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Yu Shan Huang Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching

Around Campus Awards and Recognition Professional Development Prospective Students Student Life Student Spotlight

Celebrating Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service

Last week, the University of Central Florida recognized graduate faculty and students for excellence in research, teaching, leadership, and service. These awardees are some of UCF’s top scholars and educators....

20th Annual Student Research Week Day 2 Winners

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Day Two Winners: Student Scholar Symposium

The Student Scholar Symposium, part of UCF’s 20th Annual Student Research Week, continued March 26 in the Pegasus Ballroom with hundreds of research posters during Sessions 4–6. Judges evaluated presentations...

20th Annual Student Research Week Day 1 Winners

Around Campus Awards and Recognition Events and Announcements Funding Opportunities Professional Development Prospective Students Research Student Life Student Research Week Student Spotlight

Student Scholar Symposium: Day One Winners

The Student Scholar Symposium, UCF’s premier research showcase, runs March 25–26 in the Pegasus Ballroom. Day One featured hundreds of research posters across three sessions, with judges evaluating presentations and...

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John Weishampel Named Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

John Weishampel Named Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

After a national search and a careful review of candidates, John Weishampel was appointed dean of the UCF College of Graduate Studies on April 30. He has been serving as...

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Jun 26

11:59 AM

File Your Intent to Graduate

Students must file an Intent to Graduate for each graduate program and each graduate certificate program they plan to earn in a given semester. Complete this step in myUCF. In addition to alerting us to your intent to graduate, you...

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Jun 16

12:00 PM

Lunch and Learn: Postdoctoral Affairs

Join us in a casual, supportive environment while enjoying lunch and gaining practical post grad advice from UCF Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Program Director, Dr. Jade Laderwarg. Bring your questions, learn more about what a Postdoc is, and how you...

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Jul 01

11:00 AM

First Wednesday Cafe

Join us on the First Wednesday of the month for free bagels and coffee, provided by the Office of Graduate Student Life. This monthly event is a great way to meet new friends and old colleagues! Food provided by the...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Aug 25

11:00 AM

Fall Take Off: Welcome Back Brunch & Resource Fair

Welcome back, Graduate Knights! Kick off the Fall 2026 semester with a Welcome Back Brunch and Resource Fair on the second floor of Trevor Colbourn Hall. Join us at 11 AM in TCH 213 to enjoy free brunch, connect with...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Aug 26

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.

Aug 27

1:00 PM

Fall Take Off: Graduate Student/Alumni Panel

Join us in the TCH 208 for a panel with current graduate students and alumni on Thursday, August 27th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM! You will be able to learn more about life at UCF as well as what...

@ Graduate Student Center Presentation Room: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 208

Aug 27

4:00 PM

Fall Take Off: Hurricane Season Workshop

Join Graduate Student Life and experts from the UCF Office of Emergency Management for a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop. Learn how to stay safe, informed, and ready this storm season!

Aug 28

12:00 PM

Fall Take Off: Ice Cream Social

Join us at the GSC on Friday, August 28 at 12:00 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

Sep 01

12:30 PM

Fall Take Off: Lake Nona Take Off

Graduate Student Life is taking over UCF Lake Nona! Stop by Lake Nona Room TBA for food, swag, and free headshots provided by GSL during the first week of fall classes. College of Graduate Studies professional staff and student ambassadors...

@ UCF College of Medicine

Sep 01

4:00 PM

Fall Take Off: Grad Gathering: Cozy Book Knight

Unwind with fellow graduate students in the GSC. Bring blankets and books—we'll bring cozy vibes and refreshments!

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

Sep 02

11:00 AM

First Wednesday Cafe

Join us on the First Wednesday of the month for free bagels and coffee, provided by the Office of Graduate Student Life. This monthly event is a great way to meet new friends and old colleagues! Food provided by the...

@ Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

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