Rainy day Route (Birds eye view): Dropped off at Clubhouse

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  Has continually ranked among the top five nursing programs in the state.
  
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  Approximately 110 pre-licensure nursing students graduate each year and 90 percent are placed in local jobs.
  
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  Students are placed in major medical and bioscience hubs like Mayo, Baptist, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Brooks Rehabilitation (the second largest inpatient rehabilitation in the U.S.)
  

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  Ranked No. 4 in the state (according to Med-colleges)
  
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  They go on field trips to organic farms and they work hands-on with UNF’s Ogier Gardens.
  
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  Students intern all over the city, including with Jacksonville’s very own NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  

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  A professional doctor and a triage nurse hotline, so you can call 24 hours a day to receive medical attention.
  
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  There is a small fee but it is often times much less expensive than other places in Jacksonville, it is also right on campus.
  

3. 
   Continue around the exterior of the second floor, past the Engineering Building, past the bamboo garden and pause at Peace Plaza.
   

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  We have partnerships with industry leaders and its one of the reasons our engineering students get job offers even before they graduate.
  
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  Chair of the Engineering Department recently reported he has a more than 100 percent placement for his graduates — companies are standing in line for our well-trained engineers.
  
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  ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineering) goes to a National competition every year and builds a concrete canoe and steel bridge.
  
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  Many attractions at the Jacksonville Zoo were worked on by University of North Florida students.
  
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  Construction Management—our graduates go out into the workforce at about $55,000 a year — many of them receive two or three offers before they graduate. Every student is required to do an internship, and they are PAID internships. This major also has a 100 percent job placement and receives a business minor.
  

This space is called Peace Plaza now, but when the University opened in 1972, this actually where the first graduating class of 35 people received their diplomas.

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  The pursuit of truth and knowledge carried out in the spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom
  
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  Ethical conduct
  
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  Community engagement
  
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  Diversity
  
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  Responsibility to the natural environment and
  
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  Mutual respect and civility
  

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  Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) — provides advising for First Year Students and provides free tutoring for all major subjects. Additionally, they offer free workshops that teach you tricks to make studying easier, tips on public speaking and ways to avoid test anxiety.
  
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  Career Services — Helping UNF students turning their college education into a lifelong career. Help students identifying possible majors, career paths and strategies to get there. Also aids the students in resume building and gives mock interviews.
  
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    Volunteer Services: a great way for students to find out about opportunities to build experience on a resume or want to make a difference the community.
    
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  Counseling Center — if students need someone to talk to or are having trouble adjusting to the transition to college, we have this option for our students. We have nutritionists on staff and psychiatrists there to help.
  
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  Women’s/Interfaith Center—they often have coffee chats and a library so students can come and meet new people.
  

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  Limited to 20 students, so students can really pursue what excites them academically with professors who will challenge them intellectually.
  
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  Has about 750 students, including nearly 200 first-year students that entered in fall 2015.
  
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  Are heavily discussion-based, with plentiful opportunities for careful, critical thought. Many courses include field trips and other activities beyond the classroom so that students have the chance to see how the topic relates to the real world while applying the skills they’ve learned. 
  
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    Example: take a Spring Break trip to Peru in order to learn how to invest, but also has a study abroad opportunity in Machu Picchu.
    

4. 
   Cut through Building 2 in order to show the Library and our Business Building, cutting back through to continue the tour
   

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  Students can check out laptops, textbooks, iPads and even markers to use on the white boards.
  
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  Second floor offers large study rooms for students to use.
  
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  Has four floors, which get quieter as you go up, with third and fourth floor as quiet floors.
  
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  IT Services— on the first floor, provides technical help and can fix your laptop.
  
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    UNF also provides free downloads for programs such as Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and the Adobe Series
    

This is our Coggin College of Business, which houses two Flagship Programs:

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  Students are exposed to all forms of transportation because Port of Jacksonville is the third largest seaport along the eastern seaboard of Florida.
  
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  UNF also has a partnership with CSX. Headquarters is in Jacksonville and is one of the largest railroad companies in the U.S. UNF students have the opportunity to intern with CSX and a couple of our students have graduated to work there.
  
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  Our transportation and logistics program has ranked in the top 25 in the nation for thought leadership.
  

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  Placed in the top 5 percent in the nation on global business concepts
  
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  Students are required to complete an international experience, and international internship and learn a foreign language
  
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  Have a prestigious program known as the KEDGE/UNF Double Degree program, in which selective undergraduate UNF students earn one undergraduate degree from France and one from the US. The University of North Florida accepts only 5 students per year into the Double Degree program.
  

5. 
   Continue to the Biological Sciences Building, making way to the first floor and continuing under covered walkway to the side door of the Biological Sciences Building.
   

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  Our hallmarks are what truly make attending UNF special. This includes our low student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1
  
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  Transformational Learning Opportunities (TLO)—any opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, is a TLO. This includes class outside, study abroad, research, volunteering, and any opportunity to learn outside of this classroom.
  
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    Another example of a University of North Florida hallmark is the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research with their professors. Most other colleges, you have to be a grad student to get that type of experience.
    

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  While this is impressive, much of the classwork is actually done in the St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway or the Atlantic Ocean.
  
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  We have two nationally known experts whose work takes them out on the water. Dr. Quincy Gibson studies dolphins with her students and Dr. Jim Gelschleiter (also known as Dr. G) studies sharks with his students. (This is considered a TLO)
  

Our labs are fully furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. All of our labs have a max of 24 students. That allows our professors to provide individualized attention and hands-on learning opportunities for students.

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  This facility allows University of North Florida biologists to partner with state and federal agencies to study the biology and cause of death of dolphins, sharks and small whales from almost anywhere on the southeastern seaboard.
  
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  The necropsy lab enables our professors to incorporate these examinations into their classes, giving our students the unique opportunity to participate.
  
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  The only necropsy lab between Wilmington, North Carolina and Ft. Pierce; this allows experts from all over to come and work hands on with students.
  

6. 
   After exiting the side door, continue under covered walkway through Alumni Square and the Computer Science Building.
   

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  Chick-Fil-A
  
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  Full functioning UPS store
  
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  Sushi (made fresh daily) and wrap eatery
  

Rated No.1 in the state for the best dollar-for-dollar return on investment for a computer science degree, according to data released in the 2014 Payscale College ROI Report.

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  Computer Science program has a 100 percent job placement upon graduating
  
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  Second floor of Computer Science building is home to computer labs.
  

7. 
   Show off the Green'>Green with Covered Walkway that leads to the Communications Building.
   

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  Big public area to throw a Frisbee or some guitar playing
  
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  Freedom of speech area
  
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  Some professors will have class outside on the Green.
  

Our Music Flagship:

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  Has had students play at Vatican City, and Carnegie Hall
  
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  Students have the opportunity to Study abroad to play in symphonies
  
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  Many of our students play in groups around Jacksonville, including our symphony
  

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  Has a state of the art 500,000 high definition studio, where students produce a monthly news magazine program that runs on WVWJ-TV, and other programming.
  
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  For our basketball games, our students receive experience by working with ESPN in the broadcasting aspect.
  
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  Our journalism program works with Spinnaker, our student-run media. THIS IS NOT TRUE. The journalism program has nothing to do with Spinnaker.
  

8. 
   Continue to the Cafe, exiting to the pavilion in front of Hall.
   

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  Grill Station— offering different daily specials
  
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  Soup and salad bar— all freshly prepped daily
  
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  Bakery station—offering fresh made from scratch breads with deli area and panini
  
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  Hot Stone Oven station— making pizzas and other baked items
  
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  Action cooking station— food made to order
  
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  “The Kitchen” station—comfort foods with carving station and vegetarian options
  
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  The Pantry—continental breakfast available at all times, including the ice cream machine.
  

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   Dropped off at the Clubhouse, continue through Cove, across the bridge and pause at pavilion in front of Hall.
   

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  Mailboxes— each student will receive a mailbox with the code to open it. Additionally, if the package is larger than the mailbox, it will be delivered to the 24/7 front desk of the clubhouse.
  
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  Extra laundry facilities— UNF laundry facilities have the extra feature in which it allows students to text them when their laundry is finished.
  
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  Game room
  
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  Convenience Store & Pita Pit
  
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  Pool
  

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  Includes 5 miles of hiking trails, and numerous bodies of water, including Lake Oneida
  
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  UNF Eco-Adventures—students can sign out free camping equipment, go kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, includes zip lining and a ropes course.
  
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    Eco-Adventures also plans tours off campus that include mountain climbing and paddling in nearby bodies of water like the St. John’s River.
    

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  There are 320 emergency phones—88 of which are blue police poles.
  
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  Connected directly with our University Police Department, which is a fully accredited department, with 30 officers available 24/7
  

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  Campus Alert System— a system that will send the student a message via text and voice message. If there is ever an emergency on campus (for example: a tornado warning) it will warn the students.
  

2. 
   Proceed to the Green
   

You will also see the Lazzara Fine Arts Center, which is home to one of six University of North Florida Flagship Programs: These programs are noted for their national excellence. Each of these programs receive additional resources to push the programs even further. These programs include Music, Coastal Biology, International Business, Transportation and Logistics, Nutrition and Dietetics and Nursing.

Our Music Flagship:

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  Has had students play at Vatican City, and Carnegie Hall
  
• 
  Students have the opportunity to Study abroad to play in symphonies
  
• 
  Many of our students play in groups around Jacksonville, including our symphony
  

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  Has a state of the art 500,000 high definition studio, where students produce a monthly news magazine program that runs on WVWJ-TV, and other programming.
  

3. 
   Cut through Alumni Square and stop in the courtyard in between Social Sciences and the Biological Sciences Building.
   

This is also home to:

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  Social Work — if a student completes their undergrad at the University of North Florida, it will only take one year for the master’s program.
  
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  Pre-Law Track — offers great practice and opportunities before continuing into Law School.
  
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  Criminal Justice — 6 of our students have made it into the FBI last year alone compared to our size to other universities. The FBI Headquarters is about 15 minutes from campus, allowing our students the opportunity.
  

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  Transformational Learning Opportunities (TLO)—any opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, is a TLO. This includes class outside, study abroad, research, volunteering, and any opportunity to learn outside of the classroom.
  
  • 
    Undergraduate students can conduct research with their professors. Most other colleges, you have to be a grad student to get that type of experience.
    

• 
  While this is impressive, much of the classwork is actually done in the St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway or the Atlantic Ocean.
  
• 
  We have two nationally known experts whose work takes them out on the water. Dr. Quincy Gibson studies dolphins with her students and Dr. Jim Gelschleiter (also known as Dr. G) studies sharks with his students. (This is considered a TLO)
  

• 
  This facility allows University of North Florida biologists to partner with state and federal agencies to study the biology and cause of death of dolphins, sharks and small whales from almost anywhere on the southeastern seaboard.
  
• 
  The necropsy lab enables our professors to incorporate these examinations into their classes, giving our students the unique opportunity to participate.
  
• 
  The only necropsy lab between Wilmington, North Carolina and Ft. Pierce; this allows experts from all over to come and work hands on with students.
  

Our labs are fully furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. All of our labs have a max of 24 students. That allows our professors to provide individualized attention and hands-on learning opportunities for students.

• 
  Our hallmarks are what truly make attending UNF special. This includes our low student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1
  

4. 
   Go through Biological sciences Building and exit through the back door, showing off the Engineering Building as you cut in between 3 and 4 to enter Peace Plaza.
   

• 
  We have partnerships with industry leaders and its one of the reasons our engineering students get job offers even before they graduate.
  
• 
  Chair of the Engineering Department recently reported he has a more than 100 percent placement for his graduates
  
• 
  Many attractions at the Jacksonville Zoo were worked on by University of North Florida students.
  
• 
  Construction Management—our graduates go out into the workforce at about $55,000 a year — many of them receive two or three offers before they graduate. Every student is required to do an internship, and they are PAID internships. This major also has a 100 percent job placement and receives a business minor.
  

5. 
   Go through Peace Plaza, and pause in front of the Library.
   

Over here is Building 2. In here we have:

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  Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) — provides advising for First Year Students and provides free tutoring and workshops for all major subjects.
  
• 
  Career Services — Helping UNF students turning their college education into a lifelong career. Help students identifying possible majors, career paths and strategies to get there. Also aids the students in resume building and gives mock interviews.
  
• 
  Counseling center
  
• 
  Women’s interfaith center
  

• 
  Classes limited to 20 students, so students can really pursue what excites them academically with professors who will challenge them intellectually.
  
• 
  Has about 750 students, including nearly 200 first-year students that entered in fall 2015.
  
• 
  Are heavily discussion-based, with plentiful opportunities for careful, critical thought.
  
• 
  Many courses include field trips and other activities beyond the classroom so that students have the chance to see how the topic relates to the real world while applying the skills they’ve learned. 
  
  • 
    Example: take a Spring Break trip to Peru to visit Machu Picchu
    

6. 
   Cut in front of the Business Building and proceed down to Education, pausing between Education and Student Union.