UF New Student and Family Programs

Please join us in welcoming the inaugural team of Gator Family Ambassadors! 🐊

The Gator Family Ambassador initiative was created to help families feel more connected, supported, and informed throughout their student’s UF journey.

We’re so excited for the ideas, creativity, and energy this team will bring as we begin building this program together!!

🌟 Kailey Farhan, Content & Resources Ambassador
🌟 Jada Haynes, Social Media & Marketing Ambassador
🌟 Kylie Moylan, Engagement & Logistics Ambassador

We can’t wait to see the impact they make on our Gator Families throughout the years!

Before you arrive, start your journey with Preview Prep 💻🐊 This self-paced module helps you:
- Explore majors and academic goals
- Understand degree requirements
- See how your incoming credits apply
- Begin building your course plan
- Know if you need placement assessments
- Come prepared and confident for advising

All the information you enter in Preview Prep is printed on your Prep Sheet, which your Preview Advisor will use to provide accurate, personalized guidance during your session. Preview Prep is available on ONE.UF starting at 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Be sure to complete it before your Preview session to make the most of your experience! Future Gators, this is your first step!

We are so excited to announce our ‘26-‘27 Lead Educators while also celebrating the incredible work the ‘25-‘26 Lead Educators have accomplished! 🎉

Together they work to make First Year Florida so special and continue bringing to life our mission of connecting, engaging, and inspiring our next generation of Gators! 🐊

We are so grateful for their dedication and passion for aiding students in their transition into college and all the support they provide to our Teaching Teams! We cannot wait to see the impact they will continue to have! 🧡💙

Save the date! Fall Family Weekend is set for September 25-27, 2026. 🐊

Join us in the Swamp for a weekend filled with UF traditions fit for the whole family.

Registration will open in late-July. As information becomes available, be sure to check our website: welcome.ufl.edu.

🌟 Gator Families and Students! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Family Appreciation Week from February 8-15, 2026! This week is dedicated to celebrating families and the role they play in supporting our Gators! 🐊

For more information about the Chomp Chats Webinar, “Discover Gainesville with Off-Campus Life”, please visit the Gator Family Portal.

Be on the lookout for some fun social media content throughout the week! We’re so excited to celebrate our Gators Families! 💙

We’re so excited for Fall Family Weekend in just a couple of weeks! 🌟 While registration is currently at capacity, spots may open as cancellations are processed. We encourage families to check back periodically for availability.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office!
📞 352-392-8396
💻 [email protected]

30 sessions. 18,000 students & families. 💙🐊

As our final Preview session of the summer wrapped up today, we want to give a huge thank you to the 2025 Preview Staff, Student Coordinators, Interns, and Professional Staff.

Nearly a year ago, the 2025 Preview Staff committed to this journey, trained together, and went on to lead a summer full of unforgettable moments.

Your dedication and spirit brought this program to life and made a lasting impact on the Gator Nation. NSFP is deeply grateful for all you poured into this summer! 🐊✨

To our newest Gators, welcome home! The Gator Nation is stronger with you in it !!

✅ We’re excited to announce that our team is growing! Join us in officially welcoming Haley to NSFP as our new Family Engagement Coordinator — ready to support and connect with our amazing Gator families.