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Pegasus Palooza is UCF\u2019s official welcome week and begins Friday, August 15 through the 23. Whether you\u2019re a new Knight\u00a0or\u00a0a returning student, Pegasus Palooza makes the first week of fall semester an event you\u2019ll remember.<\/p>\n

Social, academic and service activities are planned for each day to help new and returning students get acquainted with campus and meet fellow Knights. Not to mention all the free stuff you get at the events.<\/p>\n

UCF Fan Fest 2014 starts the week off on August 15 at 6 -9 p.m. in the Bright House Network Stadium brings together community members on and off the campus for a special opportunity to meet the current and new student athletes. There will also be autographs, photo ops, games and prizes.<\/p>\n

Then the following day students can meet fellow students, enjoy great music and live performances at the LINK Launch 7-10 p.m. Not to mention the first 800 students get a free smoothie from Smoothie King.<\/p>\n

And that is just the beginning\u2026check out the full schedule of events at: palooza.sdes.ucf.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, get involved in campus life. UCF is home to hundreds of student organizations, including Greek life, academic and cultural clubs, and intramural sports teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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