Scholars Day and other Open Houses for Admitted Students offer more information about UCF’s campus, programs, housing, and student life than a regular visit.
The daily Campus Visit Experience provides an admissions presentation and a tour of the campus lasting about two hours.
At Scholars Day, tours are also offered, but attendees will also learn about academics, student life, housing, the Burnett Honors College, research opportunities, and more. Guests also have greater access to faculty, success coaches, administrators, and current UCF students.
In short, Scholars Day is a full-day immersive experience designed to help students picture their future at UCF.
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You will choose your own sessions based upon the times they are offered. Many of our sessions do not repeat, and some even overlap, so you’ll have to decide which sessions best suit your interests.
Yes! There are many different places to see and ways to tour campus at Scholars Day.
Walking tours of campus will be offered. These are led by student guides who will show you the highlights and share their experience of being a UCF Knight.
Interested in campus housing? We’ll offer self-guided housing tours that give you the flexibility to view only the communities that interest you most. Housing staff will located in each community to answer questions and show you around. Not every housing community is open, but you’ll be able to view a broad selection.
Self-paced experiences are also available in the John C. Hitt Library, Recreation & Wellness Center, and Burnett Honors College. We encourage you to visit these locations during your free time.
Yes, each admitted student who wishes to attend Scholars Day must register. Students may list family members or parents attending with them under their registration guest count. Space is limited. We want to make certain that everyone gets the attention they need, and fewer people means more one-on-one attention for you. So, if you need to cancel, please let us know so we can allow others to attend. A cancellation link appears in your confirmation email that was sent to you when you signed up.
One pre-loaded dining retail card valued at $10 will be provided to each student attending Scholars Day—free of charge. The card is valid at a variety of restaurants and food vendors in the Student Union and around campus, including our all-you-care-to-eat dining locations. The card must be surrendered at the time of use and a balance will not carry over, even if the full value of the card is not used. One card will be issued to each registered student. Replacement cards may not be issued if lost.
Your registration confirmation email contains a link to edit your registration. We’d hate to see it, but if you must cancel, you can do so there.
You can view a sample agenda of the day’s events in PDF format. Please note that this is a sample of activities only; sessions and times are approximate and subject to change. An official program will be made available at the event.
Once you arrive on our main campus, park in Garage A, free of charge, then walk to the Student Union. There will be signs in place to help you find your way and students stationed nearby to direct you. Once inside the Student Union, go to the Pegasus Ballroom. UCF is primarily a pedestrian campus, so there is no transportation between the garage and the Student Union.
Check-in happens from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and the event runs until 3:00 p.m. Arrive early to avoid waiting in line.
We encourage you to dress in layers to adjust to the changes in temperature from the heat outside to the air-conditioned buildings. There will be a lot of walking and Orlando weather is unpredictable, so wear comfortable shoes and pack an umbrella, just in case.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for rent in the Student Union. There is no charge to use a wheelchair, but a photo ID will be collected as collateral.
Shuttle and golf cart service is not offered during Scholars Day, and we don’t have a tram or monorail. 😉
Yes. Admissions representatives will be available to answer questions throughout the day. A table will be set up in our Enrollment Planning Showcase so you can pay the $200 enrollment deposit. Deposits can be paid with a debit or credit card and by check or money order. Cash is not accepted.