Discover Engaging Events at the UCF Student Union
The UCF Student Union serves as a vibrant hub for student life, offering a diverse range of events catering to various interests and needs. From academic workshops to wellness fairs, film competitions to musical performances, there's always something happening at the Student Union and its surrounding venues. This article provides a comprehensive overview of upcoming events, designed to enrich the UCF experience for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Academic and Career Development Opportunities
Graduate & Professional School Fair
For students considering furthering their education, the Graduate & Professional School Fair, hosted by UCF Academic Advancement Programs (AAP), is a must-attend event. Scheduled for October 20, 2025, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Student Union's Pegasus Ballroom, this free event provides an invaluable opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from top graduate, health professional, and law schools across the country. An early access pass is available starting at 3:30pm.
The Registration Rodeo
Preparing for the upcoming Spring 2026 registration can be daunting. The Registration Rodeo, a multi-day event held at the Dixon Career Center (DCC 121), aims to equip students with the necessary tools and knowledge. Participants will learn how to review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos, understand the steps to resolve these items, and access and interpret their degree audit.
Link Up with FSU Law: Group Advising
Aspiring law students can benefit from the "Link Up with FSU Law: Group Advising" session. Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) invites students to join a 45-minute group advising session with Ralph Keiffer, assistant director of admissions and recruiting at FSU College of Law, to receive insider tips and personalized feedback on law school application materials.
Artificial Intelligence in Research
Explore the ethical use of AI in research at CSEL 121. This workshop offers practical tips and examples to help you use AI responsibly and effectively in your academic work, covering skills from organizing literature to analyzing data while maintaining ethical standards.
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Health and Wellness Initiatives
Coping with Social Anxiety
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a workshop focused on "Coping with Social Anxiety." This virtual workshop aims to increase participants' understanding of social anxiety, including its symptoms and healthy coping strategies. It is part of the CAPS Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery, a support group that meets every Monday (excluding campus closures/holidays) in Student Union 313, offers an evidence-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to build and maintain motivation and cope with urges. The meeting is open to all UCF students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Welloween (Wellness Fair) 2025
The annual Well-o-ween event at the Downtown Campus (DPAC 106, West tower) celebrates holistic well-being. This wellness fair welcomes all Valencia and UCF students, faculty, and staff to explore diverse resources and activities focused on supporting mental, physical, and emotional health. Discover practical tips and enjoy "good-for-you" treats for a healthier fall season.
Big Red Bus - Donate Blood Today!
Help maintain a safe and ready blood supply by donating blood at the OneBlood bus parked on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial. Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated.
Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop will discuss and promote body neutrality and overall wellness of mind and body. This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop (WOW) series.
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Arts and Culture
Urinetown: The Musical | Theatre UCF
Theatre UCF presents "Urinetown: The Musical" at the Main Stage (TH 6). This satirical musical, winner of three Tony Awards, imagines a dystopian city where a water shortage has made private restrooms illegal, and citizens must pay to use public restrooms.
Fall 2025 SVAD Faculty Exhibition | UCF Art Gallery
The UCF Art Gallery hosts a dynamic exhibition of artworks by the faculty of the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design. The exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary media and processes including drawing, digital art, mixed media. These professional artists have received both national and international recognition for their engaging and thought-provoking works.
UCF Film Competition Screening
As part of the Latin American Film Festival, a student video competition celebrates the diverse experiences of the Latin American community. Students are invited to submit short films - fiction or non-fiction, in any genre - that explore these stories in creative and compelling ways. Finalists will be screened during the festival.
CREOL Fall Colloquium: Tom Hopper, UCF Chemistry
The CREOL Fall Colloquium features Tom Hopper from UCF Chemistry. The colloquium will be held in CROL-103 and virtually.
GWA Presents: Parcels!
Whippoorwill Beer House will host readings by MFA students Jordan Alexander, Adialyz Del Valle Barrios, Jacob Onken, Rhys Petit, Alexandar Smith, and faculty member Chrissy Kolaya.
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Recreational and Social Activities
Community Climb
Every Sunday, join the Community Climb at the Climbing Tower for a chance to hang out, try new activities, and enter a monthly raffle. No experience is needed, making it perfect for new climbers.
UCF Alumni Regional Football Watch Parties
Find official UCF Watch Parties near you! Visit the UCF Alumni Watch Parties page for more information.
Sea Kayaking and Camping
All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip.
Innovation Tournament 2025
The Blackstone LaunchPad hosts the Innovation Tournament 2025 at the Student Union. This competition emphasizes value creation, challenging participants to create something new, better, or more impactful.
ACE Personal Training Certification Course
The ACE Personal Training course is an 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access.
Financial Literacy
Credit Cards for Beginners
Centsible Knights delves into the ins and outs of different credit card types and best practices for building credit in this session. Credit cards can be a powerful tool in meeting your financial goals, but where to start?
Workshops and Training
ThingLink Basics: Upload, Create, and Share with 201 - Training Room
In this 90-minute workshop at the Faculty Multimedia Center (Classroom Building 1: Room 201), discover how to turn simple media into immersive learning experiences with ThingLink. Dive into the basics of its intuitive interface and powerful features to craft stunning interactive images, infographics, videos, 360-degree tours and even 3D models.
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