UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA College Portrait

Each day, diverse and academically talented students from 50 states and 140 countries find opportunities for success at the nation’s fifth-largest university. UCF’s 1,415 acres contain 600 acres of lakes, woods, and an arboretum. Our broad and distinctive academic programs span 12 colleges, and our nationally recognized student life programs are dramatically enhanced by the welcoming environment of Orlando. UCF and Orlando provide a setting for extended classroom experiences, internships and cooperative education placements in varied settings. Our ambiance, diversity, academically rewarding environment, and location in the heart of Florida underscore what so many people already know: UCF Stands for Opportunity.

UCF is a vibrant 21st century university where students engage in a wide array of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Undergraduates have opportunities that include research with faculty members and world-class technologies, engagement in a wide-range of recreational activities and participation in the state's largest service learning and cooperative education programs. The university offers one of the largest residential communities in the state. New facilities include the medical college, academic and residential buildings, football stadium and convocation center that contribute to a rich student experience. Other educational opportunities include an honors college, study abroad, internships, and innovative learning experiences that are strengthened by the business and leadership communities of Central Florida.