Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (FL)

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School Says - Student Body
The clubs and organizations at Embry-Riddle are out of this world! Clubs with an emphasis on aviation include the Eagles Flight Team, International Society of Air Safety Investigators, the Society of Civil Aviation Technicians, Arnold Air Society, Sport Aviation club, the Ninety-Nines, and Women in Aviation, International. Aerospace clubs include the Amateur Astronomy Club, ERFSEDS (Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorer's and Developer's Society), and the local chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Ethnic and cultural clubs are very popular and include Latinos Unidos and the Indian Student Association. Pre-professional groups include the American Association of Airport Executives, the Human Factors and Ergonomics society, the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Robotics Association and the Society of Women Engineers. Religious groups, service clubs and military organizations all serve to provide students with the opportunity to grow and excel. The Office of Student Activities also offers a broad range of social and entertainment events. Weekly movies, concerts, speakers and sports provide a calendar of activities that appeals to virtually everyone!

School Says - Academics
Even a field as specialized as aviation requires a broad background. General education courses are required of all students who are pursuing a baccalaureate program and include communication skills, such as English composition, literature, and technical report writing; humanities; social sciences; mathematics; physical science; economics; and computer science. The more specialized courses include applied aerodynamics, space mechanics, aircraft performance, air traffic management, airport management, international business, computer modeling and simulation, space physics, human factors and system safety and applied climatology. To ensure academic success, Embry-Riddle provides free tutorial services. The Student Success Center addresses the overall college experience and provides students with personal as well as academic support. The academic calendar year is divided into two semesters of fifteen weeks each, with the summer session divided into two terms. The average course load for each fall or spring semester is 15 credit hours.

School Says - Admissions
Admission is open to any qualified applicant, regardless of creed, sex, race, national origin, handicap, or geographical location. Admission decisions are based on high school work, college courses attempted, accomplishments, and SAT I or ACT scores. Embry-Riddle encourages every student to visit the campus and have a personal interview prior to making the decision to attend the university. New students are eligible for admission at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer terms. A student who is transferring from a community college or from a four-year institution and who has completed at least 12 semester hours immediately prior to applying at Embry-Riddle is considered a transfer applicant. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but we recommend that you apply as early as possible before the desired enrollment date.

School Says - Campus Life
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's residential campuses offer students a variety of options and a college experience suited to personal preference. The Daytona Beach campus is situated in a resort community on the east coast, the Prescott campus delivers breathtaking mountain views with a small town feel. Both campuses enjoy mild weather year-round. Students in Daytona Beach are just minutes from the world's most famous beach, and the campus is adjacent to both Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach International Airport. Central Florida's high-tech corridor provides the university with an outstanding support base. In addition, the Kennedy Space Center is less than a 2-hour drive away. 211 acres house more than twenty main buildings.

School Says - Cost Aid
2004 05 tuition is $10,765 per semester. Flight fees are charged in addition to tuition. On-campus room and board costs are approximately $3,300 per semester. Personal expenses are in addition to the above. (Costs are subject to change.)Applicants for financial aid are required to complete the Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other documents requested by the University. Students are encouraged to apply early if they wish to be considered for all types of programs. Florida residents may also apply for several additional programs available through the state. More than $113 million in financial aid is awarded to Embry-Riddle students each year. Financial Aid Office staff members work with you to find the right type of aid that will satisfy your needs: federal and state grants; institutional and private scholarships; federal and alternative student loans; and campus jobs for which you may be eligible. Several convenient payment plans also help spread out the financing of tuition, room and board, and other fee costs.

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