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U N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
Experience UCF2010/11
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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, a 149,000-square-foot recreational fitness center, and on-campus housing for nearly 8,000 students. You just need to show up, work hard and enjoy your time at one of the nation’s top “Schools to Watch,” according to U.S. News & World Report.
We are UCF. And UCF Stands For Opportunity.
You’ve got dreams. Big dreams.
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U C F i n n U m b e r s 1. 3rd-largest university in the nation
2. 90 bachelor’s, 91 master’s, three specialist and 29 doctoral programs and one professional degree program
3. Founded in 1963, its youth brings energy, innovation, fresh ideas and opportunity
4. Awarded more than 204,000 degrees
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.
Average SAT Score: 1227
(critical reading and math)
Average ACT Score: 27
Average High School GPA: 3.8
F r e s h m a n C l a s s P r o F i l e *
U n i v e r s i t y P r o F i l e *
Student Population: approx. 56,000
From: 50 states
141 countries
National Merit Scholars: 207
t o P 5 s ta t e s s t U d e n t s C o m e F r o m *
FLORIDA
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
GEORGIA
ILLINOIS/MARYLAND (TIE)
* Projected for 2010
QU I C K F A C T S
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 will enhance your education.
Researching the futureLast year, UCF received nearly $133 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.
The Office of Undergraduate Research at UCF offers paid research positions to students. One million dollars is allocated annually to support students through projects and hundreds of research experiences.
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 business leaders. In turn, these leaders provide curricular advice and financial support to UCF.
While at UCF, my research projects and internship
played a significant role in earning my current position
as safety analyst with JetBlue Airways.
EYAL BREITERRECENT UCF ALUMNUS
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A great place to live & learn
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 and 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, 100-plus theme parks and attractions, and more than 5,000 restaurants
• Home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic
Living at UCFUCF 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 university-affiliated housing adjacent to the campus. There are nearly 8,000 beds in on-campus and university-affiliated housing, 70 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 housing.ucf.edu.
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A great place to live & learn
Life outside of the classroom Facilities and services
Health Center• Full-service medical clinic• On-site professional medical staff, pharmacy
and laboratory
Math Lab• Support provided either one-on-one or via lectures
on specific math topics for students who need extra help
On Campus• Bright House Networks Stadium• UCF Arena• Retail shops and restaurants such as Barnes & Noble
and Chick-Fil-A®
Recreation and Wellness Center • 181,000-gallon swimming pool and 149,000-square-
foot recreational fitness center• Equipped with indoor track and rock climbing
tower, and offers a variety of intramural sports
Shuttle Service• Transportation to on-campus locations and
off-campus student communities
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 • Consultants assist with writing projects
S T U D E N T A C T I V I T I E S
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
Enrich your educationGraduate with honorsThe Burnett Honors College is the center of academic excellence at UCF. This limited-access 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 program of more than 1,700 students creates the intimate atmosphere of a small, liberal arts college within a larger university. To learn more about The Burnett Honors College, visit honors.ucf.edu.
Be a leaderThe 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 lead.sdes.ucf.edu.
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This is UCFWe’ve got spiritSpirit Splash is an enduring Homecoming tradition at UCF
and the one time when students enter the Reflecting Pond.
Here Knightro reaches out to a UCF student.
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Jump starting your careerAs 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. UCF also 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 • Interpersonal skills • Motivation and initiative • Strong work ethic • Teamwork skills • Relevant work experience
UCF helps you with your professional success by providing:• Career choices• Skills to perform in your new career• Graduate program choices• Rewarding personal growth experiences
$Kiplinger’s
Personal Finance
ranks UCF as one
of the top 50 “Best
Value” universities
in the nation.
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NCAA Athletics at UCFUCF student-athletes are winners on and off the field. In the classroom, for the third year in a row, all 16 of UCF’s athletic teams exceeded the NCAA requirements for academic success. UCF has never had a team penalized for low academic standing.
UCF is having success on the field too. UCF won Conference USA (C-USA) titles in women’s soccer, men’s golf and women’s outdoor track & field. Returning starters and strong recruiting classes have preseason polls predicting success in several fall sports, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. With new facilities, great action and plenty of sports to choose from, rooting for the black and gold has never been easier.
UCF is a member of NCAA Division I. All UCF sports teams compete in Conference USA.
A T 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 & Field
Women’s Volleyball
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So many majors, which one is right for me?If 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 major. Visit firstyear.sdes.ucf.edu.
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M A J O R SU N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L F L O R I D A
Accounting
Advertising/Public Relations
Aerospace Engineering
Anthropology
Applied Science
Architecture
Art
Art Education
Athletic Training
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Criminal Justice
Digital Media
Early Childhood Development & 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 Informatics & Information Management
Health Sciences/ Pre-clinical Track
Health Services Administration
History
Hospitality Management
Humanities
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
International & Global Studies
Interpersonal/Organizational Communication
Journalism
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Modern Language Combination
Molecular Biology & Microbiology
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Philosophy
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Radio-Television
Real Estate
Religious Studies
Restaurant & Foodservice Management
Science Education
Social Science Education
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport and Fitness
Statistics
Technical Education & Industry Training
Theatre
Theatre Studies
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROgRAMS
Pre-chiropractic
Pre-dental
Pre-law
Pre-medical
Pre-optometry
Pre-osteopathy
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-podiatry
Pre-veterinary
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Need-based financial assistanceWe 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.
Merit-based scholarshipsMore than $280 million in merit and need-based assistance is awarded annually to UCF students. More than 3,000 new freshmen are awarded merit scholarships based upon outstanding academic achievement in high school. Visit finaid.ucf.edu for scholarship listings, a free scholarship search and more information about financial assistance at UCF.
Florida Non-Florida Resident Resident
Tuition & Fees $ 4,685 $ 19,133
Room & Board $ 8,574 $ 8,574
Books (estimate) $ 924 $ 924
Est. Annual Cost $ 14,183 $ 28,631
* Based upon 14 credit hours per semester, standard room, and meal plan.
Approximate Annual Tuition and Fees, Room and Board, and Books*
You can afford a great university.
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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 visitHave a few dates in mind when making your reservations, as tour space is limited.
Best time to visitJanuary, 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 2010 Aug 23 – Dec 6Spring 2011 Jan 10 – Apr 25Summer 2011 May 17 - Aug 6
Some tour activities are unavailable during scheduled breaks or due to special campus events. University offices are closed on weekends and official holidays.
Campus Visit ExperienceOffered 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 followed by 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.
See our open house schedule and register for the Campus Visit Experience online at admissions.ucf.edu.
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FreshmenFall May 1Spring Nov 1Summer Mar 1
Transfers Fall Jul 1Spring Nov 1Summer Mar 1
InternationalFall Mar 1Spring Sep 1Summer Jan 1
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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
of the campus. Turn right at the first light, Gemini
Blvd. At the first stop sign you will see directions
to the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
From Orlando Sanford Airport:
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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 Blvd. for approximately two miles 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 and Parking
Information Center.
From the North:
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Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike
South to 408 East. Take 408 East to
417 North. to University Blvd. Exit east onto
University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd.
for approximately two miles 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 and Parking Information Center.
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Option 2 – Take I-95 South. Take SR 50
West to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn
on Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail to
University Blvd. Make a right turn on University
Blvd. Turn right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At
the first stop sign you will see directions to the
Visitor and Parking Information Center.
From the South and Melbourne Area:
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Option 1 – Take the Florida Turnpike North
and exit onto I-4 East. Continue east
until you reach 408 East. Take 408 East to 417
North. Exit 417 to University Blvd. East. Continue
east on University Blvd. for approximately two
miles 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 and Parking Information Center.
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Option 2 – Take I-95 North to 520 West.
Continue west and the road will merge
with SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.
Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go North for two
miles. Turn right on University Blvd. Turn
right at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the
first stop sign you will see directions to the
Visitor and Parking Information Center.
From the East:
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Option 1 – Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail.
Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for two
miles. Turn right onto University Blvd. Turn right
at the first light, Gemini Blvd. At the first stop sign
you will see directions to the Visitor and Parking
Information Center.
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Option 2 - Take I-4 West to 417 South.
Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue
east on University Blvd. for approximately two
miles 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
and Parking Information Center.
From the West and Tampa Area:
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and exit east onto at University Blvd. Exit
East onto University Blvd. Continue east on
University Blvd for approximately two miles 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 and Parking
Information Center.
D I R E C T I O N S T O U C F M A I N C A M P U S
Orlando
For more information and a campus map, visit campusmap.ucf.edu.
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