New Student and Family Programs is currently seeking program submissions for Family Weekend (Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20). We highly encourage as many departments as possible to host a program for students and family members during this weekend! Family Weekend is for supporters of UCF Knights and serves more than 4,000 attendees each […]
The UCF Flag Football team with their trophy at the 2026 Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic. (Photo by Matt Dixon) – As flag football makes its way into becoming a formally recognized NCAA championship sport, UCF Knights are helping pave the way. In April, the Recreation and Wellness Center staff celebrated the women’s Knights Flag […]
Got a game-changing idea to support student success? Bring it to life through the Parent and Family Fund Grant (PFFG). The application will open on Monday, May 4, and continue through Friday, June 5. 11:59 PM EST. Questions can be directed to New Student and Family Programs (NSFP): Michele Morrell, Assistant Director, or Rachel Griffin […]
April 13th to 17th is National Student Employment Week, and it’s time to celebrate your amazing student workers! To kick off the festivities, Career Services is hosting the Carousel of Fun on Monday, April 13th. We’re bringing the carnival to campus with games, food, and a chance for student employees to connect. The Details Who: […]
UCF’s annual Eternal Knights Memorial Service is our opportunity to honor the life and legacy of 10 students who passed away during this recent year. We invite the campus community to join their loved ones for a solemn tribute as we recognize each student as an “Eternal Knight.” This event, while somber, is an incredibly […]
The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) is proud to share that UCF alumnus Tom Eaton ’07 BSBA, ’08 MBA served as the Line Judge for the NFL AFC Championship between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots on January 25. Eaton, now in his sixth season as an NFL official, has demonstrated excellence throughout […]
The Work Where You Learn Fair was a high-energy on-campus employment job fair highlighting student job opportunities across UCF. During the two-hour event, 640+ students attended, with over 200 checking in within the first 30 minutes, demonstrating strong interest in campus-based roles. Nearly 40 UCF departments participated, connecting students with positions that support both professional […]
Earlier this month the Office of Undergraduate Admissions had the opportunity to send six of our student Ambassadors to Portland, OR to attend the Student Development Institute, an annual three-day conference hosted by The Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA)! Our Ambassadors serve as our campus tour guides and UCF representatives for prospective students […]
The second year of Early Action decisions by Undergraduate Admissions marked a 16% increase, with 37,639 Early Action applications. Of those students, 22,090 students were offered admission Friday, Dec. 5, a 22.5% increase over last year’s inaugural launch cycle. This class of applicants represents more than 800 Florida high schools, all 50 states, 44 countries […]
Almost 1,000 students ran this year’s annual MidKnight 5K, hosted by the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC). “Last year we had 642 runners, so that was a big bump for us,” says Leah Freeman, RWC marketing and communications manager. Freeman notes that major sponsors like Orlando Health, Lululemon, and Coke helped boost the event’s success […]