Welcome Expo

at the Student Union – Pegasus Ballroom

10 AM – 2 PM

The UCF Welcome Expo is back! Hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center, this event is the perfect place to find out what the UCF campus has to offer! Stop by to meet with campus offices and departments and local vendors from the area. Enjoy connecting with others while collecting many free giveaways! This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty.

Department: Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center
Pillars: Engagement

Homecoming Reveal

Student Union Atrium

11 AM – 1 PM

Excited for Homecoming? Come on down to Student Union to find out what events will take place during this celebratory week!

Department: Homecoming
Pillars: Engagement

Life Hack

in front of the WHPS Office

11 AM – 2 PM

WHPS will be teaching students “Life Hacks” related to health and wellness. Each department: Nutrition, Stress and Biofeedback, Alcohol and other Drugs, Gardening, and Sexual Wellness will have a table dedicated to teaching students important tips related to their specialty on how to stay safe and healthy throughout this upcoming school year.

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Harm Reduction

Fall 2022 Welcome Ice Cream Social

in Student Union, Suite 207

3 PM – 5 PM

Please join us for a Fall 2022 Welcome Ice cream Social at The Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community. This program aims to create impactful experiences for new and returning students. We want you to be engaged and learn about campus resources no matter your major or classification. Whether you want to learn more about our programs or simply ask a question, we look forward to meeting you!

Department: Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community Engagement
Pillars: Engagement

What can MASS do for you?

at the Student Union, Suite 207

4 PM – 5 PM

Learn how the Multicultural Academic and Support Services office can help you be successful at UCF.

Department: Multicultural Academic Support Services
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

U-LEAD Open House

at Ferrell Commons, 7C, Room 165

4 PM – 5 PM

Come learn about the U-LEAD leadership program including our Study Abroad and Leadership Laboratory courses open to all students. The U-LEAD program is open to all students regardless of major and is for students, mostly upper division, that are interested in learning more about leadership. Any student on campus can participate in our Study Abroad or Leadership Laboratory course so come and learn about what our program has to offer.

Department: LEAD Scholars Academy
Pillars: Engagement, Cultural Consciousness

Trivia Night – Disney Movies

UCF Campus Store

6 PM – 7:30 PM

Are you a Disney movie fan? Prove it! Play as a team or solo to win prizes! Trivia is every Wednesday at 6pm, new theme each week!

Department: UCF Campus Store – Foxtail Cafe

Group Exercise Mash-Up

at the RWC Group Exercise Studio

7 PM – 8 PM

Join us at the RWC for our Group Exercise Mash-Up! Try three different classes all in one: Hip-Hop Cardio, Total Body Strength, and Power Yoga. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Department: Multicultural Academic Support Services
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

Comedy Knight

at the Addition Financial Arena

8 PM (Doors open at 7)

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a comedy knight in Addition Financial Arena for students to enjoy a hilarious comedy set with their friends!

Department: Campus Activities Board(CAB)
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

IM Sports Job Fair

at RWC 206

8 PM – 9 PM

The IM Sports job fair will provide information about the sports we officiate and the benefits of working in our program

Department: Recreation and Wellness Center
Pillars: Resilience

Stretch & Swim

at RWC Leisure Pool

10 AM – 11:30 AM

Enjoy a morning yoga class under the sun followed by a dip in the pool! Please bring your own mat and towel, as well as athletic attire and a swim suit! All fitness levels welcome.

Department: Recreation and Wellness Center
Pillars: Engagement

Breakfast for Knights

at UCF-Valencia Osceola Center

10 AM – 12:30 PM

Breakfast for Knights will be held at the UCF – Valencia Osceola Center for all current UCF students. Come join us for a fun, friendly feast!

Department: UCF Connect & KOTC
Pillars: Engagement

Speed Friending

at DPAC 107

11 AM – 1 PM

College is all about meeting new people. Come meet new friends in a fun and relaxing environment. Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00am in the Parramore Room (DPAC 107).

Department: UCF Downtown – Student Engagement
Pillars: Purpose, Engagement

Throwback Thursday@ the Library

at John C. Hitt Library

12 PM – 2 PM

Take a step back into the library and see how our services, resources, and spaces have changed since 1968. Join us for a walk down memory lane as you journey around the library to see some then and now pictures! The first 150 students earn an exclusive UCF Libraries’ duck and InSomnia Cookie.

Department: UCF Libraries
Pillars: Engagement

IM Sports Job Fair

at RWC 206

4 PM – 5 PM

The IM Sports job fair will provide information about the sports we officiate and the benefits of working in our program

Department: Recreation and Wellness Center
Pillars: Resilience

Concert Knight

Addition Financial Arena

8 PM

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a concert knight in Addition Financial Arena for students to enjoy a night filled with music from a popular artist with their friends!

Department: Campus Activities Board(CAB)
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

Welcome to the Majors

at the Addition Financial Arena

9 AM – 12 PM

Entering College of Business students (juniors and seniors,) are formally welcomed to the college each semester with great fanfare. Welcome to the Majors was created to welcome students into the culture of the college; one of risk taking, cross disciplinary collaboration and data driven decision making. This year, we will also invite our FTIC students (First Time in College). Members of the college leadership team talk to students about performance expectations, different programs and opportunities they’ll experience while a business student. Speakers include President Alexander Cartwright, Dean Paul Jarley, Department Chairs, Student Ambassadors, and a select number of faculty members.

Department: College of Business
Pillars: Engagement

UCF Gallery Pop In

at VAB 140: UCF Art Gallery

10 AM – 5 PM

Stop by the UCF Art Gallery to see the current exhibition “Pathways 2022: The Carlos Malamud Prize!” Each visitor will receive a gallery memento. We’ll also have a special gallery tour from 11 a.m. – Noon by the exhibition curators.

Department: UCF Art Gallery
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, Cultural Consciousness

Grow Together

at the RWC WHPS Entrance

11 AM – 12 PM

WHPS will be teaching students “Life Hacks” related to health and wellness. Each department: Nutrition, Stress and Biofeedback, Alcohol and other Drugs, Gardening, and Sexual Wellness will have a table dedicated to teaching students important tips related to their specialty on how to stay safe and healthy throughout this upcoming school year.

Department: WHPS
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

Environmental Engagement!

at Trevor Colbourn Hall Room 202

11 AM – 2 PM

There are a variety of local and campus-based organizations that are involved with environmental and sustainable efforts. We invite you to come and learn more about these organizations, what they do, and how you can get involved, while also learning about our Environmental Studies Program in the College of Undergraduate Studies – Interdisciplinary Studies!

Department: College of Undergraduate Studies – Interdisciplinary Studies
Pillars: Engagement

Fact or Fiction? Get to Know Your Library

at John C. Hitt Library, Room 175

12 PM – 12:30 PM

Join us for a game about the library services and resources that will help jumpstart your semester.

Department: UCF Libraries
Pillars: Engagement

Global Knights Welcome

at Memory Mall

12 PM – 2 PM

Participants will walk around Memory mall and be introduced to resources needed for international students, such as international clubs and organizations, campus departments, and outside organizations such as banks, social security office, driver’s license bureau, and phone providers. Recreational and social activities will occur to engage students to feel welcome to campus. New international students will be paired with a Global Peer Leader who will assist in additional engagement during the event. We hope to include food trucks to the event as well.

Department: UCF Global
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

Cirque Du Knight (Late Knights Variety Show)

at the Addition Financial Arena

8 PM – 11 PM (Doors open at 7)

Late Knights will be hosting a Variety Act at the Addition Financial Arena! Students will be able to enjoy fun shows for their entertainment.

Department: SDES & OSI & Late Knights
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose

Pegasus Palooza Day of Service

at the Student Union Patio

7:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Join Volunteer UCF as we engage with multiple organizations that do amazing work in our Orlando Community. RSVP for this event on Knight Connect (Volunteer UCF). Check-in will begin at 7:45am. Students will complete 3 hours of service and learn how to get involved with service activities for the upcoming semesters.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided; in addition to free swag to take home! If you have dietary restrictions or have any accessibility needs please reach out to vucfspecialevents@ucf.edu.

Department: VolunteerUCF
Pillars: Purpose, Resilience, Engagement, cultural Conscious

Pegasus POOL-ooza

at the RWC Leisure Pool

2 PM – 5 PM

Come celebrate your first week of living on UCF’s campus at our Move-In Pool-ooza! Swim, relax, and enjoy our snacks and giveaways!

Department: Housing and Residence Life
Pillars: Engagement, Purpose, cultural Consciousness

UCF Women’s Soccer vs FGCU

at the UCF Soccer and Track Complex

Sunday, 08/28/2022, 1 PM – 3 PM

The UCF Women’s Soccer team takes on FGCU on August 28th at 1pm. First athletic event of the school year and a great opportunity to introduce yourself to Knight Nation.

Department: UCF Athletics
Pillars: Cultural Consciousness ,Engagement

It Happens Downtown: Resource and Registered Student Organization Fair

at DPAC 106 & CMB Plaza

Tuesday, 08/30/2022, 11 AM – 1 PM

Meet with and explore numerous support services, programs, and registered student organizations available at the UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown Campus. Outdoor activities and food trucks will be available to attendees!
For logistical information or accommodations, please contact heather.cohen-stanley@ucf.edu or ivana.krkljus@ucf.edu

Department: UCF Downtown – Student Engagement
Pillars: Purpose,Engagement

Sport Club Showcase

at the RWC Basketball Courts

Tuesday, 08/30/2022, 4 PM – 8 PM

The Sport Club Showcase will provide an opportunity for UCF students to meet, greet and learn about the 40+ Sport Club RSOs all in one place! There will be demos, fun mini games, giveaway items and the chance to talk to current members of the various Sport Club RSOs throughout the event. Come out and have great time learning more about UCF SPORT CLUBS!!!!!

Department: RWC Sports Club & Sport Club Council
Pillars: Purpose,Engagement