: 26

t o p 5 s tat e s s t ud e n t s c o m e f r o m FLORIDA NEW JERSEY NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA MARYLAND * Projected for 2009-10

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We’re focused on you.

UCF provides you a top-notch educational experience.

Your undergraduate experience will teach you to analyze, question, discover, and achieve excellence. No matter what your area of study, there are research programs and work opportunities that enhance your education.

While at UCF, my research projects and internship played a significant role in earning my current position as safety analyst with JetBlue Airways.

Eyal Breiter Recent UCF Alumnus

It’s not just what you know — it’s who you know.

UCF’s partnerships with industry, organizations and Central Florida communities continue to grow and enhance instruction, research and service. Contacts made as a student can lead to job offers after graduation. Our faculty and administrators work closely with the region’s leaders. In turn, the region’s leaders provide curricular advice and financial support to UCF.

Researching the future

Last year, UCF received nearly $123 million in research funding. 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 90 high-tech companies that employ more than 9,000 people.

Undergraduate Research at UCF offers paid research positions to students. One million dollars is allocated annually to support student research. This means hundreds of research opportunities for you.

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A great place to live & learn

Living at UCF

UCF offers a variety of on-campus experiences for students, from traditional residential communities to full-fledged apartment living with single rooms, kitchens and living rooms. All provide resident services and include free Internet and access to laundry rooms. UCF also offers universityaffiliated housing adjacent to the campus.

There are more than 10,000 beds in oncampus and university-affiliated housing, 80 percent of which are allocated to freshmen. In addition, dozens of private apartment complexes surround the campus and are accessible by free UCF shuttles. For more information visit www.housing.ucf.edu.

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About Orlando

•B roadway shows, professional theater, the Florida Film Festival, and year-round art exhibits and cultural events •U ltra-hip bars and high-energy dance clubs to laid-back pubs, coffee houses and multi-venue entertainment complexes •2 ,000 lakes, springs and rivers for swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing; 150 golf courses and 21 fitness trails for biking, walking and skating • 1 20,000 hotel rooms, 95 theme parks and attractions, and more than 5,000 restaurants • Home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic

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Life outside of the classroom Facilities and services

Student Union • Includes meeting rooms, study lounges, food court, computer labs, retail stores and ATMs Health Center • Full-service medical clinic • On-site professional medical staff, pharmacy and laboratory Recreation and Wellness Center • 181,000-gallon swimming pool and 85,000-squarefoot recreational fitness center • Equipped with indoor track and rock climbing tower, and offers a variety of intramural sports UCF Libraries • Computer workstations available for use on all five floors of the main library Student Academic Resource Center • Offers free tutoring in multiple subjects • Open 24-hours during midterms and finals University Writing Center • Consultants assist with writing projects Math Lab • Support provided either one-on-one or via lectures on specific math topics for students who need extra help Shuttle Service • Transportation to on-campus locations and off-campus student communities On Campus • Bright House Networks Stadium • UCF Arena • Retail shops and restaurants

S tudent activities Athletic events Comedy shows Homecoming activities Concerts Art exhibits Renowned speakers Observatory viewings Theatre performances Film screenings Student government 41 national, social greek-letter organizations More than 350 clubs and organizations

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Graduate with honors

The Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This limitedaccess college allows students to study within a community of student scholars, researching their favorite topics and conversing with internationally prominent professionals. Open to students of any major, the Honors program, of more than 1,600 students, creates the intimate atmosphere of a small, liberal arts college within a larger university. To learn more about The Burnett Honors College, visit www.honors.ucf.edu.

Be a leader

The LEAD Scholars Program is designed for students who want to develop their leadership skills. This two-year program is the only one of its kind in Florida, and is nationally recognized by the Templeton Foundation and by Florida Leader magazine. The LEAD Scholars Program develops student leaders through Foundations of Leadership courses and by applying these leadership skills to community service. Visit LEAD Scholars on the Web at www.lead.sdes.ucf.edu.

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This is UCF UCF Arena The arena is home to UCF sporting events, concerts and convocations, and is surrounded by restaurants, shops and student housing.

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$ Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks UCF as one of the top 50 “Best Value” universities in the nation.

Jump starting your career

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

UCF’s Career Services, Experiential Learning Center and Cooperative Education will prepare you for your career by developing: • Communication skills—verbal and written • Honesty and integrity • Interpersonal skills • Motivation and initiative • Strong work ethic • Teamwork skills • Relevant work experience

UCF helps you with your professional success by providing: • Career choices • Ability to perform in your new career • Satisfaction with your career choice and income • Graduate program choices • Rewarding personal growth

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Athletics at UCF UCF may be the only university to open two new venues in a single year. And that’s just what we did in 2007— a 10,000-seat arena for basketball games and the 45,000seat Bright House Networks Stadium, home to the UCF Knights football team.

The UCF Knights women’s basketball team and the men’s golf team captured Conference USA Championships in 2009.

UCF is also the home of an All-Conference USA women’s golfer—as well as the Conference USA Player of the Year from our men’s basketball team. We’re committed to bringing our students, alumni, friends and neighbors together to celebrate long-held traditions and to create new ones.

AT H L E T I C T E A M S 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 Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Women’s Track Women’s Volleyball

UCF is a member of NCAA Division I. All UCF sports teams compete in Conference USA except women’s rowing (independent).

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f you are uncertain about which program to choose, you will be assigned to an adviser in a field that best reflects your academic interests. The Office of First Year Advising and Exploration conducts seminars, workshops and courses that will help you select a program. Visit www.firstyear.sdes.ucf.edu.

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MAJORS A ccou n t i n g

J our n alism

A d v er t isi n g / P ublic R ela t io n s

L egal S t udies

A erospace E n gi n eeri n g

M a n ageme n t

A n t h ropology

M arke t i n g

APPLIED SCIENCE

M a t h ema t ics

Art

M a t h ema t ics E duca t io n

A r t E duca t io n

M ec h a n ical E n gi n eeri n g

B iology

M edical L abora t ory S cie n ces

B I O T E C HN O L O G Y

moder n la n guage combi n a t io n

B usi n ess A dmi n is t ra t io n

M olecular B iology a n d M icrobiology

C h emis t ry

M usic

C i v il E n gi n eeri n g

M U S I C E D U C AT I O N

C ommu n ica t i O N S C I E N C E S & D isorders

Nursi n g

C ompu t er E n gi n eeri n g

P h ilosop h y

C ompu t er S cie n ce

P h o t ograp h y

C o n s t ruc t io n e n gi n eeri n g

P h ysics

C rimi n al J us t ice

P oli t ical S cie n ce

D igi t al M edia

P syc h ology

E arly C h ild h ood E duca t io n

P ublic A dmi n is t ra t io n

E co n omics

R adio - Tele v isio n

E lec t rical E n gi n eeri n g

R E A L E S TAT E

E leme n t ary E duca t io n

religious s t udies

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R es t aura n t a n d F oodser v ice M a n ageme n t

E n glis h L a n guage A r t s E duca t io n

S cie n ce E duca t io n

E n v iro n me n t al E n gi n eeri n g

S ocial S cie n ce E duca t io n

E v e n t M a n ageme n t

S ocial S cie n ces

E x cep t io n al S t ude n t E duca t io n

S ocial W ork

F ilm

S ociology

F i n a n ce

S pa n is h

F oreig n L a n guage E duca t io n

S por t s a n d F i t n ess

F ore n sic S cie n ce

S TAT I S T I C S

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Tec h n ical E duca t io n a n d I n dus t ry Trai n i n g

Healt h I n forma t io n M a n ageme n t Healt h S cie n ces / A t h le t ic Trai n i n g T R A C K Healt h S cie n ces / P re - cli n ical allied h ealt h t rack Healt h S er v ices A dmi n is t ra t io n His t ory Hospi t ali t y M a n ageme n t Huma n i t ies I n dus t rial E n gi n eeri n g I n forma t io n Tec h n ology i n t erdiscipli n ary s t udies I NT E R N A T I O N A L A N D G L O B A L S T U D I E S I n t erperso n al / orga n i z a t io n al C ommu n ica t io n

T h ea t re TH E A T R E S T U D I E S wome n ’ s s t udies

Pre-professional Programs P re - c h iroprac t ic P re - de n t al P re - law P re - medical P re - p h armacy P re - podia t ry P re - op t ome t ry P re - os t eopa t h y P re - v e t eri n ary

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You can afford a great university.

Need-based financial assistance

We award aid to students based on financial need. Awards can take the form of grants, which do not have to be repaid, work-study awards or low-interest loans.

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More than $200 million in merit and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. More than 3,000 freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school.

Visit www.finaid.ucf.edu for scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF.

Approximate Annual Tuition, Room & Board Rates, Books and Fees*

Florida Resident

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*B ased upon 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and an unlimited meal plan.

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Visit us. UCF welcomes you.

Although UCF does not require an on-campus interview for admission, we highly recommend that you visit. Seeing the campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is right for you. Our “Campus Visit Experience,” coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

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

Best time to visit January, February, May, June, October or November Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Try not to visit during holiday weeks Try not to visit on school holidays and vacations

To get the full experience Visit on a weekday when fall, spring or summer classes are in session.

Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010

Aug 24 – Dec 7 Jan 7 – Apr 27 May 17 - Aug 6

App l i c a t i o n Deadlines

Freshmen Spring Summer Fall

Nov 1 Mar 1 May 1

Transfers Spring Summer Fall

Nov 1 Mar 1 Jul 1

International Spring Summer Fall

Sep 1 Jan 1 Mar 1

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

See our open house schedule and register for the “Campus Visit Experience” online at www.admissions.ucf.edu.

Campus Visit Experience Offered all year Monday – Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays) Includes an information session, which takes place at the Progress Energy-University Welcome Center Includes a one-hour walking tour of the campus Preview our residence halls Monday – Friday at noon and 4 p.m. in the Housing Administration Building after the Campus Visit Experience.

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From Orlando International Airport: Go east on 528 to 417 North. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance 1 of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the visitor’s information booth.

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Take Lake Mary Blvd. to 417 South. Take 417 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University 3a 1 Blvd. for approximately two miles to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first 2 light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will 3a see 3bdirections to the visitor’s information booth.

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South to 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. Exit 417 to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Go two miles to the main 4b 4a entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first 3a 3b light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will 5a see 4bdirections to the visitor’s information booth.

4a Option 2 – Take I-95 South. Take SR 3b 5a 50 to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn on Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail 5b 4b to University Blvd. Make a right turn on 4a University Blvd. Turn right at the first light, 5a Gemini 5b Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the visitor’s information booth.

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north and exit onto I-4 East. Continue until 2 you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North.

Exit 417 to University Blvd. East. Continue 4b 3b on2University Blvd. for two miles to the main 2 entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first 5a light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will 4a see 3adirections to the visitor’s information booth.

3a Option 2 – Take I-95 North to 520 West.

3a 4b 5b Continue west and the road will merge with 3b SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.

5a a right turn on Alafaya Trail. Continue for Make 3b approximately two miles to University Blvd. Turn 3b right 4a on University Blvd. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will 4adirections to the visitor’s information booth. see

5b 4a 4b From the East: 4b 6 Option 1 – Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.

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Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for 5atwo miles. Turn right onto University Blvd.

5a right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the Turn first stop sign you will see directions to the 5b visitor’s information booth.

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east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd.

At the first stop sign you will see directions to the visitor’s information booth.

6 From the West and Tampa Area: Take I-4 East to 408 East. Take 417 North and exit east onto at University Blvd. East.

Continue east on University Blvd to the main entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the visitor’s information booth.

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