Majors and Minors in the College of Architecture
 M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction


SPECIAL ADMISSION
 REQUIREMENTS


MAJOR


DEGREE
AWARDED MINOR ADMISSION INFORMATION


Building Construction 2.0 GPA minimum B.S. No Requires completion of 63 credit hours of prerequisite courses. 65
 all prerequisite and
 lower division course work


M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of

Building Construction


General Statement
 The School of Building Construction was
established in 1976 and is accredited by the
American Council for Construction Education.
The School was named the M.E. Rinker, Sr.
School of Building Construction in 1989.
 The School has a normal upper division
enrollment of 250. Graduates receive a Bachelor
of Science in Building Construction and begin
work immediately as assistant project man-
agers, field engineers, schedulers, cost engi-
neers, assistant superintendents, quality
controllers and estimators.
 Courses are also offered leading to the Mas-
ter of Building Construction or Master of Sci-
ence in Building Construction and the normal
graduate enrollment is 40. For those interested
in pursuing a Ph.D. degree, the College of
Architecture began offering such a program in
1988. For requirements for these degrees and
admission to graduate school, consult the Grad-
uate School catalog.

Scholarships and Assistantships
 Information about general financial aid can
be obtained from the Office for Student Finan-
cial Affairs, Criser Hall, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida. Information concerning
scholarships available specifically for third and
fourth year Building Construction students can
be obtained from the school.

Honorary and Professional
Organizations

COLLEGE COUNCIL
 The School of Building Construction's Col-
lege Council is a cooperative organization based
on mutual confidence among students, the fac-
ulty and the director. Considerable authority
has been granted to the council members, all of
whom are elected to represent their peers in dis-
persing Student Government funds to the
school's organizations as well as bringing stu-
dent concerns and recommendations to the
school's director.


SIGMA LAMBDA CHI
 The purpose of Sigma Lambda Chi is to rec-
ognize outstanding students in Building Con-
struction for scholastic achievement and
extracurricular activities. Semester membership
averages 30 active members. Sigma Lambda Chi
provides services to Building Construction stu-
dents by providing plans for construction
course work, guest lecturers, a job reference file
and tutoring. Sigma Lambda Chi provides a
channel of communication between students
and outstanding alumni in the construction
industry.

STUDENT CONSTRUCTORS AND COST
ENGINEERS
 This is a joint student chapter of two major
professional organizations in the construction
industry the American Institute of Construc-
tors and the American Association of Cost Engi-
neers. The chapter serves as a bridge between
students and professionals in the construction
industry.
 Membership is open to all undergraduate
and graduate Building Construction majors.

STUDENT CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION
 The Associated General Contractors of
America (AGC) actively supports the Student
Contractors and Builders Association whose
purpose is to better the student's awareness of
the construction industry and to promote the
School of Building Construction to both the
industry and the community. Any Building
Construction student can and is encouraged to
become a member.
 The activities of this organization include
inviting guest speakers, organizing the Home-
coming festivities, operating the Building Con-
struction test bank, carrying out community
service projects, and having semester social
gatherings.

STUDENT CHAPTER, ASSOCIATED
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS
 The purpose of the Student Chapter of the
Associated Builders and Contractors (A.B.C.) is
to increase student knowledge of the construc-
tion industry, promote fellowship and profes-
sionalism, and to provide service to the School
of Building Construction, the University of
Florida, and the community. Membership is
open to all construction-related majors.
 Activities include A.B.C. Job Fair, guest
speakers, social gatherings, attendance at state


and national conventions, as well as monthly
chapter meetings with our parent chapter,
A.B.C. Gulf Coast. The national-level A.B.C.
promotes Merit Shop.

STUDENT CHAPTER, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY
CONTRACTORS
 This organization consists of minority stu-
dents seeking to become a part of minority-
owned construction firms. The chapter's
purpose is to enhance a high degree of profes-
sionalism among minority students. The chapter
also plays an active role in recruiting and retain-
ing minority students.
 The activities of this organization include
inviting guest speakers and sponsoring an
annual function to recognize outstanding
minority individuals in the field of building
construction and outstanding minority students
in the School of Building Construction.

Program of Study

 This four-year program for the Bachelor of
Science in Building Construction is designed for
students interested in professional careers in
construction management, techniques, opera-
tions, and related areas in the construction
industry, which draw upon skills in communi-
cation and interpersonal relations, rather than in
architectural and engineering design.
 The freshman and sophomore programs of
study are designed to provide easy transfer for
junior and community college graduates. With
proper course planning, transfer students who
have completed the minimum requirements for
the A.A. degree may complete the four-year
degree program in four remaining semesters at
the university. Prospective junior and communi-
ty college transfer students should consult their
advisers or write to the School of Building Con-
struction for a pre-Building Construction pro-
gram of local study.
 Opportunities for advancement and increas-
ing responsibility exist in all areas of the con-
struction industry, a few of which include land
development; home building; public building;
industrialized building systems; commercial,
industrial, marine, and heavy construction;
underwater and space age facilities; materials
and equipment sales and installations; and con-
struction product research, development, sales,
and applications.


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