Signature Events

Transfer Quest: Campus Exploration

Time: January 5, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Place: UCF Transfer Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 215)

Explore the campus with our Transfer Squad and other new transfer students in an interactive scavenger hunt-style campus exploration activity, that will end at the Knighting event.

Campus Locators

Time: January 6-7, 8 PM – 5 PM

Place: Reflecting Pool, Memory Mall, Ferrell Commons

As a Campus Locator, participants play an important role in helping students explore our world-class University and help define UCF’s commitment to student success and well-being. Participants will:

Help students navigate UCF’s campuses
Showcase UCF pride and spirit
Listen to and answer questions
Promote UCF programs and services
Help students find Belonging and begin Engaging at UCF, as part of the BEAM framework.

Transfer Touchdown: Kickoff with a Transfer Coach

Time: January 7, 10 AM – 3 PM

Place: UCF Transfer Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 215)

Set yourself up for success by connecting with our Academic Success Coaches. Stop by our office to ask any questions about your transition to UCF and meet other transfer students. Join us for a great kickoff to the semester! Students will be familiarized with the Transfer Center resources, engage with other Transfer Center, and set themselves to success while meeting with Success Coaches.

¡Bienvenidos Knights! Atrium Take Over

Time: January 7, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Place: Student Union Atrium

Student attendees will learn about how to get involved with registered student organizations and upcoming engagement and professional opportunities. The event will Include information tables and music!

PeerKnights Connection: Your Concerns, Our Support

Time: January 8, 11 AM – 3:30 PM

Place: Student Union 224

PeerKnights will host an open session where students can bring any questions they have about succeeding at UCF, whether related to classes, campus resources, or adjusting to college life. The setup will include a table for general inquiries and a separate area where students with specific concerns can have mini-meetings, similar to the one-on-one sessions offered in our office, to address their individual questions or concerns.

Ducks and Donuts

Time: January 8, 4 PM – 6 PM

Place: CSEL Downstairs Patio

Come to the CSEL Building located on the north end of Memory Mall and race plastic ducks in a kiddie pool. Enjoy donuts after while learning about what Experiential Learning can do for you!

Saving Secrets

Time: January 9, 3 PM – 4 PM

Place: RWC Room 206

Have you heard about Saving Secrets? It’s formerly Couponing 101. Come learn the basic to discount savings, grocery shopping tips on a budget and more secrets to saving money. Learn about SNAP benefits and how to apply. Come get your saving secrets….give me my money saving secrets.

UCF Trivia & Game Knight

Time: January 9, 5 PM – 7 PM

Place: UCF Transfer Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 215)

Test your UCF and Pop Culture knowledge, compete in fun games, and win prizes. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a great time with friends, this event is perfect for all UCF Knights. UCF will be familiarized with UCF culture, lingo, curiosities, along with being engaged with other students and learn more about the Transfer Center activities and resources.

Downtown UCF Non-Profit Fair

Time: January 14, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Place: DPAC 106

Non-profit fair to find organizations to work/volunteer with! All faculty, student and staff welcome.

RWC Group Exercise Mash Up

Time: January 14, 7 PM

Place: RWC Courts

Join the RWC’s Fitness team in a mash up of some of our favorite Group Exercise classes: Cardio Dance, HIIT+Core, and Kickboxing! This hour long event will feature 20 minutes of each type of workout and give students the opportunity to explore the Group Exercise offerings at the RWC!

Transfer Knights Take Flight Fair

Time: January 15, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Place: Engagement Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 202)

“Take a flight” with the UCF Transfer Center and travel to different resources on campus, from academics to engagement opportunities. Students will learn and get engaged with different campus resources, while making connections with other transfer students.

FreshU Cooking Class

Time: January 15, 12 PM – 2 PM

Place: RWC Room 111

Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) is proud to offer: FreshU Kitchen Cooking Class Get hands on experience in the kitchen and learn how to make delicious, healthy food! You get to eat what you make and take home the leftovers too. Check out our schedule below. All classes take place under the WHPS office awning. This class is open to UCF students only REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited. Email Kaetlyn.Puldon@ucf.edu with your student ID and food restrictions/preferences to reserve your spot. You will receive a reply email to confirm your spot in the class.

Pop up! Resume & LinkedIn

Time: January 23, 2 PM – 3 PM

Place: CSEL Downstairs Patio and Lobby

Pop in for a resume and LinkedIn review by Experiential Learning Faculty.

Becoming a Global Citizen via Experiential Learning

Time: January 29, 2 PM – 3 PM

Place: CSEL Downstairs Patio

Learn about International Internship sites via Experiential Learning. Free food and beverages!

Learn more about BEAM on the SDES Website.