Will in-person events and activities return in the fall?

The State University System of Florida has directed UCF and all state universities to develop alternate plans for summer commencement ceremonies. Regrettably, this means UCF will be unable to host a traditional ceremony for our summer graduates until it is safe to do so.

We understand that commencement ceremonies are a major milestone in the lives of our graduates and the loved ones who have supported them on their educational journey. That’s why we are working with Student Government to ensure that we creatively celebrate our students’ accomplishments on August 1. We will share more information as soon as it’s available.

As with the Spring 2020 virtual commencement, this acknowledgement is meant to complement, not replace, the traditional ceremony. We are committed to rescheduling traditional Summer and Spring commencements at a future date.

No decision about fall commencement has been made at this time.

Modified recreation and wellness operations will resume in the fall with measures to support reduced virus transmission. These include adjusted hours of operation, facility layout changes and restrictions, and continued remote exercise classes and personal trainings.

Intramural sports and sports clubs will be gradually reintroduced over the course of the fall semester with approval from university leadership, and appropriate health and well-being measures implemented.

First Year Experience will refund the difference in the Orientation costs between the Pegasus and Knightro Experiences since the program is now completely online. Orientation will cost all students $35.00. FTIC students are required to pay $10.00 for the Math Placement Test.

Additionally, First Year Experience will refund the full amount of the guest charge(s) and if it applies to your student’s registration, the charge for on-campus overnight accommodations.

First Year Experience is committed to issuing refunds as quickly as possible. You do not need to contact us for a refund; they will be processed automatically. When a refund is issued, we will send a confirmation email to the student’s email address outlining what charges have been refunded. Please allow 3-7 business days for the charge to return to the account of your original payment method. Your student will have 30 days from the date of their refund confirmation email to dispute any issues with the refund that was received.

For more information, visit https://orientation.ucf.edu/whats_happening/

This year, Freshman and Transfer students will complete their 2020 New Knight Virtual Experience. Although the orientation experience will be completed virtually, you are expected to still be available for the entirety of your orientation date/program.

For more information, visit orientation.ucf.edu/whats_happening

Registered student organizations will be required to submit safety plans for their activities, including meetings, events and programming.

Athletics participation (for student-athletes and spectators) will depend on guidance from state and local officials, as well as the American Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association.

UCF’s Knights Helping Knights Pantry is offering students to-go bags with up to 10 food and toiletry items for curbside pickup. If you’re interested in this service, please fill out this form to order a bag.

Curbside pickup is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the loading dock behind the Knights Pantry in parking lot B9.