UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL | ORLANDO

CHARGE2019–2020 VIEWBOOK FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS ON 1,415 50% 324 68K 8 ACADEMICS ACRES ON THE OF FIRST-TIME-IN-COLLEGE NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT 18 STUDENT LIFE MAIN CAMPUS UCF STUDENTS GRADUATE SCHOLARS* POPULATION* WITHOUT ANY *Projected Fall 2019 *Projected Fall 2019 EDUCATIONAL DEBT 28 LIVING HERE

36 ATHLETICS THIS IS UCF REACH FOR THE STARS Founded in 1963 with the mission to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making 1 2 an impact on the state, our nation — and outer space — ever since.

UCF ranks among the nation’s top 10 most innovative colleges, according to U.S. News & World Report.

We’ve earned the Carnegie Foundation’s highest ranking for research activity.

More UCF graduates get jobs in aerospace and defense than any other U.S. university, according to Aviation Week magazine.

Our graduates earn Fulbright, Goldwater, Mellon, Rhodes, Truman and Udall scholarships.

Kiplinger and Forbes rank a UCF education among the nation’s best values.

With 26 percent Hispanic enrollment, UCF is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. 3 4

5 The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is ranked in the top five in the world by CEOWorld magazine.

UCF awards more than 16,000 degrees a year and is one of the top producers of graduates among public universities.

UCF ranks 26th among all U.S. universities for new National Merit Scholars enrolled in 2018-19.

1 Students love stargazing at the . 2 The bronze art installation Reach for the Stars celebrates UCF’s spirit. 3 Citronaut — half-orange, half-astronaut — debuted in 1968. 4 Astronaut Nicole Stott ’92 spent 104 days in space. 5 takes flight in a mural on the Student Union. CHARGE ON

ALUMNI PROFILE

SHAINNA ALI ’10 ’12MA ’16PHD Mental health clinician, educator and advocate. New York native.

Shainna Ali ’10 ’12MA ’16PhD discovered she had an interest in psychology while taking elective courses at UCF for her undergraduate degree in anthropology. Inspired to make a difference in local, national and global communities, the Burnett Honors Scholar went on to pursue a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a doctorate in counselor education. She credits these opportunities to her time at UCF, which provided the support she needed to succeed as a first-generation college student.

WHY DOES THE WORK YOU’RE DOING MATTER? HOW DID UCF HELP YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE? Statistics pertaining to mental health show that we Getting involved with Sangam, the Indian Student need more advocates, resources and quality care. Association, helped me to feel included in the Since mental illnesses can affect anyone regardless student body and comfortable accessing all that of demographic, we all have the responsibility of UCF has to offer. From there I was exposed to fostering our mental wellness. research opportunities, became a member of Chi Sigma Iota — a counselor education honor society Oftentimes when I am working with clients, I see 7 — and was fortunate to have mentors to help me a lot of people who come in discouraged and along the way. I don’t think my path would be what disempowered. When they commit to the process, it is without UCF and the opportunities that were it’s incredible to see the power of human change. provided to me. They definitely helped me flourish In many ways, it feels like I’m contributing to in my domain. something bigger that helps people.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU OVERCAME AT UCF? When I started college, I was worried that it would be an isolating experience as a first-generation student. It could have been a very lonely journey, but UCF provided me with opportunities so that I didn’t have to feel that any step of the way. It was a pleasant surprise to realize I wasn’t alone.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A UCF GRAD? There’s an immense sense of pride and gratitude. As I see the university grow exponentially year by year, it’s nice to know I was a part of that. I’m grateful for the opportunities UCF provided me during my decade there because I attribute a lot of my success after graduation to being a Knight. 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | UNDERGRADUATE – 2020 2019 CHARGE ON

ACADEMICS ACADEMICS & AMBITION At UCF, you’ll interact with caring faculty, immerse yourself in DEGREE PROGRAMS COLLEGES new challenges, explore groundbreaking research opportunities, 101 BACHELOR’S ARTS AND HUMANITIES MEDICINE BURNETT HONORS NURSING and enjoy our student-centered approach to higher education. 88 MASTER’S BUSINESS OPTICS AND PHOTONICS Discover what makes UCF exciting and engaging by learning 32 DOCTORAL COMMUNITY INNOVATION AND EDUCATION ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT about our 13 colleges and more than 220 degree programs. ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SCIENCES 3 SPECIALIST GRADUATE STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ucf.edu/academics HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SCIENCES 9 CHARGE ON

At UCF, one of our top priorities is ensuring you have the tools THERE’S NO SECRET and support you need to thrive. Here are just a few academic TO SUCCESS HERE resources to help you succeed. STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATION At UCF, we view students with In addition to representing student disabilities as an integral part of our issues at all levels of university university’s rich diversity. That is why decision-making, SGA maintains we continuously collaborate with hundreds of student jobs, oversees students, faculty and staff to create the Student Union and Recreation and an educational environment that is Wellness Center, and offers services inclusive for everyone. and initiatives to make campus life sas.sdes.ucf.edu better for all Knights. ucfsga.com 10 STUDENT ACADEMIC THE ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP 11 RESOURCE CENTER Expand your college experience with short-term study-abroad programs, Peer advisors and coaches are here long-term exchanges and international to help you develop academic and life internships in more than 30 global skills such as goal setting, organization, destinations. time management and study habits. Workshops, study sessions, tutoring studyabroad.ucf.edu and consultations are also offered to promote student success. GRAD SCHOOL AND BEYOND sarc.sdes.ucf.edu UCF offers more than 100 master’s, specialist, doctoral and certificate programs to help you achieve your JOHN C. HITT LIBRARY career goals. THINK 30 The John C. Hitt Library is undergoing graduate.ucf.edu Most undergraduate degrees at UCF an extensive renovation, including the require 120 credit hours. Enrolling in construction of an automated retrieval and completing 30 credit hours each center with a capacity of 1.25 million year can help you stay on track for volumes, conversion of the fifth floor a timely graduation. You could save to a quiet study area and a new money, start grad school sooner and reading room. earn more in your career. library.ucf.edu sdes.ucf.edu/think30 CHARGE ON

Every day at UCF, you can find researchers working together IMAGINATION to generate real-world impact, improving the lives of our students IN ACTION and community. Faculty and Turn your big ideas into a reality with graduate students are conducting ROOTED IN UCF maker spaces. Students across all a range of research pertaining to disciplines can gather, conceptualize, energy, tourism, HIV, cancer, mental test and create in collaborative labs health, human behavior, civics featuring state-of-the-art technology. education, language acquisition, This ecosystem of opportunity includes the , cybersecurity, sea-level rise, Texas Instruments Innovation Lab which is equipped with 3D printers, building energy conservation, RESEARCH laser cutters and other high-tech “At UCF, we encourage our students to dream species conservation and the equipment, and a manufacturing lab to big and to make a difference in the world, and impact of art on health. finalize prototype designs. And the new Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation we are dedicated to helping them succeed Lab — which serves as a learning hub, academically, professionally and personally.” classroom and the practice center for the university’s cyberdefense club, — Elizabeth A. Dooley, Provost and Hack@UCF — helps hone future leaders Vice President of Academic Affairs in STEM and cybersecurity. 12 13

UCF leads the research mission at the Arecibo Observatory, a National Science Foundation- supported facility in Puerto Rico that is home to one of the world’s largest radio telescopes. 14 EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS ucf.edu/degree-search With more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, UCF does more than offer options — we provide opportunities. Our expert advisors and coaches will help you choose your path and stay on track.

A Construction Engineering Forensic Science K Photography T Accounting Criminal Justice French Kinesiology Photonic Science and Engineering Teacher Education Actuarial Science Physics Technical Education and Industry Training Advertising/Public Relations D H L Political Science Theatre Digital Media* Health Informatics and Information Management* Latin American Studies Aerospace Engineering Psychology Theatre Studies Health Sciences Legal Studies* Anthropology Public Administration* E Health Services Administration* Architecture Early Childhood Development and Education W History M Writing and Rhetoric Art Economics R Hospitality Management Management Radio/Television Athletic Training Electrical Engineering Human Communication* Marketing Real Estate PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Elementary Education Materials Science and Engineering Humanities and Cultural Studies Religion and Cultural Studies Pre-chiropractic B Emergency Management* Mathematics Biology Restaurant and Foodservice Management Pre-clinical Emerging Media Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Sciences I Pre-dental English Industrial Engineering Medical Laboratory Sciences S Biotechnology Pre-health professional Entertainment Management Information Technology Music Secondary Education Business Economics Pre-law Environmental Engineering Integrated Business Music Education Senior Living Management Pre-medical Environmental Studies Integrative General Studies Music Performance Social Sciences C Pre-optometry Chemistry Event Management Interdisciplinary Studies Social Work Pre-osteopathy Civil Engineering Exceptional Student Education International and Global Studies N Sociology Nonprofit Management* Pre-pharmacy Communication and Conflict* Spanish Nursing Pre-podiatry Communication Sciences and Disorders F J Statistics Film Pre-veterinary Computer Engineering Journalism Studio Art Finance P Computer Science Philosophy *Offered at UCF Downtown CHARGE ON

FACULTY PROFILE

PETER DELFYETT Laser expert. Optics and photonics professor.

When optics and photonics professor Peter Delfyett chose to focus on the field decades ago, he says he couldn’t have predicted how big it would become. Since joining UCF in 1993, Delfyett has remained passionate about mentoring students into the next generation of scientists, and he’s even been named a Pegasus Professor — UCF’s highest honor. With years of industry experience at Bell Communications Research, more than 500 publications and numerous awards under his belt, he’s able to help students advance laser technology to better this industry, as well as communications, medicine, defense and the many others it intersects with.

HOW DOES YOUR RESEARCH IMPACT THE WORLD? Training students to learn how to think critically is probably the most important thing that teachers do. What I try to do is help create new types of lasers to It’s almost like parents seeing their child walk for the make the internet faster. By doing this, I can make first time. When you see students come in and grow technologies like cellphones, computers and laptops into accomplished scientists or engineers that go much faster to enable new types of applications. on to contribute meaningfully to the real world, it’s This also helps make technology more affordable 17 amazing. so people in economically depressed areas have the opportunity to access the same resources as anyone else. WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT THE OPTICS AND PHOTONICS PROGRAM AT UCF? WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH STUDENTS? The program at UCF is one of the best in the When I’m working on research with students the country. You have an opportunity here to work with answers to the problems we’re trying to solve some of the world’s most renowned scientists in cannot be found in a book. I can provide guidance optics and lasers. You get to learn from them in the on how to investigate the issue, and they are able classroom. You get to work with them directly in the to collect data in the lab so we can collaborate and laboratory. The environment we have here is very learn from each other to create new knowledge. much like a family. We really try to help each other.

I love working with students because they have this really vibrant energy and curiosity. It gives me a tremendous amount of pleasure to help guide their development as scientists. Plus, it keeps me enthusiastic about the field as well.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A GOOD TEACHER? To teach well and to make a connection with students really does take time and effort. This isn’t just preparing a lecture, going in front of the board and regurgitating information because students can read their books for that. The point of teaching is to not just try to teach the material, but to explain it in a way that makes it easier for students to absorb, retain and apply. 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | UNDERGRADUATE – 2020 2019 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OH, TO BEAKNIGHT STUDENT LIFE WE BELIEVE become aKnight— when you embrace your talentandfollow your dreams, you will Spirit Splashandbouncingat Spectrum Stadium. Because and researching thenext bigbreakthrough. Orrushinginto immersed indiverse cultures. wisdomfrom Gaining professors Memory Mall.Joiningclubswithlike-minded scholarsandbeing even more. Like gathering at theStudent Unionandrelaxing on camaraderie. Andwhenyou jointheUCFcommunity, itmeans It’s anopportunityfor growth anddiscovery, innovation and accomplishments andacelebration ofachievements to come. going to college isarecognition ofyour past AND YOU WILLDOAMAZINGTHINGS. CHARGE ON 19 CHARGE ON

EXERCISE ADVENTURE IS AND ENERGIZE Our 149,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center offers two EVERYWHERE swimming pools, cardio and fitness equipment, a 41-foot rock climbing At UCF, modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology tower, sand volleyball, multipurpose courts, group classes, intramural keep you connected to classwork and social communities, sports and more. Across campus, while 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretum you’ll also find tennis and basketball courts, a disc golf course and help you reconnect with nature. Whether you’re inside a hiking trails, a challenge course, classroom or outside exploring, our campus is an exciting plus paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing on Lake Claire. place to learn — and an easy place to love. ENTERTAINMENT rwc.sdes.ucf.edu FOR EVERYONE From big-name concerts and comedy shows to movie screenings and theater productions, there’s always something exciting happening at UCF. Take advantage of free events 20 on campus and score discounted K 21 tickets to Orlando’s most popular SQ.FT. attractions. events.ucf.edu 149 ticketcenter.sdes.ucf.edu

BALANCING MIND AND BODY Knights have easy access to on-campus doctors, dentists, counselors, dietitians and a full-service pharmacy. Plus, we’re committed to making sure everyone feels safe, respected and included. caps.sdes.ucf.edu cares.sdes.ucf.edu studenthealth.ucf.edu 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | UNDERGRADUATE – 2020 2019 22

2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS TRADITIONS 2 1 concert onMemoryMall. performing anoutdoor the UCFSymphony Orchestra community event features Under theStars. The annual picnic to enjoy Symphony Grab ablanket andpacka commemorative T-shirts. collectible rubberducksand Reflecting Pond andcatch Knights to charge into the wet andwildpeprally invites of Homecoming Week, this traditions inthenation! Part voted oneofthebest college campus —andhasbeen most popularevents on Spirit Splashisoneofthe THAT EXCITE ANDINSPIRE these time-honored andfan-favorite traditions are just afew ofourtop picks. of your college experience. From SpiritSplashto UCFCelebrates theArts, seemingly endless ways to make friends,make memoriesandmake themost With hundreds ofevents andactivitiesoutsidetheclassroom, there are 4 3 best ofall,it’s free! study break oftheyear. And Adventure. It’s thegreatest to Universal’s Islandsof exclusive, late-night access of UCFstudents enjoy Each spring,thousands you’ll love Universal Knights. If you like roller coasters, like to beaKnight. much more. This iswhat it’s laugh at comedians andso new friends,explore campus, called Pegasus Palooza. Make off a week of exciting events for new students, anditkicks official welcome ceremony The KnightingisUCF’s 6 5 local children’s hospital. than $1millioneachyear for a event consistently raises more heartwarming, philanthropic 20-hour dance marathon. The Knight-Thon concludes witha shoes for thisone, because Make sure you’ve gotcomfy university. collaboration across the creativity, innovation and performances that showcase living artandconcert festival featuring musicals, Celebrates theArts,a10-day You won’t want to miss UCF

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650STUDENT CLUBS AND FOLLOW ORGANIZATIONS KNIGHT LIFE From career-focused clubs to field trips for thrill-seekers, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved on campus. You can relax in the aquatic oasis of the leisure pool or gather for a barbecue at Lake Claire. Join a growing team of esports 25 competitors in Gaming Knights or explore the ends of the Earth during UCF Outdoor Adventure trips. There are more than 650 student clubs and organizations to get YOUR involved in, and more than 7,000 events and activities happening each year. No matter what your interest, you’ll discover your home away from home at UCF. ucf.edu/students osi.ucf.edu

With a formula team and off-road Baja team (left), HEART Knights Racing designs, builds and races cars for competitions. Continually ranked among the top in the nation, the student club, which is supported by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is also a gateway to engineering and auto-related jobs with companies such as Altec, General Motors and NASCAR. CHARGE ON

STUDENT PROFILE

ETHAN RICH Aspiring actor. Student. Port Orange, Florida native.

Ethan Rich wasn’t sure if he should pursue a musical theater major until his high school drama teacher encouraged him to do so. Since then, the junior has continued to rely on the guidance of his teachers at UCF. While he learns the technical aspects of his craft in the classroom, he’s gained practical experience by starring in multiple UCF productions. His most recent role in the musical Titanic allowed him to showcase his talent in a 2,700-seat venue during UCF Celebrates the Arts. Through practice, he’s gained enough skills to land multiple internships at the McLeod Summer Playhouse, which will help the aspiring actor continue to build his confidence.

WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING CONNECTED TO THE LOCAL WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A KNIGHT? THEATER COMMUNITY THROUGH UCF? The community is huge. Everyone fits in somewhere Performing on stage and being backed by the entire here. You can always find people to hang out with, UCF Orchestra for a huge crowd at the Dr. Phillips a support network and teachers that will help guide Center for the Performing Arts during UCF you. You are not alone. You can find the right things 27 Celebrates the Arts was a really surreal feeling. for yourself here quickly, and it’s not too difficult. We put about three to four months of work into I think that’s what makes UCF awesome. the show, and I was really proud of everyone in the production. It’s a lot of hard work leading up to WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO INCOMING any show, but when you’re on stage performing it’s STUDENTS? worth all of it. Go for everything. Take advantage of every Orlando is one of the most appreciative opportunity you get. You’re going to gain experience environments for theater and any of the arts. from showing up and participating — which will also There’s a general love and appreciation from a makes it easier to take on new challenges. And you younger generation here, which is great to see and never know which experiences will lead to new be a part of. opportunities down the road. HOW HAS UCF HELPED YOU GROW? I watch videos of me performing two years ago, and I don’t even know who that was. I’ve just improved and have a lot more control over the choices I make on stage. Gaining confidence has played a role in that.

UCF classes teach you how to prepare for auditions, compose yourself and choose material to use in the auditions. So much about auditions isn’t really in your control, but at UCF we’re trained to control everything we can about ourselves. I’ve really been given the tools to connect with people, hold intellectual conversations about the art form and develop confidence on stage. 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | UNDERGRADUATE – 2020 2019 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS LIVING HERE IN ORLANDO LIFE IS alumni chooseto stay intheregion after graduation. of signature sunshineto enjoy, it’s nosurprisethat somany UCF more reasons to explore thanyou canimagine. And with236days neighborhoods andwide-opennature reserves, Orlandooffers and thrillrides.From ourdynamicdowntown to oureclectic has itsperks,butthere’s alotmore to Orlandothanthemeparks LIVING INAMERICA’S MOST POPULARTOURIST DESTINATION GOOD CHARGE ON 29 30

2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS and genre. shows andperformers ofevery type opera divas, Broadway actors, art music andartsvenues host popstars, Orlando’s world-class entertainment, ARTS EPICENTER enjoy. beautiful beachesto discover and in less drive, thananhour’s there are and natural springsto explore. And There are trails to hike, lakes to paddle THE GREAT OUTDOORS BEAUTIFUL THE CITY OUT ANDABOUTIN theater andmore. celebrate food, culture, film,music, draw Central Floridianstogether to and fiestas happening year-round that There are hundreds offestivals, fairs CELEBRATE GOODTIMES

Pride andSolarBears. Soccer Club, Orlando Magic, OrlandoCity pros, includingtheOrlando but we alsocheerfor thelocal UCF isOrlando’s hometown team, SPORTS HUB from campus. deep discounts withinashortdrive offer everything from high fashion to Dozens ofmalls,boutiquesandoutlets YOUSHOP ’TIL DROP Image courtesy ofOrlandoCitySoccer Club. every budget. from around theworld withoptionsfor thriving culinaryscene blendsflavors From food trucksto finedining,our HUNGRY FORMORE parking.ucf.edu Zipcar. vehicle rental by thehourorday with free rideseachmonthfrom Lyft and Students cantake advantage oftwo alternative to having acaroncampus. are aneconomical andeco-friendly Ride-hailing andride-sharingoptions RIDE SHARE parking.ucf.edu weekly for allyour shopping needs. Plus, designated grocery shuttlesrun Health Sciences Center at Lake Nona. Rosen College andtheAcademic Florida Research Park, UCFDowntown, campus apartmentcomplexes, Central rides across campusandto many off- Free shuttlesprovide air-conditioned UCF SHUTTLE scenic andfun. bicycling around Central Floridaissafe, hundreds ofmilessmoothpavement, With more than20fitness trails offering RIDE ON bus for free withavalid UCFID. lines. Plus,students canrideany Lynx national train service, andmultiplebus two international airports,localand Orlando makes iteasy to travel with ADVENTURES BEGIN HERE CHARGE ON

THE MAIN ATTRACTION As UCF’s home since 1968, SMART our 1,415-acre main campus in east Orlando is impressive in size and even bigger in potential. UCF’s main campus LOCATIONS is located 13 miles east of Whether you want to be a medical doctor or a downtown Orlando and video game designer, UCF offers uniquely located, adjacent to one of the top research parks in the nation. specialized colleges for an array of career paths. UCF DOWNTOWN UCF Downtown is a game-changing campus in the heart of our great city that offers the opportunity for 7,700 students to live, learn and work in downtown Orlando. UCF Downtown is the home base for a variety of degree programs, including those focused on civic engagement and government, safety and justice, community well-being, content creation, digital media and communication. ucf.edu/downtown 32 33 ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Located in the heart of Orlando’s hospitality corridor next to world-famous attractions, resorts, restaurants and convention spaces, our 159,000-square-foot building is the largest and most advanced facility ever built for hospitality management education. And for good reason. With 75 million visitors last year, Orlando is the nation’s No. 1 destination for travel. So you won’t just be learning in America’s top tourism district — you’ll be immersed in it. hospitality.ucf.edu ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS The UCF College of Medicine is educating future doctors and scientists in a new and better way for the 21st century. Our location in Lake Nona’s Medical City, with esteemed neighbors including Nemours Children’s Hospital, the University of Florida Research & Academic Center, the VA Medical Center and the forthcoming UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, is unrivaled and ensures we’ll continue to epitomize innovation and transform healthcare for generations to come. CHARGE ON

LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN, AND LEARN WHERE YOU LIVE A Living Learning Community brings together students who share a common major, interest or program affiliation. But LLCs do more than create instant friends and study buddies — they allow you to live and learn with a small group of students who have similar goals and experiences as you. FUEL UP WITH FLAVOR No matter what you’re craving, you can find it on campus, including Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Pollo Tropical, Qdoba, Burger U, Einstein Bros. Bagels and traditional all-you-can-eat dining halls. AT HOME ON CAMPUS ucf.campusdish.com Living on campus is one of the best decisions you

11HOUSING COMMUNITIES can make at UCF. You’ll be in the middle of the 21 action with quick, easy access to classes, dining, FLOOR PLAN STYLES recreation and events from any of our 11 housing 68% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS communities. It’s a big advantage. Plus, students 24/7 AVAILABILITY OF RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF who live on campus are more likely to graduate in 7,000+ four years than those who don’t. housing.ucf.edu ON-CAMPUS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS EACH YEAR CHARGE ON

ATHLETICS

ORLANDO’S HOMETOWN TEAM 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 RISE & 37 CONQUER Knights athletic teams have earned impressive victories on state and national stages — from American Athletic Conference titles to a 25-game winning streak. But some of our student-athletes’ most important triumphs have been in the classroom. For 23 straight semesters, UCF student-athletes have collectively earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 38

2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS NCAA sports 10,000-seat venue for concerts, shows and ADDITION FINANCIALARENA cheering fans Home to UCFfootball gamesand45,000 SPECTRUM STADIUM TONIGHT OURKNIGHTS WILLSHINE! CHARGE RIGHTTHROUGHTHELINE. UCF CHARGEONTO THEFIELD. VICTORY ISOURCRY, WE’LL NEVERYIELD. UCF FIGHTSONG BLACK ANDGOLD,BLACK WITH OURSPIRIT, V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. your face paintandgetallthedetailsat ucfknights.com. free admission to every sportingevent oncampus.Grab Ready to cheerontheKnights? Students have access to FAN ZONE BLACK &GOLD ESPN’s iconic college football show made largest turnoutsintheprogram’s history. in November 2018, andhadoneof the its first-ever appearance on campus COLLEGE GAMEDAY AT UCF CHARGE ON 39 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS STUDENT-ATHLETE PROFILE because everybody keeps eachotheraccountable. don’t have just oneleader. We are allleaders team goals,andeveryone lives upto them.We women’s team because we are afamily. We make overwhelming. But Ienjoy beingonthe UCF keeping me going,becausesometimesit’s really I feel that’s somethingthat’s keeping mestrong, My teammates at UCFalso keep memotivated. on track. country to compete, my teammates helpkeep me I’m astudent-athlete, sowhileI’mtraveling for my The mentalpartisasimportantthephysical part. AT UCF? HOW DO YOU MANAGE BEINGASTUDENT-ATHLETE and changelives to give peoplehope. things intheStates, itwillhelpmeto gobackhome change lives inJamaica.After learningsomany education withaminorinsociology. Iwant to I’m studying interdisciplinary studies, healthand WHAT AREYOU STUDYING AT UCF? here to make adifference inherhomeland. continue makinganamefor herselfasanathlete andusetheknowledge she’s gained women’s soccer team andherstudies. After completing herdegree at UCF, sheplansto Cup in2019, whilebalancinghercommitment to herrole asadefender ontheUCF Jamaica to become thefirst Caribbeannation to compete at theFIFA Women’s World for Jamaica,shedidn’tlisten. Ascaptainofthewomen’s national soccer team, sheled her homecountry ofJamaica,shewas told itwas asportonlymeantfor boys. Luckily W KONYA PLUMMER hen interdisciplinary studies majorKonya Plummerbeganplaying soccer at 14in World Cupsoccerplayer. Student. St. Mary, Jamaicanative. world for them. kids hopethat there’s muchmore outthere inthe World Cupchangedeverything. Itgives younger females playing soccer. Jamaicaqualifyingfor the the opportunityto watch TV. Iwasn’t exposed to female soccer player to lookupto. Ididn’thave Growing upIdidn’t have awomen’s team ora WOMEN’S WORLD CUP? WHAT DIDITMEANTO COMPETEAT THE day to bewhere I’mat today. many ways. They are theonesthat pushmeevery people to be around, andthey motivate meinso teammates andthecoaching staff, they’re great me joy to beapartofthisfamily. Especiallymy hearing peoplesay, “GoKnights,” —itjust brings I’ve come here, that feeling ofgoingplaces and I haven’t found words to describeityet. Ever since WHAT DOES BEINGAKNIGHTMEANTO YOU? CHARGE ON 41 CHARGE ON

THINKING AHEAD The years you’ll spend earning your degree at UCF will go by way too fast. That’s why THE NEXT CLASS we start thinking about your future beyond graduation the minute you step on campus. With career counseling, graduate school planning, internship programs and professional OF KNIGHTS networking events, we’ll help you get a head start on what comes next, so you’ll be well- prepared when it’s time to move forward. IS FORMING Career Services: career.sdes.ucf.edu Startup Support: cel.ucf.edu/upstarts

Alumni Network: ucfalumni.com INCOMING FRESHMAN AVERAGES (Projected Fall 2019) CENTSIBLE KNIGHTS Learn to spend wisely, manage student debt, build credit and save for the future with Centsible Knights, UCF’s free financial literacy 4.1 program. It’s never too early — or too late — to develop healthy spending habits, and UCF is WEIGHTED HIGH SCHOOL GPA 43 here to help. 1321 finaid.ucf.edu/financial-literacy SAT (EVIDENCE-BASED Students come from 67 Florida counties, READING/WRITING AND MATH) 50 states and 154 countries.

TOP 10 MAJORS FOR FRESHMEN* 28 1. Engineering ACT 2. Computer Science 3. Biology 4. Biomedical Sciences 5. Psychology 6. Nursing 7. Management From across the nation and around the world, students like you are starting 8. Health Sciences their higher education journeys in the heart of Central Florida. They’re 9. Finance 10. Political Science creating a new future where discoveries happen daily, connections are currency, and a college degree is just the beginning. Will you accept the TOP 10 HOME STATES* challenge of pushing yourself to achieve your maximum potential? Florida Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois Georgia Maryland Apply online. admissions.ucf.edu New York Massachusetts Ohio Michigan

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WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY TO UCF? GPA: 3.86–4.39 (recalculated STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A KNIGHT?  Completed online application at academic score) 407.823.2827 | finaid.ucf.edu or From application deadlines to financial assistance info, you can admissions.ucf.edu SAT: 1270–1380 (Evidence-based FIRST YEAR ADVISING AND EXPLORATION commonapp.org find a ton of helpful information here and atadmissions.ucf.edu . Reading/Writing and Math) 407.823.3789 | fyae.sdes.ucf.edu  Official high school or home- ACT: 26–30 (composite) FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE complete four years of English, four school transcript ADMISSION 407.823.5105 | fye.sdes.ucf.edu years of math (Algebra I and above),  Official SAT or ACT score Admission to UCF is competitive, so HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID? three years of science, three years HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE we encourage students to apply early  Official college transcript, if Submit the Free Application for of social studies, two years of the 407.823.4663 | housing.ucf.edu in their senior year of high school. applicable (an initial transcript for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) same foreign language (in sequence) By applying early, you may benefit application review, as well as a between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 of your DINING SERVICES and two academic electives. Meeting 407.823.2651 | from scholarship consideration and final copy once all college senior year in high school. Apply ucf.campusdish.com these minimum requirements housing availability. coursework is completed and online at . Not sure if does not automatically guarantee fafsa.ed.gov degree is posted) you qualify? Go ahead and apply; you Apply online at admissions.ucf.edu admission. may receive financial assistance that or commonapp.org. A nonrefundable SAT scores are compiled using the  Official AICE, CLEP, IB, AP, GED, is not need-based. Have questions? $30 fee must be submitted with highest Evidence-based Reading/ and TOEFL/IELTS score, if Our dedicated financial aid team is either application. Writing and Math components from applicable here to help. finaid.ucf.edu each test taken. ACT scores are based  Application essay (strongly TOP 10 KNIGHTS on the highest reported composite matched with certain UCF and encouraged but not required) score. Students who completed external awards through the A2O: APPLICATION DEADLINES If you are in the top 10 percent of  $30 nonrefundable application fee secondary school coursework at Access to Opportunities Scholarship 44 your high school class in the state of FRESHMEN 45 accredited, non-U.S. institutions system, visit finaid.ucf.edu. FALL MAY 1 Florida, UCF rewards your academic should visit admissions.ucf.edu/ WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? SPRING NOV 1 success with guaranteed admission international for specific admission You can apply up to one year in SUMMER MAR 1 to the summer, fall or spring semester. NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE requirements. advance. As an incoming first-year TRANSFERS The deadline to apply through the Awards can take the form of grants, student, you should apply between FALL JUL 1 Top 10 Knights program is Jan. 15. which do not have to be repaid, September and November of your SPRING NOV 1 admissions.ucf.edu/top-ten-knights PAYING FOR COLLEGE work-study awards or low-interest high school senior year if you plan to SUMMER MAR 1 We believe a college education loans. Students must submit the Free enroll in the following summer or fall should provide lifelong benefits — not Application for Federal Student Aid INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS semester. FALL MAR 1 lifelong debt. Last year, 72 percent (FAFSA) to receive full consideration UCF requires a minimum of 18 SPRING SEP 1 of undergraduate students received for all forms of student aid. Priority high school units to be considered SUMMER JAN 1 some form of financial aid. To search deadline is Dec. 1. DOES UCF REQUIRE for admission. Students must STANDARDIZED TESTS? for scholarships and be automatically YES. All first-year students must MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE submit official SAT or ACT scores. Based on outstanding academic The scores must be reported directly COST TO ATTEND UCF* achievement, more than 4,000 new to the university electronically or via first-year and transfer students are mail. For international students, the Florida Resident Non-Florida Resident awarded funds totaling more than TOEFL or IELTS exam may also be Tuition and Fees $6,379 $22,478 $5 million. UCF administers hundreds required. of other scholarship programs Room and Board $10,010 $10,010 established by individuals and DOES UCF REQUIRE INTERVIEWS OR organizations to assist our students. RECOMMENDATIONS? Books (estimate) $1,200 $1,200 NO. UCF does not conduct interviews Est. Annual Cost $17,589 $33,688 as part of the admissions process. Letters of recommendation are not *Based upon 30 credit hours, standard room and meal plan for the 2019–20 academic year. required and will not be considered in the general admission process. 2019 – 2020 | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | UNDERGRADUATE – 2020 2019 CHARGE ON

TOURING CAMPUS is an important part of the college DAILY TOURS CAMPUS VISIT selection process. Although UCF does not require a • Offered all year Monday through Friday at campus visit for admission, we do recommend it. Being 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except holidays). Reservations are required. EXPERIENCE on campus and experiencing our culture is the best • Campus visits begin with an information session way to decide if UCF is right for you. Register for your at the Duke Energy UCF Welcome Center, followed by a 90-minute walking tour of the Campus Visit Experience at admissions.ucf.edu/visit. campus. • After the tour, you may preview our residence halls on weekdays at noon and 4 p.m. • The best time to experience UCF is when classes are in session. Consider visiting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays in January, February, May, June, October or November.

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