Transfer Quest: Campus Exploration

Trevor Colbourn Hall 215

1 PM – 2:30 PM

Calling all new transfer knights! Join your Transfer Center team and other new transfer students for a fun and interactive scavenger hunt style campus exploration activity. Will your team complete the quest and win the grand prize?

Department: Transfer Center
Pillars: Engagement

The Knighting

Addition Financial Arena

4 PM – 5 PM

UCF’s Official welcome ceremony for all new Knights held in the Addition Financial Arena! More information on KnightConnect.

Department: First Year Experience & OSI
Pillars: Engagement

Welcome Week Photo

Bounce House

5 PM

All new Knights will walk over to the FBC Mortgage Stadium to take the annual Welcome Week Photo right after The Knighting on the football field. Head to Student Gates 6 – 9 to enter the field. Be sure to wear white for the photo this year.

Department: UCF Advancement
Pillars: Engagement

Opening Knight

FCB Mortgage

5 PM – 8 PM

What’s the best way to get involved? Talking to people who are! Come join us to see all of the amazing student organizations that you can join here at UCF! There will be DJs, free food and more! You do not want to miss this!

Department: Knights of the RoundTable
Pillars: Engagement

Transfer Lounge: Drop-in Coaching Hours

Trevor Colbourn Hall 215

9 AM – 4 PM

Are you a new transfer student at UCF? Still have questions on navigating campus? Stop by any time during our drop-in coaching hours for questions on all things UCF, or if you want to just take a break in our lounge space.

Department: The Transfer Center
Pillars: Resilience

Welcome Back Popsicle Social

Milican Hall (Reflecting Pond)

12 PM – 1 PM

You are invited to join President Alexander Cartwright for a Welcome Back Popsicle Social at the Reflecting Pond on Monday, August 21, from 12 – 1 p.m. “Pop” on by to enjoy complimentary popsicles from Pop Parlour and meet President Cartwright and First Lady Melinda Cartwright. Enjoy mingling with members of the leadership team and a special appearance by Knightro. The event will also include representatives from several important campus organizations with resources and information on the opportunities and services they provide. In the event of inclement weather, this outdoor meet and greet will be moved inside Millican Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Department: Office of The President
Pillars: Engagement

Movie Knight

SU Pegasus Ballroom

8 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a movie knight in Addition Financial Arena for students to enjoy a showing of a popular movie with their friends!

Department: Campus Activities Board
Pillars: Engagement

Live Q&A: Sean Singh, PA Student at Yale School of Medicine

Zoom

3 PM – 3:45 PM

Sean Singh, UCF graduate and Knight of Distinction, is currently a Physician Assistant Student at Yale School of Medicine. Come to participate in this special opportunity to learn about the physician assistant profession and ask Sean questions about his journey as a first-generation college student and how he took on new opportunities and challenges to prepare himself for PA school!

Department: Experiential Learning
Pillars: Purpose

HIV Testing Walk-In Rapid Testing

Wellness and Health Promotion Services at the RWC

10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 4 PM

Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10 a.m. to noon and 2–4p.m. to get tested. No appointments necessary — walk-ins welcome. Take charge of your sexual wellness by taking an HIV test and get your results in 60 seconds. Be a Healthy Knight.

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Resilience

Transfer Year Kick-Off Celebration

Trevor Colbourn Hall 215

11 AM – 1 PM

Your first year as a UCF Knight should be a celebration! Join the Transfer Center and other key university offices as we help you gear up to make the most of your transfer year experience. You can expect games, food, and prizes!

Department: The Transfer Center
Pillars: Resilience

Taste of UCF

Addition Financial Arena

4 PM – 6 PM

This event will highlight cultural foods free to the student/staff population.

Department: Multicultural Student Center
Pillars: Culturally Conscious

Lavender Knight

Addition Financial Arena

7 PM

Join us for an unforgettable night of glamour, talent, and celebration at “Lavender Knight”! This spectacular event brings together the vibrant and diverse world of drag performance, featuring a lineup of sensational local Orlando performers who will leave you mesmerized.

Department: LGBTQ+ Services & Campus Activities Board
Pillars: Culturally Conscious

Wellbeing Health Hut

Free Speech Lawn – Next to Library

11 AM – 1 PM

Come learn about ways to stay healthy and well and get free giveaways.

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Engagement

Welcome Expo

Student Union – Pegasus Ballroom

10 AM – 2 PM

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

Department: Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center
Pillars: Engagement

Homecoming Reveal

Student Union Atrium

11 AM – 1 PM

Join UCF Homecoming as we reveal the events and theme for Homecoming 2023!

Department: Homecoming
Pillars: Engagement

Get the Scoop with HIPs

CSEL: 121

2 PM – 3 PM

Join UCF experts to discuss study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, community engagement, and to learn how to build your resume through High-impact Practices (HIPs). Free ice cream to the first 50 students who attend!

Department: Division of Student Success and Well-Being
Pillars: Purpose

FreshU Market

RWC Office Building

2 PM – 4 PM

The FreshU Market is stocked with healthy treats that Knights can take with them free of charge!

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Resilience

Trivia and Game Knight

Trevor Colbourn Hall Room 215

5 PM – 7 PM

Whether you know all things UCF or curious to learn more, join us for trivia that will take you on a journey through UCF history and traditions.

Department: The Transfer Center
Pillars: Engagement

Disney Trivia

UCF Campus Store

6 PM – 7:30 PM

Are you a Disney fan? Prove it! Trivia is free-to-play with prizes for top 3 teams. Play solo or with a group!

Department: UCF Campus Store – Foxtail Cafe
Pillars: Engagement

Comedy Knight

Addition Financial Arena

8 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)

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

Downtown UCF Taste

Downtown Campus

11AM – 1 PM

This event entails free food from food trucks for the UCF DT.

Department: Multicultural Student Center
Pillars: Culturally Conscious

Enviromental Empowerment Meet-Up

Trevor Colbourn Hall Room 202

11AM – 2 PM

We have the power to create a healthy environment for generations. Stop by this meet up and learn from local environmental leaders and UCF Faculty about how you can make a difference.

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

Spill the Tea

Recreation and Wellness Center

11AM – 1 PM

Relax with a cup of tea…iced tea and tell us how you first week of the semester is going. Along with iced tea, WHPS will have healthy snacks and stress management hacks to start off fall well.

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Engagement

Charge on to Leadership with Transfer Knights

Trevor Colbourn Hall Room 215

1 PM – 2 PM

Transfer Knights is a registered student organization on campus that provides social and networking opportunities for transfer students at UCF. Attend this session to learn how to get involved on their executive student leadership board. Applications are open now!

Department: The Transfer Center
Pillars: Engagement

Couponing 101

Recreation and Wellness Center Room 206

3 PM – 4 PM

Learn the basics of couponing and save money on grocery items during our Couponing 101 Workshop.

Department: Wellness and Health Promotion Services
Pillars: Financial Literacy

Disney Karaoke Night

UCF Campus Store

6 PM

‘Be Our Guest’ for a night of Disney themed Karaoke in our Campus Store Foxtail Cafe. Don’t want to sing but want to watch? ‘Hakuna Matata’ you are free to do that too!

Department: UCF Campus Store
Pillars: Engagement

First Gen Pizza Party

JT Washington Center (Breezeway)

6 PM

The Office of First Generation Student Success will be providing a number of set number of free pizza’s to students that come learn more about our office.

Department: The Office of First-Generation Student Success
Pillars: Engagement

Campus Worship Service, Hosted by BCM

Cape Florida Ballroom, Student Union 316

7:30 PM

Free Chick-fil-a, a band, a speaker, and an opportunity to meet new people highlight a campus worship service on Thursday night August 24. The event will be hosted by BCM, kicking off its 51st year as a Christian Campus Ministry at UCF. All are welcome!

Department: Campus Faith Ministries
Pillars: Engagement

Concert Knight

Addition Financial Arena

8 PM (Doors open at 7 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

Welcome to the Majors

Addition Financial Arena

9:30 AM

UCF College of Business students will be formally welcomed with great fanfare by Dean Paul Jarley and President Alexander Cartwright. Welcome to the Majors was created to onboard students into the culture of the college; one of risk taking, collaboration and data driven decision making. Join us for keynote speakers, tabling by employers and student organizations.

Department: College of Business
Pillars: Purpose

Thrill of the Knight

Addition Financial Arena

7 PM

Our show will feature thrilling performances by BMX Trickstars and Cirque Bishop. With a bike stunt show, fire performance, and aerialist art, students are bound to be immersed in a night of excitement they won’t want to miss.

Department: SDES & OSI & Late Knights
Pillars: Engagement

Pegasus Palooza: Day of Service

Student Union Patio

7:30 AM – 2 PM

Join Volunteer UCF as we engage with multiple organizations that do amazing work in our Orlando Community! Volunteer UCF will be hosting Day of Service to give students an opportunity to get involved in their UCF and Orlando community. RSVP for this event on Knight Connect (Volunteer UCF). Check-in will begin at 7:30am. Sign up for volunteer sites will be first come, first serve. Students will complete 3 hours of service and learn how to get involved in more service activities for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation 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 vucf_director@ucf.edu or vucf_assistant@ucf.edu.

Department: VolunteerUCF
Pillars: Purpose

Move-in Pool-ooza

RWC Leisure Pool

12 PM – 4 PM

DHRL’s Move-In Pool-Ooza is the best way to kick off the fall semester and celebrate moving to campus! Come swim with Knightro and enjoy free food, smoothies, live DJ, games, and giveaways! First 350 students will receive a limited edition housing rubber duck! Must be a UCF student with a valid ID and complete RWC waiver to attend.

Department: Housing and Residence Life
Pillars: Engagement

Sport Club Showcase

at UCF Recreation and Wellness Center – Basketball courts #1 & #2

Wednesday August 30th, 4pm – 8pm

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 student members of the various Sport Club RSOs throughout the event. Come out and have a great time learning more about UCF SPORT CLUBS!

Department: RWC Sport Clubs & Sport Club Council
Pillars: Engagement