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1,41550%32468K8ACADEMICSACRES ON THEMAIN CAMPUSOF FIRST-TIME-IN-COLLEGEUCF STUDENTS GRADUATEWITHOUT ANYEDUCATIONAL DEBTNATIONAL MERITSCHOLARS*STUDENTPOPULATION*18STUDENT LIFE*Projected Fall 2019*Projected Fall 201928LIVING HERE36ATHLETICSTHIS IS UCF
REACH FOR THE STARSFounded in 1963 with the mission to provide talent for CentralFlorida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making12an 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.The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is ranked in the top five in the world by CEOWorld magazine.345UCF 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 Robinson Observatory. 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 Pegasus takes flight in a mural on the Student Union.
CHARGE ONA L U M N IP R O F I L ESHAINNA 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 takingelective courses at UCF for her undergraduate degree in anthropology. Inspired to makea difference in local, national and global communities, the Burnett Honors Scholar wenton to pursue a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a doctorate in counseloreducation. She credits these opportunities to her time at UCF, which provided the supportshe 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 weneed more advocates, resources and quality care.Since mental illnesses can affect anyone regardlessof demographic, we all have the responsibility offostering our mental wellness.Getting involved with Sangam, the Indian StudentAssociation, helped me to feel included in thestudent body and comfortable accessing all thatUCF has to offer. From there I was exposed toresearch opportunities, became a member of ChiSigma Iota — a counselor education honor society— and was fortunate to have mentors to help mealong the way. I don’t think my path would be whatit is without UCF and the opportunities that wereprovided to me. They definitely helped me flourishin my domain.Oftentimes when I am working with clients, I seea lot of people who come in discouraged anddisempowered. When they commit to the process,it’s incredible to see the power of human change.In many ways, it feels like I’m contributing tosomething bigger that helps people.WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOUOVERCAME AT UCF?2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON SWhen I started college, I was worried that it wouldbe an isolating experience as a first-generationstudent. It could have been a very lonely journey,but UCF provided me with opportunities so thatI didn’t have to feel that any step of the way. It wasa 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 yearby year, it’s nice to know I was a part of that. I’mgrateful for the opportunities UCF provided meduring my decade there because I attribute a lotof my success after graduation to being a Knight.7
CHARGE ONA C A D E M I C SACADEMICS & AMBITIONAt UCF, you’ll interact with caring faculty, immerse yourself innew challenges, explore groundbreaking research opportunities,and enjoy our student-centered approach to higher education.Discover what makes UCF exciting and engaging by learningabout our 13 colleges and more than 220 degree programs.ucf.edu/academicsDEGREE PROGRAMS101 BACHELOR’S88 MASTER’S32 DOCTORAL3 SPECIALISTCOLLEGESARTS AND HUMANITIESBURNETT HONORSBUSINESSCOMMUNITY INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEGRADUATE STUDIESHEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SCIENCESMEDICINENURSINGOPTICS AND PHOTONICSROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTSCIENCESUNDERGRADUATE STUDIES9
CHARGE ONTHERE’S NO SECRETTO SUCCESS HEREAt UCF, one of our top prioritiesis ensuring you have the toolsand support you need to thrive.Here are just a few academicresources to help you succeed.STUDENT ACCESSIBILITYSERVICESSTUDENT GOVERNMENTASSOCIATIONAt UCF, we view students withdisabilities as an integral part of ouruniversity’s rich diversity. That is whywe continuously collaborate withstudents, faculty and staff to createan educational environment that isinclusive for everyone.In addition to representing studentissues at all levels of universitydecision-making, SGA maintainshundreds of student jobs, overseesthe Student Union and Recreation andWellness Center, and offers servicesand initiatives to make campus lifebetter for all Knights.sas.sdes.ucf.eduucfsga.com1011THE ULTIMATE FIELD TRIPSTUDENT ACADEMICRESOURCE CENTERExpand your college experience withshort-term study-abroad programs,long-term exchanges and internationalinternships in more than 30 globaldestinations.Peer advisors and coaches are hereto help you develop academic and lifeskills such as goal setting, organization,time management and study habits.Workshops, study sessions, tutoringand consultations are also offered topromote student success.studyabroad.ucf.eduGRAD SCHOOL AND BEYONDsarc.sdes.ucf.eduJOHN C. HITT LIBRARYThe John C. Hitt Library is undergoingan extensive renovation, including theconstruction of an automated retrievalcenter with a capacity of 1.25 millionvolumes, conversion of the fifth floorto a quiet study area and a newreading room.library.ucf.eduUCF offers more than 100 master’s,specialist, doctoral and certificateprograms to help you achieve yourcareer goals.graduate.ucf.eduTHINK 30Most undergraduate degrees at UCFrequire 120 credit hours. Enrolling inand completing 30 credit hours eachyear can help you stay on track fora timely graduation. You could savemoney, start grad school sooner andearn more in your career.sdes.ucf.edu/think30
CHARGE ONROOTED INRESEARCH“At UCF, we encourage our students to dreambig and to make a difference in the world, andwe are dedicated to helping them succeedacademically, professionally and personally.”Every day at UCF, you can findresearchers working togetherto generate real-world impact,improving the lives of our studentsand community. Faculty andgraduate students are conductinga range of research pertaining toenergy, tourism, HIV, cancer, mentalhealth, human behavior, civicseducation, language acquisition,cybersecurity, sea-level rise,building energy conservation,species conservation and theimpact of art on health.— Elizabeth A. Dooley, Provost andVice President of Academic Affairs12UCF leads the researchmission at the AreciboObservatory, a NationalScience Foundationsupported facility inPuerto Rico that is hometo one of the world’slargest radio telescopes.IMAGINATIONIN ACTIONTurn your big ideas into a reality withUCF maker spaces. Students across alldisciplines can gather, conceptualize,test and create in collaborative labsfeaturing state-of-the-art technology.This ecosystem of opportunity includesthe Texas Instruments Innovation Lab,which is equipped with 3D printers,laser cutters and other high-techequipment, and a manufacturing lab tofinalize prototype designs. And the newLockheed Martin Cyber InnovationLab — which serves as a learning hub,classroom and the practice center forthe university’s cyberdefense club,Hack@UCF — helps hone future leadersin STEM and cybersecurity.13
14EXPLORE OUR DEGREE PROGRAMSucf.edu/degree-searchWith more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, UCF does more than offer options — we provideopportunities. Our expert advisors and coaches will help you choose your path and stay on track.AAccountingActuarial ScienceAdvertising/Public RelationsAerospace EngineeringAnthropologyArchitectureArtAthletic TrainingBBiologyBiomedical SciencesBiotechnologyBusiness EconomicsCChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Conflict*Communication Sciences and DisordersComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction EngineeringCriminal JusticeForensic ScienceFrenchKDHLLatin American StudiesLegal Studies*PhotographyPhotonic Science and EngineeringPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic Administration*MRDigital Media*EEarly Childhood Development and EducationEconomicsElectrical EngineeringElementary EducationEmergency Management*Emerging MediaEnglishEntertainment ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesEvent ManagementExceptional Student EducationFFilmFinanceHealth Informatics and Information Management*Health SciencesHealth Services Administration*HistoryHospitality ManagementHuman Communication*Humanities and Cultural StudiesIIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyIntegrated BusinessIntegrative General StudiesInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational and Global terials Science and EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Laboratory SciencesMusicMusic EducationMusic PerformanceNNonprofit Management*NursingPPhilosophyRadio/TelevisionReal EstateReligion and Cultural StudiesRestaurant and Foodservice ManagementSSecondary EducationSenior Living ManagementSocial SciencesSocial WorkSociologySpanishStatisticsStudio ArtTTeacher EducationTechnical Education and Industry TrainingTheatreTheatre StudiesWWriting and RhetoricPRE-PROFESSIONAL health red at UCF Downtown
CHARGE ONF A C U LT YP R O F I L EPETER DELFYETTLaser expert. Optics and photonics professor.When optics and photonics professor Peter Delfyett chose to focus on the field decadesago, he says he couldn’t have predicted how big it would become. Since joining UCF in1993, Delfyett has remained passionate about mentoring students into the next generationof scientists, and he’s even been named a Pegasus Professor — UCF’s highest honor. Withyears of industry experience at Bell Communications Research, more than 500 publicationsand numerous awards under his belt, he’s able to help students advance laser technologyto better this industry, as well as communications, medicine, defense and the many othersit intersects with.HOW DOES YOUR RESEARCH IMPACT THE WORLD?What I try to do is help create new types of lasers tomake the internet faster. By doing this, I can maketechnologies like cellphones, computers and laptopsmuch faster to enable new types of applications.This also helps make technology more affordableso people in economically depressed areas havethe opportunity to access the same resources asanyone else.WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH STUDENTS?2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON SWhen I’m working on research with students theanswers to the problems we’re trying to solvecannot be found in a book. I can provide guidanceon how to investigate the issue, and they are ableto collect data in the lab so we can collaborate andlearn from each other to create new knowledge.I love working with students because they havethis really vibrant energy and curiosity. It gives mea tremendous amount of pleasure to help guidetheir development as scientists. Plus, it keeps meenthusiastic about the field as well.WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A GOOD TEACHER?To teach well and to make a connection withstudents really does take time and effort. This isn’tjust preparing a lecture, going in front of the boardand regurgitating information because students canread their books for that. The point of teaching is tonot just try to teach the material, but to explain it ina way that makes it easier for students to absorb,retain and apply.Training students to learn how to think critically isprobably the most important thing that teachers do.It’s almost like parents seeing their child walk for thefirst time. When you see students come in and growinto accomplished scientists or engineers that goon to contribute meaningfully to the real world, it’samazing.WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT THE OPTICSAND PHOTONICS PROGRAM AT UCF?The program at UCF is one of the best in thecountry. You have an opportunity here to work withsome of the world’s most renowned scientists inoptics and lasers. You get to learn from them in theclassroom. You get to work with them directly in thelaboratory. The environment we have here is verymuch like a family. We really try to help each other.17
CHARGE ONS T U D E N TL I F EOH, TO BE A KNIGHTWE BELIEVE going to college is a recognition of your pastaccomplishments and a celebration of achievements to come.It’s an opportunity for growth and discovery, innovation andcamaraderie. And when you join the UCF community, it meanseven more. Like gathering at the Student Union and relaxing onMemory Mall. Joining clubs with like-minded scholars and beingimmersed in diverse cultures. Gaining wisdom from professors2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON Sand researching the next big breakthrough. Or rushing intoSpirit Splash and bouncing at Spectrum Stadium. Becausewhen you embrace your talent and follow your dreams, you willbecome a Knight —AND YOU WILL DO AMAZING THINGS.19
CHARGE ONADVENTURE ISEVERYWHEREEXERCISEAND ENERGIZEOur 149,000-square-foot Recreationand Wellness Center offers twoswimming pools, cardio and fitnessequipment, a 41-foot rock climbingtower, sand volleyball, multipurposecourts, group classes, intramuralsports and more. Across campus,you’ll also find tennis and basketballcourts, a disc golf course andhiking trails, a challenge course,plus paddleboarding, kayaking andcanoeing on Lake Claire.At UCF, modern facilities and state-of-the-art technologykeep you connected to classwork and social communities,while 800 acres of woodlands, lakes and an arboretumhelp you reconnect with nature. Whether you’re inside aclassroom or outside exploring, our campus is an excitingplace to learn — and an easy place to love.ENTERTAINMENTFOR EVERYONEFrom big-name concerts and comedyshows to movie screenings andtheater productions, there’s alwayssomething exciting happening atUCF. Take advantage of free eventson campus and score discountedtickets to Orlando’s most popularattractions.20events.ucf.edu2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON Sticketcenter.sdes.ucf.eduBALANCINGMIND AND BODYKnights have easy access to on-campusdoctors, dentists, counselors, dietitiansand a full-service pharmacy. Plus, we’recommitted to making sure everyonefeels safe, respected and thealth.ucf.edurwc.sdes.ucf.eduK149SQ.FT.21
CHARGE ON.TRADITIONSTHAT EXCITE AND INSPIREWith hundreds of events and activities outside the classroom, there are1seemingly endless ways to make friends, make memories and make the mostof your college experience. From Spirit Splash to UCF Celebrates the Arts,these time-honored and fan-favorite traditions are just a few of our top picks.22135Spirit Splash is one of themost popular events oncampus — and has beenvoted one of the best collegetraditions in the nation! Partof Homecoming Week, thiswet and wild pep rally invitesKnights to charge into theReflecting Pond and catchcollectible rubber ducks andcommemorative T-shirts.The Knighting is UCF’sofficial welcome ceremonyfor new students, and it kicksoff a week of exciting eventscalled Pegasus Palooza. Makenew friends, explore campus,laugh at comedians and somuch more. This is what it’slike to be a Knight.Make sure you’ve got comfyshoes for this one, becauseKnight-Thon concludes with a20-hour dance marathon. Theheartwarming, philanthropicevent consistently raises morethan 1 million each year for alocal children’s hospital.2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON S2Grab a blanket and pack apicnic to enjoy SymphonyUnder the Stars. The annualcommunity event featuresthe UCF Symphony Orchestraperforming an outdoorconcert on Memory Mall.4If you like roller coasters,you’ll love Universal Knights.Each spring, thousandsof UCF students enjoyexclusive, late-night accessto Universal’s Islands ofAdventure. It’s the greateststudy break of the year. Andbest of all, it’s free!232346You won’t want to miss UCFCelebrates the Arts, a 10-dayfestival featuring musicals,living art and concertperformances that showcasecreativity, innovation andcollaboration across theuniversity.56
CHARGE ONFOLLOWYOURHEART650CHOOSE FROM MORE THANSTUDENT CLUBS ANDORGANIZATIONSKNIGHT LIFEFrom career-focused clubs to field tripsfor thrill-seekers, there’s no shortage ofways to get involved on campus. You canrelax in the aquatic oasis of the leisurepool or gather for a barbecue at LakeClaire. Join a growing team of esportscompetitors in Gaming Knights or explorethe ends of the Earth during UCF OutdoorAdventure trips. There are more than 650student clubs and organizations to getinvolved in, and more than 7,000 eventsand activities happening each year. Nomatter what your interest, you’ll discoveryour home away from home at UCF.ucf.edu/studentsosi.ucf.eduWith a formula team and off-road Baja team (left),Knights Racing designs, builds and races cars forcompetitions. Continually ranked among the top in thenation, the student club, which is supported by theCollege of Engineering and Computer Science, is alsoa gateway to engineering and auto-related jobs withcompanies such as Altec, General Motors and NASCAR.25
CHARGE ONS T U D E N TP R O F I L EETHAN RICHAspiring actor. Student. Port Orange, Florida native.Ethan Rich wasn’t sure if he should pursue a musical theater major until his high schooldrama teacher encouraged him to do so. Since then, the junior has continued to rely on theguidance of his teachers at UCF. While he learns the technical aspects of his craft in theclassroom, he’s gained practical experience by starring in multiple UCF productions. Hismost recent role in the musical Titanic allowed him to showcase his talent in a 2,700-seatvenue during UCF Celebrates the Arts. Through practice, he’s gained enough skills to landmultiple internships at the McLeod Summer Playhouse, which will help the aspiring actorcontinue to build his confidence.WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING CONNECTED TO THE LOCALTHEATER COMMUNITY THROUGH UCF?Performing on stage and being backed by the entireUCF Orchestra for a huge crowd at the Dr. PhillipsCenter for the Performing Arts during UCFCelebrates the Arts was a really surreal feeling.We put about three to four months of work intothe show, and I was really proud of everyone in theproduction. It’s a lot of hard work leading up toany show, but when you’re on stage performing it’sworth all of it.Orlando is one of the most appreciativeenvironments for theater and any of the arts.There’s a general love and appreciation from ayounger generation here, which is great to see andbe a part of.2 01 9 – 2 02 0 U ND E R G R AD UATE AD M I SSI ON SHOW HAS UCF HELPED YOU GROW?I watch videos of me performing two years ago, andI don’t even know who that was. I’ve just improvedand have a lot more control over the choices I makeon stage. Gaining confidence has played a rolein that.UCF classes teach you how to prepare f
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 Robinson Observatory. 2 The bronze art installation Reac
