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P.R.E.P.

What is PREP?

Unique to UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the Professional Rosen Experiential Portfolio empowers students to take advantage of a unique, wide range of personal and professional development, internship, volunteering and mentoring, undergraduate research and leadership opportunities designed to enhance the student experience and ensure progressive engagement toward career readiness upon graduation.

Designed to help students showcase their unique skills and experiences and stand out in the crowd, PREP provides a menu of 1,000 hours of opportunities for each student.

Interwoven with 750 hours of progressive professional development through three internship courses, PREP provides students with a flexible 250 hours of opportunities for them to select those activities that best fit their needs and ambitions in an integrated and seamless manner. You can now submit your P.R.E.P Open 250 hours through the UCF app and this P.R.E.P. Open 250 form.

Students who take full advantage of PREP will be confident, resourceful and resilient, well networked, industry connected, and most importantly, career ready upon graduation!

Paired with a comprehensive curriculum, the skills and experiences obtained from PREP will help students shape their career, define their leadership, and direct their future.

Still have questions? You may email prep@ucf.edu.

This is a small sample of Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and Clubs

Volunteering and Mentoring

  • Admitted Student Welcome Event
  • Pineapple Pantry Volunteer Program
  • Pineapple Pals Program
  • Pineapple Podcast (recently teaming up with RCLC)
  • POMP- KnightThon
  • POMP- Rent a Pup
  • POMP – The Rosen College Peer Outreach Mentoring Program (pomp@ucf.edu)
  • Rosen Life
  • RISE – International Student Support Group
  • UCF Rosen College Alumni
  • Volunteer UCF

Leadership

 Study Abroad Opportunities

 Self-Learning

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Career Services and Experiential Learning Workshops and Events

  • Career Fair (Spring and Fall on Rosen Campus)
  • Career Services Workshops
  • Experiential Workshops (Lunch and Learns included!)
P.R.E.P. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Do I need to participate in P.R.E.P.?
    • All students starting Internship I in the Fall 2020 semester and any semester after that need to participate in P.R.E.P.
  • Where is P.R.E.P. located?
    • P.R.E.P. is located in the Rosen Professional Development Communication “HUB” on your dashboard in Webcourses.
  • Do I need P.R.E.P. to graduate?
    • P.R.E.P. is part of the Required Internship Course work.
  • Do I need to complete all of the Open 250 hours in one semester?
    • The Open 250 hours need to be completed by the time you are done with Internship III. You can now submit your P.R.E.P Open 250 hours through the UCF app and this P.R.E.P. Open 250 form.
  • How often do P.R.E.P. hours need to be turned in? 
    • P.R.E.P is an ongoing program. You can submit every single day. The P.R.E.P grades are updated once a month. Students must complete 250 P.R.E.P hours by the end of Internship III.
  • Where do I submit my P.R.E.P. hours? 
    • By accessing the Professional Development Communications HUB/ Professional Rosen Experiential Portfolio: P.R.E.P. Module/ Open 250 – Guidelines and Submission Instructions
  • Can I use hours I did in one semester for the next semester?
    • P.R.E.P hours and activities can collected and submitted for your entire collegiate experience. What this means, is that everything you’ve done from your freshman to your senior year can be considered for P.R.E.P hours.
  • How do I earn P.R.E.P. hours?
    • You earn P.R.E.P. hours by participating in activities such as but not limited to Career Fairs, Student Organizations and Clubs, Attending P.R.E.P. Connect Talks, Volunteering, doing Research with a Faculty member, and attending on campus or off campus events.
  • Can I use my previous work experience for PREP hours?
    • Yes, you can.
  • I do not have time for PREP, as I am working full time, and taking a full class load. Am I exempt from PREP?
    • No, you are not exempt. Please meet with an Internship Instructor to discuss options for PREP.
  • How do I schedule a meeting with and Internship Instructor?
    • Using MyUCF, and MyKnightStar. See how to log into both HERE.
  • Why do I have to participate in PREP?
    • Students who take full advantage of PREP will be confident, resourceful, and resilient, well networked, industry connected, and most importantly, career ready upon graduation!
  • I have already completed my internships; can I still participate in PREP?
    • YES! Absolutely, just follow the instructions in the HUB.

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