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U N I V E R S I T Y2017–18O F C E N T R A LTRA NSFE RF L O R I D AG U I DE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB IG IS B R IG H T.B IG IS C R E AT IV E .US.ORUTNEVDAISIGBT.NEDFINB IG IS C O.B IG IS U N IQ U E . B IG IS U N IT E DH IP.SRENTRAPAISIGB.IPHSDNB IG IS A FR IEB IG IS R IG H T N OW.B IG IS W H AT ’S N E X T.B I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.TRANSFERTO UCF.Each year, millions of college studentstransfer to another institution — andaccording to U.S. News & World Report,more students choose to transfer toUCF than to any other university.Ensuring that you have the tools andsupport you need to transfer andsucceed at UCF is a top priority. That’swhy we connect you with academicresources and services specificallydesigned for transfer students.With more than 200 degree programsand 650 diverse student clubs andorganizations to choose from at UCF,you will develop new interests, makeimportant connections, and learnleadership skills that will take youto the next level.With 64,318 students, UCF is the biggest university in Florida, and one of thebiggest in the nation. But being big isn’t just about size. It means thinking big— and dreaming bigger. Big is bright and bold. Big is promising and powerful.Big encourages you to do amazing things. And with big opportunities at UCF,you’ll be empowered to create change and make an impact on the world.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.ABOUT UCFBIG IS YOUR POTENTIAL.The RobinsonObservatory providesstudent researchopportunities andhosts stargazingevents for the public.You dream big. So do we. It’s how big things get accomplished. As a big university,UCF offers hundreds of ways to explore your interests until you discover your passion.Big provides the resources to evolve that passion into a meaningful career. Big builds afoundation of support for whatever you need to succeed. And big opens the world up toyou through a global network of Knights, ready to show you the way. UCF ranks in the Top 100Public Schools in the country,Q U I C K FA C T Saccording to U.S. News &64,318World Report, and FloridaOutside of theclassroom, UCF isbuzzing with waysto get involved andmake friends.boasts the top-rated highereducation system in theStudent Population*country.STUDENTS COME FROM67 50 152FloridaCountiesStatesCountries#1among colleges that attract the most transferstudents (U.S. News & World Report)44%of UCF students graduate without any educationaldebt, compared to 34 percent nationally Our graduates earnFulbright, Goldwater, Mellon,Rhodes, Truman and Udallscholarships. UCF awards more than15,000 degrees a year andhas been one of the topproducers of graduatesamong public universities. Kiplinger, Forbes and ThePrinceton Review rank a UCFeducation among the nation’sbest values.*Projected fall 2017Hands-on learningis one of the bestways to succeed inyour field of study.Cruising aroundcampus andexploring local trailsis easy with our freebike-share program.Study-abroad andinternational researchprograms allowyou to experiencedifferent cultures.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAHOUSINGBIG IS THE PLACE TO BE.As a student transferring to UCF, you can choose to live in upscale apartments atNorthView or in university-affiliated housing at Knights Circle or the Pointe at Central.Hospitality majors can choose to live at the Rosen College Apartments — locatedB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.HERE IT IS!UCF’S LIST OF DEGREE PROGRAMSDid you flip through the guide to find this section? It’s OK, we get it. Making sure auniversity has a program for your passion is one of the first things you do as a prospectivestudent. And with nearly 100 undergraduate programs, UCF does more than offer options— we provide opportunities. Our expert advisors will help you choose your path and stayon track. ucf.edu/degree-searchin the heart of Orlando’s world-famous tourism industry. Free on-campus shuttleservices and convenient public transportation are available to get you to and fromcampus. housing.ucf.eduDEGREE PROGRAMSAAccountingActuarial rensic ScienceFrenchHPhotonic Science andEngineeringPhysicsTechnical Education andIndustry TrainingPsychologyTheatrePublic AdministrationTheatre StudiesRWAerospace EngineeringAnthropologyHealth SciencesReal EstateArchitectureArtHealth ServicesAdministrationReligion and CulturalStudiesAthletic TrainingHistoryBHospitality ManagementRestaurant andFoodservice ManagementBiomedical SciencesBiotechnologyCChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication andConflictCommunication Sciencesand DisordersHumanities and CulturalStudiesSecondary EducationISocial WorkIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologySpanishIntegrated BusinessSport and Exercise ScienceInterdisciplinary StudiesStatisticsInternational and GlobalStudiesJournalismConstruction EngineeringLDSocial SciencesSociologyJLatin American StudiesLegal StudiesWriting and omputer ScienceCriminal JusticeRadio–TelevisionHuman CommunicationComputer EngineeringTeacher EducationPolitical ScienceHealth Informatics andInformation -veterinary13 COLLEGESArts and HumanitiesBurnett Honors CollegeDigital MediaMEManagementBusiness AdministrationEarly ChildhoodDevelopment andEducationMarketingEducation and Human PerformanceMathematicsEngineering and Computer ScienceEconomicsElectrical EngineeringMedical LaboratorySciencesElementary EducationMusicEnglishMusic EducationEntertainmentManagementNEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesEvent ManagementExceptional StudentEducationMechanical EngineeringNonprofit ManagementNursingPPhilosophyPhotographyGraduate StudiesHealth and Public AffairsMedicineNursingOptics and PhotonicsRosen College of Hospitality ManagementSciencesUndergraduate Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.STUDENT SERVICESMAKE A SMOOTHTRANSITION.You can also visit a DirectConnect to UCFthe Transfer Connect partnership,Center at any of our regional UCF Connectdedicated pre-enrollment counselors willcampus locations, where advisors and staffguide you through the admission andwill provide step-by-step guidance for yourtransfer process.transfer to UCF. regionalcampuses.ucf.eduOur partners include:UCF Connect campuses include: Florida Gateway CollegeNo matter what your major is or where you’re coming from, we have friendly resources UCF Altamonte Springs Florida Keys Community Collegeto help you transfer to UCF and enjoy success both in and out of the classroom. Take UCF Cocoa Indian River State Collegeadvantage of an array of academic services, and make new friends by getting involved UCF Daytona Beachin our many student clubs and organizations. ucf.edu/students Miami Dade College UCF Leesburg North Florida Community College UCF Ocala Pasco-Hernando State College Polk State CollegeTRANSFER AND TRANSITION SERVICESDIRECTCONNECT TO UCF UCF Palm BayTransfer and Transition Services (TTS)DirectConnect to UCF guarantees UCF Sanford/Lake Maryassists with pre-admission, transitionadmission to UCF* after you earn an UCF South Lakeadvising and connections to the campusassociate degree from one of ourCAREER SERVICES UCF Valencia EastAs one of the largest universities incommunity through a strong peer mentorpartner institutions: UCF Valencia Osceolathe nation, UCF offers one of the mostprogram. The goal of TTS is to make sure College of Central Floridaextensive career centers in the nation.you are on the right academic track and UCF Valencia West Daytona State Collegeacclimating to being a Knight.transfer.sdes.ucf.eduTTS can help you with the following: Pre-admission academic andtransition advising Prerequisites and requirementsfor your major Application deadlines Foreign language requirements Explaining the UCF degree audit Information about UCF’s GeneralEducation Program Transfer course equivalencies UCF policies and procedures Eastern Florida State College Lake-Sumter State College Seminole State College of FloridaUCF Career Services provides information* Consistent with community/state college and universitypolicy. Limited- and restricted-access programs mayrequire an additional admission process.and resources to ensure you’ll make theright decisions today that will lead to jobsatisfaction tomorrow. The center offers Valencia CollegeUCF ONLINEA dedicated DirectConnect to UCF advisorOur online bachelor’s degree programswill assist you with the admission andare designed to meet the needs of today’senrollment processes, provide you withincreasingly busy student. UCF is a leaderpersonalized financial and scholarshipin online education and ranks as one of theinformation, and help you pave a pathbest online undergraduate experiences into success. directconnecttoucf.comthe nation by U.S. News & World Report.You’ll complete one of our fully onlinedegree programs without having to setfoot on campus. And while you’ll benefitfrom some waived campus-based fees,comprehensive services to help Knightsplan their careers, gain hands-on workexperience and secure employment upongraduation. career.ucf.eduUCF helps you achieve professionalsuccess by providing: Workshops and career counseling Skills to excel in your new career Graduate program optionsyou’ll still have access to a wide range of Rewarding personal growth experiencesstudent services. ucf.edu/online Connections for internships andexperiential learning opportunitiesUCF Online also partners with severalcommunity colleges across Florida toprovide a pathway to transition to anonline bachelor’s degree at UCF. Through
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.AT H L E T I C SBIG IS THRILLING.Champions play at UCF. Knights athletic teams have earned landmarkvictories on state and national stages — from American Athletic Conferencetitles to FBS bowl wins. But some of our student-athletes’ most importanttriumphs have been in the classroom. They’ve achieved an average GPA of 3.0or higher for 19 consecutive semesters and earned a 94 percent graduationsuccess rate, ranking us No. 1 in the nation for public universities. Success isn’tas sweet without the cheers of fans in the stands, so we’ll give you access tofree admission to every sporting event on campus. Being a part of the actionis an important part of our lifestyle — because we’re never as strong alone aswe are together. ucfknights.comK N I G H T S AT H L E T I C T E A M SBaseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Cheerleading Women’sCross 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AIDAPPLY TO UCF.ADMISSIONa rolling admissions basis. Students areWe encourage prospective transfertypically notified of a decision within twostudents to apply to UCF as early asto four weeks from the completion ofpossible, as space is limited. By applyingtheir application. Applicants must meetearly, students may benefit from increasedadmission criteria that is determined byscholarship and housing availability, as wellthe number of transferable college creditsas a faster response time.completed before enrollment at UCF.admissions.ucf.edu/apply/transferHOW TO APPLYApply online at admissions.ucf.edu. Be sureGPA REQUIREMENTS*to submit the signature page and residencyAll transfer applicants must be in goodaffidavit along with the nonrefundable 30academic standing at their home institution.application fee.Transfer applicants should have a minimum2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. Ahigher GPA is strongly recommended to beWHEN TO APPLYStudents can apply to UCF before theyhave received an A.A. or articulated A.S.degree. Applying one semester beforeyour planned entry term will ease yourtransition and may provide you with anearlier decision. It will also give you plentyof time to register for orientation andpursue financial aid opportunities.competitive in our applicant pool. You mustalso have two years of one foreign languagefrom high school or eight semester hoursof college-level foreign language. Yourstudents. You must be admitted beforetransfer credits. You must attend a one-daybeing considered for financial assistance.orientation program where you will meetAll students must file or renew the Freewith an academic advisor who will reviewApplication for Federal Student Aidyour transferred coursework and help you(FAFSA) to be considered for aid. Beginschedule classes.the financial aid application process inOctober, and apply by the Dec. 1 priority*Meeting minimum requirements does notguarantee admission.overall academic GPA will be recalculatedby UCF on all previous coursework. Incalculating this GPA, UCF recognizes a plusor minus grading system. Grade forgivenessis honored only if it has been awarded asTRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINEa transfer summary report of acceptedpart of an A.A. degree (or recognized A.S.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ANDSCHOLARSHIPSMore than 470 million in merit- and need-date. A limited number of scholarships areavailable to transfer students who haveearned an A.A. degree from a Florida publiccommunity/state college. You can accessscholarship and financial aid information atfinaid.ucf.edu and admissions.ucf.edu/cost.based assistance is awarded annually todegree program) from a Florida publiccommunity/state college or university.Fall:July 1Spring:Nov. 1Summer:March 1Some programs at UCF are designated2017–18 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES, ROOM AND BOARD, AND BOOKS*as “limited access” or “restricted access.”Selective admission criteria are usedto determine a student’s admissibilityFlorida ResidentNon-Florida ResidentTuition and Fees 6,379 22,476TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSinto these programs, and an additionalRoom and Board 9,764 9,764Admission is offered on a space-availableapplication may be required. After you haveBooks (estimate) 1,152 1,152basis, so apply early. UCF operates onbeen offered admission, you will receiveEstimated Annual Cost 17,295*Based upon 30 credit hours, standard room and meal plan for the 2017–18 academic year. 33,392
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDAB I G D R E A M S N E E D A B I G U N I V E R S I T Y.VISIT UCFWE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU.Being on campus and experiencing our culture is the best way to decide if UCF is right foryou. Although UCF does not require a campus visit for admission, we do encourage it andhighly recommend you visit UCF before you apply. Learn more about the university andget your questions answered by admissions representatives and current students who arehere to help you.TRANSFER TO BE A KNIGHTTWO WAYS TO VISITYou’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.1. CAMPUS VISIT EXPERIENCEThat’s why we offer Transfer to Be a Knight,The Campus Visit Experience is offeredan information session specially designedyear-round Monday–Friday at 10 a.m. andfor transfer students. To learn about the2 p.m. (except holidays). Campus visitsapplication process, transcript and creditbegin with an information session atreview, mentorships, and advising andthe Duke Energy UCF Welcome Center,support services, join representatives fromfollowed by a 90-minute walking tourthe Office of Undergraduate Admissionsof the campus. After the tour, you havefrom 4–6 p.m. on select Thursdays.the option of viewing our residence iday at noon and 4 p.m.MAP OF CAMPUS2. KNIGHT FOR A DAY OPEN HOUSE EVENTSUCF’s 1,415-acre main campus is locatedThese comprehensive, full-day Saturday13 miles east of downtown Orlando. Fromevents introduce prospective studentsacademic classrooms and athletic venuesand parents to the UCF community.to entertainment options and an array ofLearn about the application process,eateries, campus is an active and excitingacademic programs, student life anddestination. To view the campus map, visitfinancial aid.map.ucf.edu.CAMPUS TOURSCampus tours are led by studentambassadors, who provide a uniquefirsthand perspective. Sessions fill upseveral months in advance, so pick yourdates early. Register for a Campus VisitExperience or a Knight for a Day OpenHouse event at admissions.ucf.edu/visit.DATES FOR OPEN HOUSESSEPT.OCT.NOV.JAN.201720172017201823 28 18 20
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Florida Gateway College Florida Keys Community College Indian River State College Miami Dade College North Florida Community College Pasco-Hernando State College Polk State College. CAREER SERVICES. As one of the largest universities in . the nation, UCF offers one of the most extensive career centers in the nation.
