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Every year on the first Wednesday of April, UCF honors the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of our people on Founders’ Day, our annual celebration of the employees, faculty, and students...
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Upcoming Events

Jul 14
3:00 PM
Grad Gathering: Ice Cream Social
Join us for fun and refreshing ice cream socials this summer—perfect for meeting fellow graduate students and cooling off in good company. Whether you're new or returning, it's a sweet way to connect and unwind! Ice cream provided by Graduate…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Jul 17
12:00 PM
Can I Use That Image? How to Legally Use Images, Graphics, and Other Copyrighted Materials
Can you use any image you find online in your presentation? Do you need to get permission to use a chart or graphic for your thesis or dissertation? These are just a few of the questions that we will explore…
@ Virtual
Aug 19
10:00 AM
Fall Take Off: Welcome Back Brunch
Join us in the GSC for a free Chick-Fil-A brunch with fellow graduate students on Tuesday, August 19th from 10 AM to 1 PM! Breakfast will be available starting at 10 AM, and lunch will be available starting at 11:30…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Aug 20
1:00 PM
Fall Take Off: CAPS - Achieving Goals and Sustaining Motivation
As a graduate student you likely have personal and academic related goals that you want to achieve. This presentation will focus on effective strategies for setting and achieving your goals as well as staying motivated throughout the process.
@ Virtual
Aug 20
4:00 PM
Fall Take Off: Smoothie Social
Meet some fellow graduate students and some useful people from the College of Graduate Studies while enjoying a refreshing smoothie! Stop by and ask questions while sharing your goals for the semester, or you can mingle and get to know…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Aug 21
12:30 PM
Fall Take Off: Grad/Alum Panel
Join us in the TCH208 for a panel with current graduate students and alumni on Thursday, August 21st from 12:30 PM to 2 PM! You will be able to learn more about life at UCF as well as what comes…
@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208
Aug 22
12:00 PM
Fall Take Off: Ice Cream Social
Join us at the GSC on Friday, August 22nd at 12:30 PM for fun and refreshing ice cream social to take off into the new semester—perfect for meeting fellow graduate students and cooling off in good company. Whether you're new…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Aug 25
4:00 PM
Fall Take Off: Professional Headshots
Join us at UCF's Downtown Campus for free professional headshots! 
@ Downtown Campus
Aug 26
1:00 PM
Fall Take Off: Graduate Student Life Lunch & Learn
Enjoy a free lunch while learning about Graduate Student Life at UCF. Hope to see you there in TCH 208! FREE GSL swag will be provided to all visitors.  Food provided by the Office of Graduate Student Life through the…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
Aug 26
4:00 PM
Fall Take Off: Grad Gathering: Tea Time
Join us at the GSC for a relaxed gathering with fellow graduate students on Tuesday, August 26 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. Bring a book and a blanket, and we'll provide light bites and refreshments. Hope to see you…
@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213
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Jun 14
12:00 AM
UCF Alumni Book Club Summer Reading Challenges
UCF Summer Reading ChallengesSaturday, June 14 - Sunday, Aug. 10 Knightro's Summer Reading BINGO Hosted by the UCF Alumni Book Club and UCF Librariesfor Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of the University Block out your BINGO card by reading…
@ Virtual
Jul 15
12:00 PM
Paws for a Break
Take a break, take a breath—and meet some furry friends! Join us for a relaxing visit with certified therapy dogs, whether you need to de-stress, a smile, or just some tail-wagging joy, our therapy dog friends are here to help.…
@ Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
Jul 16
1:00 PM
Scoop of CAB
Cool off this summer with the Campus Activities Board at Foxtail & Kelly’s on July 16 at 1 p.m.! We’ll be handing out free ice cream and CAB merch to help you enjoy the sunshine in style. Swing by for…
@ Knights Plaza I
Jul 21
6:00 PM
The Great Museum Escape
CAB Presents: The Great Museum Escape Do you have what it takes to escape? Grab your friends and put your critical thinking skills to the test! Race against the clock in this thrilling, interactive night and see who will make…
@ Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room
Jul 28
6:15 PM
Mamma Mia! Sing-Along
Grab your dancing queens and join us for a sing-along to the original Mamma Mia! movie. Enjoy your favorite songs from “Dancing Queen” to “Super Trouper,” with lyrics provided on screen. Come to unwind, enjoy the music and connect with…
@ Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room
Jul 29
5:00 PM
Just Dance Your Heart Out
Get ready to Just Dance your heart out! Relive the nostalgia, bust a move, and have a blast with friends on the dance floor! Tuesday, July 29 at 5 p.m. Live Oak Ballroom
@ Live Oak Ballroom/Magnolia Room
Aug 17
9:30 AM
Transfer Quest: Campus Exploration
The UCF Transfer Center welcomes you to UCF! Join us for a scavenger hunt-style adventure to familiarize you with campus before classes start. We will serve coffee and breakfast, take you on a scavenger hunt tour of campus and drop…
@ Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
Aug 18
12:00 PM
Send a Postcard to your Parents!
Welcome back to UCF Libraries for the Fall 2025 semester! To celebrate, we'll be set up for students to pop in and send off a quick postcard to their parents or a loved one! Come see our newly renovated space…
@ John C. Hitt Library: Room 402
Aug 21
5:00 PM
UCF Trivia Knight
At UCF Trivia Knight, students will engage in friendly competition while learning about UCF's history and campus culture through trivia. Students will have the opportunity to engage with fellow new students in their first week on campus.  Chick-fil-A sandwiches will…
@ Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215
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