{"id":12742,"date":"2024-01-30T16:44:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T21:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/?page_id=12742"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:25:15","slug":"scholars-day-nmf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/scholars-day-nmf\/","title":{"rendered":"National Merit Finalist Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t<div class=\"container mb-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2>FRIDAY, MAR. 6, 2026 | 4PM-9PM<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-underline\">Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026 | 9am-3pm<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" col-lg-7\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<p>Friday evening\u2019s <strong>National Merit Dinner<\/strong> is about recognizing you and your accomplishments while connecting you with University leadership, faculty, and current National Merit Scholars. On Saturday at Scholars Day, we invite you to dive deeper into academics and gain an inside look at life as a freshman at one of the nation\u2019s most innovative universities. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore the prestigious Burnett Honors College and learn more about its programs, resources, and how it can enhance your academic experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholars Day<\/strong> is an invitation-only program designed for UCF&#8217;s highest-achieving admitted students. As a National Merit Finalist, you&#8217;ll connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students while gaining insight into academic life and campus resources.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;ve visited our campus before, this in-depth program provides valuable information to support you and your family in the college selection process. We will offer campus tours, but Scholars Day is about more than finding your way around campus. It&#8217;s about connecting with faculty and hearing from experts on student success, engaging with campus leaders, and finding answers\u2013\u2013whether that&#8217;s selecting a major or understanding your National Merit Finalist award package.<\/p>\n<p>We have an exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/01\/Tentative_Scholars_Day_Agenda_26.pdf\"><strong>agenda<\/strong><\/a> planned, so, join us for a day that&#8217;s filled with fun and engagement on <strong>Saturday, March 7<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Check-in begins at 8 a.m. in the Student Union.<\/p>\n<p>Indicate your interest in attending Scholars Day when you <a href=\"https:\/\/futureknight.apply.ucf.edu\/register\/NM26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>register for the Reception and Dinner for National Merit Finalists<\/strong><\/a>. We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/futureknight.apply.ucf.edu\/register\/NM26\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tRegister for the Finalist Dinner\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"heading-underline mb-4\">Have Questions? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:scholarsprogram@ucf.edu\">scholarsprogram@ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-4 mt-lg-0 mb-4 col-lg-4 offset-lg-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"mt-4 mb-5 hidden-lg-up\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card card-faded border-0 mb-4 mb-md-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card-header h5 border-0 text-uppercase bg-primary text-center\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tReasons to Attend Scholars Day\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-block bg-faded\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<ol class=\"pl-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Meet the experts.<\/strong> We\u2019ve assembled success coaches and faculty from across disciplines to facilitate information sessions and share the unique aspects of academic life at UCF; you\u2019ll get a sneak-peek into what lies ahead in your major of choice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Make new friends.<\/strong> New Knights just like you are looking for friends. Strike up a conversation or bond over common interests. <em>Did you know that UCF is one of the top 10 public universities in the United States for enrolled National Merit Finalists?\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Explore the Burnett Honors College.<\/strong> Blending the personal feel of a small liberal arts college with the extensive resources of one of the country\u2019s largest and most innovative universities, the Burnett Honors College offers an unparalleled honors education experience. 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