Lasers. Autonomous Vehicles. Video Game Displays. Medical Imaging. Fiber Optics. The Internet. Photonics makes these things, and much more, possible.
In 2025, CREOL is offering multiple opportunities for high school students to experience the power of light – and the engineering opportunities it creates. Select an event below or learn more about CREOL here.
![](https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Open-House-2025-1-1024x683.jpg)
Open House
Thursday, June 5
Students and parents are welcome to come for Lab Tours, Presentations, and Pizza.
![](https://creol.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Summer-Camp-2025-1-1024x683.jpg)
Summer Camp
July 2025
Open to students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Join us for hands-on activities and lessons.
About CREOL
🎓
Florida’s ONLY Bachelor’s Degree in Photonic Science and Engineering
💼
100% Employment rate among graduates at all levels (based on student exit surveys)
💵
Median Starting Salaries:
- $83,000 Bachelor’s
- $95,000 Master’s
- $140,000 PhD