Learn more about upcoming opportunities to connect, collaborate, and plug into Florida’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Upcoming Events

  • Public Administration Graduate Programs

    Virtual

    Join us for information on UCF's public administration graduate programs! 

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  • Virtual Open House - Learn More about our Master's in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science

    Virtual

    Register to attend the Department of Health Sciences' virtual open house for our Master's in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science. Attendees will hear from current graduate students and faculty, learn more about the courses offered, skills learned, and future career opportunities. Please complete our brief registration form prior to attending the event. We look forward to seeing you!

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  • Turning Your Poster Into a Publication

    Virtual

    Have you recently presented your research as a poster at a conference? Presented by the UCF Undergraduate Research Journal, this workshop will help you take a research poster and prepare the work for a manuscript submission to the UCF URJ (www.URJ.ucf.edu).  See this event on Handshake: Turning Your Poster Into a Publication | Handshake Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …

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  • Public Policy Programs at UCF

    Virtual

    Join us for information on UCF's public policy programs!

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  • First Time Climber Clinic (Recurring Event)

    UCF Climbing Tower

    Are you interested in learning about rock climbing? Sign up for a First Time Climbers Clinic today! (Disclaimer: The First Time Climbers Clinic is NOT required to climb at the Climbing Tower) Clinic Dates: Friday, February 13 at 2:00 PM Friday, March 6 at 2:00 PM Friday, April 3 at 2:00 PM Cost: FREE for current UCF Students and RWC …

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  • Open Water SCUBA Certification (Recurring Event)

    Recreation and Wellness Center

    About  Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.  Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water …

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  • UCF Softball vs. Utah (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts Utah in a three-game series in Big 12 Conference play at the UCF Softball Complex April 2–4. April 2: 6 p.m.April 3: 6 p.m.April 4: Noon Learn more, including ticket information.

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  • UCF Women's Tennis vs. Kansas State

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    The UCF women's tennis team hosts Kansas State at 6 p.m. on April 3 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. Learn more information.  

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  • Learn to Surf

    Ormond Beach

    Trip Information Trip Date: Saturday, April 4 Trip Location: Ormond Beach, FL Trip Cost: $35 Registration Opens: Saturday, March 21 at 12:00 PM Registration Closes: Wednesday, April 1 at 12:00 PM Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the UCF RWC Membership Portal website. All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks …

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  • UCF Softball vs. Utah (Recurring Event)

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts Utah in a three-game series in Big 12 Conference play at the UCF Softball Complex April 2–4. April 2: 6 p.m.April 3: 6 p.m.April 4: Noon Learn more, including ticket information.

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  • UCF Women's Tennis vs. Oklahoma State

    USTA National Campus: Collegiate Center

    The UCF women's tennis team hosts Oklahoma State in Big 12 Conference play at noon on April 5 at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. Learn more information. 

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  • First-Generation Celebration & Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    This invite-only formal ceremony brings together the induction of eligible students into the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, the presentation of first-generation stoles and cords to graduating students, and the celebration of academic excellence among high-achieving students in one unified event.

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  • Ask a Law School Expert: Group Advising

    Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center DCC 115: DCC 115

    Got questions about applying to law school or taking a gap year? Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites you to join a FAMU College of Law admissions representative for a small group advising session.   ⚠️ This session is offered on a sign-up basis only. You MUST reserve your spot in advance by registering through the SignUpGenius link here.   In these advising sessions, you can …

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  • Building Research Data Pipelines on AWS

    Virtual

    Build complete data pipelines from ingestion to analysis using AWS's enterprise-grade data engineering services. Learn to create scalable data lakes on S3, perform real-time and batch transformations with AWS Glue, implement fine-grained access controls with Lake Formation, and query massive datasets using Amazon Athena and Redshift - essential skills for managing large-scale research data from NIH, NSF, and other funding …

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  • UCF Baseball vs. Stetson

    John Euliano Park

    The UCF baseball team hosts Stetson at 6 p.m. on April 7 at John Euliano Park. Learn more information.

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  • UCF Libraries' AI Day

    John C. Hitt Library: 402: 402

    Please save the date for UCF Libraries’ AI Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 8. This student-focused event will highlight practical, ethical, and academic uses of artificial intelligence, with sessions designed to support student learning, productivity, and career readiness. More details, including the schedule and ways for faculty to engage, will be shared soon. We hope you’ll help us spread …

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  • Graduate Program Info Session: MS in Hospitality and Tourism (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Join us for a graduate program information session to explore your future at UCF Rosen College. Learn about degree options, program structure, career outcomes, and the value of a Rosen College graduate education, along with a clear overview of the admissions process and requirements. Discover how our programs prepare you to lead, innovate, and advance in the global hospitality and …

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  • SBA Workshop: SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program

    National Entrepreneur Center: Venture Training Room

    In-person Workshop: The SBA became responsible for the Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VSBCP) in January 2023. Now that the dust has settled, learn about the new program, the steps to apply, and the eligibility criteria to be able to certify your business as a veteran-owned small business concern. Attendees will be briefed by the UCF SBDC Apex Accelerator program regarding free …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning (Recurring Event)

    RWC Wet Classroom

    The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session. Each participant who successfully completes the course …

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  • Making "Cents" of Your Transfer

    Virtual

    Transferring to UCF? UCF handles Financial Aid, Payments, Deadlines, and Scholarships much differently than your institution does. Attend this workshop to help you make “cents” of your transfer. Session topics include: How to apply for Financial Aid at UCF and tips for getting the largest award package possible. If you lost your aid while at your state college, will you …

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  • Career & Wellness: Neurodivergent Job Search

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    This interactive hybrid workshop supports neurodivergent individuals navigating the job search and career development process. Through inclusive strategies, creative tools, and peer connection, students will explore strengths-based approaches to resume building, interviewing, workplace advocacy, and wellness planning. Whether you're seeking your first role or a career pivot, this space empowers you to thrive professionally on your own terms.

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  • Florida Online Innovation Summit

    The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    The Florida Online Innovation Summit is an opportunity for faculty and instructional designers to share and discuss projects that are being implemented across the state to advance the state-of-the-art in online learning. It welcomes members from higher education institutions to learn from each other as they engage in presentations and panel discussions. Event registration is free for State University System …

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  • Get Started in Undergraduate Research (Recurring Event)

    Dixon Career Center: DCC 121 and Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research, including how to get started by finding a faculty mentor.  Questions? Feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR@ucf.edu) 

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  • Pre-Health Thursday: Secondary Applications Simplified

    Virtual

    Academic Advancement Programs invites you to this Pre-Health Thursday session featuring Sarah Morgan from Rush Medical College. Secondary applications are a pivotal step in the medical school admissions process. In this focused session, you will learn how to craft strong, tailored responses that highlight your fit with each program while managing multiple deadlines. We’ll cover strategies to avoid generic language, …

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