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ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
2021–2022

ROSEN COLLEGE
       OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

   UNIVERSITY   OF   CENTRAL   FLORIDA   |   ORLANDO,   FLORIDA
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
W E A R E R O S E N. W E A R E H O S P I T A L I T Y.

                              WELCOME TO A WORLD
                              OF POSSIBILITIES
                               Every day at the UCF Rosen College                        covering everything you’ll need to know
                               of Hospitality Management, we are                         about the entire hospitality spectrum —
                               committed to preparing the next                           from entertainment and restaurants to
                               generation of hospitality leaders, through                building and resource management. We
                               rigorous academic programs, industry                      also provide a range of multidisciplinary
                               partnerships and on-the-job training with                 opportunities for research and scholarship,
                               internships. As one of the best hospitality               including healthcare, senior living, the
                               schools in North America, we educate                      digital economy, retail, sustainability and
                               more than 3,500 undergraduate and                         environmental protection. This ecosystem
                               graduate students every year, and, prior                  is for your benefit, allowing you to adapt
                               to the pandemic, 97% of our students                      to new and expanding job and internship
                               earn full-time jobs upon graduation.                      markets.

                               Even though the hospitality industry                      Our internationally renowned faculty
                               has been hit hard by the pandemic,                        members come from 17 countries with one
                               our students know that their skills and                   goal in mind: to nurture the next generation
Do you have a passion for      comprehensive education can and will                      of hospitality leaders. They each bring
making someone’s day?          translate to other industries. There is always            years of professional experience, scholarly
So do we. As hospitality       a need for exceptional managers who have                  expertise and diverse global perspectives
professionals, our business    hospitality training. And our courses are                 in the fields of hospitality, tourism, events,
is all about making            available online, allowing more students                  foodservice and entertainment.
someone feel just a little     to tailor their education to learn from
                                                                                         I invite you to begin your hospitality journey
bit better. And Rosen          anywhere in the world while balancing
                                                                                         at Rosen College, where we help turn your
College just happens to be     work, studies and life.
                                                                                         dreams into reality.
one of the very best at it.
                               Our strategic direction of building an
                               ecosystem around all-things related
                               to hospitality, called HOSPITALITY+,
                                                                                               Youcheng Wang, Dean
                               enables us to offer a range of courses,
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
W E A R E R O S E N. W E A R E W O R L D - C L A S S.

Top 5                     THE BRIGHTEST
UCF is ranked among
the top 5 hospitality
schools in the world by
CEOWorld magazine.
                          MINDS IN THE
                          INDUSTRY
                                        Rosen College was always destined
                                        for greatness. Situated in the heart of
                                        one of the nation’s most visited tourist
                                        destinations, we were founded on the
                                        promise of an exceptional curriculum
                                        and hands-on learning opportunities.
                                        Our internationally ranked, world-
                                        class programs attract some of the
                                        brightest minds in the industry to
                                        challenge students to think and broaden
                                        their perspectives. Top educators.
                                        Extraordinary advisors. Active scholars.
                                        And that’s just the beginning.

                                   The relationship between the faculty and
                                   students at Rosen College is a partnership.
                           The faculty are genuinely there to share their
                           passion for the hospitality industry and work
                           alongside them to create highly prepared and
                           team-oriented industry leaders.”
                           — Nadya Jatoft, Hospitality Management student
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
ACADEMICS           Rosen College offers five undergraduate degrees and the only doctoral program
                      specifically in hospitality management in Florida.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES                                                                                                                                                                                                                  OPENING
                                                 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

                                               EVENT
                                               MANAGEMENT
                                                                                                                                               BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

                                                                                                                                             RESTAURANT AND
                                                                                                                                             FOODSERVICE
                                                                                                                                                                                            BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

                                                                                                                                                                                          SENIOR LIVING
                                                                                                                                                                                          MANAGEMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DOORS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Your success is the priority at

                                               Studying event management at UCF
                                                                                                                                             MANAGEMENT                                   Senior living is a rapidly growing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Rosen College. Your success.
                                               comes with an impressive list of                                                                                                                                                        High-quality academic programs,
                                                                                                                                             Foodservice is one of the world’s largest    industry where hospitality meets
                                               benefits: outstanding faculty. Coveted                                                                                                                                                  hands-on work experience, and
                                                                                                                                             industries, and it includes an exciting      healthcare. The demand for qualified
                                               internships. Seemingly endless job
                                                                                                                                             array of career options from franchising     and educated managers in this                strong industry connections all
                                               opportunities. The event management
                                                                                                                                             and entrepreneurship to supply chain         industry is high and constant.               work together to ensure you land
                                               program’s top priority is to ensure                BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
                                                                                                                                             and restaurant management. UCF’s             Career progressions are bright and
                                               you have the skills and support you                                                                                                                                                     a great job after graduation. And
                                               need to thrive. You’ll learn to plan             HOSPITALITY                                  program is focused on helping you
                                                                                                                                             become a leader in the restaurant and
                                                                                                                                                                                          exciting, with numerous advancement
                                                                                                                                                                                          opportunities and corporate training
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       there’s plenty of support around
  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE                          and execute everything from intimate
                                               gatherings, concerts and conferences to          MANAGEMENT                                   foodservice industry while connecting        programs. Work schedules are stable
                                                                                                                                                                                          and salaries are significantly above
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       campus to help you do just that.

ENTERTAINMENT                                  conventions, meetings and weddings.
                                               We’ll delve into important lessons on            Hospitality management students
                                                                                                                                             you with valuable hands-on experience
                                                                                                                                             in the hospitality hotspot of Orlando.       average of other service industries.         Our teachers are no ordinary

MANAGEMENT                                     attention to detail, creativity, food            never wonder if we have their future in
                                                                                                mind. Every day, you’ll gain knowledge
                                                                                                                                             Graduates are more competitive in
                                                                                                                                             the marketplace and have access to
                                                                                                                                                                                          Most importantly, those who work
                                                                                                                                                                                          in this industry have the satisfaction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       faculty. They are industry leaders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       brought together from around
                                               management, marketing, buying,
                                                                                                                                             management positions in free-standing        of knowing that they make a big
Ready to make your mark in the                 supply chain, risk management and                and real-world experiences that                                                                                                        the globe, each one sharing a
                                                                                                                                             enterprises, franchises and hotels.          difference in other people’s lives. This
entertainment world? The Gregory               communications.                                  will lead to dream jobs. You’ll learn                                                                                                  genuine concern for students,
                                                                                                                                                                                          degree program prepares students for
Elias Entertainment Management                                                                  essential principles and practices
                                               E V E N T M A N A G E M E N T G R A D U AT E S
                                                                                                                                             FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT                       managerial positions in senior living        invaluable connections, and broad
Program is as vibrant and stimulating                                                           such as accounting and finance,              G R A D U AT E S G O O N T O W O R K A S :
                                               GO ON TO WORK AS:                                                                                                                          management. Students will learn various      experience.
as it is forward-thinking. Spend your                                                           tourism, marketing and the history
                                               • Convention services managers                                                                • Catering directors                         aspects of the senior living industry,
days studying entertainment design,                                                             and culture of wine. Students can
                                                                                                                                                                                          such as food and beverage operation,         In a city that’s internationally
engineering, operations, finance and           • Directors of events                            also select a specialized track in           • Directors of training
                                                                                                                                                                                          lodging operation, healthcare needs of
marketing. Jump in and find yourself                                                            hospitality information technology,          • Food and beverage distributors                                                          known for hospitality and
                                               • Event design specialists                                                                                                                 the elderly and financial management.
interning or working at one of our global                                                       lodging management, professional                                                                                                       entertainment, Rosen College
                                               • Sporting events managers                                                                    • Quality assurance managers
entertainment partners. Can you say big,                                                        tennis management, or theme park and                                                      SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT                     has built an entire collection of
bold opportunities?                            • Wedding planners                               attraction management.                       • Restaurant entrepreneurs                   G R A D U AT E S G O O N T O W O R K A S :
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       partnerships with restaurants,
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Activity and event directors
E N T E R TA I N M E N T M A N A G E M E N T                                                    H O S P I TA L I T Y M A N A G E M E N T                                                                                               hotels, theme parks and venues.
G R A D U AT E S G O O N T O W O R K A S :                                                      G R A D U AT E S G O O N T O W O R K A S :                                                • Assistant directors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       You’ll have access to specially
• Concert promoters                                                                             • Airline or cruise managers                                                              • Executive directors                        designed facilities such as the
• Director of venue operations                                                                  • Director of destination                                                                 • Financial officers                         Disney Dining Room, Universal
                                                                                                  management organizations
• Entertainment attorneys                                                                                                                                                                 • Foodservice directors                      Orlando Foundation Library,
                                                                                                • Director of talent acquisitions
• Music publishers and producers                                                                                                                                                          • Life enrichment directors                  Anheuser-Busch Beer and Wine
                                                                                                • Director of training
• Talent agents and artists                                                                                                                                                               • Marketing directors                        Lab, Darden Auditorium, and
                                                                                                • Guest services managers                                                                                                              the Central Florida Hotel and
• Theme park entertainment                                                                                                                                                                • Operations managers
  managers                                                                                      • Hotel general managers                                                                                                               Lodging Association Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Resident relations managers
                                                                                                • Marketing managers                                                                                                                   Development Lounge. It’s a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       campus like you’ve never seen.
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
ADVENTURE LIVES HERE

                                                                                                                                                          We’ve all felt it. The overpowering urge to study and work abroad. To explore
                                                                                                                                                          a new country and discover a new culture. To go, see, do. And learn. Welcome
                                                                                                                                                          to Rosen College’s study-abroad program. Everything you need to gain hands-
                                                                                                                                                          on experience, create international connections and satisfy your wanderlust.
                                                                                                                                                          studyabroad.ucf.edu

      YO U R C A R E E R S TA R T S H E R E
                                                                                                        GRAB YOUR PASSPORT
                                                                                                        STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

                                                                                                          IRELAND
                                                                                                                                      ENGLAND                                                                                JAPAN

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
                                                                                                          Dublin Institute of
                                                                                                          Technology,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Yamaguchi University,
                                                                                                          Dublin
                                                                                                                                      Bournemouth                                                                            Yamaguchi
                                                                                                                                      University,
                                                                                                                                      Bournemouth                                                                            Kansai Gaidai
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             University,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Hirakata - Osaka
                                                                                                                                      University of Surrey,
                                                                                                                                      Guildford                                             SOUTH KOREA
    What makes Rosen College so unique? We are big on             Students have enjoyed internships
                                                                                                                                                              NETHERLANDS                   Sejong University,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Rikkyo University,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Tokyo
                                                                                                                                                                                            Seoul
    real-world, industry exposure. There’s even a hands-on        with industry leaders at home and                                                           Breda University
                                                                                                                                                              of Applied Sciences,
                                                                  around the world such as:                                                                   Breda
    work requirement for graduation: two paid hospitality
    internships. Through workshops, information sessions,         • Cannes Film Festival

    internships and job shadowing, you’ll enhance your            • Darden Restaurants                                                                    AUSTRIA
                                                                  • Entertainment Technology Partners                                                     Modul University,
    resume and build professional relationships.                                                                                                          Vienna

    Rosen College hosts a career fair twice a year with
                                                                  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts                     PORTUGAL                                  Salzburg University
                                                                  • Holland America Line                        Universidade Europeia
                                                                                                                                                          of Applied Sciences,
    more than 70 employers on the hunt for students like
    you to fill internships, part-time and full-time positions.
                                                                  • House of Blues
                                                                                                                (Europia University),
                                                                                                                Lisbon
                                                                                                                                                          Salzburg

                                                                                                                                                          Management
                                                                                                                                                                                       CHINA                          AUSTRALIA
                                                                  • Marriott International                                                                Center Innsbruck,            Sun Yat-Sen University,        University of Canberra,
                                                                                                                                                          Innsbruck                    Zhuhai                         Canberra
                                                                  • Orange County Convention Center
                                                                  • Orlando Magic
                                                                                                             FRANCE                                                                    The Hong Kong
                                                                                                                                                                                       Polytechnic University,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Griffith University,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Brisbane
                                                                                                             Paul Bocuse Institute,
        BIG RESULTS                                               • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.               Lyon
                                                                                                                                                      ITALY                            Hong Kong

        97 %
                                                                                                                                                                                       Zhejiang University,
                                                                  • SeaWorld Orlando                                                                                                   Hangzhou
                                                                                                                                                      International University
                                                                  • Universal Orlando Resort                                                          of Languages and Media
                                                                                                                                                      (IULM), Milan                    Fudan University,
                                                                                                                                                                                       Shanghai
                                                                  • The Walt Disney Company
        of Rosen College students
                                                                                                                                                                                       Beijing International
        have secured full-time jobs                               • Warner Music Group
                                                                                                                                                                                       University, Beijing
        upon graduation.*
        *Prior to the pandemic.
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S T U D Y. L I V E . P L A Y.

 Welcome to the center of the action. Live on the Rosen College campus and connect with
 others who share your passion for hospitality. It’s more than an address. It’s a way of life.
                                                                                                                                We’ve got you covered on campus
                                                                                                                                with a health clinic, library and
                                                                                                                                bookstore.

LIVE YOUR BEST COLLEGE LIFE
 ROSEN COLLEGE APARTMENTS                                           GETTING AROUND
 Located on the Rosen College campus, the Rosen                     On-campus shuttle services and convenient public
 College Apartments put you in the heart of everything              transportation options through Lynx are available
 you need — from campus and work opportunities to                   to get you to and from campus.
 grocery stores and movie theaters.                                 parking.ucf.edu/shuttles

 There’s more. Students who live at the college get
 priority registration during their first year — so you can         ALL WITHIN STEPS
 pick your classes first. Plus, during the summer, you can          Rosen College offers:
 choose to go home, travel or request summer housing
 if you wish to do an internship or experience more of              • Assistance with academic, financial aid
 what Central Florida has to offer.                                   and personal needs
                                                                    • Career services
 A PA R T M E N T F E AT U R E S
                                                                    • Health clinic                                                                                                  Our free shuttles
                                                                                                                                                                                     will transport you
 Live in a gated community with convenient parking and              • Library                                                                                                        in air-conditioned
 beautiful views. Special features include:                                                                                                                                          comfort from Rosen
                                                                    • On-campus bookstore                                                                                            College to the
                                                                                                                                                                                     main campus while
 • 4/2 and 2/1 layouts available                                                                                                                                                     providing free wifi.
 • Private bedrooms                                                 HEALTHY = HAPPY
 • 24-hour emergency maintenance                                    Welcome to a whole host of ways to stay healthy, active
                                                                    and fit. Rosen College has a fitness center that features
 • Full kitchen with microwave and dishwasher
                                                                    cardiovascular equipment and weight machines. You can
 • High-speed internet                                              also enjoy the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center at
                                                                    the main campus.
 T H I N G S Y O U ’ L L G E T O N LY A T R O S E N C O L L E G E
 A PA R T M E N T S                                                 To learn more about Rosen College Apartments, visit
                                                                    housing.ucf.edu/choices/rosen.
 • Individual lease (nine-month or summer only)
 • Furnished bedrooms and living rooms
 • 24-hour security, including UCF Police
   Department officers and surveillance cameras
                                                                             Our professors at Rosen College are
                                                                             incredible. They don’t just teach the
 • Resort-style heated pool
                                                                    material, but they each have unique industry
 • Weekly housekeeping
                                                                    experience that they bring to the table and
 • Behind-the-scenes access to hospitality                                                                                                      Enjoy resort-like amenities at our
                                                                    they’re willing to do what it takes to see their                            on-campus apartment community
   management                                                                                                                                   with an outdoor pool, community
                                                                    students succeed.”                                                          center with grill area, on-campus
 • Events and programs planned by the                                                                                                           parking and complimentary
   housing staff                                                    — Elizabeth Rutkovsky, Hospitality Management student                       laundry facilities.
ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - University of Central Florida
L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N

LIFE IS GOOD HERE                                                                                                                                                BIGGEST AND BEST

                                                                                                                                                                 75,000,000+
It’s not often you discover a place where a sense of          Certainly we have the best hospitality                                                             visitors make Orlando the nation’s
                                                                                                                                                                 most visited tourist destination.
adventure is contagious. Living in America’s most             college globally — the best destination
popular tourist destination has its perks, including   to study, work and experience hospitality, the
                                                                                                                   Photo courtesy of Orlando City Soccer Club.

theme parks, thrill rides, national sports teams and
                                                       finest globally recognized faculty members,
thousands of restaurants that feature cuisines from
                                                       great industry partnership, the state-of-
around the globe. From our dynamic downtown to
                                                       art Rosen campus, and engaged and well-
our eclectic neighborhoods and wide-open natural
                                                       prepared students.”
preserves, Central Florida boasts 236 days a year
                                                       — Fevzi Okumus, Professor
of sunshine. It’s no wonder that so many UCF
alumni choose to call Central Florida home.

  G E T I N V O LV E D
                                                       UCF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

BRING ON THE                                             ATHLETIC EVENTS

                                                         HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES
                                                                                   COMEDY SHOWS     ART EXHIBITS

                                                                                        RENOWNED SPEAKERS

KNIGHT LIFE                                              THEATER PERFORMANCES

                                                         STUDENT GOVERNMENT
                                                                                        FILM SCREENINGS

                                                                                      CFHLA NETWORKING EVENTS
Need a few good reasons to get involved
in extracurricular activities? No matter your
                                                         PROFESSIONAL HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATIONS
interest, there are more than 650 student clubs
and organization, plus hundreds of events and
                                                         46 NATIONAL, SOCIAL, GREEK-LETTER ORGANIZATIONS
activities happening outside the classroom.
There’s even the Rosen Life office, with social
                                                         MORE THAN 650 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
and networking opportunities created especially
for hospitality students like you.
                                                         FREE PRINTING AND SCANTRONS
Visit osi.ucf.edu.

                                                         PEER OUTREACH MENTORING PROGRAM

                                                         STUDY-ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
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FINANCIAL AID

                                                                                                                                           AFFORDABLE,
                                                                                                                                           QUALITY
                                                                                                                                           EDUCATION
                                                                                                                                           Rosen College is part of one of the most affordable
  W E L C O M E T O YO U R S TA R T I N G P O I N T

                                                                                                                                                                                                          FACULTY EXPERTISE
                                                                                                                                           universities in the nation. Forbes, Kiplinger and The

APPLYING TO UCF
                                                                                                                                           Princeton Review have named UCF a best value
                                                                                                                                           university. You can find more information on in- and
                                                                                                                                           out-of-state tuition and more at finaid.ucf.edu.               Worldwide travel is increasing exponentially,
                                                                                                                                                                                                          which is why Assistant Professor of
                                                                                                                                           NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                          hospitality management ROBIN BACK
                                                                                                                                           Funds are awarded to students based on financial need.
Two things to remember. Apply early and indicate             A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E S                                                                                                       believes students not only need to learn the
                                                                                                                                           Awards may be provided as grants, low-interest federal
your intended major: Entertainment Management,                                                                                             loans or via the Federal Work-Study program.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          principles of hospitality but the culture of it
                                                                F R E SHM E N                TR A N SF E R S      I N TE R N AT I ON A L                                                                  too. Coming from a fourth-generation wine-
Event Management, Hospitality Management,                                                                                                  All students must apply or reapply annually for financial
                                                                Fall:            May 1       Fall:        Jul 1   Fall:         Mar 1                                                                     making family, he has more than 25 years
Senior Living Management or Restaurant and                      Spring:          Nov 1       Spring:      Nov 1   Spring:       Sep 1      aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
                                                                Summer:          Mar 1       Summer:      Mar 1   Summer:       Jan 1      is available Oct. 1. Students should apply by our Dec. 1       of expertise in travel and tourism, retail, and
Foodservice Management. Rosen College doesn’t
                                                                                                                                           FAFSA priority application date to be considered for the       wine and spirits industries. His extensive
require a separate application.
                                                                                                                                           best financial-aid package. For information on applying for    experiences in South Africa, the United
                                                                                                                                           aid and an online application: finaid.ucf.edu/applying.
Best place for more information? Whether you’re             INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                                                                                                        Kingdom and the Caribbean bring a global

an incoming first-year student or a transfer                                                                                                                                                              perspective to his classroom. In making the
                                                            In addition to the requirements for U.S. applicants, you must                  MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
student, visit ucf.edu/admissions for more                                                                                                                                                                career change from industry to academia, he
                                                            submit the following forms and information:                                    Academically talented? Our merit-based scholarships
information about the following:                                                                                                                                                                          knew that the Rosen College of Hospitality
                                                                                                                                           are based on academic performance, campus and
                                                            • Evaluated transcripts from all schools you have attended,                                                                                   Management — with its global recognition
                                                                                                                                           community involvement, leadership and work experience.
                                                              including international colleges and universities may be required
• Application fee and timelines                                                                                                            Additional industry and college-sponsored awards are           as one of the top hospitality schools and its
                                                            • Exam scores, including TOEFL or IELTS scores — UCF TOEFL                     available exclusively for Rosen College students. For more
• Essay (optional)                                                                                                                                                                                        beautiful resort-style campus — was where
                                                              Code: 5233                                                                   information:
• High school GPA, SAT and ACT requirements                                                                                                                                                               he wanted to be.
                                                            • Required immigration documents                                               hospitality.ucf.edu/students/current-students/financial-aid.
• Transfer coursework and GPA requirements
                                                            For more information: admissions.ucf.edu/apply/international.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 For our hospitality and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 non-hospitality students, an
                                                                                                                                                                                                          understanding of wine and spirits

                                                 !
                                                                                                                                           Rosen College awards current students more
                                                                                                                                                                                                          is an invaluable career skill that
                                                      UCF accepts the university’s online application at ucf.edu/admissions.
                                                      First-time-in-college students can also apply via the Common Application
                                                                                                                                           than   $200,000 in industry and college-sponsored              often becomes a passion too.”
                                                                                                                                           scholarships annually. For more information visit
                                                      at commonapp.org. Questions? rosenadmission@ucf.edu or 407-903-8166.
                                                                                                                                           ucf.academicworks.com.
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the pandemic, our guided tours are
                                                                                     and scholarships to deadlines.

currently on hold. Until we can give you
the big, warm welcome you deserve,
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you are invited to explore UCF through
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Learn more and view campus tour videos                                               Chat with an admissions representative about
at admissions.ucf.edu/visit.                                                         the UCF undergraduate application process or
                                                                                     work through your admissions status.

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   Orlando
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                                                                                                                                                      Convention Center: 2 minutes
                                                                                                                                                      International Drive: 3 minutes
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                                                                                                                                                      SeaWorld: 5 minutes
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A UNIVERSITY
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MASTERING
YOUR CRAFT
DirectConnect to UCF transfer student,

MATTHEW MCLAUGHLIN is expanding on

the passion for theater performances he

discovered at a local partnership college.
                                             WITH HEART
                                                 Rosen College celebrates one-on-one,
Now the entertainment-management
                                                 personal attention. It’s what we do. For
student is learning how to create behind-
                                                 thousands of happy graduates. Students reap
the-scenes experiences at UCF’s Rosen
                                                 the benefits of a small private-college culture
College for Hospitality Management.
                                                 inside of one of the largest universities in
Living on campus, being involved with
                                                 the nation. Our impressive partnerships with
the Knights Entertainment Student
                                                 hospitality leaders such as Darden Restaurants,
Organization, and holding leadership             Disney, Golf Channel, Marriott and Hard Rock
positions with Pineapple Theatre Club            Live provide unmatched networking and
and UCF Wine Club has helped the future          endless career opportunities.
artistic director further immerse himself

in a community that shares his interests.

                                                         Not only is Orlando one of the world’s
                                                         greatest destinations to visit, but it is
       Being at UCF has really                   also a significant industry ‘engine’ for the world
       helped me figure out what I               of hospitality and tourism with a number of
want to do in my field and develop               national and regional headquarters located here
the skills and connections needed                — providing ample opportunity for students and
to pursue my dream.”                             making Orlando a place as unique to visit as it
                                                 is to work and study hospitality and tourism.”
                                                 — Alan Fyall, Associate Dean
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