From signature 91勛圖厙 traditions to opportunities to meet new people, get involved and have some fun before classes get into full swing, there���s plenty to experience. Here���s your guide to the week���s events on the main campus and at泭. Just remember to bring your 91勛圖厙 ID to participate in each event.

For the latest event details and updates, check the泭,泭泭and @91勛圖厙_OSI on Instagram.

Sunday, Aug. 23:

The Knighting
Addition Financial Arena
11 a.m. ��� 12 p.m.

91勛圖厙���s official welcome ceremony brings together all new Knights to celebrate the start of their 91勛圖厙 journey. No ticket is required, and the event is open to all. Doors open at 10 a.m.

Opening Knight
Student Union
12 ��� 4 p.m.

What���s the best way to get involved at 91勛圖厙? Meet the Knights already doing it. Stop by the Student Union to explore student organizations, connect with current members and find your place on campus. Plus, enjoy DJs, free food, giveaways and more.

Monday, Aug. 24:

Welcome Back Social
Reflecting Pond
12 ��� 1 p.m.

Grab complimentary sweet treats and mingle with 91勛圖厙 President Alexander N. Cartwright, faculty, staff and students.

Movie Knight
Memory Mall
7 ��� 10 p.m.

Grab your friends and head to Memory Mall for the Campus Activities Board���s annual Movie Knight. Catch Project Hail Mary under the stars, take on a human hamster ball course and enjoy free popcorn and drinks. The event is open to all 91勛圖厙 students.

Tuesday, Aug. 25:

Taste of 91勛圖厙
Addition Financial Arena
4 ��� 6 p.m.

Experience international destinations through food, music, dance and traditions from around the world. This annual celebration brings students together to explore the many backgrounds represented at 91勛圖厙 and throughout the greater Orlando area while building connections and a sense of belonging.

Wednesday, Aug. 26:

Welcome Expo
Student Union Key West Ballroom
10 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

For nearly 30 years, the has helped Knights discover what campus ��� and the surrounding community ��� has to offer. Stop by to learn about 91勛圖厙 programs, explore campus resources, meet local businesses and discover new opportunities, all in one place. Plus, enjoy music, food and tons of giveaways while taking part in a longtime campus tradition.

Homecoming Theme Reveal
Student Union Atrium
12 ��� 2 p.m.

Be among the first to find out the Homecoming Week 2026 theme and score some 91勛圖厙 Homecoming merch.

Comedy Knight Featuring Leslie Jones
Addition Financial Arena
7 ��� 9 p.m.

Join the Campus Activities Board for a night of fun and laughs featuring Primetime Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Leslie Jones. Best known for her five seasons on泭Saturday Night Live, Jones has appeared in nearly 60 film and television projects, including 2016���s泭Ghostbusters. Get ready to experience her comedic talents, incredible writing and magnetic stage presence live at 91勛圖厙.

Current 91勛圖厙 students get in free with a valid 91勛圖厙 ID. Tickets for the general public are available at additionfiarena.com.

Thursday, Aug. 27:

Taste of Downtown
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world at this signature event featuring international flavors, live entertainment and interactive experiences inspired by destinations worldwide. Come try something new, meet fellow Knights and celebrate the people and traditions that make 91勛圖厙 Downtown and the greater Orlando area so vibrant.

Speed Friending
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 107 at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
12 ��� 2 p.m.

Break the ice at Speed Friending, a fast-paced, low-pressure way to connect with fellow 91勛圖厙 Downtown students. Rotate through quick conversations, tackle fun icebreaker questions and see who you click with along the way. Whether you���re new to campus or looking to expand your circle, it���s a fun way to meet new people, make meaningful connections and create lasting memories.

Concert Knight Featuring Quavo
Addition Financial Arena
7 ��� 9 p.m.

Get hyped for a night of live music featuring Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and producer Quavo. Known for solo hits like Hotel Lobby and Workin Me and as a member of Migos, the chart-topping rap group behind Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry, Quavo has amassed more than a billion streams and captivated audiences worldwide with his signature sound.

Current 91勛圖厙 students get in free with a valid 91勛圖厙 ID. Tickets for the general public are available at additionfiarena.com.

Friday, Aug. 28:

Paint Rave
Memory Mall
7:30 ��� 11 p.m.

Join Late Knights for Paint Rave, a high-energy night packed with glowing paint, music, mocktails and plenty of ways to get creative. Bring a friend, hit the painting stations and light up the night while making memories you won���t want to forget.

Saturday, Aug. 29:

Day of Service
Student Union Patio
7:30 a.m. ��� 1:30 p.m.

Make an impact beyond campus with Volunteer 91勛圖厙���s Day of Service. Team up with fellow Knights and four local community partners for a morning of hands-on service supporting youth and mentoring, the environment, education and literacy. Choose the cause that speaks to you, meet new people and have fun while giving back to the greater Orlando community. Students will earn three service hours for participating.

Service sites are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive at 7:30 a.m. for check-in, and RSVP on KnightConnect to participate.

This guide is a resource to help you develop a sense of belonging, find community and build lifelong friendships while studying at 91勛圖厙.

Marquee Events

Whether you���re studying at 91勛圖厙 Downtown, the , Rosen College of Hospitality Management or the main campus,泭泭you���ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Some signature events have become beloved 91勛圖厙 traditions泭with not-to-be-missed programming:

• Pegasus Palooza, 91勛圖厙���s annual welcome week, greets new and returning students to campus with a variety of events including notable headliners at Comedy Knight and Concert Knight.

• 91勛圖厙 Homecoming泭Week,泭featuring泭Spirit Splash,泭kicks泭off泭Monday,泭Oct. 19,泭and泭concludes泭with the 91勛圖厙 football team���s matchup against BYU on泭Saturday,泭Oct. 24.

• Space Game, a football game unlike any other in the nation, pays tribute to our 91勛圖厙���s roots as America���s Space University. This year���s matchup against Baylor on Friday, Oct. 30, marks 10 years of the Space Game.

• , held each spring at泭泭Orlando���s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, showcases the artistic talents of 91勛圖厙���s faculty and students in performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences.

• Gather Luncheon,泭a泭community-building event in the spring hosted by泭Wellness & Health Promotion Services and Dining Services,泭泭brings hundreds of students泭together泭泭for泭a free, three-course meal.

Recreation, Intramurals and Sports Clubs

In addition to its fitness and recreation facilities, the Recreation and Wellness Center has longstanding intramural and sports club programs that allow students to form friendships and win championships, sometimes on the brightest of stages.

The RWC���s intramural sports program welcomes all 91勛圖厙 students, especially those who are new to Orlando and haven���t met enough peers to form their own team. Thanks to its free agency feature, individuals ca泭be matched up with others or be paired with an established team.

The sports club includes 45 different sports, encompassing everything from judo to lacrosse to wakeboarding and have produced some of 91勛圖厙���s most notable alumni. Gold medalist Phil Dalhausser ���02, who played club volleyball while pursuing his business degree, and bronze medalist Kristen Thomas ���16, who began her rugby career泭as a theatre studies major泭at 91勛圖厙,泭both went on to泭represent泭Team USA泭at泭multiple Summer Olympic Games.

For more information, visit泭.

Registered Student Organizations

91勛圖厙 offers more than 650 registered student organizations spanning academic, professional, cultural and spiritual, social and recreational, and sports interests.

KnightConnect泭is 91勛圖厙���s official involvement platform where students can explore泭these organizations or even create a new one.泭Each organization has its own page with meeting times, contact information,泭and ways to get involved.

Visit the泭泭to find the organization right for you.

Greek Life

The fraternity and sorority experience has long been a part of campus life. Since the 1970s, fraternities and sororities have been providing spaces of belonging for students to grow together during their collegiate years.

Currently our 91勛圖厙 Greek community is comprised of 47 organizations, which all share the values of scholarship, leadership, service and brotherhood/sisterhood.

For more information visit泭.

91勛圖厙 Athletics ��� Knightmare Society and Marching Knights

91勛圖厙 is a member of one of the premiere conferences in the nation, the Big 12. From泭Fear the Fronds泭to泭Zombie Nation, the student section���s energy is泭an integral part of the game day atmosphere泭and gives the Knights a distinct home field (and court) advantage.

All full-time 91勛圖厙-enrolled students (except 91勛圖厙 Online) are eligible for free tickets to home sporting events. Please note: all seating is first-come, first-served and admission is not guaranteed. For more information, especially for football and men���s basketball student tickets, please visit .

啦堯梗泭 is an organization built and run by 91勛圖厙 students and supported by 91勛圖厙 Athletics. Joining the official group has its perks, including football tickets automatically loaded to members��� Ticketmaster accounts, a dedicated fast pass entrance at all 91勛圖厙 men���s basketball games, and first access to post-season student ticket claims.

Students can also contribute to game-day experiences by joining泭, a more than 390-member marching band student organization that performs at pregame shows, halftime shows, pep rallies and泭other泭fan-fest泭events. By creating the soundtrack for these dynamic events, the Marching Knights serve as one of the most vibrant and visible forces for school spirit.

Engage in泭Research

Undergraduate research provides opportunities to build a learning community with faculty and fellow students泭while engaging泭in meaningful work that泭develops泭solutions泭for泭challenges facing our communities,泭industries泭and the world.

In addition to forging connections with peers and mentors, this泭practical experience泭allows students to泭build their professional resumes泭before泭they graduate.

, 91勛圖厙���s annual university-wide celebration of research and creative scholarship showcases graduate and undergraduate research. The week is scheduled for March 29 through April 2, 2027, featuring presentations, exhibitions and other events showcasing student research.

For more information on how to get involved with undergraduate research, visit泭.

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91勛圖厙 students live in one of the most vibrant destinations in the world, Orlando.泭Whatever your interest, Orlando泭likely has泭it:泭theme parks,泭elite泭sporting events,泭electric festivals,泭Michelin-rated restaurants,泭nearby泭coastlines泭and泭natural springs.

Orlando is what you make it, and there are ways to experience it all on a student budget.

啦堯梗泭泭offers泭discounted泭tickets to various attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal泭Orlando泭and Kennedy Space Center.泭Every spring semester, 91勛圖厙 students泭enjoy泭free, exclusive access to Universal Islands of Adventure as part of Universal Knights.

泭gives Knights of all experience levels opportunities to go on hiking and camping trips at nearby springs, learn to surf, paddle through bioluminescent waters and more.

Several cultural museums in the area offer free entry,泭including泭the泭 on the main campus,泭Rollins Museum of Art泭and Mead Garden in nearby Winter Park,泭and the泭Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida泭in Maitland.泭啦堯梗泭acclaimed泭Orlando Museum of Art泭offers free entry on the third Thursday of each month泭as part of its Access for All initiative.

Held annually at the start of the fall semester, Visit Orlando���s Magical Dining offers a chance to sample some the area’s exceptional restaurants at a fraction of the normal cost. Savor three-course, prix-fixe dinners泭 ��� including at Aurora at the on-campus The Celeste Hotel ��� for just $40 or $60 per person from Aug. 14 ��� Sept. 30, 2026.

Sunday, Aug. 17:

The Knighting
Addition Financial Arena
11 a.m. to Noon

91勛圖厙���s official welcome ceremony for all new Knights held in the Addition Financial Arena.

Opening Knight
Student Union
Noon ��� 4 p.m.

What���s the best way to get involved? Talking to people who are. See the amazing student organizations that you can join here at 91勛圖厙. There will be DJs, free food and more.

Monday, Aug. 18:

Campus Locators
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons��� Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.

Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services the campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.

Saving Secrets with Snap Tabling
Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111
11 a.m. ��� noon

Have you heard about Saving Secrets? Come learn the basics of discount savings and grocery shopping tips on a budget. Learn about SNAP benefits and how to apply.

Well-Being Open House
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons��� East Lobby at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Stop by the DPAC East Lobby (the side with the campus store) to meet all the downtown resources available to support your well-being.

Valencia College International Student Services Global Welcome Event
UnionWest 2nd Floor Lobby at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
Noon ��� 2:00 p.m.

Valencia College International Student Services (ISS) is thrilled to invite all Valencia international students to this gathering. ISS is dedicated to ensuring your time at Valencia College is both enjoyable and successful.

Knight-Thon Karnival
Memory Mall
1 ��� 4 p.m.

Knight-Thon���s kickoff event for the new year. Held at Memory Mall, this event will allow all 91勛圖厙 students to attend a mini carnival with games, food, prizes, an inflatable attraction and more. Students can also learn more about Knight-Thon, their cause and how they can get involved with the organization.

Movie Knight
Memory Mall
7:30 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will host a movie knight at Memory Mall for students to enjoy a showing of A Minecraft Movie with their friends.

Tuesday, Aug. 19:

Campus Locators
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons��� Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.

Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services the campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.

Speed Friending
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 107 at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Student Engagement presents to you Speed Friending. This event is an amazing networking opportunity where 91勛圖厙 Downtown students can get to know one another by answering fun questions. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Welcome Back Popsicle Social
Reflecting Pond
Noon ��� 1 p.m.

Pop on by to enjoy complimentary popsicles from Pop Parlour and meet 91勛圖厙 President Alexander N. Cartwright and First Lady Melinda Cartwright. Enjoy mingling with members of the leadership team and a special appearance by Knightro. The event will also include representatives from several campus organizations with resources and information on the opportunities and services they provide. In the event of inclement weather, this outdoor meet and greet will be moved inside Millican Hall.

SNAP Coaching
UnionWest, First Floor at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
2 ��� 3 p.m.

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is federally funded and provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of individuals who may not make enough money to eat healthy consistently. Learn more about SNAP at our monthly tabling event.

Taste of 91勛圖厙
Addition Financial Arena
4 ��� 6 p.m.

This event will highlight cultural foods, free to the student and staff population.

Wednesday, Aug. 20:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown Campus and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.

This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search ���The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando��� and click ���join.���

Enter password: ���2019���

Welcome Expo
Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
10 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

The Welcome Expo, hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center, is the perfect place to discover what the 91勛圖厙 Main Campus has to offer. Stop by the event to meet with campus offices, departments and local businesses from the area. Enjoy connecting with others while collecting many free giveaways. This event is open to all 91勛圖厙 students, staff and faculty.

Homecoming Reveal
Student Union, Atrium
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Come out to find out the events and theme for 91勛圖厙 Homecoming 2025.

Internships: Who���s Hiring and Where Can I Find Them?
TBD
2 ��� 3 p.m.

Do you need experience? Find out how to obtain internships through experiential learning.

Fresh-U Market
Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111
2 ��� 4 p.m.

Wellness and Health Promotion Services’ (WHPS) FreshU Market, located on the first floor of the wellness center, teaches healthy eating habits and making delicious treats ��� free of charge. Students should enter through the WHPS entrance, located next to Chick-fil-A.

Comedy Knight
Addition Financial Arena
Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a comedy show with a hilarious set by SNL star Ego Nwodim.

Thursday, Aug. 21:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown 泭and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.

This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search ���The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando��� and click ���join.���

Enter Password: ���2019���

Welcome Back Fall 2025
Student Union, 泭Atrium
11 a.m.

Join the Ginsberg Center as we welcome new and returning Knights for the Fall 2025 semester.

Taste of Downtown
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

This event entails free food from food trucks for the 91勛圖厙 Downtown community.

Student Faculty Feud
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Parramore Room (Room 107)
1 p.m. ��� 2 p.m.

Do you have what it takes to challenge your professor and win a prize? Join the 91勛圖厙 Downtown faculty for some fun and games!

Reunite with Your Orientation
Howard Phillips Hall, outside
5 ��� 8 p.m.

Reunite with some of the familiar faces from your orientation group.

Concert Knight
Addition Financial Arena
Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a concert featuring singer Daya with special guest Thomas Day.

Library Scavenger Hunt
John C. Hitt Library
Noon ��� 2 p.m.

The 91勛圖厙 Libraries are hosting a postcard-themed scavenger hunt to get you familiar with all the areas of the John C. Hitt Library. Take a world tour and learn about the services, resources, and spaces that support your academic journey. The first 150 students to complete the grand tour will earn an exclusive 91勛圖厙 Libraries Duck and commemorative postcard.

Friday, Aug. 22:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown 泭and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.

This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search ���The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando��� and click ���join.���

Enter Password: ���2019���

Welcome to the Majors
Addition Financial Arena
10 a.m. ��� noon.

The College of Business takes the main stage for its signature event, which introduces incoming business students to the culture of the college and sets them on the path to success. More than 1,200 business students are expected to attend 91勛圖厙���s largest face-to-face class, where they���ll hear from college leadership, faculty and alumni. They���ll also get a chance to network with student organizations and community and corporate partners, including presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

Movie Night:泭Deadpool & Wolverine
CMX Plaza Cinema Caf矇 12, near 91勛圖厙 Downtown
7 p.m.

The Downtown Student Life team is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive screening of Deadpool & Wolverine at the CMX Cinema in downtown Orlando. Drinks and snacks will be provided, while supplies last. Student must bring their 91勛圖厙 or Valencia College Downtown ID. RSVP for your slot泭. At 5:45 p.m., students will check in at UnionWest. At 6:15 p.m., moviegoers will leave for the cinema.

Neon Paint Rave
Memory Mall
8 ��� 11 p.m.

Join Late Knights for a neon paint rave.

Saturday, Aug. 23:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.

This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search ���The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando��� and click ���join.���

Enter Password: ���2019���

Day of Service
Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
8 a.m., check-in is between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Volunteer 91勛圖厙 is hosting this event to give students an opportunity to get involved in their 91勛圖厙 and Orlando communities. RSVP for this event on Knight Connect. Sign-ups for volunteer sites will be first-come, first-served. Students will complete three hours of service and learn how to get involved in more service activities for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.

Wednesday, Aug. 27:

Speaker Knight
Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board is hosting a speaker panel with actor Karan Brar in the Pegasus Ballroom, where students can hear about his journey and take part in a Q&A with their friends.

Sunday, Aug. 18:

The Knighting
Addition Financial Arena
Noon ��� 1 p.m.

91勛圖厙���s official welcome ceremony for all new Knights held in the Addition Financial Arena.

Class Photo
FBC Mortgage Stadium
1 ��� 1:30 p.m.

All new Knights will walk over to the Bounce House to take the annual Class Photo right after The Knighting on the football field. Head to student gates 6 ��� 9 to enter FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Opening Knight
FBC Mortgage Stadium
1 ��� 4 p.m.

What���s the best way to get involved? Talking to people who are. Come join us at Bounce House to see the amazing student organizations that you can join here at 91勛圖厙. There will be DJs, free food and more.

Monday, Aug. 19:

Campus Locators
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons’ Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.

Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.

Saving Secrets with Snap Tabling
Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111
11 a.m. ��� 12 p.m.

Have you heard about Saving Secrets? Come lean the basic to discount savings and grocery shopping tips on budget. Learn about SNAP benefits and how to apply.

Well-Being Open House
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons’ East Lobby at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Stop by the DPAC East Lobby (the side with the campus store) to meet all the downtown resources available to support your well-being.

Welcome Back Popsicle Social
Reflecting Pond
Noon ��� 1 p.m.

Pop on by to enjoy complimentary popsicles from Pop Parlour and meet 91勛圖厙 President Alexander N. Cartwright and First Lady Melinda Cartwright. Enjoy mingling with members of the leadership team and a special appearance by Knightro. The event will also include representatives from several campus organizations with resources and information on the opportunities and services they provide. In the event of inclement weather, this outdoor meet and greet will be moved inside Millican Hall.

Valencia College International Student Services Global Welcome Event
UnionWest 2nd Floor Lobby at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
Noon ��� 2:00 p.m.

Valencia College ISS is thrilled to invite all Valencia international students to this gathering. ISS is dedicated to ensuring your time at Valencia College is both enjoyable and successful.

Knight-Thon Karnival
Memory Mall
1 ��� 4 p.m.

Knight-Thon���s kickoff event for the new year. Held at Memory Mall, this event will allow all 91勛圖厙 students to attend a mini carnival with games, food, prizes, an inflatable attraction and more. Students can also learn more about Knight-Thon, their cause and how they can get involved with the organization.

Movie Knight
Memory Mall
7 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will host a movie knight at Memory Mall for students to enjoy a showing of a popular movie with their friends.

Tuesday, Aug. 20:

Campus Locators
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons’ Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at 91勛圖厙 Downtown

8 a.m. ��� 5 p.m.

Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.

Speed Friending
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 107 at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Student Engagement presents to you Speed Friending. This event is an amazing networking opportunity where 91勛圖厙 Downtown students can get to know one another by answering fun questions. We will also provide food, snacks, and drinks.

SNAP Coaching
UnionWest, 1st Floor at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
2 ��� 3 p.m.

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is federally funded and provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of individuals who may not make enough money to eat healthy consistently. Learn more about SNAP at our monthly tabling event.

Meet the Advocates
Trevor Colbourn Hall
4 ��� 5 p.m.

Student success is our top priority here at 91勛圖厙. Come to this event to meet some of the people working to ensure your academic success.

Taste of 91勛圖厙
Addition Financial Arena
4 ��� 6 p.m.

This event will highlight cultural foods free to the student and staff population.

Wednesday, Aug. 21:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown Campus and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 to complete as many challenges as you can!

This is a single player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends with the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search “The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando” and click ���join.���

Enter Password: “2019”

Welcome Expo
Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
10 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

The Welcome Expo is hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center and is the perfect place to find out what the 91勛圖厙 campus has to offer. Stop by the event to meet with campus offices, departments and local businesses from the area. Enjoy connecting with others while collecting many free giveaways. This event is open to all 91勛圖厙 students, staff and faculty.

Homecoming Reveal
Student Union, Atrium
11 a.m. ��� 1 p.m.

Come out to find out the events and theme for 91勛圖厙 Homecoming 2024.

Internships: Who���s Hiring and Where Can I Find Them?

TBD
2 ��� 3 p.m.

Do you need experience? Find out how to obtain internships from experiential learning.

Fresh-U Market
Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111
2 ��� 4 p.m.

Wellness and Health Promotion Services��� FreshU Market, located on the first floor of the wellness center, teaches healthy eating habits and making delicious treats ��� free of charge. Students should enter through the WHPS entrance, located next to Chick-fil-A.

Comedy Knight
Addition Financial Arena
7 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a comedy show in Addition Financial Arena for students to enjoy a hilarious set with their friends!

Thursday, Aug. 22:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown 泭and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 to complete as many challenges as you can!

This is a single player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends with the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search “The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando” and click ���join.���

Enter Password: “2019”

Welcome Back Fall 2024
Student Union, 泭Atrium
11 a.m.

Join the Ginsberg Center as we welcome new and returning Knights for the Fall 2024 semester.

Taste of Downtown
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at 91勛圖厙 Downtown
11 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

This event entails free food from food trucks for the 91勛圖厙 DT community.

Student Faculty Feud
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Parramore Room (Room 107)
1 p.m. ��� 2 p.m.

Do you have what it takes to challenge your professor and win a prize! Come join the 91勛圖厙 Downtown faculty for some fun and games!

Reunite with your Orientation
Howard Phillips Hall, outside
5 ��� 8 p.m.

Reunite with some of the familiar faces from your orientation group.

Concert Knight
Addition Financial Arena
7 p.m.

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a concert in Addition Financial Arena for students to enjoy a night filled with music from a popular artist with their friends.

Library Scavenger Hunt
John C. Hitt Library
Noon ��� 2 p.m.

The 91勛圖厙 Libraries are hosting a postcard themed scavenger hunt to get you familiar with all the areas of the John C. Hitt Library. Take a world tour and learn about the services, resources, and spaces for your academic journey. 泭The first 150 students to complete the grand tour earn an exclusive 91勛圖厙 Libraries Duck and commemorative postcard.

Friday, Aug. 23:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown 泭and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 21 to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 28 to complete as many challenges as you can!

This is a single player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends with the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search “The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando” and click ���join.���

Enter Password: “2019”

Welcome to the Majors
Addition Financial Arena
10 a.m. ��� 12 p.m.

The College of Business takes the main stage for its signature event, which introduces incoming business students to the culture of the college and sets them on the path to success. More than 1,200 business students are expected to attend 91勛圖厙���s largest face-to-face class, where they���ll hear from college leadership, faculty and alums. They���ll also get a chance to network with student organizations and community and corporate partners, including presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

Movie Night: Deadpool & Wolverine
7 p.m.
CMX Plaza Cinema Caf矇 12, near 91勛圖厙 Downtown

The Downtown Student Life team is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive screening of Deadpool & Wolverine at the CMX Cinema in downtown Orlando. Drinks and snacks will be provided, while supplies last. Student must bring their 91勛圖厙 or Valencia College Downtown ID. RSVP for your slot . At 5:45 p.m., students will check-In at UnionWest. At 6:15 p.m., moviegoers will leave for the cinema.

Neon Paint Rave
Memory Mall
8 ��� 11 p.m.

Join Late Knights for a neon paint rave.

Saturday, Aug. 24:

Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando
91勛圖厙 Downtown and downtown Orlando
All Day

Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 21 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28 to complete as many challenges as you can!

This is a single player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends with the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.

Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search “The Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando” and click ���join.���

Enter Password: “2019”

Day of Service
Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
8 a.m., check-in is 7:30 a.m. ��� 2 p.m.

Volunteer 91勛圖厙 will host the event to give students an opportunity to get involved in their 91勛圖厙 and Orlando community. RSVP for this event on Knight Connect Sign up for volunteer sites will be first come, first serve. Students will complete three hours of service and learn how to get involved in more service activities for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.

Twin Day encouraged students to dress alike and share their photos on social media. Christina and Alexandra Adams, advertising/public relations and medical laboratory sciences majors, respectively, got creative by putting their own spin on a popular Spider-Man meme.

Dance group Ruckus performed during the Fireworks Festival on Memory Mall.

President Alexander N. Cartwright and First Lady Melinda Cartwright enjoyed their first Homecoming on campus and greeted attendees of the Fireworks Festival Friday night.

Students reserved their physically distanced spots on Memory Mall for optimal viewing of the show. Additional drive-in style viewing allowed alumni and community members to join the fun.

91勛圖厙 Alumni organized a virtual panel featuring an inspiring group of alums who talked about their journeys to success.

“We loved having ��共91勛圖厙_Knightro, ��� @91勛圖厙Cartwright and so many of our ��� @91勛圖厙ALUMNI and friends join us to toast our 2020 class of 30 Under 30 recipients. Congratulations to an inspiring group of young alumni!” tweeted Heather Junod ’98, 91勛圖厙 Alumni’s associate vice president.

91勛圖厙 Alumni recognized its Shining Knights ��� recipients of its highest distinctions: Distinguished Alumni, Honorary Alumni, Young Alumni and Distinguished Student ��� during a special virtual ceremony. Read more about this year’s honorees.

The 91勛圖厙 football team, which boasts the nation’s leading offense, squared off against the Tulane Green Wave.

This year’s Homecoming game also marked Mission IV (the fourth-straight year) of the fan favorite Space Game. The Knights wore special uniforms that gave a nod to the university’s past and current connection to space exploration.

More than 9,100 fans (limited stadium capacity due to COVID-19) watched the Knights roll to a 51-34 win Saturday afternoon.

The U Can Finish 5 Mile and 2 Mile race went virtual this year, and those who completed the race still walked away with their special finisher medal.

Although Spirit Splash has been postponed for the time being, 91勛圖厙 supporters snagged coveted ducks by donating to the Keep Charging On Fund. More than 300 donors contributed more than $16,000 during the limited-time fundraiser that featured the ducks as a token of appreciation.

The statistics were part of a new study of 51,151 91勛圖厙 registered voters and other students at more than 1,000 U.S. universities and colleges, according to the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement conducted by researchers at Tufts University.

Haley G. Winston, assistant director of the 91勛圖厙 Office of Student Involvement, largely credited the increase to the university���s , which outlines a program to support registrations, voting events, social media campaigns and other outreach.

���We have both passive and active voter registration drives on campus,��� Winston says. ���We participate in the , Campus Election Engagement Project and the .泭All of these national outlets give us ways to engage students.���

The campus also hosted a 2018 early voting location in the Live Oak Room on the main campus.

91勛圖厙 says it pushes the election process because civic skills ��� like voting ��� are life-long skills.

As a result of all the efforts, at the most recent midterm election there were 30,223 91勛圖厙 student voters.

The option of early voting helped drive the increase. While in-person election day voting and absentee voting both dipped in 2018, the early voting jumped from 25 percent of the total ballots cast in 2014 to 39.4 percent in 2018.

91勛圖厙 says it pushes the election process because civic skills ��� like voting ��� are life-long skills.

���If students learn the voting process early they will be life-long active citizens,��� Winston says. ���We are very big on educating student about using their voice through their vote.���

Voting in presidential election years is typically higher than in midterm years. 91勛圖厙 had a 61 percent voting rate in the 2016 presidential election and has set a goal of achieving 70 percent student voting in next year���s election.

Already this year, 91勛圖厙 was recognized as one of the 123 Voter Friendly Campuses by NASPA, and Washington Monthly magazine ranked the university as one of the 80 best in the nation for student voting.

The program sends teams of students around the country and internationally to engage in community service and learn about a variety of social issues. Through these service-learning trips, students will be exposed to new cultural experiences while building leadership and teamwork skills as they network with fellow students.

An informational showcase for the program will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Student Union���s Pegasus Ballroom.

Students will have the opportunity to register for one of five alternative break trips at Lottery Knight on Jan. 30. Students who attend this 6-9 p.m. event in the Student Union���s Cape Florida Ballroom can enter their name in a lottery to determine the order in which they can sign up for the experience of their choice. To RSVP for Jan. 30���s Lottery Knight, .

To sign up for the Alternative Break Program, you must be a 91勛圖厙 student enrolled in at least six credit hours in both Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates, or 3.0 for graduates. You also must be free of financial or disciplinary holds on university records, and you may not be on probation for academic or disciplinary reasons.

Domestic trips cost $250 and international trips requiring flight travel cost $550. Prices cover food, lodging and travel for the week.

More information about the program and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at .

Here is a look at this year���s spring break experiences, which will be March 10-16:

Environmental Awareness

West Jefferson, North Carolina
Students will work alongside community partner Woodland Harvest Mountain Farm. Examples of activities include construction of cabins and greenhouses, water and solar-energy installations, animal care and gardening.

International Children���s Outreach

Guyana
Students will work to uphold International Children���s Outreach���s ideals of providing food, clothing, and medical and educational supplies to underprivileged children.

Youth Education Outreach

New Orleans, Louisiana
Students will work with community partner Apex Youth Center, which serves children, teens and young adults with programs involving academic tutoring, mentoring, recreation, community service of their own and training to become leaders and active citizens.

Refugee Relations

Clarkson, Georgia
Students will work with local organizations offering various service-learning opportunities. In addition to learning from the stories and experiences shared by the refugee community, examples of activities include school programming, housing prep and assisting with local business construction.

Community Support

Sarapiqui,泭Costa Rica
Details of the trip are being finalized.

The week kicked off泭 Joel McHale as the headline act at Comedy Knight. He made a name for himself as the host of The Soup on E! and the star of NBC’s泭Community and later The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale on Netflix. During his set, McHale commented on 91勛圖厙 football’s winning streak and Spirit Splash.

Thanks to CFE Arena’s stage setup for Homecoming week, the men’s basketball team enjoyed a unique atmosphere for its highly anticipated season opener on Tuesday. Senior BJ Taylor led the way with 22 points as four Knights scored in double digits to lift 91勛圖厙 to a 84-70 victory against Rider, the defending Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion and 2017 NIT participant.

The weekend continued with Knights Got Talent.泭Shivanie Sharma, who performed a traditional Indian dance, was one of 10 acts to compete in the show.

Kristen Ng’s泭rhythmic gymnastics earned runner-up honors at Knights Got Talent. She was edged by泭Brendan Pafford, who also won Rosen’s Got Talent, who was named champion after singing “I Want You Back” accompanied by his guitar skills.

Bellah stole the show when she sang her heart out to “How Far I’ll Go” from the 2016 Disney film Moana.泭She was there to represent the “Miracle Children” who benefit from Knight-Thon, a 20-hour dance marathon and year-long fundraising effort that is organized annually by 91勛圖厙 students to support the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

In the middle of Homecoming week, 91勛圖厙 also took time to remember our military ahead of Veterans Day with Nov. 8’s seventh annual Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The Veterans Academic Resource Center planted more than 1,400泭American flags on Memory Mall in front of the Veterans Commemorative Site. Each flag represents one student veteran attending 91勛圖厙 for the fall semester.

Known for her singles “Boo’d Up” and “Trip” from her recently released self-titled album, British singer Ella Mai had fun with the packed crowd at CFE Arena on Concert Knight.

The crowd lights up Concert Knight.

A$AP Mob member and Harlem, New York rapper A$AP Ferg headlined Concert Knight. “Work,” “New Level,” and “Plain Jane” were among some of the hits he performed.

A tradition that’s 23 years strong, Spirit Splash once again drew hundreds of students ��� and 91勛圖厙 President Dale Whittaker ��� into the Reflecting Pond.

After more than 55,000 students packed Spectrum Stadium for the first five home football games this year, 91勛圖厙 President Dale Whittaker held up his promise to jump in the pond. Earlier this semester, Whittaker and 91勛圖厙 Athletics Director Danny White set a challenge for 50,000 students to attend 91勛圖厙’s home games before Spirit Splash.

Apparently, Spirit Splash wasn’t just for humans this year.

These Spirit Splashers had the opportunity to get their hands on two ducks this year: the 2018-themed duck and a special edition President Whittaker duck.

Senior health science majors Alexus Williamson and Darrius McFadden were named Homecoming King and Queen.

Following the Knights’ 35-24 win over Navy, the football team and cheerleaders sang the alma mater.

The volleyball team capped the weekend泭by capturing its second American Athletic Conference Championship in five years with a sweep of East Carolina. It appears winning streaks are contagious around 91勛圖厙 ��� the volleyball squad’s win on Sunday extended its streak to 21 matches, the fifth-longest active unbeaten stretch in the nation.

All sessions indicated on泭SARC���s泭Study Union Fall 2017 Final Review Schedule泭will be live streamed,泭and recordings of those sessions will also be available within 24-hours via the SARC泭泭Channel.

The center has several泭泭and hand-outs geared toward test preparation and final exams on SARC���s泭website. If your students view these online workshops, we ask that they also complete the online assessment of our services.

Upon泭advanced request, SARC will facilitate access and reasonable accommodations to ensure services, programs and activities sponsored by our office are accessible. Contact泭sarc@ucf.edu泭to discuss accessibility for this event.

Study Union is a partnership between SARC, the Student Union and Office of Student Involvement that brings programming to the Student Union throughout finals week.泭Good luck during Finals Week!

A collaboration with the 91勛圖厙 Music Department, Symphony stands as one of the Office of Student Involvement���s longest-standing traditions. Set to the theme of ���Spring,��� Chung Park, director for Orchestras and String Music Education, treated audience members to classics by Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Verdi and Sleeper. This year���s orchestra included students, Orlando community members, faculty and alumni.

���I am so proud of all the work that went into this incredible event,��� said Lucy Sanchez, senior Biomedical Sciences student and CAB Fine Arts director. ���Having the opportunity to bring campus and the Orlando community for such a beautiful evening is truly an honor.���

Symphony Under the Stars occurs every year on the third Thursday in April.