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You ve got dreams. Big dreams. Discover UCF 09 10 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. 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 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.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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. UCF in Numbers 1. Fifth-largest university in the nation 2. 97 bachelor s, 95 master s, three specialist and 29 doctoral programs 3. Founded in 1963, its youth brings energy, innovation, fresh ideas and opportunity 4. Awarded more than 192,000 degrees 5 University Profile Student Population: approx. 51,750 From: 50 states 138 countries National Merit Scholars: 188 Student/Faculty Ratio: approx. 30 to 1 F r e s h m a n C l a s s P r o f i l e * Average SAT Score: 1221 Average ACT Score: 26 Average High School GPA: 3.78 top 5 states students come from FLORIDA NEW JERSEY NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA MARYLAND * Projected for 2009-10
Discover UCF 09 10 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. 3
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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. About Orlando Broadway shows, professional theater, the Florida Film Festival, and year-round art exhibits and cultural events Ultra-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 120,000 hotel rooms, 95 theme parks and attractions, and more than 5,000 restaurants Home of the NBA s Orlando Magic 4
Discover UCF 09 10 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 Student 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 5
Enrich your education Graduate with honors Discover UCF 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. 09 10 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. 7
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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. 5
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA $ Kiplinger s Personal Finance ranks UCF as one of the top 50 Best Value universities in the nation. 10 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
Discover UCF 09 10 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 45,000- seat 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. 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 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). 5
So many majors, which one is for me? I 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. 12
MAJORS Accounting Advertising/Public Relations Aerospace Engineering Anthropology APPLIED SCIENCE Art Art Education Biology BIOTECHNOLOGY Business Administration Chemistry Civil Engineering CommunicatiON SCIENCES & Disorders Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction engineering Criminal Justice Digital Media Early Childhood Education Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English English Language Arts Education Environmental Engineering Event Management Exceptional Student Education Film Finance Foreign Language Education Forensic Science French Health Information Management Health Sciences/Athletic Training TRACK Health Sciences/ Pre-clinical allied health track Health Services Administration History Hospitality Management Humanities Industrial Engineering Information Technology interdisciplinary studies INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES Interpersonal/organizational Communication Journalism Legal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Sciences modern language combination Molecular Biology and Microbiology Music MUSIC EDUCATION Nursing Philosophy Photography Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Radio-Television REAL ESTATE religious studies Restaurant and Foodservice Management Science Education Social Science Education Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Spanish Sports and Fitness STATISTICS Technical Education and Industry Training Theatre THEATRE STUDIES women s studies Pre-professional Programs Pre-chiropractic Pre-dental Pre-law Pre-medical Pre-pharmacy Pre-podiatry Pre-optometry Pre-osteopathy Pre-veterinary 13
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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. Merit-based scholarships 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. 09-10 Approximate Annual Tuition, Room & Board Rates, Books and Fees* Florida Resident Non-Florida Resident Tuition & Fees $ 3,846 $ 19,160 Room & Board $ 8,574 $ 8,574 Books (estimate) $ 924 $ 924 Est. Annual Cost $ 13,344 $ 28,658 * Based upon 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and an unlimited meal plan. 14
Discover UCF 09 10 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 Aug 24 Dec 7 Spring 2010 Jan 7 Apr 27 Summer 2010 May 17 - Aug 6 A p p li c at i o n Deadlines Freshmen Spring: Nov 1 Summer: Mar 1 Fall: May 1 Transfers Spring: Nov 1 Summer: Mar 1 Fall: Jul 1 International Spring: Sep 1 Summer: Jan 1 Fall: 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. 5
1 21 16 From Orlando International Airport: Go east on 528 to 417 North. Take 417 1 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. 2 From 1 Orlando Sanford Airport: Take Lake Mary Blvd. to 417 South. Take 417 2 South to the University Blvd. exit. Exit east onto 3a University Blvd. Continue east on University 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 3b directions to the visitor s information booth. From the North: 2 4a 3b Option 1 Take the Florida Turnpike 3a South to 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. Exit 417 to University Blvd. Exit east onto 4b University Blvd. Go two miles to the main 4a entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first 3b 3a light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will 5a see 4b directions to the visitor s information booth. 4a Option 2 Take I-95 South. Take SR 5a 3b 50 to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn on 4b 5b Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail to University Blvd. Make a right turn on 4a University Blvd. Turn right at the first light, Gemini 5b 5a Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions 4b to the visitor s information booth. 5a 5b 6 D I R E C T I O N S T O 5b 6 UCF 3a 2 1 M a i n C a m p u s 3b 1 1 From the South and Melbourne Area: 3a Option 1 Take the Florida Turnpike 4a north and exit onto I-4 East. Continue until 2 you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417 North. 4b Exit 417 to University Blvd. East. Continue 3b on 2 University Blvd. for two miles to the main 2 entrance of the campus. Turn right at the first light, 5a Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see 4a 3a directions to the visitor s information booth. 3a Option 2 Take I-95 North to 520 West. 4b 3a 5b Continue west and the road will merge with 3b SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Make 5a a right turn on Alafaya Trail. Continue for approximately 3b 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 see 4a directions to the visitor s information booth. 5b 4b 4a From the East: 4b 4b 5a 6 Option 1 Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for 5a two miles. Turn right onto University Blvd. Turn 5a right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions to the visitor s 5b information booth. 5b 6 Option 2 - Take I-4 West to 417 South. Exit 5b 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. From 6 the West and Tampa Area: Take I-4 East to 408 East. Take 417 North 6 6 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.
Orlando F L O R I D A Discover UCF 09 10 For more information and a campus map, visit campusmap.ucf.edu