Spring Palooza ’26



Spring Palooza is the perfect way to start the new year! Scroll down to get a sneak peek at what’s coming your way!

Events


Campus Locators:
Main Campus


January 12-13, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reflecting Pond, Memory Mall, Ferrell Commons, Garage I

Need help finding your class? Or maybe the RWC? Find Campus Locators tents around UCF’s Main Campus for help navigating campus, general FAQ answers, and learning more about UCF’s programs and services!

Contact: hoang.samuelson@ucf.edu

Cheers to a New Year


January 12, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Cape Florida Ballroom

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) welcomes students back to campus for the new Spring Semester!

Join us for an evening of vision boards, champagne glass painting, cozy crafts, and good vibes as we welcome the new year together!

Contact: cab@ucf.edu

Rosen Life Presents: Book Binding and Stamp Making


January 13, 2026
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rosen Life Student Lounge

Students can work together to bind their own small journals with instructions. Write, draw, and make your journal special to you! Students can also carve stamps from erasers and other materials.

Contact: rlarts@ucf.edu

Rosen Life Presents: Rosen’s RSO Resort


January 14, 2026
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Rosen Courtyard

As we kick off the semester, students can attend the semesterly RSO Fair to be introduced to Rosen’s RSOs! Meet new RSOs, get involved, and enjoy a bagel from Einstein Bros.

Contact: rltabling@ucf.edu

Involvement Week
Day 1


January 14, 2026
12:00 – 3:00 PM
SU Pegasus Ballroom

Kick off Involvement Week by exploring UCF’s vibrant cultural and religious organizations and getting to know the amazing Greek community on campus! We will also be providing free pizza and drinks while supplies last.

Contact: kort@ucf.edu

Atrium Take Over Welcome Back Spring 2026


January 14, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Student Union Atrium

A resource and tabling event in the Student Union Atrium! Stop by and chat, chill, and hang out!

Contact: josefina.rosario@ucf.edu

Downtown Student Life Presents:
Minute to Win It


January 14, 2026
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Downtown DPAC 106

Start the semester with fast-paced fun, quick challenges, and friendly competition! “Minute to Win It” brings a series of rapid minigames where teams race to complete challenges before the clock runs out. Come play, compete, eat, and meet new people!

Contact: dsldirector@ucf.edu

Transfer Quest: Explore Your Academic and Career Resources Tour


January 14, 2026
2:00 – 4:00 PM
UCF Transfer Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Suite 215)

These specialized, high-impact workshops will take you on a tour of key campus resources to equip you with the knowledge and strategies of a seasoned UCF Knight! Drop by to see what you could learn!

Contact: ucfconnect@ucf.edu

Battle of Bands Audition


January 14, 2026
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Cape Florida Ballroom

CAB introduces an chance for UCF student bands to audition for Best Band of The Year! If you can’t make the audition or have any questions, email cabconcerts@ucf.edu. Please also use this email to indicate audition interest.

One member of the band must be a UCF student.

Contact: cab@ucf.edu

Transfer Quest: Explore Campus Involvement & Wellness Services Tour


January 15, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UCF Transfer Center (Trevor Colbourn Hall, Suite 215)

These specialized, high-impact workshops will take you on a tour of key campus resources and locations to equip you with the knowledge and strategies of a seasoned UCF Knight!

Contact: ucfconnect@ucf.edu

Involvement Week
Day 2


January 15, 2026
12:00 – 3:00 PM
SU Pegasus Ballroom

Discover Day 2 of Involvement Week! Meet UCF’s athletic clubs and recreation-focused organizations under the Sports Club Council, then dive into social/special-interest groups that bring students together through shared passions. We will also be providing free pizza and drinks while supplies last.

Contact: kort@ucf.edu

Disney At Dark


January 15, 2026
6:00 – 9:30 PM
Memory Mall

We’re kicking off the semester with one of our most magical nights yet! Join us for a full evening of island-inspired fun, Disney nostalgia, and activities you don’t want to miss!

Bring your friends, blankets to get cozy, and enjoy Disney classics that celebrate friendship, chaos, and true ohana!

Contact: cab@ucf.edu

Extravaganza Ball


January 15, 2026
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Pegasus Ballroom

Celebrating community and diversity we start off the semester with a bang. Join us for a knight of great fun full of mocktails, music, and dancing!

This is a vibrant collab event you won’t want to miss as we kick off the Spring 2026 semester.

Contact: ucflk@ucf.edu

Involvement Week
Day 3


January 16, 2026
1:00 – 4:30 PM
SU Pegasus Ballroom

Wrap up Involvement Week by connecting with UCF’s academic orgs, service-focused RSOs, and key campus departments! From major-related clubs to volunteer groups and essential student resources, this is all about empowering your academic journey to find ways to make an impact. We will have free pizza and drinks for all attendees.
Contact: kort@ucf.edu

Rosen Life Presents: Get Your Grill On


January 20, 2026
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Rosen Fountain

The revival of the annual G Stop by to learn about our leadership positions and volunteer opportunities while enjoying a variety of freshly grilled foods.

Food will be served to students who attend and talk to members of Rosen Life.

Contact: rloutreach@ucf.edu

Downtown Student Life Presents: Downtown RSO & Resource Fair


January 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Downtown DPAC 106

Join us for a fun, high-energy event where you can explore campus and community resources, play interactive mini-games, and grab different free items and giveaways!

Meet new people, and learn how to stay active and involved on campus. Don’t miss this chance to connect, play, and celebrate wellness like a true champion!

Contact: dsldtprogramming@ucf.edu

Downtown Student Life Presents: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets


January 22, 2026
4:45 – 9:00 PM
Downtown UnionWest Floor 2

Come claim your ticket! DSL will be providing tickets to the Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets game on a first-come, first-served basis. Line opens at 4:45 PM. Ticket distribution will begin at 5 PM. We will walk to the game together!

All students must present a valid UCF or Valencia College DT student ID.

Contact: studentengagement@ucf.edu

Rosen Life Presents: Marvel Mania Showdown


January 22, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Rosen CFHLA Lounge

Students will be able to participate in a Marvel trivia night where they will be able to team up and compete for Marvel-themed prizes and awards!

Come over to enjoy custom drinks and listen to music while testing your Marvel trivia knowledge alongside friends and fans of the franchise!

Contact: rlshows@ucf.edu