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Upcoming Events

  • Dealing with Burnout: The 7 Types of Rest

    Virtual

    Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty? Like no matter how much sleep you get or “down time,” you still feel exhausted? That’s because sleep is only one aspect of recovering from burnout. This workshop explores ways to tap into Physical, Mental, Emotional, Sensory, Social, Creative, and Spiritual rest as a way of holistically combatting the exhaustion and …

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  • Undergraduate Admissions Information Session

    Virtual

    Discover what it’s like to be a UCF Knight! Join our live, 45-minute virtual information session led by a UCF admission counselor to learn about academics, campus life, and how to apply as a first-time-in-college or transfer student. We’ll cover the application process, admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarship opportunities to help you get started on your journey to UCF.  Bring your questions and get them answered during the session! Prospective students and families are welcome.  

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  • UCF Softball vs. North Florida

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts North Florida at the UCF Softball Complex on April 22 at 6 p.m.  Learn more, including ticket information.

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  • Sunset Yoga

    Lake Claire

    Experience all that yoga has to offer as the Sun Sets. Strengthen, stretch, align the body and increase flexibility using continuous flowing movements. Yoga helps relieve physical, mental, and emotional stress, and seeks to bring out the best in you.  This event will take place at Lake Claire. Please bring your own mat. Walk-ins are welcome.

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  • CREOL Senior Design Showcase 2

    CREOL

    It's time to showcase all your hard work! The Senior Design 2 Showcase is happening in the CREOL Lobby from 9am to 12pm on Thursday, April 23th. Visitors welcome-open to the public.

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  • UCF Executive Master of Health Administration Info Session

    Virtual

    Join Faculty and Staff from UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics to learn more about UCF's Online Executive Masters of Health Administration! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working healthcare professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students …

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  • Paws for a Break!

    Transfer Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall, 215

    Take a break, take a breath, and meet some furry friends!  Join us for a relaxing visit with certified therapy dogs, whether you need to de-stress, a smile, or just some tail-wagging joy, our therapy dog friends are here to help.  Stop by, say hi, and experience the healing power of paws!  Sponsored by the Parent Family Fund Grant.

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  • Public Administration Virtual Info Session

    Virtual

    You're invited to a virtual open house with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program director and academic advisor as we prepare for the Fall 2026 admission cycle. Join us to get answers to your most frequently asked questions about the program curriculum, application requirements and more.

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  • Fulbright Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    The Fulbright Scholarship Program fully funds students of all disciplines to live abroad for an academic year to conduct research, pursue graduate study, or teach English. Attend this Zoom session to learn more! 

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  • Coping Skills: Distress Tolerance

    Virtual

    Learn ways of managing frustrations, stress, and problems effectively. It’s about being active in solving problems and accepting when things are out of your control. The aim of this workshop is to address ways of managing distress and enhancing your well-being. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS …

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  • Basic Prompt Engineering: Introduction and Hands-On Demo with OpenAI Models

    Virtual

    Prompt engineering is the practice of writing clear and effective instructions to get better responses from large language models (LLMs). This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basic ideas of prompt engineering and shows how small changes in a prompt can improve the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of AI-generated responses.Participants will learn simple and practical techniques such as giving clear instructions, assigning …

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  • UCF Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS Information Session

    Virtual

    Join us for an information session for the UCF Online Healthcare Informatics Professional Science MS program.

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  • Life as a Knight: Admitted Student Forums

    Virtual

    In these open forum-style sessions, admitted students can talk with current Knights about what life is really like at UCF. From campus involvement to housing, food to academics, no topic is off limits here. Panels are moderated by a UCF student ambassador.

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  • Transfer to be a Knight Information Session

    Virtual

    Thinking about transferring to UCF? Join us for Transfer to Be a Knight, a live, 45-minute virtual information session designed to help you navigate the transfer process with confidence.  Led by a UCF admission counselor, this session covers everything you need to know – from application and academic requirements to transfer credit review, scholarships, and next steps to becoming a Knight.    …

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  • Student Loan Repayment

    Virtual

    Attention all student loan borrowers:  There are big changes coming up when it comes to how to repay your student loans!  Join Centsible Knights as we cover everything you need to know to prepare for when repayment begins post graduation.

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  • Scrolling Toward Identity: How Young People Make Meaning from News and Politics Online

    Virtual

    In this webinar, Rachel Besharat Mann presents findings from her recent article, Navigating Digital Realities, published in the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. Drawing on qualitative research with young people, the study examines how adolescents engage with social media as a primary source of news, political information, and identity exploration. Rather than positioning youth as passive consumers or victims …

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  • Spring 2026 Senior Design Live Showcase

    Engineering II

    Join us as we celebrate innovation in action at the Spring 2025 Senior Design Showcase! Over the past several months, our seniors have worked on their capstone projects with faculty advisors to develop their ideas, listened to the needs of project sponsors, and collaborated with fellow students to design, build and test prototypes. This week, they'll be putting their knowledge …

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  • CREOL Spring Colloquium: Laura Sinclair, NIST

    CREOL: CROL-103 and Virtual

    Title: Frequency-Comb-Based Optical Timing Networks Abstract: The optical frequency comb has enabled a wide range of frequency, time and distance metrology applications due to its precise, rigid, and referenced optical output. However, the very rigidity which makes the frequency comb an excellent time-frequency ruler places limits on its applicability for comb-based sensing applications with many operating far from quantum-limited sensitivity. For instance, …

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  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended Learning

    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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  • Giving and Getting Emotional Support

    Virtual

    This workshop explores the meaning of emotional support, signs of lack of emotional support and how it affects the relationship, and steps to increase the emotional support you give and get. This workshop is part of the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series! Learn about CAPS and other workshops.

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  • Lead the Future of Student Personnel

    Virtual

    The University of Central Florida (UCF) Higher Education Leadership Program invites prospective students to join a virtual information session on graduate school opportunities in Student Personnel. Discover how to become a Graduate Knight and unlock benefits such as tuition-covered assistantships, career-focused training, and professional growth opportunities at a university nationally recognized for innovation and student success. Learn how UCF prepares …

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  • Inclusive Education Services Virtual Information Session (Recurring Event)

    Virtual

    Inclusive Education Services Virtual Information SessionThe Inclusive Education Services (IES) program provides an inclusive, comprehensive, non-degree-seeking college experience to adults with intellectual disabilities. During the two-year experience, students discover and develop their passions and strengths, enhancing their ability to facilitate long-term, paid, and fulfilling employment after graduation.Families can learn more about the program during the monthly online information session, speak …

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  • Black Bear Wilderness Day Hike

    Black Bear Wilderness

    Trip Information Trip Date: Saturday, April 25 Trip Location: Seminole County, FL Trip Cost: $10 Registration Opens: Saturday, April 11 at 12:00 PM Registration Closes: Wednesday, April 22 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. Florida

    Softball Stadium

    The UCF softball team hosts the Florida Gators on April 25 at 6 p.m.  Learn more, including ticket information. 

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