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On August 20, the Welcome Expo connected students to various UCF and community businesses. The expo had record-breaking 3,422 students in attendance.<\/p>\n

Students had the opportunity to meet with:<\/p>\n

  • Over 20 vendors gave free-giveaways to attendees and discussed services that each company delivers.<\/li>\n
  • 34 UCF departments provided students the opportunity to understand their function and ability to assist them with a \u201csuccessful transition\u201d into UCF.<\/li>\n
  • 82 Registered Student Organizations showcased how fun it is to become socially integrated into UCF and how students can be active outside of the classroom.\u00a0<\/li>\n

    The event was hosted by First Year Advising and Exploration, and was sponsored by Fairwinds Credit Union.<\/p>\n

    The Welcome Expo occurs during the first week of classes which also coincides with the drop\/swap and add deadlines. Because of these deadlines, FYAE offered Walk-In Hours that day. Students could attend Welcome Expo, but those who needed assistance were directed to Howard Phillips Hall where several advisors were on stand-by throughout the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    It remains a consistent priority that the needs of students are at the forefront of our mission. FYAE is committed to continuing the tradition of Welcome Expo and furnishing a positive experience for all students.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    First Year Advising and Exploration is a department in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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