As the world changes, we believe that UCF must change with it. With that in mind, we created the Nicholson School of Communication and Media.

NSCM offers academic excellence within communication, digital media, mass media and film programs that will redefine content creation, digital art, and communication for the 21st century.

The school includes programs in journalism, media production and management, advertising-public relations, communication, digital media, film and the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy.

In Fall of 2019, NSCM’s communication and digital media programs joined the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy at UCF Downtown Campus, a 21st Century learning place with access to arts, culture, nightlife and business.

We believe that our students will be better prepared for life after graduation and UCF will continue to be a national leader in higher education.

Students view new construction on UCF Downtown campus

Advising

Undergraduate Advising

NSCM majors should now be assigned to an Academic Success Coach (ASC). You may click the link of your assigned ASC to schedule an appointment. Please confirm your assigned ASC in the MyUCF Student Center, as you will only be able to schedule a meeting with your assigned ASC. If you are interested in changing your major to a Nicholson major and are not yet assigned a Nicholson ASC, you will need to email us below to connect with one of our ASCs.

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) Undergraduate Advising Services is located on two campuses. On the main campus, NSCM Coaches work with students majoring in Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, Media Production and Management, Film, and Film BFA. On the UCF Downtown campus, NSCM Coaches work with students majoring in Communication, Communication and Conflict, and Digital Media. NSCM Coaching provides professional advising services that cover a range of topics related to undergraduate students with a major, minor, or certificate housed within the School.

NSCM main campus Coaches are located in the Nicholson Academic Student Services office in the Nicholson School of Communication Building on the first floor in room 130. NSCM UCF Downton Coaches are located in UnionWest on the second floor.

The NSCM ASC team provides high-quality, holistic developmental academic advising and coaching through professional advisors. We are here to help students navigate university, college, and school policies, as well as provide support for all undergraduate programs offered by the School. Specialized advising services for high-impact practices, career exploration, and study abroad are also handled in our office.

 


 

Graduate Advising

All current and prospective NSCM graduate students may contact nicholsongrad@ucf.edu for graduate advising.

Communication, Film, Digital Media
Phone:
TBD
Email: nicholsongrad@ucf.edu
Location: Communication and Media Building 203, UCF Downtown


Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy | FIEA
Phone: 407-235-3575
Email: fieaadmissions@ucf.edu
Location: Communication and Media Building, UCF Downtown

 

Organizations

UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities in student-led media groups, student clubs and academic societies.

NSCM Student Organizations

Housing

UnionWest is UCF’s new student resident community at UCF Downtown and at Creative Village.

Apartments and suites at UnionWest are furnished and will include a personal mini fridge for each resident, high-speed Wi-Fi and utilities.

Each residential floor features a gathering space to meet up with friends or study, a laundry room and a community kitchen. A sixth-floor resident-only club room includes lounge and study areas, community activities and an outdoor patio overlooking downtown Orlando and Creative Village Central Park. Dedicated residential elevators provide high-speed access to the residential floors. UCF residents at UnionWest will have several unique, student-only benefits including earlier class registration appointments for future semesters.

To learn more, find resident-only promotions or see a model space, visit the UnionWest website, call 407-868-0862 or e-mail housing@ucf.edu.

Photo of student in contemporary dorm room with inset exterior image of UnionWest building