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THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - UCF STANDS FOR OPPORTUNITYThe University of Central Florida is one of the most dynamic universiti es in the country in one of the most popular citi es in the world. Off ering 214 degree programs, it is an academic and research leader in numerous fi elds, such as opti cs, modeling and simulati on, engineering and computer science, business administrati on, educati on, the sciences including biomedical sciences, hospitality management and digital media.

UCF’s 1,415-acre main campus provides modern faciliti es, most of which have wireless abiliti es, with 600 acres set aside for lakes, woods and an arboretum. UCF has 12 colleges, including the newly established College of Medicine. More than 53,500 students att end classes on UCF’s main Orlando campus and its 11 regional campuses. UCF began off ering classes in 1968 and recently granted its 198,311 degree.

The incoming freshmen class for the academic year 2009-10 of 3,842 students conti nued UCF’s rise in academics with an average SAT score of 1225 and a high school grade-point average of 3.8. The Burnett Honors College incoming class had an average SAT score of 1374 and a grade-point weighted average of 4.2. UCF ranks in the top 50 universiti es nati onwide for the number of Nati onal Merit Scholars of fi rst-ti me-in-college students.

The UCF Libraries off er more than 1.9 million volumes and 32,009 serial subscripti ons, 24,730 of which are electronic journals.

UCF has a 149,000-square-foot Recreati on and Wellness Center complete with a three-story climbing wall, an indoor track and fi tness equipment. The Student Union has computer labs, study lounges, ballrooms and meeti ng rooms, popular eati ng establishments and a small shopping mall. The Health Center is a full-service health clinic with on-site professionals, X-ray capabiliti es, dental services, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory and physical therapy services. The 10,000-seat UCF Arena and a 45,000-seat on-campus football stadium were opened in 2007. Housing includes on-campus residence halls and affi liated apartments for more than 10,000 students.

UCF promotes a diverse and inclusive environment. UCF students come from 63 Florida counti es, 50 states, and 141 countries. Study abroad programs allow UCF students to study and conduct research with 98 insti tuti ons in 36 countries. Students at UCF have been recognized throughout the world and include recipients of the Rhodes, Mellon and Goldwater scholarships.

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CAMPUS LIFEUCF’s 1,415-acre campus provides a safe, serene setti ng for learning with 600 acres of natural lakes and woodlands. At UCF, there is always something to do. Students att end Division I athleti cs events, concerts and shows at UCF Arena and are off ered a wide array of cultural events and opportuniti es.

Personal development programs and acti viti es in a broad range of educati onal, recreati onal and social-awareness topics allow students a chance to expand their understanding of the world.

Among the things available to all students are an 85,000-square foot recreati onal fi tness center, a 181,000-gallon outdoor recreati onal pool and nine sandy beach volleyball courts. UCF’s exciti ng campus includes a variety of on-campus residenti al communiti es, and the additi on of a new alumni center and a full-service medical clinic provides expanded opportuniti es for acti viti es.

UCF boasts some of the fi nest on-campus residences in the nati on in the Towers at Knights Plaza. The modern, apartment-style dormitories are located on the north side of campus, allowing UCF student-athletes to live within close proximity to Bright House Networks Stadium, Nicholson Fieldhouse and the Wayne Densch Sports Center. The apartments feature common kitchen areas as well as four single bedrooms with full-size beds.

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A BIG-TIME UNIVERSITYDuring Daunte Culpepper’s senior year in 1998, UCF’s enrollment was listed at 28,500. Nearly 12 years later, the university is recognized as one of the nati on’s largest insti tuti ons. With an enrollment of 53,644 students, UCF is the third-largest school in the country. Since 2000, enrollment has increased over 40 percent.

The nati on’s largest universiti es in 2009-10:

1. Arizona State 55,5522. Ohio State 55,0143. UCF 53,6444. Minnesota 51,6595. Texas 51,0326. Florida 50,6917. Texas A&M 48,8858. Michigan State 47,1009. USF 46,61210. Penn State 43,998

UCF Facts

• One of Florida’s 11 public universiti es• Opened its doors to students in 1968• Off ers over 200 degree programs• Named a “Best Value” university by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and a “School to Watch” by U.S. News and World Report• Att racts excepti onal academic achievers (incoming freshmen for 2009-01 had an SAT average of 1225, an average ACT of 27 and an average GPA of 3.8)• Made U.S. medical school history by giving the College of Medicine’s charter class full four-year scholarships

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PROMINENT ALUMNITom AckertExecuti ve Director, Orange County Conventi on Center

Michelle AkersFIFA Women’s Soccer Player of the Century (1900s)

James AtchisonPresident and Chief Operati ng Offi cer, Busch Entertainment Corporati on

John BersiaPulitzer Prize winner

Drew ButeraCatcher, Minnesota Twins

Megan Clementi Miss Florida USA 2010

Lee Constanti neFlorida State Senator

Richard Crott yOrange County Mayor

Daunte CulpepperThree-ti me NFL Pro Bowl selecti on at quarterback

Phil DalhausserBeach volleyball player, 2008 Olympic gold medalist

Robert DamronProfessional Golfer

Ericka DunlapMiss America 2004

Alan EustaceSenior Vice President, Google

Tyler FisherRhodes Scholar

Brian FranceChief Executi ve Offi cer and Chairman, NASCAR

Cheryl HinesActress

Jim HuntExecuti ve Vice President and Chief Financial Offi cer, Walt Disney World Resorts

Shawn Jeff ersonLongti me NFL wide receiver

Nelson MarchioliPresident and CEO, Denny’s Corporati on

Mark MillerLead singer, Sawyer Brown

Jermaine TaylorShooti ng guard, Houston Rockets

Al WeissPresident of Worldwide Operati ons, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts

Rich Crotty Phil Dalhausser Jermaine Taylor

Daunte Culpepper