01/03/2022
If you are registered for the Family and Guest Orientation join this weeks webinar "Q&A"! Go to Canvas (Free Canvas for Teachers) to find information on how to participate (Modules > Q&A Live Panel). If you cannot tune in today, the recording will be available on your Canvas account. For more information or to register, visit https://orientation.ucf.edu/parents/.
11/16/2021
Happy Tuesday, Parents and Families!
Below are some important upcoming dates that we encourage you to add to your calendar.
Go Knights, Charge On! ⚡️🔛
10/09/2021
Check out the UCF Family Weekend App for all info on Football day bag policies and parking!
10/09/2021
FOOTBALL GAME PARKING: Here for Family Weekend? Make sure to park in the correct locations! Garage I is best!
Parking and Shuttles
Where to Park
Fans who drive to campus on game days can park in a variety of garages and lots. While some garages and lots – in the Gold Zone – require permits, fans can park for free in most areas of campus.
Important note about tailgating: Tailgating is not permitted in any parking garage. In parking lots, tailgating shall be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle and shall not impede traffic flow or parking spaces for other vehicles.
Gold Zone – Reserved Parking (by Game Day Permit Only)
Preferred parking lots and garages are located in the northeast sector of campus and are closest to the Bounce House. Gold Zone lots require a valid football game-day parking permit, or an ADA permit for fans with disabilities parking in designated spaces. Permits must be properly displayed at all times from the rearview mirror. All permits are limited to one parking space.
Preferred routing to Gold Zone parking (from the south) is via Libra Drive/Gemini Boulevard East and (from the north or west) via McCulloch Road/North Orion Boulevard.
Garage H
Fans without permits who wish to park closer to the stadium can park in Garage H for $20. Payments can be made with cash or credit card. Donations support scholarships for UCF students.
Garage H, located near the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, also accommodates vehicles for authorized students displaying Student Government-provided parking passes and credentialed staff with permits for that garage.
Free Parking
Free parking is available for fans on a first-come, first-served basis in most other lots and garages on campus.
Exceptions include all residential lots and the Libra Garage on Libra Drive, which are reserved at all times for students living on campus.
Parking lot B4, located at the intersection of Central Florida Boulevard and Gemini Boulevard South, is reserved for official university business.
Parking is only authorized in designated parking lots and garages. Patrons who illegally park on or along any campus roadways or in other non-designated parking areas are subject to towing and fines.
No vehicular traffic or parking are authorized on East Plaza Drive on game days until two hours following the end of the game (or when authorized by UCF Police). Patrons who violate this restriction are subject to towing and fines.
10/08/2021
Rain or Shine! 🌧☀️
We can’t wait to welcome you all to Family Weekend tonight. Check-In begins at 5PM! 👀
Don’t forget to download UCF Mobile and change your guest experience to “Guest” to check out everything being offered tonight. 🥳
10/07/2021
We are excited to see you TOMORROW for Family Weekend! 🥳 If you are looking for Family Weekend information on the go and a full schedule of events, download the “UCF Mobile” app from your app store and go to "Settings > Change App Experience" to "Guest". Locate the “Family Weekend” module. The weekend schedule, game day information, maps, and more will be included! There are more than just the below events to enjoy - we encourage you take a full look at our weekend schedule. 🖤💛
10/06/2021
WOW! 🤩
What a weekend we have planned for you! 👀
From the Caricature Carnival to UCF Downtown's Immersive Experience, we have a weekend packed with activities for you to enjoy with your students! 🏈🏙✏️
Check out what’s going on in the graphic weekend below or on our website:
https://fye.sdes.ucf.edu/familyweekend/schedule/
09/27/2021
Hey Parents and Families! 👋
If you're Knight loves UCF and loves to tell you all about, they might make a great Orientation Leader! UCF First Year Experience is searching for dedicated, optimistic, and passionate students for our 2022 Orientation Team. 🤩
If you think your Knight would be a great fit for this paid, year-long position, you can use this link to nominate them:
http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eM6EGyNMd6YgG6W
Afterwards, we'll reach out to them with an application! 📃
Go Knights, Charge On!
09/27/2021
We are only 🗣one week🗣 away from
Major Exploration Week!🤩
All undergraduate students are encouraged to attend this event! There are many benefits to attending especially if your Knight is:
👀Considering a possible major change
👩🏫Currently Undeclared and need help deciding on a major
🔎Interested in learning more about available campus resources
🤝Interested in connecting with staff from your college/department
📚Curious to learn about minors and/or certificates
More information here: https://academicsuccess.ucf.edu/kmetc/ucfmajorexplorationweek/
09/20/2021
Last call for Family Weekend registration! 🖤💛 Today is the last day to register at 5pm! We hope to see you there! 👀 More information found here:
Family Weekend • First Year Experience • UCF
We are thrilled to announce that the Pegasus Parent Program at the University of Central Florida will host the university’s annual Family Weekend this year on October 8-10, 2021 and you’re invited! We can’t wait for you to join us for this fun-filled weekend to be hosted in-person on the UCF M...