Events
The Knighting
Aug 22, 4 PM
Doors Open at 3PM
UCF’s Official welcome ceremony for all new Knights held in the Addition Financial Arena! More information on KnightConnect.
Opening Knight
Aug 22, 5:30 PM
Meet with Registered Student Organizations. What’s the best way to get involved? Talking to people who are! Come check out all of the student organizations you can join here at UCF at the Bounce House! More information on KnightConnect.
Movie Knight
Aug 23, 8 PM
Doors Open at 7PM
Enjoy time with your friends while watching a movie on the big screen in the arena. RSVP on KnightConnect.
Taste of UCF
Aug 24, 11 AM – 2 PM
Experience a day of cultural performances, dance, exhibits, music, and food from around the world in the Pegasus Ballroom.
Homecoming Reveal
Aug 25, 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!
Comedy Knight
Aug 25, 8 PM
Doors Open at 7PM
Come out for a night of entertainment at Addition Financial Arena to experience the comedic stylings of Melissa Villaseñor, Heidi Gardner, and Punkie Johnson! RSVP on KnightConnect.
Lavender Brunch
Aug 26, 11 AM – 1 PM
Lavender Brunch will be hosted in the Pegasus Ballroom! There will be various different organizations from on UCF Campus and in the Community sharing their resources – as well as a Drag Show!
Concert Knight
Aug 26, 8 PM
Doors open at 7PM
The most anticipated night of Pegasus Palooza, head over to the arena to watch your favorite musical artist perform live! RSVP on KnightConnect.
Magic Knight
Aug 27, 8 PM
Doors open at 7PM
Prepare yourself for a night of illusions and mind tricks as a well-renowned magician hits the UCF stage! RSVP on KnightConnect.
Day of Service
Aug 28, 8 AM – 3 PM
A large volunteer event hosted by VUCF to meet new people and become more familiar with the community! Check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. on the Student Union Patio. More information on KnightConnect.
All Events
| Event | Date/Time | Department | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Event | 8/21, 3PM-7 PM | UCF Campus Store | Engagement | Carnival themed event, complete with games, prizes, Foxtail samples, and extra help for students finding their course materials. Location: UCF Campus Store |
| Open House Bagel Brunch | 8/22, 10:30AM-12:30PM | Central Florida Hillel | Engagement | Tours of Hillel with bagels & lox to follow Location: Hillel (Northview) |
| The Knighting | 8/22, 4PM | OSI/FYE | Engagement | UCF’s Official welcome ceremony for all new Knights! Event information is on OSI’s KnightConnect page. Check-in at 3 p.m. Location: Addition Financial Arena |
| Welcome Week Photo | 8/22 | 4Ever Knights | Engagement | Photo takes place after The Knighting and before Opening Knight Location: Bounce House |
| Opening Knight | 8/22, 5:30PM | KoRT | Engagement | Meet with Registered Student Organizations Location: Bounce House |
| On Campus Adventure: Full Moon Paddle | 8/22 | RWC: Outdoor Adventure | Well-being | Students will have the opportunity to experience paddling at Lake Claire Register at rec.ucf.edu (free event; registration required) |
| Pegasus Palooza: Movie Knight | 8/23, 7PM | CAB | Engagement | Check-in at 7 p.m. Start time at 8 p.m. See CAB’s KnightConnect for event details Location: Addition Financial Arena |
| Taste of UCF | 8/24, 11AM-2PM | MSC/SG/SDES | Cultural Competency | Location: Memory Mall |
| I am UCF: First-Generation Welcome Event (Virtual) | 8/24, 4PM-5PM | MASS, First-Generation Program | Engagement | Welcome to UCF! This session is designed to increase the connectedness and experiences of first-generation scholars by creating access to peer networks, access to campus resources, and access to support services. This session will introduce scholars to the First-generation Program and a new first-generation national honor society (Tri-Alpha) that promotes your sense of belonging as a UCF Knight. Location: Zoom |
| Chi Alpha Worship Kickoff | 8/24, 7:30PM-9PM | Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship | Engagement | Students will have the opportunity to participate in worship, hear a short word and connect and talk to other students in small groups. Location: Garden Room in Live Oak (Ferrell Commons behind ’63 South & between Garage B & Apollo Community) |
| Group Exercise Mash-Up | 8/24 | RWC: Fitness | Well-being | Students will take a fun, hour-long group fitness class with a variety of formats Location: RWC |
| Back to the Library Scavenger Hunt | 8/25, 10AM-12PM | UCF Libraries | Engagement | Step back into the library as you follow the clues to learn more about your 21st century library. The first 150 Knights to complete the adventure will receive a limited edition astroduck and will be included in a drawing for a grand prize pack! Location: Library Entrance, Main Floor (Student Union Side) |
| FreshU Kitchen Demonstration | 8/25, 11AM | WHPS | Well-being | FreshU Kitchen Cooking Demos teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets and reduce food waste. Stop by to watch the demonstration and try a free sample! Location: Front of RWC |
| Homecoming Reveal | 8/25, 11AM-1PM | HC | Engagement | Homecoming Artist and programming revealed Location: Student Union Atrium |
| TRiO Trivia | 8/25, 1PM-3PM | TRiO | Engagement | Test your TRiO and trivia knowledge. Participants will have the opportunity to win a gift card, coupons, and more! This is an ongoing event, rather than a sit-down event. Participants will come and go. Location: Howard Phillips Hall, Suite 208 |
| What can MASS do for you? | 8/25, 5PM-6PM | MASS | Student Success | Learn how the Multicultural Academic and Support Services office can help you be successful at UCF. Location: Cape Florida – Student Union 316 |
| Welcome Back BBQ | 8/25, 6:30PM-8PM | Central Florida Hillel | Engagement | Students will get free BBQ food in the Northview courtyard with a pool party and music Location: Hillel (Northview) |
| Pegasus Palooza: Comedy Knight | 8/25, 7PM | CAB | Engagement | Check-in at 7 p.m. Start time at 8 p.m. See CAB’s KnightConnect for event details Location: Addition Financial Arena |
| Disney Movie Trivia | 8/25, 7PM | UCF Campus Store | Engagement | Disney movie trivia, play in teams or solo, prizes for top 3 teams/players Location: Foxtail Café |
| Game Night w/Ice Cream | 8/25, 7PM-9PM | Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship | Engagement | Students will have opportunity to play board games, card games, video games and more. Ice Cream will be provided. Location: Student Union Key West Ballroom AB |
| Grow Together | 8/26, 11AM-12PM | WHPS | Well-being | Plant Sunflower seeds and enjoy time with your friends Location: RWC, WHPS Entrance |
| Lavender Brunch | 8/26, 11AM-1PM | LGBTQ+ Services | Cultural Competency | Draw Show and local LGBTQ+ resources (UCF & Orlando) Location: Pegasus Ballroom |
| Couponing 101 | 8/26, 3PM-4PM | WHPS | Financial Wellness | Do you want to learn how to save money the right way and get items for little to no cost. If you do come, check out our Couponing 101 classes. Location: RWC 206 |
| Sport Club Showcase | 8/26, 4PM-7PM | Sport Club Council | Engagement | Location: TBD |
| Night of the Arts | 8/26, 5PM-7PM | Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship | Engagement | Students will have the opportunity to paint on canvas, participate in open mic with approved music or poetry, participate in creative writing and drawing, and/or create a vision board. Location: Student Union Key West Ballroom AB |
| Pegasus Palooza: Concert Knight | 8/26, 7PM | CAB | Engagement | Check-in at 7 p.m. Start time at 8 p.m. See CAB’s KnightConnect for event details Location: Addition Financial Arena |
| Campus Worship Service | 8/26, 7:30PM | BCM – Campus Ministry | Engagement | Free Chick-fil-a, a band, a speaker, and an opportunity to meet new people highlight a campus worship service Thursday night. Hosted by BCM, kicking off its 49th year as a Christian campus ministry at UCF. All are welcome! Location: Cape Florida – Student Union 316 |
| Night of Zen | 8/26 | RWC: Fitness | Well-being | Students will take a fun, hour-long group fitness class with a variety of formats in Mind-body such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates Location: RWC |
| Welcome to the Majors | 8/27, 9AM-2PM | College of Business | Engagement | CoB’s official Welcome to the College for FTIC and Transfer students. Keynote Speaker: Justin Wetherell, Founder, uBreakiFix. Location: Addition Financial Arena |
| Free HIV Rapid Testing Event | 8/27, 10AM-12PM, 2-4PM | WHPS | Harm Reduction | Do you know your status? Stop by Wellness and Health Promotion Services during our Free Rapid HIV Testing event from 10am-12pm and 2pm – 4pm 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. Location: WHPS Office |
| Grill & Chill | 8/27, 5PM-8PM | Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship | Engagement | Free food – burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers. Volleyball, card and board games, other field games. Location: Lake Claire Recreational Area Suwannee Pavilion |
| Magic Knight | 8/27, 7PM | Late Knights | Engagement | Check-in at 7 p.m. Start time at 8 p.m. See Late Knight’s KnightConnect for event details pMLocation: Addition Financial Arena |
| Welcome Back Shabbat at Hillel | 8/27, 7PM-9:30PM | Central Florida Hillel | Engagement | Shabbat, the Jewish sabbath takes place every Friday night to Saturday night and Friday dinner is very traditional. We host Friday night dinner every week! This week will have an appearance with Knightro! Be sure to RSVP. Location: Hillel (Northview) |
| On Campus Adventure: Flora and Fauna Hike | 8/27 | RWC: Outdoor Adventure | Well-being | Students will have the opportunity to hike at the Arboretum and meet others to learn about our natural environment Register at rec.ucf.edu (free event; registration required) |
| Pegasus Palooza: Day of Service | 8/28, 8AM-3PM | VUCF | Engagement | See VUCF’s KnightConnect for event details Location: Student Union Patio |
| I am UCF: First-Generation Welcome Event (Virtual) | 8/28, 11AM-12PM | MASS, First-Generation Program | Student Success | Welcome to UCF! This session is designed to increase the connectedness and experiences of first-generation scholars by creating access to peer networks, access to campus resources, and access to support services. This session will introduce scholars to the First-generation Program and a new first-generation national honor society (Tri-Alpha) that promotes your sense of belonging as a UCF Knight. Location: Zoom |
| Theme Song (A Dramatic Production) | 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 7PM | The Voice Orlando | Engagement | Theme Song: Everyone has one, no one can deny it. Opening Night on Aug. 29th with free pizza, free wings, & fall essential kits! Location: Mainstream Center 9307 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando FL 32825 |
| Photo Scavenger Hunt | 9/1, 6PM-8PM | Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship | Engagement | Campus wide scavenger hunt. Six ounce smoothies will be served. Location: Memory Mall Flagpole |
| ONE NAME Orlando | 9/7, 7PM-9:30PM | Impulse Ministries Inc. | Engagement | ONE NAME Orlando is a worship event for the fame and glory of Jesus. Hosted by Impulse Ministries, a University of Central Florida campus ministry for the Greek Life student, ONE NAME aims to bring people together to find community and be encouraged through powerful worship and an inspiring message. Location: UCF Addition Financial Arena |
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