On Aug. 7 the Dr. Gordon D. Chavis, Jr. Auditorium was officially dedicated in the Duke Energy UCF Welcome Center. The ceremony honored the remarkable legacy of leadership and service of Dr. Gordon Chavis, who retired in 2022 as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services. During his distinguished tenure, Gordon guided UCF through record enrollment growth, expanded […]
The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center will be presenting Academic Exploration Week (AEW) from September 29th to October 3rd! Encourage students to be the star of their own story by attending events exploring majors and careers and learning about opportunities like research, study abroad, and other high-impact experiences. The signature event of the week, […]
We’re excited to share that UCF has been selected to join the inaugural National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Accelerator, a new initiative out of Arizona State University to reimagine how higher education connects learning with career skill development in the field. Our UCF team—Tyler Walsh (Center for Higher Education Innovation), Chanda Torres (Dixon Career Center), Kurt […]
Welcoming new and returning Knights is more than a logistical task. It is a defining moment in the UCF experience that shapes first impressions, builds community, and sets the tone for the year ahead. Move-In is a large-scale, collaborative effort. Thanks to the dedication of teams across campus, this year’s experience was smooth, welcoming, and […]
UCF Welcome Expo returns on Wednesday, August 20th from 10am to 2pm in the Pegasus Ballroom! Hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center, this event is the perfect place to find out what UCF has to offer. Stop by to connect with local businesses and campus departments. There will be free swag, music, […]
Join us for an exciting series of events to kick off the Fall semester at UCF. Pegasus Palooza, UCF’s Welcome Week, blends fun social activities with educational opportunities to help our students as they begin or continue their journeys at UCF. Be sure to check out this year’s events. We hope to see you there!
This spring, the Accelerator Academy Program delivered powerful results in supporting student success in CHM 2210: Organic Chemistry I. As part of a four-term academic recovery pilot funded by the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) and coordinated by the Center for Higher Education Innovation in partnership with the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) and the Department […]
As Fall 2025 approaches, Housing and Residence Life is celebrating a successful series of summer student events and hosting just a few more before the season closes. A highlight of the season was Success Fest, led by Tyler Davis and Jammal Cooks, which drew over 177 students for an engaging campus resource fair. Featuring campus […]
Orlando Health’s Arts in Medicine program is reshaping the way patients heal, using music, painting, writing, and other forms of creative expression to support emotional and mental well-being during treatment. Thanks to a long-standing partnership with UCF’s Experiential Learning program—part of the Division of Student Success and Well-Being—UCF students are helping lead this creative approach […]
By Arian Bryant Despite a four-hour thunderstorm, our Summer B move-in over June 20-21 was an overwhelming success. Thanks to the patience, understanding, and good cheer of students, families, and staff. Clear communication before arrival Emails and website updates prepared our new Knights for what to expect. Residents selected move-in appointments in advance and stuck […]