Florida Tour

Highlights: Florida Gulf Coast University University of South Florida University of Florida Florida State University University of North Florida University of Central Florida	Description: Florida College Tour – traveling west to Fort Myers and Tampa, then on to Gainesville and the panhandle before crossing the northern part of the state to Jacksonville and returning through Orlando in the heart of the sunshine state, this tour of six of the eleven highly esteemed Florida public universities will give students an opportunity to see and experience the character and diversity that each of these institutions provides.
Schedule
Wednesday 6:00 AM	Depart Meet at High School at 5:45 am to load bus Travel via deluxe motorcoach to Florida Gulf Coast University
Wednesday 8:30 AM	Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast University, the newest addition to the State University system in Florida, is a comprehensive university created to address the educational needs of the rapidly growing Southwest Florida population. Presently home to over 8,300 students, undergraduate enrollment at FGCU is expected to increase to more than 15,000 students in the next five years. Classrooms showcase state-of-the-art multimedia instructional systems that feature internet access, document cameras, and audio and video presentations. FGCU is a part of the NCAA Atlantic Sun Conference and Division I sports. Campus and residence hall tour.
Wednesday 11:30 AM	Depart for Tampa
Wednesday 1:00 PM	University of South Florida Located in the thriving Tampa Bay area, The University of South Florida serves its approximately 44,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland. While the statuses of most prestigious universities were developed over one to two centuries, USF has built a dynamic, national reputation in less than 50 years. It is the third largest university in the southeast and among the top 20 largest in the nation. Students come to USF from every state in the nation and more than 100 countries and can choose from more than 200 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs, including the doctor of medicine. Additionally, USF offers 18 varsity sports and a thriving arts and entertainment community. Lunch on own on campus. Information session and campus tour.
Wednesday 5:30 PM	Depart for Gainesville Dinner and overnight (Hampton Inn or similar) in Gainesville
Thursday 7:30 AM	Breakfast and check out of hotel
Thursday 9:00 AM	University of Florida Florida University, in Gainesville is ranked by U.S. News & World 2010 Report as the 15th top Public National University in the Country and the 47th National University in the Country. With more than 50,000 students, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. Consisting of 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes, UF offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, and almost 200 graduate degrees. In addition to being academically motivated, students lead a rich social and extracurricular life at UF. They belong to more than 500 student organizations on campus, and the Gator Athletics are in a league of their own. Information session and campus tour. Lunch on own on campus.
Thursday 12:00 PM	Depart for Tallahassee
Thursday 3:00 PM	Florida State University Florida State University, located in Tallahassee, is one of Florida’s primary graduate research universities. FSU is home to over 40,000 students from every county in Florida, all 50 states, and over 137 countries. Florida State University is also home to nationally ranked programs in the sciences, social policy, film, engineering, the arts, business, politics and law. U.S. News & World 2010 Report ranks FSU as the 47th Public National University in the Country. Florida State University athletics are favorites of passionate students, fans and alumni across the United States. Information session and campus tour.
Thursday 5:30 PM	Dinner in Tallahassee
Thursday 6:30 PM	Depart for Jacksonville Overnight (Hampton Inn or similar) in Jacksonville
Friday 7:30 AM	Breakfast and check out of hotel
Friday 8:30 AM	University of North Florida Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the University of North Florida is home to over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The 2010 Princeton Review ranked UNF as one of today’s five best buys in public higher education, a recognition that points to the quality of its educational programs and to its responsible pricing in tuition. UNF is organized into five colleges: Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Education and Human Services. It offers 52 undergraduate degrees and 28 graduate degrees. Additionally, UNF’s Department of Music is internationally renowned for its Jazz Studies Program. Information session and campus tour.
Friday 11:30 AM	Depart for Orlando
Friday 2:00 PM	University of Central Florida The University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, is one of the fastest growing, metropolitan research universities in the country. With a total enrollment of over 45,000, UCF has become a prominent player in undergraduate education nationwide, offering innovative corporate partnerships; world-renowned faculty; and cutting-edge technology and undergraduate research opportunities. U.S. News & World 2010 Report ranked UCF as the #5 national up and coming school. UCF offers 95 undergraduate and 96 graduate programs in 14 colleges and schools, including the Burnett Honors College and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Lunch on own on campus. Information session and campus tour.
Friday 5:00 PM	Depart for home with dinner enroute
Friday 9:00 PM	Estimated arrival at High School

Trip Inclusions:

Roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation
2 nights hotel accommodations
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
Designated hotel security
Tours and visits of campuses listed above
Services of a personal CCT Tour Director
All tours and info sessions are based on availability
All taxes & gratuities on inclusions above