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 […]
The Division of Student Success and Well-Being says farewell to Deputy Chief of Staff Mark Gumble on Nov. 6 after two decades of service. Gumble’s 20 years at UCF were defined by an unwavering commitment to students, leaving behind a powerful legacy of student-focused programs and collaboration. Gumble’s journey to UCF began by coincidence. “I […]
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is a premier national leadership honor society that celebrates students who lead with character, service, and distinction. With fewer than 9,000 members selected nationwide each year, ODK recognizes excellence across the five phases of campus life—scholarship, athletics, campus involvement, communications, and the arts. Membership offers more than recognition. ODK connects students […]
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!