<p>Hi PrincessLPN – I am the mom of a sophomore at UCF. If you are definitely planning to attend, pay the $200 to secure your spot. Then, submit your residency form and health forms – go to the UCF website and search Residency Form and a PDF will pop up that you can fill out, print and then mail. (Actually, this should have been done on your application for admission.) The health forms are also online at UCF Health Service. As far as browsing classes on myUCF – it cannot be done until you register. So, sign up for ORIENTATION now – it is important to do it as soon as possible so that you have multiple dates to choose from. Orientation is for both you and your parents. It takes place over two days and you will get your UCF ID card and register. At that point, a portal will open up on your myUCF so you can browse courses. In the meantime, you can look at the UCF course catalog online – it is a huge PDF file. Or go to the UCF search box on the main website and choose your major – you should get a page detailing what courses are necessary. As far as the number of classes to take in the summer – only take TWO! There are no classes on Fridays and therefore the two classes are spread throughout 4 days. Sometimes quizzes and exams are given online and you may have work to do on the weekend depending upon what course you are taking. I suggest something fun like “History of Film” or “History of Rock and Roll” – yes, these are classes and count for Art/Humanities – which you need as an incoming freshman unless you had AP classes in Art History. The other class should be something meatier in your major – either a math course, or language, or science. Here’s the UCF Orientation website: [UCF</a> First Year Experience - (407) 823-5105](<a href=“http://fye.ucf.edu/]UCF”>http://fye.ucf.edu/)</p>
<p>The other thing you need to do is choose your dorm/housing – if you plan to live on campus and want a single room in a 4 bedroom/2 bath – try Lake Claire. This dorm is centrally located and an easy walk to classes and food. As far as eating, Knightros - located by the Towers - will be open. The Marketplace will be under renovations.</p>
<p>As far as financial aid is concerned – if you live in Florida, you should have also applied for Bright Futures as well as FAFSA. You will receive emails from both updating your status and once you’ve committed to a school, both FAFSA and Bright Futures will be linked to your myUCF. You can always call the financial aid office or stop by during orientation. </p>
<p>Another link to look at on the UCF website is the campus dish:</p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to CampusDish at the University of Central Florida!](<a href=“http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSS/UnivCentralFlorida]Welcome”>http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSS/UnivCentralFlorida)</p>
<p>This is where you can purchase your meal plan – the summer data is not up on line yet, but it will be by mid-April. The meal plan people will also be available at Orientation. You may also want to consider opening a bank account at the local SunTrust on campus so that you can draw cash from a local source – speak to your parents about that. Your UCF ID card is multi-purpose – it will function as your meal plan card, bank card, entry card to some dorms, laundry machine card, etc. This will be explained to you at Orientation.</p>
<p>One more thing – start shopping now for twin size xl bedding – unless you live in Towers (which has full size beds) – Target and Bed Bath and Beyond carry this at reasonable prices.</p>
<p>Hope this helps – and good luck at UCF – you’ll love it!</p>
<p>P.S. Be sure to see the recreation bldg. – and the rock climbing wall.</p>
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