This Is Global Ucf International Student Guidebook 2016

THIS IS GLOBAL UCF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDEBOOK 2016

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO, FLORIDA BY THE NUMBERS ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Public University by U.S. News & World Report

UCF

63,000 93 BACHELOR’S 84 MASTER’S Known as “The City Beautiful,” Orlando is a center for the life sciences, medical students innovation, hospitality and tourism management, and technological developments. from 157 countries, And UCF is at the heart of it all, partnering with leading research institutes and 31 DOCTORAL businesses to provide internship and employment opportunities for students 50 states and graduates.

Orlando is the 26th largest metropolitan area in the United States, and getting #13 Most Innovative Schools to “The City Beautiful” has never been easier. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has nonstop service to approximately 80 U.S. destinations and more than 30 #45 in Industrial/Manufacturing/ international destinations on more than 35 airlines. It is easy to travel to and from Systems Engineering anywhere in the world, making UCF a truly global destination.

Central Florida is home to first-class sports teams like the Orlando Magic (NBA) #58 in Computer Engineering and the Orlando City Soccer Club (MLS). And don’t forget the UCF Knights! The Bright House Networks Stadium has 45,000 seats, making it a must-see venue #91 Top Public Schools on the UCF campus. Charge on! #98 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs — by U.S. News & World Report

Partnerships with industry leaders such as Boeing, Disney, Lockheed Martin and Siemens

Specialized research centers in areas such as freshman majors: nanoscience, 1. Engineering solar energy, forensic 2. Biomedical Sciences science and simulation 3. Computer Sciences 4. Biology and training 5. Psychology

GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 1 MAJORS UCF COLLEGES COLLEGE OF ARTS COLLEGE OF GRADUATE ROSEN COLLEGE OF AND HUMANITIES STUDIES HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT With almost 70 undergraduate programs The College of Graduate studies Central Florida’s theme parks, golf GENERAL PROGRAMS » Health Informatics and Information » Religion and Cultural Studies in creative disciplines, from performing provides leadership and services to courses, resorts and large number of create high-quality learning environments tourists (Orlando is the most visited » Accounting Management arts to literature to digital media, and » Restaurant and Foodservice new facilities such as the Performing for graduate students. It is a leader for destination in the United States) defining the image for graduate education make it the perfect location for the » Advertising–Public Relations » Health Sciences/Pre-clinical Track Management Arts Center, the College of Arts and at UCF as one of quality, one that has key Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Humanities prepares well-rounded » Aerospace Engineering » Health Services Administration » Science Education programs of true excellence, and one that Our graduates manage hotels, restaurants students for the 21st century. is focused on community partnerships. and theme parks; organize and administer » Anthropology » History » Social Science Education major events; plan weddings; and THE BURNETT HONORS COLLEGE » Applied Science » Hospitality Management » Social Sciences COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND promote national tourism. The Burnett Honors College is dedicated PUBLIC AFFAIRS » Architecture Students participate in fieldwork » Human Communication » Social Work to the highest academic achievers. Students in the College of Health and COLLEGE OF SCIENCES in exotic locales such as Egypt, Students are introduced to research » Art » Humanities and Cultural Studies » Sociology Public Affairs aid society by becoming The College of Sciences offers Belize, Peru, Mexico and Bolivia. and collaborative work, with smaller active in the community. They make an undergraduate degree programs that classes allowing for more discussion and » Art Education » Industrial Engineering Our Mediterranean » Spanish impact while they study by participating range from sociology to chemistry to greater interaction. The college is open to resort-style campus is the in service learning and international political science. Our students work on » Athletic Training » Information Technology » Sport and Exercise Science students of all disciplines, and admission largest facility ever built travel before moving on to careers in archeological digs in Peru, survey giant is competitive. » Biology » Integrated Business for hospitality management » Statistics social work, public administration, health sea turtles nesting along nearby beaches education. management and informatics, criminal and solve difficult mathematical equations » Biomedical Sciences » Interdisciplinary Studies » Technical Education and COLLEGE OF BUSINESS justice or related fields. — in college and in their careers. Industry Training ADMINISTRATION » Biotechnology » International and Global Studies The College of Business Administration » Theatre COLLEGE OF MEDICINE COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE » Business Economics » Journalism is one of the nation’s largest accredited History-making. Groundbreaking. STUDIES schools of business. Students will gain » Theatre Studies A national model for medical education. As UCF’s newest college, the College » Chemistry » Latin American Studies valuable experience through work-based These are just a few of the things people of Undergraduate Studies offers » World Languages Education projects and internships, and, for aspiring » Civil Engineering » Legal Studies across the nation are saying about students the ability to tailor their entrepreneurs, there’s UCF’s new Student » Writing and Rhetoric the College of Medicine. The college program to suit their academic and » Communication and Conflict » Management Venture Accelerator. is nationally known for its innovative career goals. Students can choose Students participate in » Communication Sciences and Disorders » Marketing PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS research on everything from Alzheimer’s a path in Environmental Sciences, mock trial competitions COLLEGE OF EDUCATION around the U.S. disease to cancer to heart disease. women’s studies or interdisciplinary » Computer Engineering » Mathematics » Pre-chiropractic AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE studies. The college also facilitates » Computer Science » Mathematics Education » Pre-dental The College of Education and Human COLLEGE OF NURSING experiential learning, undergraduate Performance prepares future educators The College of Nursing uses state-of- research and advising for pre-health » Pre-law to teach creatively, passionately and » Construction Engineering » Mechanical Engineering the-art technology and community- and pre-law students. exceptionally in elementary and secondary A team of UCF students won the » Pre-medical oriented programs to develop future » Criminal Justice » Medical Laboratory Sciences education, sport and exercise science, 2015 Raytheon National Collegiate health care professionals. Our graduates and other fields. Our partnerships with » Digital Media Cyber Defense Championship. » Music » Pre-occupational therapy serve in leadership roles, train the next local schools give students real-world generation of nurses and provide high- » Pre-optometry experience and the competitive edge » Early Childhood Development » Music Education quality patient care to serve the needs and Education they need to excel in their future careers. Students use cutting-edge » Nursing » Pre-osteopathy of a changing population. simulation technology to » Economics » Pre-pharmacy rehearse classroom situations. » Philosophy COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF OPTICS » Electrical Engineering » Pre-physical therapy AND COMPUTER SCIENCE » Photography AND PHOTONICS The College of Engineering and Computer The College of Optics and Photonics » Elementary Education » Pre-podiatry Science is a leader in research. Its close » Photonic Science and comprises three major research centers industry partnerships and great location » English Engineering » Pre-veterinary and is internationally recognized for its make it an ideal choice for ambitious research and industry partnerships, such engineers. UCF is one stop on the » English Language Arts Education » Physics as CREOL and the Townes Laser Institute. Florida High Tech Corridor corridor and Here, expert faculty guide students in » Environmental Engineering » Political Science a neighbor to industry leaders such as the study of the science and technology Siemens, Boeing and Harris. » Event Management » Psychology of lights, lasers, fiber optics, imaging systems and other areas of research. » Film Graduates have premiered films » Public Administration at festivals such as Sundance Faculty and students are » Finance and inked distribution deals » Radio–Television teaching Romanian officials with major studios. » Forensic Science » Real Estate to create and manage local “I felt I was crossing a bridge throughout the Global UCF program — engaging and governments. » French understanding American culture, mapping my career path and fully navigating my academic options. Global UCF is designed to meet the needs of international students, providing an outstanding academic and cultural framework for living and studying at UCF, as well as career preparation.” — JULIA from Brazil

2 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 3 LINA from Colombia

“I love the fact that to say you have international friends is pretty cool. The network of friends from around the world is unique. We have become really close. Meet the Team Maybe someday I’ll be able to call an old friend from India to visit?”

MARY-KAY HASELEY - MANAGING DIRECTOR [email protected] Early on in her career, Mary-Kay realized that her passion was to create and not maintain. DASHA As an executive at the Walt Disney Company, she was involved in multiple projects that required detailed planning and implementation of one-of-a kind visions and business plans. Mary-Kay also from Russia founded her own company as an education consultant upon realizing that important resources for “Global UCF provides opportunities parents were not readily available. Mary-Kay understands how international students feel when first for you to develop the skills to experiencing life in the United States, as she has spent time in China, France, Germany, Italy, What do you Morocco and Norway. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Mary-Kay left the use not only in your major, but Northeast winters and embraced sunny Florida. in your entire life. My skills, my personality, my ideas, everything love most about changed. Global UCF helped me figure out who I am and in this process I understood — this is GLOBAL UCF? what I needed.” DR. OLGA BEDOYA-ARTURO - ACADEMIC DIRECTOR [email protected] Born in Colombia, Olga completed her doctoral degree in Higher Education and Public Policy. Her research topic was focused on the impact of higher education in the economic and social integration of highly educated immigrants in the United States. Olga has vast experience in international and STEM education. She worked at UCF for several years, both in the Office of First Year Advising and Exploration (FYAE) and in the College of Graduate Studies. HIMANSHU from India

“Within Global UCF, there are so many different points of view, and hearing them helps you see the world with a new perspective. It’s not only about what we do EMILY BOMBARDI - MARKETING MANAGER but who we do it with, and [email protected] Global UCF has connected me Marketing Manager Emily Bombardi joined Global UCF in March 2015. Previously, she was a sales with great people.” manager at Multimedia, Inc. in Orlando. She is a 2012 graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In addition, she is IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) certified and is a member of the Orlando Area Council on Foreign Relations. In her spare time, Emily likes to skydive on the weekends and also loves to travel — even if that means traveling alone!

FERNANDO XIMENA from Mexico from Venezuela

“We have support in every aspect “What I love most is the people — from the entire team. We get to we end up being like a family. We know the cultures from all of the take care of each other but also students in the program. It’s a fun push each other to stay on track. SHANNON TATUM - DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS and nice environment for studying Orlando is used to international [email protected] and everyday life. I feel like I’m at visitors and everyone is very Shannon Tatum is the Director of Admissions and joined the Global UCF team in March 2015. home. I feel like it’s a family — welcoming and respectful. The Prior to joining the team, she served as Associate Campus Director at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical not a program.” UCF campus is gorgeous! It may University since 2002. She holds a B.S. in management from The Florida State University and a M.S. in management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is a native Floridian and her feel huge and overwhelming at favorite pastime is biking the Florida trails! first, but then it becomes familiar and just feels like home.”

4 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 5 GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY SAMPLE CURRICULUM GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

Global UCF’s Global Achievement Academy (GAA) program offers a unique first-year experience for international students attending the University of Central Florida. The GAA sets the framework for successful integration to American culture and university life, as well as the needed academic support to thrive in an academically challenging environment. After completing the program, you will progress to year two of your degree program at UCF.

GAA FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Global UCF students take a core curriculum composed of GAA-specific As an international student, the move from high school to the higher education system classes, General Education Program-required classes and classes in in the United States can be challenging: a new language, new ways of learning and a new home. your major. Your GAA advisor will tailor the curriculum to include Global UCF makes that transition easier. classes in your specific academic track.

In the program, you will be required to complete additional academic • Academic support in English language and curricular classes is available throughout the program. tutoring and support in academic English and curricular classes. You will have all the tools you need to enter a degree program directly from secondary school (subject to entry requirements), with a TOEFL iBT 60 or equivalent.

SAMPLE GAA CORE CURRICULUM • Small class sizes give you the advantage of instruction and support tailored to your specific needs and goals and help ensure your academic success. SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3

• Support beyond the classroom. Starting on day one and throughout your entire program at SLS 1501 College Strategies for SLS 1501 College Strategies SLS 1501 College Strategies for Success: Study Skills for Success: Career Success: Academic Global UCF, we help foster your academic and professional success through community projects, Development Planning SLS 1282 Foundation of cultural experiences in Florida, career planning guidance and networking opportunities. American University EAP2 English for Academic LDR 2002 Intermediate Life Purposes II Foundations of Leadership EAP1 English for Academic LDR 2001 Foundations of Purposes I Leadership ENC 1101 English Composition I • Learn from your peers. GO Teamers will be the first students to welcome you to campus and help AMH 1070 Florida People and SPC 1603C Oral Communications Class in the major (recommended by you settle in, answering your questions and offering support as fellow students. As you get to know Places the GAA advisor based on the major) Take one class from the list below. your classmates and learn from them, you become part of the Global UCF family. Take one class from the list below, Options are limited according to Take one class from the list below. according to major and math major and placement test: Options are limited according to placement test scores: major and placement test: POS 2041 American National Government Cultural Foundation Class • Concierge support services that are exclusively for Global UCF students are available 24/7 for Explorations of Math MGF 1107 (recommended by the GAA advisor CHM 2040 Chemistry Ia inquiries large or small. MAT 1033C Intermediate Algebra based on the major) CHM 2045C Chemistry I MAC 1105C College Algebra CHM 2041 Chemistry Ib MAC 1140C Pre-Calculus Take one class from the list below, CHM 2045C Chemistry I according to major and math • A committed team of Global UCF advisors provides support on all issues, academic and personal, MAC 1114C Trigonometry CHM 2046 Chemistry II placement test scores: and helps you navigate the practicalities of settling in to life at UCF: airport pickup, opening a bank MAC 2311 Calculus I STA 1063C Basic Statistics Take one class from the list below, according to major and math account and mobile phone registration. Computer CGS 2100C placement test scores: Fundamentals for Business ANT 2511 Human Species MAC 1105C College Algebra MAC 1140C Pre-Calculus MAC 1140C Pre-Calculus MAC 1114C Trigonometry MAC 1114C Trigonometry MAC 2311 Calculus I MAC 2311 Calculus I MAC 2312 Calculus II MAC 2312 Calculus II PHY 2048C Physics for Engineers and Scientists Upon successful completion of the GAA, you will progress into year two of your chosen degree.

6 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 7 CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM JOIN OUR ALUMNI

A degree from UCF is the beginning of a successful career and life. You will be ready to Develop your competitive edge. The Global UCF Career Accelerator Program (CAP) is specially designed for launch a career as an astronaut, a surgeon, a writer, an athlete or whatever you aspire to be. international students who attend the Global Achievement Academy. All students in the GAA are eligible to participate in focused career development activities alongside their undergraduate degree work. The program is tailored to the unique experiences of international students. The CAP prepares students for professional success within a dynamic 21st century global workplace.

Students who successfully meet all CAP requirements will develop their professional presence and will receive guaranteed internship placement assistance.

Networking & CAP Orientation Career Research Community Building

Cover Letters

DAVID BETTNER TIFFANEY MILLER ALEXANDER CHRIS IANNELLO CAREER CAREER DEVELOPMENT PURSUIT & Co-creator of Words With Friends NASA deputy chief engineer & ESSENTIALS EXPLORATION One of three women from the “UCF provided the challenge and Kennedy Space Center featured Currently creating the next INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT laid the foundation I needed to on the Women at NASA website. generation of NASA launch ASSISTANCE become a lifelong learner, which vehicles bound for the moon “Ever since sixth grade, I knew I I feel is one of the most valuable and Mars. wanted to be an electrical engineer. gifts anyone can receive.” My hope is that our younger “UCF is among the best universities generation is inspired to pursue a in the country for aerospace, Professionalism & Teamwork Professional Résumé Writing Mock Interviews career in science or math.” providing the opportunity for Portfolio hands-on training.”

WHAT KINDS OF INTERNSHIPS? MICHELLE AKERS ERICKA DUNLAP R. GLENN HUBBARD EDUARDO SANCHEZ FIFA’s Woman Player of Miss America 2004 Dean, Columbia University Screenwriter and Director, Our goal is to provide eligible students with a variety of professional opportunities, of varying types the Century, Hall of Fame: Graduate School of Business “The Blair Witch Project” and lengths that best suit their needs and interests. When students become eligible for internship Class of 1998 ALAN EUSTACE Former Senior Vice President SHAWN JEFFERSON MARQUETTE SMITH placement assistance, they will work with a personal career coach to define a detailed placement JOHN C. BERSIA of Knowledge, Google Former NFL Player: 1988-90 Former NFL Player: 1994-95 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Hall of Fame: Class of 2002 Hall of Fame: Class of 2005 plan and to access select internship opportunities. Writer, Orlando Sentinel TYLER M. FISHER UCF’s First Rhodes Scholar GEORGE KALOGRIDIS NICOLE STOTT LEE CONSTANTINE President, Walt Disney NASA Astronaut Former Florida State Senator; ANGELO GARCIA World Resort Seminole County Commission, Singer and Songwriter, DANIEL TOSH District 3 1980s Pop Band Menudo MIKE MAROTH Stand-up Comedian Former Major League and television host, TOBY CRABEL JOHN HART Baseball Player “Tosh.0” World-Renowned Fund Former Major League Baseball Manager General Manager, Cleveland WILLIAM W. PARSONS JR. ALLEN WEISS Indians and Texas Rangers Former Director, NASA’s Former President DAUNTE CULPEPPER John C. Stennis Space Center of Worldwide Operations, Former NFL Player: 1995-98 CHERYL HINES Walt Disney Parks Hall of Fame: Class of 2002 Actress, HBO’s “Curb Your TARI PHILLIPS and Resorts Enthusiasm” Former NBA Player: 1990-91 PHIL DALHAUSSER Hall of Fame: Class of 2003 Olympic Gold Medalist GREGG HUBBARD (Volleyball) Singer and Songwriter, ANGEL RUIZ Country Music Band Head of Region, ROBERT DAMRON Sawyer Brown Ericsson North America Golf: 1991–94 Hall of Fame: Class of 2002

8 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 9 HOUSING & MEALS WAYS TO ENTER Global UCF’s Global Achievement Academy students live at The Towers apartments in Knight’s Plaza during their first year. The Towers are close to everything — the CFE Arena and Bright House Networks Stadium are only a short walk away. You can easily watch the Knights in action, attend concerts or find a UCF offers three ways for international students to enter their first year. Your English language best-seller at the Barnes & Noble bookstore. Hungry? There are lots of places to eat in the Knights Plaza, and academic levels will determine which entry path is the best for you. from popular eateries like Jimmy John’s to campus exclusives such as Knightro’s.

GAA-PREP STANDARD GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT PRE-SESSIONAL APPLICATION ACADEMY ENGLISH

1 to 4 semesters FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM LENGTH Varies 3 semesters Duration based on English language proficiency

PROGRAM CURRICULUM Flexible Pre-set Pre-set

2.5 GPA, 80% attendance, English language TOEFL/IELTS and/or SAT/ level equivalent to PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS TO 2.0 GPA (general freshman TOEFL iBT 60 THE PROGRAM ACT (no minimum score YEAR TWO OF DEGREE good standing) required), if not taken prior Progression into Global to Global UCF admission Achievement Academy

Linen pack: TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA DINING AT UCF REQUIRED ENGLISH LANGUAGE No Yes Yes (Provided in your on-campus room) COURSEWORK The Towers apartments feature single Meal plans are provided by UCF Dining • 2 full-size flat sheets REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL No Yes Not applicable bedrooms with full-size beds and • 2 full-size fitted sheets Services, and convenient dining locations ACADEMIC COURSEWORK

shared kitchens with dishwashers. are available throughout campus, making FEATURES • 4 standard pillow cases 24/7 CONCIERGE + DEDICATED No Yes Yes Your apartment layout has four private • 1 extra-fluffy pillow dining easy and convenient. Knightro’s CAMPUS SUPPORT TEAM bedrooms and two shared bathrooms. and ’63 South offer a variety of delicious • 1 full-size reversible comforter GPA REQUIREMENT Varies 2.5 2.5 Each apartment is same-sex, but each • 1 full-size quilted mattress pad selections daily. Thanks to free Wi-Fi, floor is mixed-gender. high definition flat-screen televisions TOEFL iBT 80+ TOEFL iBT 60+ TOEFL iBT 41-59 • 2 all-cotton bath towels IELTS /TOEFL REQUIREMENT and comfortable seating, you can eat, IELTS ™ 6.5 IELTS ™ 5.5 IELTS ™ 4.0 - 5.0 Details • 2 matching cotton hand towels OTHER STANDARDIZED lounge and socialize in style. SAT/ACT with Writing None None Agreement type: 12-month commitment • 2 matching cotton washcloths TESTS REQUIRED (3 semesters)** • 1 shower curtain Agreement type: 12-month commitment ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS • 1 bath mat Yes No No Room type: Apartment with private (3 semesters) REQUIREMENTS (ESSAYS, ETC.)

bedrooms ADMISSIONS APPLICATION Varies 5 days or less 5 days or less Towers at Knights Plaza In addition to the student meal plan, TURNAROUND TIME Furnishings: Desk, desk chair, dresser Accommodation Fee: UCF offers a number of international and full-size bed 4 months prior to 5 weeks prior to 5 weeks prior to APPLICATION DEADLINE $9,600 USD* dining options on campus including program start program start program start Utilities included: Air conditioning, heat, East Asian, Mediterranean and electricity, water, cable television and Mexican cuisine. high-speed wireless Internet Please refer to globalucf.com for the most up-to-date information and dates. If students need to stock up on the basics or want to cook a meal with friends, BEDROOM A BEDROOM D several grocery stores and international 11 X 138 11 X 138 LIVING ROOM Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4+ 11 X 174 markets are on or near campus, including Publix, Asian Market at UCF and BEDROOM B BEDROOM D Standard Application 10 X 123 10 X 128 Adam Halal Meats & Grocery. GPA Varies Depending BEDROOM B TOEFL iBT 80+ | IELTS ™ 6.5 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE 11 X 174 on a student’s BEDROOM C BEDROOM C SAT/ACT with Writing 11 X 174 10 X 123 choice of LIVING ROOM 12 X 188 Global UCF Meal Plan Cost: major, their BEDROOM A Global Achievement undergraduate 10 X 128 $6,000 USD* Academy GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE degree may GPA 2.5 ACADEMY (3 terms) take longer TOEFL iBT 60+ | IELTS ™ 5.5 than 4 years.

GAA Prep Pre-Sessional English *Accomodation, dining prices and specifications are subject to change. Consultglobalucf.com for the most up-to-date information and pricing. GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT GPA 2.5 Varies ACADEMY (3 terms) UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE **Students who begin in a GAA Prep program must remain in a UCF residential hall for the duration of the GAA Prep and GAA program. TOEFL iBT 41-59 | IELTS ™ 4.0 - 5.0

10 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 11 TUITION & FEES APPLY

GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY (3 Semesters)

Tuition & Fees...... $23,900 Housing (12 months)...... $9,600 1 > 2 > 3 Meal Plan (12 months)...... $6,000 Download an application form from Your official academic transcripts Email scanned copies of your Health Insurance...... $2,000 globalucf.com and complete your must be viewed by a Global UCF certified academic transcripts and application electronically. Email it to recruiter, regional office or public proof of English language ability to TOTAL USD...... $41,500 [email protected]. notary and certified with a stamp on [email protected]. OR your application. In need of additional English courses before meeting the English language requirements for the Your original academic transcripts Global Achievement Academy? Enroll in GAA Prep, our pre-sessional English language program. Complete the application at the must be submitted in person when Estimated tuition and fees per semester $6,800. Once students successfully meet the requirements back of this brochure. Scan and email you arrive on campus. You cannot of the Prep program, they will progress into and pay in full the tuition and fees for the Global it to [email protected] enroll until originals have been Achievement Academy.‡ or mail it to: reviewed and confirmed by a Global Global UCF UCF staff member. P.O. Box 66002 Orlando, FL 32816 IMPORTANT DATES United States of America

Global Achievement SPRING 2016 Standard Entry GAA Prep† Academy (GAA) 4 > 5 > 6 APPLICATION DEADLINE** September 1, 2015 December 1, 2015 December 1, 2015

MOVE-IN DATES January 9, 2016 January 4, 2016 January 4, 2016 The Global UCF admissions team To formally accept your offer, Once you have satisfied all academic

PROGRAM START DATES January 11, 2016 January 5, 2016 January 5, 2016 will review your application and, you must satisfy all outstanding and immigration requirements, if qualified, you will receive a conditions and submit the deposit as the UCF International Services conditional offer specifying any outlined on your offer letter. Center will send you your I-20 Global Achievement Standard Entry GAA Prep† SUMMER 2016 Academy (GAA) outstanding documents or documentation to apply for your Deposits are refundable in the APPLICATION DEADLINE** January 1, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 credentials that need to be submitted F-1 visa with the U.S. Embassy in case of visa denial with written MOVE-IN DATES May 15, 2016 May 9, 2016 May 9, 2016 to complete the application. your home country. notification prior to the program PROGRAM START DATES May 16, 2016 May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016 U.S. immigration law requires all move-in date. For standard entry to undergraduate students to provide a Certification and graduate programs at the

Global Achievement of Finances and accompanying university, see ucf.edu. FALL 2016 Standard Entry GAA Prep† Academy (GAA) documentation from your bank. APPLICATION DEADLINE** March 1, 2016 July 15, 2016 July 15, 2016 You will find this form in your MOVE-IN DATES August 19, 2016 August 15, 2016 August 15, 2016 conditional offer pack. PROGRAM START DATES August 22, 2016 August 16, 2016 August 16, 2016

*Tuition, dates and deadlines are estimated and subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.globalucf.com. **This is the deadline to submit all documents stated on your offer letter and is required for both academic acceptance and I-20 issuance. HELP AND GUIDANCE All necessary items must be received by admissions on or before this deadline or the student will be unable to enroll for the intended semester and will be encouraged to defer enrollment to the following semester. We have regional teams located across the world who are ready †GAA Prep students may need to take 1-4 semesters of pre-sessional English language classes, depending on English proficiency level upon arrival. to assist you with your Global UCF application and give you ‡Housing, Health Insurance and Meal Plan costs are due for the full 12-month commitment by the Global UCF payment deadline. advice and guidance throughout the admissions process. Contact [email protected], and we will direct your query to our team in your region.

12 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 13 GLOBAL UCF Agent Stamp Here UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA APPLICATION Personal Details Select Your Route to UCF Name must appear exactly as shown in applicant’s passport. Global UCF GAA Prep (Pre-sessional English) Title: Gender: Global UCF Global Achievement Academy (GAA) Family name: Standard Entry Given names: Preferred name: Intended Major Date of birth (D/M/Y): Write in Major: Country of birth: Country of citizenship: Intended Start Date City of birth: Indicate year and semester you wish to start:

Passport number: Year: Aug. (Fall) Jan. (Spring) May (Summer) Passport date of expiry: Education Details Contact Details English proficiency Permanent non-U.S. home address (mandatory): IELTS Band (total) score: Address 1: Date taken or scheduled (D/M/Y): City: IELTS section scores: Region: TOEFL total score: State: Date taken or scheduled (D/M/Y): Province: TOEFL subtest scores: Postal code: Other: Years of English study: Country: Native language: Applicant’s mailing address in the USA (if applicable): Form I-20 Do you have a Form I-20 from another institution in the United States? City: State: Postal code: Yes No Expired Mobile telephone: If ‘Yes’ or ‘Expired’, please provide a copy with your application materials. Home telephone: Applicant’s email (mandatory): Education history (post-secondary and further education) Name of secondary school attended: Recruiter or agent name (if applicable): Recruiter’s email: City of secondary school: Recruiter’s address: Country of secondary school: Address 1: From (D/M/Y): To (D/M/Y): City: Anticipated date of secondary school graduation: Region: Have you attended additional secondary schools? Yes No State: Language of instruction: Province:

Postal code: Name of post-secondary institution attended: Country:

Emergency Contact City of post-secondary institution: Country of post-secondary institution: Name: Relationship: From (D/M/Y) to (D/M/Y): Address: Anticipated date of graduation/transfer: Home telephone: Language of instruction: Mobile telephone: Have you attended additional post-secondary schools? Yes No Email: If yes, please attach transcripts to application.

14 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 15 Advanced tests (if applicable) Personal Statement SAT scores: SAT date (D/M/Y): 1. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or do you currently have a disciplinary charge pending by any educational institution for academic CR score: Math score: misconduct, such as cheating? (You do not need to disclose any academic ACT scores: ACT date (D/M/Y): dismissal, suspension or probation that was due to poor grades.) Yes No Composite: Math: English: 2. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or do you currently have Other test: Other test date (D/M/Y): a disciplinary charge pending by any educational institution for behavior misconduct, such as fighting? Transfer Information Yes No 3. Have you ever been convicted of or charged with a criminal offense or are Required if transferring from another educational institution in United States you currently the subject of any criminal proceeding? School transferring: Yes No If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, please submit a separate sheet that gives the circumstances and approximate date of City/State/Country: each incident. From D/M/Y to D/M/Y: Declaration Degree earned: I declare that the information I have supplied on this form is complete and SEVIS #: correct. I understand that giving false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of my application or cancellation of enrollment and/or loss Additional university credits/programs: of visa status. International Baccalaureate (IB) I have read, understood and accept the published terms and conditions and Advanced Placement (AP) course information provided and/or available on UCF’s and Global UCF’s website, and I have sufficient information about UCF and Global UCF to Cambridge Program (AICE) make an informed enrollment decision. The most recent terms and conditions and updated course information may be found at Dependents ucf.edu and globalucf.com. Do you have dependents you would like to add to your I-20? I understand that if I have a minimum score of TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5, I can apply for direct entry into a degree program at UCF, rather than Yes No to the Global Achievement Academy at Global UCF. If I apply directly to Airport Reception UCF, I understand that my admission is not guaranteed and that I must meet UCF’s degree program admission requirements and deadlines, as Do you require airport pickup? After you book your travel, please visit set by UCF’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I understand that these globalucf.com/flight and enter your arrival details and flight information. requirements are listed at http://admissions.ucf.edu/apply/international Yes No and that they may change from time to time. I give UCF and the Global UCF permission to obtain official records from Medical Insurance Requirement any educational institution attended by me. I give UCF permission to provide Global UCF with any information pertaining to my application of study, (This section must be completed.) my ongoing academic progress and my results and attendance for the I understand Global UCF will provide a mandatory 12 months of purposes of evaluating my admissibility and progression status. medical coverage upon my arrival in the United States, at a cost of I grant UCF and Global UCF permission to provide my parent(s), guardian(s), $2,000 USD. At the end of 12 months I will be required to extend the initial sponsor(s) and recruiter when requested, with any information pertaining to coverage. This fee changes annually and is correct at the time of printing. my application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance. Sponsored Students I understand that after I commence my studies with Global UCF, I will need to successfully complete the program and meet the minimum required Please indicate if any part of your education will sponsored: progression standards before I can continue my studies at UCF. Type of sponsorship (for example: tuition, fees, living expenses, other): I understand that tuition and fees may change without notice. I accept responsibility for payment of all relevant tuition and fees, and I agree to abide by Global UCF refund policy, as outlined in the terms and conditions. Name of sponsoring organization: I understand that living expenses in the United States may be higher than in my own country and I confirm that I have the financial ability to meet Other Information these costs. How did you first learn about Global UCF? 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Direct entry admissions may also require a professional recommendation, essays and an admissions interview. For the most up-to-date information on program offerings and admissions criteria, visit globalucf.com. For more information on direct entry, see ucf.edu/admissions.

Certificado de Habilitações Literárias with an average Five college preparatory subjects passed with a grade SPM Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Matriculation Certificate or Sri Lanka Collegiate GCE A Levels with C grade in three ANGOLA GCSE/IGCSE MALAYSIA subject score of 12. of D or higher. Certificate of Education) with C6 or higher. SRI LANKA subjects or 55% and above and Senior Secondary School GCE O Levels with five passes C grade or 55%. ARGENTINA Bachiller with a 6.5 or higher on a 10 pt. scale. West African School Certificate or Senior Secondary MAURITIUS See GCSE criteria. GHANA School Certificate Examination with a minimum score Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (Certificate Year 12 certificates with an average of C+ or 65% or of C6 in five subjects. Certificado de Bachillerato (Baccalaureate Certificate) MEXICO SWEDEN from Upper Secondary School) with ‘G’ grade (Godkand) AUSTRALIA higher, grades and certificates vary by state and with a 7.0 average or higher. in five academic subjects. territory. HKDSE—Level 3 or higher in Liberal Studies; If applicable, HONG KONG O and A level in at least five academic subjects; Level 2 School Leaving Certificate (Gerchilgee) after 12 years MONGOLIA Tawjahiya Secondary School Certificate with a 55% or higher in Math and two or three additional electives. with e.5 (79%) (C+) average or higher. Senior High School Diploma or certificate of graduation BAHRAIN TAIWAN average or higher. 65% or higher. Years 10 and 12 exams with a 50% average and Year 11 Basic Education Standard Exam Diploma A (Academic) INDIA MYANMAR Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a 40–55% progress report. with a 3 or 49% average or higher. Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with minimum BANGLADESH TANZANIA average. E/5 average or higher. Surat Tanda Tanat Belajar (STTB) or Sekolah Menengah Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 45% (second NEPAL Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education INDONESIA Unum Tingkat Atas (SMA) GPA of 6 or higher in five division) or higher. Mathayom VI (Secondary) Certificate/M6 with a 65% BOTSWANA THAILAND with a 2nd Class, 2nd Division or C average. academic subjects. average or higher. West African School Certificate or Nigerian Exam Certificado de Conclusão de ensino médio with an Completion with an overall 24 or higher or IB Score NIGERIA Council exam (NECO) with a minimum score of C6 in Lise Diplomasi (Secondary School [Lyceum] Diploma) BRAZIL INTERNATIONAL TURKEY average of 6/10. BACCALAUREATE 4.0 or higher in each subject. five subjects. with a 3.5 (orta) or 65% average or higher.

Brunei-Cambridge Certificate of Education Ordinary Peesh-daneshgahii Diplome (High School Diploma) Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Certificate) Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) BRUNEI IRAN OMAN UAE Level with a C+ average. with 13 average or higher. with 70% average or better. with a 70% average or higher.

CAMBODIA Baccalauréat with D grade or 70% or higher. Teudat Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate) with 65% Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 45% (2nd Class) Uganda Certificate of Education with a C (7) average ISRAEL PAKISTAN average or better. average or above. or higher or General Certificate of Education Level UGANDA Grade averages will be assessed according to provincial (O Level) Examination Certificate with five academic CANADA variations and admission requirements for your UCF Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School PANAMA Diploma de Bachiller with a 3.5 or 75% or better. subjects passed. JAPAN program of study. Leaving Certificate) with a 3.5 or C+ average. Bachillerato Academic or Certificado de Educacion Attestat Certificate of Complete General Secondary PERU CHILE Licencia de Educacion Media, with an average of 4.75/7. Tawjihi-Academic (General Secondary Education Secundaria Comun Completa with 12/20. UKRAINE Education or Matriculation Certificate with a Grade 6 JORDAN Certificate) with 65% average or higher. or higher. A minimum grade average of 70% and earned an Upper PHILIPPINES High School Diploma with 84% (Grade C+) or higher. CHINA Middle School Graduation Certificate (Gao San*). KAZAKHSTAN Attestat with C+ or 74% or higher average. UNITED KINGDOM See GCSE criteria. Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (General Secondary School QATAR Bachiller or Bachillerato ot Titulo de Bechiller Academico Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with Certificate) with 69% average or higher. Baccalaureat II (Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong COLOMBIA KENYA VIETNAM 7/10 or 3.5/5. a C+ or 7 average or higher. or Bang Tot Nghiep Bo Tuch Van Hoa) with 6.25/10. Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii ECUADOR Bachillerato or Titulo de Bachiller with 7/10 or 14/20. RUSSIA (Certificate of [Complete] General Secondary Education) KOREA, REPUBLIC Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo (High School Certificate) WEST AFRICAN Completion with a 6 or better in a minimum of five with a 3.5 GPA. SCHOOL OF (South Korea) with an average weighted rank between 1 and 5. subjects. Thanaweya Amma or General Secondary Education CERTIFICATE EGYPT Certificate with a 64% or pass. Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama (Secondary School Shahadat Al-Marhat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Education KUWAIT Diploma) with a 75% average in academic courses. SAUDI ARABIA Secondary Certificate) with a 75% or higher in the Natural Zambian School Certificate Examination and GCE–O Level Fiji School Leaving Certificate or Form 7 Certificate with Sciences track. ZAMBIA with five academic subjects passed with grade of C or 6 FIJI a 6 average or higher. LAOS Baccalaureat II with a score of 13.9 or higher. or higher. SINGAPORE See GCSE criteria. FRANCE Baccalauréat Général with an overall score of 11 or higher. MACAU See China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. See General Certificate of Education—Ordinary Level Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement ZIMBABWE with five academic subjects pass with grade of C or 6 SOUTH AFRICA with D average or matriculation endorsement with or higher. 55% or higher.

18 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 19 PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

BY DEGREE Required Classes GPA Prerequisites Major to Complete Before Additional Entry Requirements Required Completed in GAA Admission to the Major COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE Global UCF progression requirements: Overall 2.5 GPA, 80% attendance to classes, EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, ART 2300C, ART 2201C; ART 2301C, ARH 2050, ARH 2051, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus Art Education 2.5 or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. academic support sessions and signature student experiences required in the program. EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Early Childhood Development and Education Track 1 PK-3 2.75 Knowledge Test. Early Childhood Development and Education Track 2 Early Childhood 2.75 EDF 2085, DEP 2004C Development EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, LIT 2110, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Restricted Access: These majors have additional admission requirements. There is no limit to the number of students who can be enrolled. Students meeting the English Language Arts Education 2.5 ENC 1101 requirements normally will be admitted. Knowledge Test. KEY EDF 2005, EDF 2085,EME 2040 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Elementary Education 2.5 Limited Access: These majors guarantee admission to a limited number of students who meet the additional admission requirements. Test. MAC 2311 AND MAC 2312 depending on how far EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign Language Mathematics Education 2.5 student places in the Math requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. Placement Test MAC 2311 depending on how EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, BSC 2010C, BSC 2011C MAC 2311C, CHM 2045C, CHM 2046, CHM 2046 L , 6 Hours of international or Required Classes Science Education—Biology 2.5 far student places in the Math GPA Prerequisites diversity focus or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. Major to Complete Before Additional Entry Requirements Placement Test Required Completed in GAA MAC 1114C depending on how Admission to the Major EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, CHM 2045C, CHM 2046, CHM 2046 L, PHY 2053, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign Science Education—Chemistry 2.5 far student places in the Math Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Placement Test Students must satisfactorily complete the mandatory portfolio review or portfolio application course, depending on track, before MAC 2311, MAC 2312 & PHY Art: Emerging Media Track 3 2048 depending on how far EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, PHY 2048C, PHY 2049C, CHM 2045C, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, 6 Hours of enrolling in any restricted electives. Science Education—Physics 2.5 student places in the Math international or diversity focus or Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. Art: History Track 2.5 Placement Test Art: Studio Art Track 3.0 Students must satisfactorily complete the mandatory portfolio review before enrolling in any upper division ART courses. EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, AMH 2010, AMH 2020, POS 2041, PYS 2012 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Social Science Education 2.5 Art: Studio Track 2.5 Students must satisfactorily complete the mandatory portfolio review before enrolling in any upper division ART courses. Foreign Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. Sport and Exercise Science 2.5 BSC 2010 Art: Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management 2.5 Technical Education and Industry Training 2.5 Digital Media 2.5 MAC 1105C EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, FRE 2201, FRE 3300, FRE 3420, FRW3100, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign World Languages Education—French 2.5 English Creative Writing 2.5 ENC 1101 Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. EDF 2005, EDF 2085, EME 2040, FRE 2201, SPN 3300, SPN 3420, SPW 3100, 6 Hours of international or diversity focus or Foreign English Literature 2.5 ENC 1101 World Languages Education—Spanish 2.5 Language requirement, pass the General Knowledge Test. English Technical Communication 2.5 ENC 1101 Film 2.5 Required fall term entrance. Portfolio required. Apply by December. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Film-Cinema Studies 2.5 depending on how far Aerospace Engineering 2.5 CHM2045C or CHS1440 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C, and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. student places in the Math French 2.5 Placement test. Placement Test History 2.5 MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C depending on how far CHS1140, or CHM2045C & Civil Engineering 2.5 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C, and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. Humanities and Cultural Studies 2.5 student places in the Math CHM2041 Latin American Studies 2.5 Placement Test MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Music 2.5 Complete audition and keyboard placement examination (encouraged video audition). depending on how far CHS1140, or CHM2045C & Computer Engineering 2.5 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C, and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. Audition, memorization required for pianists and vocalists, accompanists provided for vocalists, candidate must bring audition student places in the Math CHM2041 Music Education 2.5 music, large instruments provided, keyboard placement exam, interview. Placement Test MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Music— Jazz Studies Track 2.5 Complete audition and keyboard placement examination (encouraged video audition). depending on how far Computer Sciences 2.5 Grade of "C" or better in all courses. Music— Music Composition Track 2.5 Complete audition, keyboard placement examination (encouraged video audition), and a Professional Sequence Entrance Review. student places in the Math Placement Test Music— Music Performance Track 2.5 Complete audition, keyboard placement examination (encouraged video audition), and a Professional Sequence Entrance Review. MAC2311C, MAC2312, PHY2048C depending on how far CHS1440 or CHM2045C or Philosophy 2.5 Construction Engineering 2.5 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. student places in the Math CHM2040 & CHM2041 Religion and Cultural Studies 2.5 Placement Test Spanish 2.5 Placement test. MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C depending on how far CHS1440 or CHM2045C or Electrical Engineering 2.5 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. Theatre 2.5 Review by the college, audition, interview, portfolio, or résumé according with the track. Requires a fall semester start. student places in the Math CHM2040 & CHM2041 Placement Test Theatre Studies 2.5 Interview, 3 letters of recommendation, a résumé, and transcripts. MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Theatre— Musical Theatre Track 2.5 Review by the college, audition, interview, 3 letters of recommendation, résumé. Requires a fall semester start. depending on how far CHM2045C or CHM2040 & Environmental Engineering 2.5 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. student places in the Math CHM2041 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Placement Test ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3411, depending on how far Accounting 2.5 ECO 2013 Industrial Engineering 2.5 CHM2045C or CHS1440 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN student places in the Math Placement Test 3025, ACG 3131 MAC1114C, PHY2053C Economics 2.5 ECO 2013 depending on how far Information Technology 2.5 ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, student places in the Math Placement Test ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, Economics, Business 2.5 ECO 2013 MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C depending on how far 3025, ACG 3173 Mechanical Engineering 2.5 CHM2045C or CHS1440 Grade of “C” or better in MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. student places in the Math ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, Placement Test ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, Finance 2.5 ECO 2013 MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 3025, ACG 3173 PHY 2053 or PHY 2048 depending on how far BSC 2010, ZOO 3733, PCB, 3703, Separate application to the program, consent from Program Director; 100 hours of working/volunteering/shadowing licensed ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, Athletic Training 2.75 ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, student places in the Math HUB 2201, STA 2023, PSY 2012 certified athletic trainer. Integrated Business 2.5 ECO 2013 MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN Placement Test 3025, ACG 3173 Communication Sciences and Disorders 2.5 Criminal Background clean ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, MAC 1114C and PHY 2053 B or better in ENC1101 or ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, depending on how far Management 2.5 ECO 2013 Criminal Justice 3.0 ENC1102 (or writing sample MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN student places in the Math if not met) 3025, ACG 3173 Placement Test ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, Health Sciences Pre-clinical Track 2.5 STA 2023 ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, Marketing 2.5 ECO 2013 Health Services Administration 2.5 STA 2023 MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN ZOO 3733, PCB 3703C, CGS Separate application to the program, completion of the GEP, Foreign Language Requirement, and the Common Program Prerequisite 3025, ACG 3173 Health Informatics and Information Management 2.5 STA 2014C 2100, ACG 2071, ACG 2021 Requirements. ACG 20221, ACG 2071, CGS 2100, *Gao Kao is not required for admission to Global UCF. ECO 2013, ECO 2023, ECO 3211, Public Administration 2.5 POS 2041 and ECO 2013 Real Estate 2.5 ECO 2013 MAR 3023, FIN 3403, MAN POS 2041, BSC 1005, PSY 2012, Social Work 2.5 STA 2023 Separate application to the program. 3025, ACG 3173 SYG 2000, ECO 2023

20 GLOBAL UCF • GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY 21 Required Classes GPA Prerequisites Major to Complete Before Additional Entry Requirements GLOBAL UCF Required Completed in GAA Admission to the Major COLLEGE OF MEDICINE TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Biochemistry 2.5 depending on Math Placement test results

MAC 2311C AND PHY 2053C 1. The University of Central Florida’s Global UCF students must of immunization against meningitis and hepatitis B, 19. Grievance procedures, appeals or complaints: Students must Biomedical Sciences 2.5 depending on Math read these terms and conditions carefully prior to submitting or a signed waiver declining these two vaccines. follow the policy and procedures for filing complaints, griev- Placement test results an application. In addition to these terms and conditions, as Mandatory immunization forms may be obtained ances and appeals in a constructive and timely manner. UCF’s students at the University of Central Florida (UCF), all Global through the UCF Health Services website at hs.ucf.edu/ student grievance procedure can be found at http://sas.sdes. MAC 2311C AND PHY 2053C UCF students are bound by the rules and regulations governing immunizations.html. Students must have immunization ucf.edu/docs/grievance_process.pdf. Biomedical Sciences Pre-Clinical Track 2.5 depending on Math UCF, as those may be amended from time to time. The most re- documentation to live on campus and prior to class 20. Academic performance: The UCF Academic Regulations Pol- Placement test results cent UCF rules can be found at goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu. start date. icy outlines the required standards for academic performance MAC 2311C AND PHY 2053C 2. Global UCF reserves the right to amend these terms and con- c. The cost of health insurance is nonrefundable. and maintaining good academic standing. This policy can be Biotechnology 2.5 depending on Math found at catalog.ucf.edu/policies. ditions from time to time (the most recent terms and condi- 10. Airport transfers: Requests for airport transfer should be Placement test results tions can be found at globalUCF.com/terms-and-conditions). made at least two weeks in advance by visiting GlobalUCF. 21. Photography, filming and sound recording: Global UCF or its BSC 2010, STA 2023, Z00 3733, Similarly, UCF reserves the right to amend its terms and condi- Medical Laboratory Sciences 2.5 STA 2023 Application has to be sent during the spring term of the year seeking admission to the program. com/welcome. Global UCF cannot guarantee a reservation representatives, affiliates, successors and related companies MCB 3020, PCB 3703 tions from time to time. At all times, students will be required for a request made less than two weeks in advance. However, may arrange to photograph or shoot video footage of students to comply with the then-current terms and conditions. UCF’s COLLEGE OF NURSING staff will make every attempt to accommodate late requests. for purposes of advertising, public relations, and/or promo- current terms and conditions may be found at policies.ucf.edu. In the event that a flight is cancelled or delayed, students must tion in any medium throughout the world, including on social CHM 1031, MCB2004, ZOO 3733, 3. Application: Students may apply to Global UCF’s Global call the emergency telephone number published in the Next media sites and on the Internet. Any student who does not Nursing 3.0 STA 2023 or STA 2014 PCB 3733, PSY 2012 or SYG Nursing test, receive score higher than predetermined cut off; criminal background check. Achievement Academy (“GAA”), GAA Prep (a pre-sessional Steps Brochure to inform Global UCF’s staff of the new arrival wish to participate should advise us in writing and state at the 2000, DEP 2004, HUN 3001 English program) or for direct admission to UCF. If you de- date and time. Please see Section 24 for the airport transfer time of the photography or video shooting the wish not to par- ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT cide to apply to any of these three programs, be sure to use cancellation policy. ticipate. By accepting these terms and conditions you are indi- cating your consent to use these photographs or video footage the application that is specific to the program you select. Each 11. Cancellation, change, curtailment or withdrawal: Students Event Management 2.5 STA 2023 without further consent or notifications unless you follow the application contains terms and conditions governing the spe- who cancel their Global UCF course prior to arrival on UCF’s Hospitality Management 2.5 STA 2023 above opt-out requirements. cific program, and students acknowledge by submitting this campus due to a visa denial may request a full refund of de- Restaurant & Foodservice Management 2.5 STA 2023 application that they agree to the terms and conditions of the posit, tuition and fees. Students will only be eligible for a re- 22. Force majeure: UCF and Global UCF will not be liable in cases respective program. COLLEGE OF SCIENCES fund if they submit documentation of visa denial with written where UCF and/ or Global UCF is unable to fulfill any services 4. Students who are conditionally accepted to Global UCF will re- notification to Global UCF prior to the course start date. After because of fire, natural disaster, national emergency, act of Anthropology 2.5 ANT 2511 ceive a conditional offer that outlines additional requirements the start of the Global UCF program, students may be eligible government, acts of war or terrorism, failure of suppliers or Biology 2.5 for acceptance and deposit information. Students who are for a partial refund of up to 25% of tuition costs prior to the subcontractors, labor disputes or any other reasons which are Chemistry 2.5 admitted to Global UCF will receive an offer letter along with end of the fourth week of classes. After attending all or part of beyond UCF’s or Global UCF’s control. invoice information with directions on completing payment. the fifth week of classes in your first semester of the program, MAC 2311 depending on how 23. Student F-1 visa holders: F-1 visa holders are required to pro- there will be no refunds for the remainder of the program du- Forensic Sciences 2.5 far student places in the Math 5. Tuition, fees and accommodation payment: Following pay- vide UCF with a current residential address and telephone ration absent exceptional circumstances. The no refund dates Placement Test ment of the deposit, students must pay the remaining out- number at all times. Students who fail to meet attendance for each program start date are: requirements, continue their enrollment or maintain satis- MAC 2311 and MAC 2312 standing balance by the following posted payment deadline for factory academic progress will be reported to the U.S. Depart- depending on how far the semester in which they enroll: Spring 2016: February 8, 2016; Mathematics 2.5 ment of Homeland Security (DHS). Information collected by student places in the Math Spring 2016: December 7, 2015; Summer 2016: June 13, 2016; UCF and Global UCF which personally identifies a student Placement Test Summer 2016: April 25, 2016; Fall 2016: September 19, 2016. and information regarding a student’s course progress may be MAC 2311, MAC 2312 & PHY shared with DHS, state and accrediting agencies, designated 2048 depending on how far Fall 2016: August 1, 2016. 12. Exceptional circumstances: Refunds for exceptional circum- Physics 2.5 stances may be granted on a very limited case-by-case basis authorities, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s), UCF and student places in the Math Global UCF has the right to amend prices due to university by the Global UCF Office of Academic Services. Up to 100% of Global UCF staff, sponsors, recruiters, and representatives. Placement Test actions, tax increases, governmental actions or other events tuition and registration fees are refundable if due to circum- This information may include personal and contact details, beyond our control. Political Sciences 2.5 POS 2041 stances determined by Global UCF to be exceptional. course enrollment details and changes, and circumstances Psychology 2.5 STA 2023 6. Transfer credits: Students with post-secondary college cred- of any suspected breach by the student of any UCF or Global 13. Public holidays and school vacation: Classes are usually not its applying to Global UCF’s GAA are subject to additional UCF policies and/or any DHS rules or regulations. Sociology 2.5 held on public holidays, and most school facilities will be requirements. Students joining the GAA must have completed closed. Classes will not be held during designated school vaca- 24. Cancellation: “Cancellation Period” refers to the period up to Statistics 2.5 STA 2023 less than 30 credits from an outside university and the cumu- tions. Global UCF will not make reimbursements for classes the start date of the first course you are attending. Cancella- lative post-secondary GPA must be 2.0 or higher. Coursework NICHOLSON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION not offered. tions must be made during the Cancellation Period in writing transferred from international, non-American institutions Advertising/ Public Relations 3.4 ENC 1101 C or better in ADV3008 or PUR4000 and B or better in ENC 1101, ENC 1102 or Grammar Proficiency Test. and, provided the student never attends, tuition, dining and will need to be officially evaluated through one of the UCF-ap- 14. Absences: F-1 students must comply with all applicable United accommodation refunds may apply (subject to sections 7, 8 Communication and Conflict 2.5 STA 2014C proved NACES companies: World Education Services (wes.org) States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations re- and 11). In all cases, the courier fee (if utilized), enrollment fee Human Communication 2.5 STA 1063C or Josef Silny & Associates (jsilny.com). Students submitting lated to study on a student visa at UCF, including attendance and any other service charges (e.g., airport transfer fee, medi- A minimum GPA does not guarantee admission. Submit previously published journalistic work, meet with the advisor. A or better in: international post-secondary school (university) credentials, requirements. Failure to meet attendance requirements may cal insurance, campus fee, program supplement fee, etc.) are Journalism 2.5 ENC 1101 ENC 1101, ENC 1102 or Grammar Proficiency Test. order course-by-course evaluations. Transfer credits are artic- lead to penalties, including loss of immigration status. Any nonrefundable. ulated after completion of the GAA and will apply to academic student who is absent during the program or loses immigra- A minimum GPA does not guarantee admission, meet with the advisor. B or better in ENC 1101, ENC 1102, or Grammar Proficiency 25. Liability: The liability of Global UCF, its operator and its Radio/TV 2.5 ENC 1101 years two, three and four; under no circumstances will trans- tion status due to absences will not be eligible for a refund for Test. fer credits apply to the GAA. The student acknowledges that time missed. group companies, their directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents and partners with respect to losses arising from COLLEGE OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS UCF and the Global UCF make no representations and cannot 15. Global UCF Academic criteria: Students are accepted into guarantee that post-secondary college credits will be given. negligence (except where such liability cannot be excluded MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C Global UCF with the strict understanding that progression as a matter of law), breach of contract or otherwise will be depending on how far 7. Accommodations: All GAA students are required to commit through Global UCF and successful completion of any pro- limited in all circumstances to the full amount paid to UCF, Photonic Science and Engineering 2.5 CHS1440 or CHM2045C student places in the Math to a three-term residence in a UCF residential hall and pay in gram will require satisfactory attendance and successful at- Global UCF or the relevant group company by the relevant Placement Test full for this accommodation by the posted payment deadline tainment of specified progression grades, which can be found student for the particular program. Such companies and per- (listed in section 5) for the semester in which they enroll. at globalucf.com/apply-now/application-requirements. Stu- sons will in no circumstances have any liability for indirect or INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES All Global UCF student housing commitments run three terms dents who do not meet the criteria for successful completion consequential losses or damages. Any dispute, claim or other Environmental Studies 2.5 STA 2023 unless otherwise noted. Students who begin in a GAA Prep will not be allowed to proceed. Students may be offered advice matter arising will be subject to the jurisdiction and laws of program must remain in a UCF residential hall for the dura- on suitable alternative options, which may or may not include Interdisciplinary Studies 2.5 the United States District Court for the Middle District of tion of the GAA Prep and GAA program before eligible to move retaking courses or repeating certain courses. These alterna- Florida. By signing these terms and conditions, the student Women's Studies 2.5 off campus. The most up to date cancellation and refund policy tive options may involve additional time and costs, including consents to and accepts the jurisdiction of such court for the for student accommodation can be found at housing.ucf.edu/ tuition and accommodation fees. purpose of any such action or proceeding and agrees to waive costs/terms. Exceptions to the above stated accommodation 16. Academic resources: All books and learning materials must be any objection to venue being laid therein. policy must be submitted via a Global UCF Housing Waiver purchased by Global UCF students upon arrival at UCF. Overall GPA of 2.5 and 80% attendance in all activities (classes, support sessions and signature student experiences) required in the program. at the time of application for review and approval/denial of 26. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Pri- request. 17. Student conduct: All Global UCF students are required to vacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the undersigned student hereby If TOEFL/IELTS and/or SAT/ACT weren't taken prior to Global UCF admission, they will need to be taken during the program for progression on to year two. follow UCF policies, rules, regulations and the UCF Golden permits UCF to disclose personally identifiable information, For the most up-to-date undergraduate catalog visit catalog.ucf.edu/. 8. Dining: All Global UCF students are required to commit to a Rule. Any student who commits a criminal offense, violates including educational records, financial information and three-term dining plan at UCF and pay in full for this dining campus rules, has poor attendance or fails to meet program attendance records to Global UCF, its operator, Shorelight- plan by the posted payment deadline (listed in section 5) for requirements may be expelled or suspended. No refund will Stars, LLC, its parent Shorelight Education, LLC, and their the semester in which they enroll. Students needing to cancel be given in cases of expulsion. The UCF Code of Student Con- group companies, their representatives and contractors (the their dining plan prior to move-in are eligible for a full refund. duct provides a framework of standard acceptable behavior “Operator”). The undersigned hereby also grants UCF and Cancellations made after the move in date must include docu- for students and can be found at osc.sdes.ucf.edu. Students are Global UCF Operator permission to provide the student’s mentation of withdrawal from the university, and students responsible for understanding and complying with this Code. parent(s), guardian(s), recruiter(s) and sponsor(s) with in- will be charged the then-current cancellation fee in addition The Code of Student Conduct is available on the UCF website. formation pertaining to their application, academic progress, to a prorated amount that will be retained by Global UCF for All students studying at UCF have the right to be treated with results and attendance. These permissions will remain in ef- the portion of the term already used. All cancellation fees are respect and courtesy by UCF staff and fellow students in an fect during the undersigned student’s tenure at Global UCF due at the time of request. environment free from harassment and conducive to learn- and UCF. 9. Health insurance: All international students studying at UCF ing. UCF expects Global UCF students to abide by the Code 27. Students must be 16 years old by the move-in date (Spring are required to be covered by health insurance, which meets of Conduct by accepting responsibility for your behavior and 2016: January 4, 2016; Summer 2016: May 9, 2016; Fall 2016: the U.S. government’s visa requirements, state of Florida re- conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times, August 15, 2016) in order to participate in the program. Stu- quirements and UCF requirements. treating fellow students and staff with respect, honesty and dents who are over the age of 16 but under the age of 18 will courtesy. a. At the time of their acceptance, students are required be required to obtain the signature and consent of a parent to purchase coverage from a Global UCF-designated 18. Refunds: Global UCF will only make refunds in U.S. dollars, or legal guardian on their application before they are able to health plan as a condition of enrollment. minus bank transfer and processing fees, and will make such participate in the program. refunds in the manner in which Global UCF was originally b. Prior to orientation, all students must have completed paid and to the account of the party or parties who made such the UCF Health Services Immunization Form docu- payment(s). All refunds will be made to eligible parties within menting proof of immunity to measles (rubeola), Ger- 45 days of written notice. man measles (rubella) and mumps, and either proof

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