Highlights

  • As Summer A, B, C, D and M sessions continue this year, specialized tutoring hubs like SARC, the Math Success Center and more are available throughout the summer.

  • Students can refine their professional brand with drop-in resume critiques and free headshots, while taking advantage of shorter campus lines for free paddleboarding and 24/7 mental health support.

  • Students should mark their calendars for specific summer events, including live theater at the Pegasus PlayLab festival, the Carlos Malamud Prize art exhibition, and free therapy dog meet-and-greets.

Whether you are taking a full class schedule, interning or enjoying a much-needed breather, staying engaged on campus is key to making the most of your summer semester. UCF offers a wide selection of resources specifically to help you keep the momentum.

Academic Support

Shorter summer sessions are fast paced and demanding, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support services are available in person and virtually to keep your GPA on track.

  • Private Coaching: The Student Academic Resource Center continues to provide peer tutoring for over 30 subjects. Visit the SARC office in Trevor Colbourn Hall Room 117 or the Engineering II atrium for assistance.
  • Math Tutoring: Located in the Mathematical Science Building, the Math Success Center offers free drop-in tutoring for students enrolled in undergraduate math courses, providing a focused environment to master challenging concepts.
  • Writing Center: From complex research papers and resume polishes to creative writing hobbies, the University Writing Center offers specialized one-on-one consultations to help you make tangible progress on all kinds of written projects.
  • Study Spaces: Use the university’s online reservation system to book a private study room in advance at the John C. Hitt and UCF Downtown libraries to ensure you have a safe, quiet place to study during finals.

Wellness Resources

Taking care of yourself is just as important during finals week as it is during a semester off. Fewer students on campus during the summer semester allows you more access to these wellness perks.

  • Mental Health: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides students with around-the-clock mental health support at no extra cost. Students also have free access to the Togetherall anonymous peer-to-peer support community and BetterMynd teletherapy sessions throughout the entire summer.
  • Physical Wellness: The Recreation and Wellness Center gym remains open with full summer hours to help you maintain your fitness routine. For a brain break and an extra dose of sunshine, head over to the Lake Claire Recreation Area for free kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.
  • Meeting Basic Needs: If your budget gets tight between semesters, you don’t have to worry. The Knights Helping Knights Pantry remains stocked and open during the summer to provide free food, toiletries and clothing to any Knight in need.

Professional Development

Summer is the perfect time to refine your professional brand. Career Services offers a series of Workshop Wednesdays and drop-in sessions to help you prepare for your next interview, internship or first day on the job.

  • Career Readiness: Get quick, expert feedback on your resume, LinkedIn profile, practice interview or Handshake account with Critiques & Career Express. Sessions are offered in-person or virtually throughout July 31.
  • Workshop Wednesdays: Join virtual sessions throughout June and July to sharpen specific skills, including how to utilize AI in the job search, career exploration and the do’s and don’ts of networking online.
  • Free Headshots: Stop by the Headshot Booth located in the Student Government office of the Student Union for your free headshot. The booth is open and free for all students and produces professional, high-quality headshots same day.

Summer Events Around Campus

Stay engaged with these social and cultural opportunities that span the entire term.

  • Socialize with Grad Students: Head to the Graduate Student Center in Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 213 on the first Wednesday of each summer month for First Wednesday Cafe. Hosted by Graduate Student Life, it’s a perfect opportunity to unwind, meet fellow students, and grab free bagels and coffee.
  • Interactive Play Festival: Pegasus PlayLab is a festival hosted every summer by the UCF School of Performing Arts and is dedicated to helping develop the work of emerging playwrights across the country. Grab tickets for the workshop showings of Offshoot (May 29 – 30), Eight-Hand Jig (June 5 – 6), Between Shadows and Lightness (June 12 – 13), and the developmental production of Raccoon Play(June 11 – 14).
  • Art Exhibition: Take a quiet culture break at the UCF Art Gallery (located in the Visual Arts Building) to experience The Carlos Malamud Prize. Running all summer long, this partnership exhibition with Rollins Museum of Art features striking works from six emerging Florida artists competing for a $10,000 prize.
  • Therapy Dogs: If you need a serious mood boost, head over to CAPS to spend some time with certified therapy dogs during the PAWS-atively Energized It’s a proven, relaxing way to take a mid-semester breather and destress between your Summer A and Summer B classes.

Transportation and Parking

Summer is the best time to find a “prime” parking spot, but shuttles are still a reliable way to get around.

  • Summer Shuttle Schedules: UCF shuttles operate on a modified summer schedule. Be sure to check the UCF Mobile app or the Parking and Transportation website for the most current route times, as frequency may differ from the fall/spring semesters.

Whether you are catching a sunset by the Reflecting Pond or grinding through a summer lab, remember that the UCF community is here to support you. Take advantage of the shorter lines and the specialized attention available this term and keep charging on!