Orientation is your chance to get acquainted with UCF’s services, meet an advisor, and register for classes. We encourage students to register for the earliest Orientation session possible. The earlier you respond, the better your opportunity for your first-choice session. For more information about our mandatory Orientation, visit orientation.ucf.edu.
FAQs Related to Admitted Students
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. While activities are scheduled through 3:00 p.m., we advise that you arrive early and stay for the entire event to make the most of your visit.
Yes! All students have access to our 149,000-square-foot facility with fitness equipment, a track, multipurpose courts and a climbing wall, plus outdoor amenities like sand volleyball courts, a leisure pool, a lap pool and intramural sports fields.
The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) comprises many programs, such as intramural sports, sport clubs, outdoor adventure, fitness and aquatics. The RWC is open to all students; paid memberships are available for non-students.
For students with disabilities: If you are in need of special accommodations to participate, please visit the Adaptive Recreation page.
Visit the Recreation and Wellness Center WebsiteThere are a ton of great food options on and near the campus to get a drink or grab a bite.
Outside temperatures can be unpredictable, so be sure to bring a personal water bottle with you. Water filling stations are abundant on campus.
See Where to Eat On CampusAre you interested in serving your fellow students through UCF’s Student Government Association? No SGA experience is required — just a passion for service!
Visit the UCF SGA WebsiteThere are over 650 student clubs and organizations you can get involved in.
See a Full List of Clubs & OrganizationsIt’s usually hot in Florida. 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 Florida is sometimes rainy, so wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella — just in case. Shuttle service is not offered during Open House events.
Honor Your Knighthood contains five online module programs for new UCF students to complete as part of the onboarding process into the UCF community. The goals of the online modules are for students to understand the expectations and importance UCF places on subjects related to Academic Integrity, Alcohol Awareness, Career Readiness, Sexual Violence Prevention, and Hazing Prevention.
Through the completion of these individual online modules, UCF students will begin to develop a great understanding of the values associated with the UCF Creed: Integrity, Scholarship, Community, Creativity, and Excellence.
All incoming UCF students are required to complete these online modules prior to the first day of class.
Visit each module’s website for more information or to submit questions or concerns.
UCF is committed to student success and well-being both inside and outside the classroom.
Known as the “heart of campus,” the Student Union sits at the center of UCF’s main Campus. The Student Union provides space for students and members of the UCF community to study, socialize, eat, host events, attend meetings and engage in campus life.
Visit the Student Union Website