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WELCOME TO UCFUCF IS MORE THAN A PLACE TO LEARN.

It’s a place to live. Living on campus provides you easy access to the

Student Union, the library and student services. You’re never far from

one of our recreation facilities or a place to get a bite to eat.

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L iving close to your classes is convenient. Many students find that living on campus is the most rewarding experience of their college lives—lifelong friendships and

memories start here. Cheer on the Knights at our athletic venues, walk to class or catch a concert at the UCF Arena. Plus, you’re in the middle of all that is happening on campus with any of our 400-plus student organizations.

The full UCF experience

Safety and security

Furnished rooms and apartments

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Lifelong friendships

Clean and well-maintained facilities

Academic success

Living Learning programs

Happy parents

Utilities included

YOUR UCF HOME

REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

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JANE MORSEMAJOR: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ’14

COMMUNITY: LIBRA

RESIDENT Q & A

Favorite thing about living on campus: The sense of community; being around

people of your own age is great for building friendships. I’m still friends with

everyone I lived with.

Favorite memories of living on campus: The benches at Libra were a perfect

place to sit outside and talk.

Advice to freshmen residents: Leave your room; go to community areas and

meet people. Go to RA events and programs to learn about UCF and to make

new friends.

Favorite program: The ice cream social was great! Lots of people attended

and we played board games until 2 a.m.

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STUDENTS COME FROM

67 F L O R I D A C O U N T I E S

50 S T A T E S

147 C O U N T R I E S

59,767STUDENT POPULATION

11,602HOUSING BEDS

COMMUNITIES

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LARGEST FRESHMAN COMMUNITY

LIBRA1,019 RESIDENTS

APOLLO

HOUSING BUILDINGS

HOUSING OFFICES

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

S M A L L E ST FRESHMAN COMMUNITY

RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF IS AVAILABLE

92%

STUDENTS FEEL

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418 RESIDENTS

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1,750HOURS WORKED BY

RESIDENCE HALL AND

APARTMENT PATROLS 1%OF RESIDENTS REQUEST

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All UCF housing communities have Resident Assistants (RAs) who help you make the most of your transition and experience

at UCF. From campus resources to day-to-day life events, your RA helps you with every facet of campus life. Your RA takes the time to get to know you and helps you create connections within your community.

“ I like being a resourceful RA, one that can provide answers to questions residents may have. I also love being a comfort to students who may be homesick, and I try to make our floor their home away from home. I appreciate the opportunity to be a friend and mentor.” —COURTNEY FAHERTY, Education Major

WE ARE HERE

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BRIAN SANTIAGOMAJOR: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, ’15

COMMUNITY: LIBRA

RESIDENTASSISTANT

Q & A

Favorite thing about living on campus: The atmosphere is welcoming. Everyone

is so accepting.

Favorite thing about being a Resident Assistant: I love that I have a fun

leadership position on campus where I can support and inspire my residents.

Favorite RA memory: I was really shy before I became an RA. It has really helped

me come out of my shell. I ‘ve been able to get to know so many new friends.

Advice to Freshmen: Go for it! Do everything you can. College will be over

before you know it.

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HEALTHY KNIGHTS

This is a place where you can live your substance-free philosophy. Learn about all aspects of living well, from nutrition to emotional health.

VOLUNTEERS UKNIGHTED

Demonstrate your commitment to serving others by living with residents who share your passion. Volunteer with organizations alongside your roommate. Get involved in the campus and greater Orlando communities.

GO KNIGHTS!

Got tons of school spirit and don’t know what to do with it? Be a part of developing new UCF traditions. Work with UCF Athletics to get your fellow Knights pumped up!

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

New to the state of Florida? Live in a community that helps you build connections in a new environment while making the campus feel much smaller. It’s a great way for out-of-state students to make friends while adjusting to UCF and the Orlando community.

ON CAMPUS

UCF is a big place, but our Living Learning communities are designed to provide a small college setting complemented by

large university resources and benefits. These special communities give you the opportunity to live and learn with other students who share the same interests or major. Each Living Learning community is structured to target students with interests ranging from volunteerism and cultural diversity to hospitality and business.

INTEREST LIVING

59,767UCF STUDENTS

11,602UCF RESIDENTS

35RESIDENTS IN A LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

YOU

DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD.

In a Living Learning community, you’re part of a smaller group of students just like you.

ACADEMIC LIVING Live and study with Knights who share your major or career aspirations. Learn together in the classroom where you can take courses with your fellow residents, and study in our common areas with your classmates.

NURSING @ NIKE

Nursing majors come together for resources and support as they work toward application to the UCF College of Nursing.

BUSINESS KNIGHTS

Live with other business-minded students, and start building your network from day one.

HOSPITALITY @ ROSEN

Behind the scenes trips, networking and opportunities for invaluable experience helps hospitality majors get their foot in the door.

LIMITED-ACCESS PROGRAMSAre you planning to be a part of The Burnett Honors College, EXCEL, LEARN or LEAD Scholars programs? Once you are accepted to one of these programs, let us know so you can learn about our special living options, and join a dynamic group of sophisticated learners like yourself.

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F irst-year students can live in any of our housing communities, but the following communities are specially designed with you

in mind. With two-semester agreements (fall/spring) and dedicated services, programs and staff, our first-year communities help to ensure a smooth transition to college life.

Shared bedrooms available in Nike, Hercules, Libra and Apollo, are typically reserved for first-year students because of the unique opportunity to live and interact with each other. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet. First-year housing is the best place to build friendships that will last a lifetime.

FIRST-YEAR FOCUS

NIKE AND HERCULES COMMUNITIES

• Shared bedroom• Shared bathroom

NIKE AND HERCULES COMMUNITIES

The Nike and Hercules communities house several of our Living Learning programs and offer easy access to the Leisure Pool, Recreation and Wellness Center, basketball and tennis courts, and dedicated resident parking.

BEDROOM A(SHARED)10 X 12’8

BEDROOM B(SHARED)10 X 12’8

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APOLLO AND LIBRA COMMUNITIES

The Apollo and Libra communities are located near the core of campus, the Health Center, library, Reflecting Pond, The Marketplace dining hall and the 24-hour All Knight Study in Ferrell Commons.

BEDROOM(SHARED)13 X 15’3

BEDROOM(SHARED)13 X 15’3

LIBRA COMMUNITY Citrus, Flagler, Sumter Halls

• Shared bedroom• Shared bathroom

LIBRA COMMUNITY Brevard, Orange, Seminole Halls

• Shared bedroom• Shared bathroom

BEDROOM A(SHARED)

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COMMON AREA10’6 X 11

APOLLO COMMUNITY Lake, Osceola, Polk, Volusia Halls

• Shared bedroom• Shared bathroom

LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY

Private bedrooms are available for first-year students in the Lake Claire Community. These are 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartments with a kitchen and living room. Lake Claire offers dedicated resident parking and is located near the Student Union, Performing Arts Center and Memory Mall—home of UCF’s legendary tailgate celebrations.

LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY

• Private bedroom• Shared bathroom• Kitchen

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NEPTUNE COMMUNITY

The newest addition to campus housing is the Neptune Community. This is the first floor plan at UCF to feature private bedroom suites. Each floor has a living room, laundry facilities and a kitchen. Situated on the south end of campus along with Nike and Hercules, Neptune residents will enjoy quick access to the Recreation and Wellness Center, Leisure Pool and intramural sports fields.

NEPTUNE COMMUNITY

• Private bedroom• Shared bathroom

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ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS

First-year hospitality majors have a unique housing opportunity—a private bedroom apartment on a campus dedicated to you. The Rosen College campus provides you a home in the heart of Orlando’s world-famous tourism industry. Study, work, play and live near some of the best attractions, theme parks and hotels in the world while you form lifelong friendships with the people who share your passion for hospitality.

With 4-bedroom/2-bath and 2-bedroom/1-bath layouts, a concierge lounge, heated pool and resort-style campus, experience hospitality while you learn about hospitality. Take a video tour at rosen.housing.ucf.edu.

“ I loved living at Rosen College Apartments. I see alumni who lived there all the time. It was such a great networking opportunity.”

— SANDY BEDNARZ, ’08, Entertainment Production Coordinator, Universal Orlando Resort

ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS

• Private bedroom• Shared bathroom• Kitchen

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THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA

The Towers are close to our retail shops, the UCF Arena and Bright House Networks Stadium. It’s just a short walk to see the Knights in action, attend concerts and grab the latest best-seller from the Barnes & Noble bookstore.

Hungry? There are so many places to grab a bite in Knights Plaza, from popular eateries like Jimmy John’s® and Domino’s™ to campus exclusives such as Knightro’s.

N eed housing all year? Then apartment living is for you. A step toward greater independence, all apartments feature three-

semester agreements (fall/spring/summer), and private bedrooms with full-size beds, kitchens and dishwashers.

APARTMENT LIVING AT UCF

THE TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA

• Private bedroom• Private or shared bathroom• Kitchen with dishwasher

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NORTHVIEW*

Opening in Fall 2013, NorthView is the newest apartment community in the area and is located across the street from campus near the Bright House Networks Stadium. Multiple apartment floor plans are available in this upscale community. Commuity spaces are being developed adjacent to NorthView for Hillel, the Jewish student organization and other student organizations.

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• Private bedrooms• Private bathroom• Kitchen

KNIGHTS CIRCLE AND THE POINTE AT CENTRAL

UCF partners with two privately owned and operated student apartment communities. The lease is signed with the property manager and includes utilities and a washer and dryer. Financial aid deferments are available. Other benefits include:

• Gated entry

• UCF Police Department on duty

• Free transportation to and from campus

• UCF Resident Assistants (at Knights Circle)

Housing in one of these two communities is an excellent option for students when on-campus housing is full.

For more information:

Knights Circle liveatknightscircle.com

The Pointe at Central thepointeatcentral.com

*Managed by UCF Housing and Residence Life.

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D ining memberships provide you options to get a fresh, healthy meal that’s affordable and within walking distance of on-campus housing. There are several

dining memberships available for students. We strongly encourage you to purchase a dining membership for the convenience, as well as to save money.

With a dining membership, you can eat at the Marketplace in Ferrell Commons and Knightro’s by the UCF Arena. You’ll also be given dining dollars to use at other on-campus eateries such as Burger King®, Einstein Bros® Bagels, Java City® and more.

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Are first-year students guaranteed housing at UCF?

No, students are not guaranteed housing at UCF. There are more students who request housing than can be accommodated on the Orlando campus, so apply for housing as soon as you are admitted. Many students who do not get on-campus housing live at Knights Circle or The Pointe at Central.

What is the difference between a two-semester (fall/spring) agreement and a three-semester (fall/spring/summer) agreement?

This is one of the first decisions you will make. Students who choose a two-semester agreement will live in their assigned room for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014, leaving during the winter break. This option is only available in first-year housing located on the main campus. Residents of the Rosen College Apartments will also have this type of agreement but are not required to leave during the winter break.

Students who choose The Towers or NorthView will sign a three-semester agreement for Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014—never having to leave during their agreement. Knights Circle and The Pointe at Central residents sign a lease for 11.5 months.

Where can I get more information on housing rates and options?

Up-to-date housing information is available at housing.ucf.edu. Rates are subject to change.

Can I bring my car to campus?

It’s not necessary to have a car at UCF, but parking is available for students living on campus. A shuttle system is available and serves the on- and off-campus apartment complexes. Parking information is available at parking.ucf.edu.

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

Are housing tours available?

A residence hall room is available for tours at noon and 4 p.m., and an apartment at The Towers is available at 1:15 p.m. Tours are Monday–Friday, except on holidays. Several rooms are available during Undergraduate Admissions Open Houses and during first-year student orientation. Tours in Spanish are available upon request.

HOUSING APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online. It’s easy!

Apply for admission to UCF at admissions.ucf.edu. Once you are admitted, you can apply for housing.

Review housing choices in this brochure or see a video tour at housing.ucf.edu.

Complete a housing agreement at my.ucf.edu.

For detailed application instructions, visit the Housing website and select “Apply.”

Reminders:

· A prepayment is required for the housing agreement to be accepted as complete.

· Students may view their housing status on myUCF.

· Students can make roommate requests, choose Living Learning programs and indicate room preferences on myUCF.

· Once assigned, room and roommate assignment information is available on myUCF.

· Housing agreements are subject to cancellation, and any prepayments will be forfeited if the admissions enrollment deposit is not paid.

Note: First-year students are given preference for housing on the Orlando main campus. Students of all classifications may apply for the student housing located at The Towers at Knights Plaza, Rosen College Apartments and NorthView. Married and family student housing is not available at UCF.

No student is guaranteed housing on campus, so everyone is encouraged to apply early.

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