Come to the Kenneth Dixon Career Development Center 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!

Contact: Quynh.Dang@ucf.edu

Study Abroad Opportunities at UCF. Students are invited to attend this presentation that will provide a general overview of the study abroad opportunities at UCF. This includes academic and internship programs.

Contact: daren.caine@ucf.edu

New to Campus? Looking for people who share your interests? Join the Campus Activities Board in the John T. Washington Center Foxtail for speed friending! Enjoy complimentary Foxtail drink vouchers (while supplies last) and connect with new people over games and activities!

Contact: cabcomedy@ucf.edu

UCF fraternities will be grilling and promoting brotherhood while watching the game and letting new students know how they can get involved.

Contact: danielle.aming@ucf.edu

Join members from across all councils as we come together for a refreshing and energizing start to the day. Participants will be divided into small groups, each ideally led by two leaders from any council, creating a great opportunity to meet new people and build connections.

Groups will walk around campus, enjoying the morning air and conversation, before making their way to Greek Park. Once there, we’ll wrap up with smoothies, light refreshments, and time to relax, chat, and connect.

Whether you come for the walk, the friendships, or the smoothies, this is the perfect way to build community and start your day on a positive note.

Contact: Kayla Gibian

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with an exciting, student-friendly event for fans old and new! Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with guided demos, sharpen your skills, and jump into friendly competitions.

Whether you’re a seasoned Trainer or brand new to the game, come battle, trade, and compete for Pokémon-themed prizes while celebrating three decades of adventure, strategy, and fun.

Contact: dawson.tran@ucf.edu

Come see a showing of Monsters University in the Live Oak Ballroom! (near ’63 South and Garage B) Join UCF Homecoming and the Campus Activities Board for the perfect first week of college event! Decorate your very own pennant flag while enjoying free popcorn and drinks (while supplies last).

Contact: hcad@ucf.edu

This Library 101 session will introduce key library tools, online resources, and our services & spaces to help jumpstart your semester. Join us in our newly opened Digital Exploration Center and see all they have to offer too!

Contact: rcmontgomery@ucf.edu

Join the Student Care Services office for summer fun! Groove to music, get some free items, and soak up some sun at the pool!

Contact: mario.henry@ucf.edu

Casual bingo with snacks and prizes

Contact: ucflk@ucf.edu

Join CAPS at our PAWS event to spend time with therapy dogs and learn about CAPS Services in a relaxed setting.

Contact: Kristin.Lash@ucf.edu

Join us each week for an insightful discussion on various health topics! Our Wellbeing Peer Educators and Staff will engage students in conversations about important subjects such as AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), Sexual Wellness, WellBeing Resources, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Nutrition, and Stress.

Grab a refreshing iced tea and relax while we Spill the TEA on how to live your healthiest, happiest life!

Contact: megan.case@ucf.edu

During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable paddle guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, leave no trace principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home.

You might even get a chance to break out the glow sticks!

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

The Summer Bash serves as the kick-off event for the Downtown campus for summer programs. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy various activities geared toward celebrating summer and providing an opportunity for engagement and providing a fun and welcoming environment for students.

Be sure to follow the @ucfdowntown Instagram account to learn about more opportunities to stay engaged Downtown!

Contact: dawson.tran@ucf.edu

Learn about Student Legal Services, meet our team, and have some fun playing bingo.

Contact: ginan.jobarah@ucf.edu

New Student and Family Programs will be hosting Reunite With Your Orientation Leader for new Summer B students to encourage students to build relationships on campus.

Get ready to get creative and meet new people while you create your own tie-dye shirt, customize it with beads, and catch up with your Orientation Leader! Bring a shirt from your own orientation or we can provide you one with previous year’s designs (please nore: shirt sizes are limited to what we have in stock).

Decorative materials are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to arrive early!

Contact: nsfp@ucf.edu

This event will provide a fun engaging opportunity for students to meet their peers, make productive friendships as they explore their first few nights at UCF. Students may be interested in attending this event to learn more about homecoming and late knights.

At this event we will be having popcorn, sleep mask painting, and dreamcatcher making.

Contact: ucflk@ucf.edu

Check out UCF’s “Bicentennial Junk,” a student‑curated exhibit showcasing quirky consumer goods from the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial.

Explore how everyday objects and ephemera shaped national identity and memory through this vivid, student-driven snapshot of America’s 200th birthday.

Contact: arielle.petrovich@ucf.edu

This Library 101 session will introduce key library tools, online resources, and our services & spaces to help jumpstart your semester. Join us in our newly opened Digital Exploration Center and see all they have to offer too!

Contact: rcmontgomery@ucf.edu

This event will allow students to write letters to their future selves and express heartfelt thoughts, creativity, and inspiration for the semesters to come. They will also build time capsules and spend a relaxing evening in OSI.

Contact: ucflk@ucf.edu

Ever wanted to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates (aka algae) lighting up the entirety of the water you are paddling in? Well, now is your chance to see this unique sight with the help of our professional student trip leaders.

Off of the city of Titusville, you can watch this magic happen. With each stroke of your paddle, you can see the water light up before your eyes and may even see a bioluminescent jellyfish as a surprise!

Come join us on one of our most popular trips that Adventure Trips has to offer!

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick’s SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available to students currently enrolled at UCF.

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

Ever wanted to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates (aka algae) lighting up the entirety of the water you are paddling in? Well, now is your chance to see this unique sight with the help of our professional student trip leaders.

Off of the city of Titusville, you can watch this magic happen. With each stroke of your paddle, you can see the water light up before your eyes and may even see a bioluminescent jellyfish as a surprise!

Come join us on one of our most popular trips that Adventure Trips has to offer!

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

Join us for a beat-based barre class! This full-body workout blends Pilates, ballet, and functional fitness. Stay after for special mocktail drinks with WHPS. No experience needed!

Contact: Fitness@ucf.edu

Beat the heat and stay connected this summer with Downtown Cool‑Down, a fun and welcoming series of events on the downtown campus! Join fellow students for activities, free treats, and opportunities to get engaged.

Whether you drop by for a break between classes or stay to hang out, Downtown Cool‑Down is your chance to relax, connect, and cool off all summer long.

Contact: dawson.tran@ucf.edu

During this event, you will get the chance to paddle on the lake once the sun goes down with our knowledgeable paddle guides. They will teach you basic paddle strokes, leave no trace principles, and exciting information about the flora and fauna that call Lake Claire home.

You might even get a chance to break out the glow sticks.

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

Join the Student Care Services office for a movie knight! We will be providing refreshments and fun!

Contact: mario.henry@ucf.edu

Join this high energy extended trip as we explore some of the most wild places the Southeast has to offer! We will self-guide our group through Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve in Northern Alabama, followed by a day of whitewater rafting on one of the many Class III-IV rivers in the area.

We will also explore some of the many waterfalls in the area. Participants interested in this trip should be physically capable of long days full of high activity, including climbing, dynamic movement, paddling, and swimming for multiple hours.

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

Showcase Intramural Sports event with 3 different games in a team format.

Contact: emilee.howard@ucf.edu

Relaxing event for students. Destress from school as exam week approaches.

Contact: ucflk@ucf.edu

Join Outdoor Adventure as we paddle through Florida’s pristine waters on stand up paddle boards! The scenic will offer us the chance to see wildlife and spend a day in the beautiful Florida sun.

Contact: outdoor@ucf.edu

DCDC come out to celebrate what’s next with the Dixon Career Development Center, learn about what Career Services, Graduate School Prep, and Experiential Learning has to offer. This will be a fun interactive experience.

Contact: mirtha.bailey@ucf.edu / nathalie.coburn@ucf.edu

Beat the heat and stay connected this summer with Downtown Cool‑Down, a fun and welcoming series of events on the downtown campus! Join fellow students for activities, free treats, and opportunities to get engaged.

Whether you drop by for a break between classes or stay to hang out, Downtown Cool‑Down is your chance to relax, connect, and cool off all summer long.

Contact: dawson.tran@ucf.edu

Come in any time 2-4pm into the Dixon Career Development Center and create, color, and connect with staff to learn about how you can discover, experience, prepare, and launch your goals at UCF.

We will have supplies for making vision boards, kandi-style bracelets, coloring and more all while hanging out with our team as they share what opportunities you can take part of at UCF.

Contact: Erin.Grainger@ucf.edu

The Summer B Pool Party is a fun welcome event designed to help new students connect with Greek Life in a relaxed setting.

Attendees can meet members from all four councils, enjoy games, music, refreshments, and learn more about involvement opportunities while building friendships before the fall semester.

Contact: greekcouncil@ucf.edu

Flow and unwind with Poolside Pilates at the RWC Leisure Pool. This class blends strength, balance, and flexibility while helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy a refreshing workout under the sun.

Join us for a swim in the pool after class!

Contact: Fitness@ucf.edu

Learn about Student Legal Services, meet our team, and have some fun playing bingo.

Contact: ginan.jobarah@ucf.edu