Sunday - Monday, July 13 and 14, 2008
UF Campus in Gainesville
Congratulations on your invitation to participate in this year's African American Outstanding High School Scholars Program, which is designed to acquaint superior high school students with the University of Florida. Your academic performance in high school demonstrates the level of achievement and commitment we want in University of Florida students.
The two-day program begins Sunday, July 13, and concludes at noon the following day. The University of Florida provides on-campus lodging for invited students in Broward Hall as well as Sunday lunch and dinner and Monday breakfast for all participants.
Use this opportunity to explore your scholastic future and to gain an insider's perspective of the application and admissions process. You and your parents will meet current students, faculty members and administrators. You will have an opportunity to experience college student life, explore the majors and degree programs offered at UF, and learn more about the admissions process, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. There also will be guided walking tours of campus and opportunities to visit the facilities that interest you.
Selected students will need to register online by the deadline; you will receive confirmation of your registration along with directions to the university. Registration will close when the program reaches capacity, and this may be before the published deadline, so please register as soon as you can.
University residence hall lodging is provided free to the first 200 students who register. After that, you are responsible for your overnight accommodations. Because residence hall lodging is just for students, a list of hotels and directions to campus are provided for you and your parent(s), who are encouraged to participate in all program activities and to eat with us. We do ask, however, that you limit your guests to your parent(s) or to one adult family member (no more than two guests, for a maximum total of three in your party).
Please bring your registration confirmation, an official (sealed) high school transcript, a personal resume and your UF admission essay (class of 2009 topic TBA).
We look forward to your arrival this summer when you are a Gator for a weekend! If you have any questions or special physical needs, please contact the Office of Outreach and Community Development at 352-392-9960.