<p>So, I applied to UCF and got placed on the waitlist. Then, they placed me on the Summer Term. I accepted this offer.</p>
<p>Then, I realized something. For my freshman year, am I only doing the Summer and Fall Terms ONLY? Or do I do Summer, Fall, and Spring Term?</p>
<p>Then what happens my sophomore year? Do I do just fall and spring term? I know you have to have at least a certain number of summer credit hours to graduate.</p>
<p>And I am an out of state student.</p>
<p>You will do the summer, fall, and spring terms your freshmen year; any year past that you can chose if you want to attend in the summer. Essentially, Florida universities enroll freshman during the summer when they are worried about their performance and want them to “ease” into college life. As long as you do decently (I do not know the exact requirements) during your summer term, you will be a regular student like everyone who enrolled in the fall. </p>
<p>Congratulations on becoming a Knight!</p>
<p>Would I have to pay extra for the summer term in terms of tuition, room and boarding, etc? Because I know tuition is about $19,000 for one year, but I am not sure what constitutes as one year.</p>
<p>You accepted without knowing if it was going to cost you for the summer?? really?</p>
<p>Assume that is does cost some amount of tuition (varies for summer) and, of course, room and board…since you are OOS</p>
<p>Is it possible to fulfill my 9 credit hours in one summer term?</p>
<p>You can, but it’s not suggested to take more than 6 credit hours in Summer B. Each summer B class is a 15 week class compressed into 6 weeks. A 6 credit hour Summer B is equivalent to 15 credit hours during a normal semester. A 9 credit hour Summer B is equivalent to taking 22.5 credits.</p>
<p>Glad I know that now. I’m going for summer term and here I was ignorantly thinking I’d need to take 4 courses like a regular term in order to fulfill my status as a full-time student. At least that’s a little weight off my shoulders.</p>
<p>I responded a bit in the other thread, but I’ll address another concern here. You aren’t technically full time unless you have 12 credits during the summer. However, most financial aid that you can get during the Summer will be offered to you if you take at least 6 credits. Also you can take 9, I would just advise one being the SLS class (which I think is a 100% waste of time, but that’s your decision to make).</p>
<p>I’ll jump into this, since I’m also a summer student for the 2012 term. What everyone stated is correct-however, I wouldn’t take more then two classes over the summer. Anything else will get to be a bit hectic, and since you are in a ‘It’s summer!’ state of mind, it could very well affect how well/badly you perform. Also, take one serious class, and one…I don’t want to say ‘worthless’ but something that isn’t really ‘academic related’. Such as, I’ll be taking an intro to college class (Goes over how to do notes, easing into college life, what to expect, etc…hardly even a glass, but STILL a GE) and will be taking American Government. I really don’t suggest taking a class like math (Unless it’s your strongest subject) science (Same applies) or even something like Anthropology. I was going to take antro over the summer, until my sister in college, who is a very good student, explained how it gets VERY complex VERY fast. Really cool subject, but one you want cramed into a six week course? Eh, I don’t think so. In turns of Aid during the summer, fall aid does NOT apply to summer term. Bright futures also will not apply, but Florida Pre-Paid will! I’m not sure of the exact cost, but dorming in itself, for summer term, is about $900, or in the range. So after books, meal plan…expect a bit over that? I highly suggest applying to scholarship, even simple $500 ones. I recieved one that will cover almost all of summer term, and the small one’s add up! If you have any questions about coming down as an out of student, feel free to message me, because I’m in the same position:) Good luck!</p>
<p>I’ve taken a 13 credit course load over the summer before and did pretty well. It depends on what classes you’re taking and how well you manage your time. I took Trig, Pre-Calc, Anthropology 1, and Anthropology 2. You can do the 9 credits over the summer, but be weary of the classes you choose. </p>
<p>As a Freshman and your first term is over the summer, I wouldn’t suggest taking more than 2 classes either. You need to get a feel of what college is like and adjust to everything, so take it slow. </p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>
<p>Trig and Pre-calc over a summer? If that’s not amazing, I don’t know what is. Then again, if you like math it’s probably not that strenuous. I’m going into summer and will no doubt be taken an sls course. I was striving for four, but it might have been a slight overestimate. Instead, I’m going to try and take intro to psych or socio and maybe another course I haven’t figured out yet, but one that meshes with my major in the future. I’m going for nursing. I want to get a couple of easy prereqs out of the way and this summer seems as good an option as any. I’m going to try not to overburden myself, crash and fail. All of this info has been enlightening.</p>
<p>Actually, I’m not that good at math. I had pre-calc at UCF fall term my freshman year but I did so bad that I had to withdraw from the class. I hated math so it was a gamble for me to take both courses over the summer along with two other courses- I just wanted it done and out of the way. I’m one of those people that prefer fast-paced classes that gets things done quick. I have a very short attention span, so meh. Now I shudder at the thought of taking another Math course. </p>
<p>But then I went and changed my major just a month ago… Turns out I didn’t need those math credits after all! And quite a few science credits as well 
All the time and money wasted for nothing 
(why are smiley faces yellow and sad faces purple, btw? …talk about short attention span!) at least you can’t take back my knowledge? Haha. Trying to be happy about the major change! I know it’s right for me- I’m just regretting all the time I’ve wasted! ■■■ happens!</p>
<p>When people tell you “you have plenty of time to pick and choose a major”, don’t listen to them. You’ll be way better off knowing what you wanna major in by the end of freshman year. There are so many ‘if I knew this, I wouldn’t have done that’ thoughts flowing in my head. I guess it’s all just a part of growing up!</p>
<p>Sorry for straying off topic! I rant way too much on this forum. I’d disappear for months then come back with something to complain about, haha. Just skip my posts!</p>
<p>Lol about the attention span thing. I can understand where you’re coming from with a niece who sprints from one thing to another like a roadrunner. I do it too just not as often, so it’s not a problem. It’s a human thing lol. I pray it doesn’t occur when in school and working on all the nursing prereqs, because if I decide I can’t finish certain classes, don’t like them, or don’t get accepted into the nursing school, I’m inevitably doomed into rerouting my focus into another major, more courses, and shelling out more money in the future.
One thing I’m psyched about is the fact I’m able to finish some courses in a short period of time. If I can learn and pass tests with good grades, I don’t see the point in elongating the process further by a few more weeks, thus one of the reasons I chose to enter for the summer session. The fact that one summer term is necessary for UCF students is an added bonus.
Oh, and I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees math as a nemesis. I’ve never really liked math, (my brain is targeted more towards english, and strangely, science), but I’m just going to have to tough it out because I have to take at least two math courses for freshman year, which I guess isn’t too awful. And if everything turns out well, I’ll be able to continue with my chosen major. If that doesn’t happen, I hope I’ll know what I want by the end of freshman year. After hearing your story, I don’t want that to happen to me. No offense.
As for the ranting, I don’t mind. I do it too…proof by this overly long reply. Lol, but thanks for the info again.</p>