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Friday, January 24, 2025
- 8:00 AM1d 9h17th Annual UCF Counseling Conference: Invitations lead to InnovationsJoin us online for two days of insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This year, our theme focuses on the power of invitations in fostering innovations in the field of counseling. Cultivating an interdisciplinary experience, connect with fellow professionals, gain new perspectives, and enhance your skills in work with clients and students.A Certificate of Continuing Education or Certificate of Attendance will be sent post-Conference to each attendee based on your selection during registration. Earn up to 12 hours of CEs from the National Board for Certified Counselors.Register today - registered attendees will have access to the Conference virtual link.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/ Registration Link: https://UCFCounselingConference2025.eventbrite.com Registration Info: Registered attendees will receive the Conference link the week of the Conference; for all virtual sessions, a sign in and out will be required.
- 8:00 AM1d 9h17th Annual UCF Counseling Conference: Invitations lead to InnovationsJoin us online for two days of insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This year, our theme focuses on the power of invitations in fostering innovations in the field of counseling. Cultivating an interdisciplinary experience, connect with fellow professionals, gain new perspectives, and enhance your skills in work with clients and students.A Certificate of Continuing Education or Certificate of Attendance will be sent post-Conference to each attendee based on your selection during registration. Earn up to 12 hours of CEs from the National Board for Certified Counselors.Register today - registered attendees will have access to the Conference virtual link.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/ Registration Link: https://UCFCounselingConference2025.eventbrite.com Registration Info: Registered attendees will receive the Conference link the week of the Conference; for all virtual sessions, a sign in and out will be required.
- 10:00 AM2hAdult First Aid/CPR/AED ClassThe RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approximately two to three hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c
- 10:00 AM2hAdult First Aid/CPR/AED ClassThe RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (approximately two to three hours long) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk in to the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c
- 10:00 AM7hOut of Order | Let Down by Kristen Letts Kovak & Grace Mikell RamseyOut of Order | Let Down is a two-person exhibition by Kristen Letts Kovak & Grace Mikell Ramsey. This exhibition explores complex visual language of abstraction, naturalism, and fantasy to engage in dialogue on the nuances of female perseverance. Through visual storytelling, the two artists reflect and represent ongoing issues of female bodies, gender roles, societal expectations, and biases. The intuitive and formal experimentations engage visceral emotions and encourage active consideration and questioning of expectations and consequences for women through our lived experiences. Kovak's paintings investigate harmonious states of disequilibrium, reverberating between representation and abstraction. Her works reflect her experiences living with a hidden and unpredictable disability. She resists clarity and swims head-first into uncertain waters. The cumulative effect of her work is of vibrance and animation that welcome the viewer to embrace unexpected detours of creative discovery. Ramsey's paintings explore the complexities of nurturing in depictions of motherhood, pregnancy, and the female body--a reflection on intimacy, both its toils and possibilities through storytelling. The paintings function in a dreamlike narrative space between fantasy and reality, but they are rooted in the artist's personal experiences as a mother: feeling at the mercy of forces beyond one's control, the way that ordinary choices can be freighted with epic stakes, a notion of being observed and needed that is undercut by feelings of isolation.Join us for the Opening Reception and Artist Talks on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Artist Talks by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey at 6 p.m. | [Register](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb)Additional information and programming coming soon! ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: January 9, 2025 - February 7, 2025 | Opening Reception and Artist Talks: Thursday, January 9, 5-7pm | [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb)Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture, and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit Purchase Here. Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved, or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. [Purchase](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/) Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public
- 10:00 AM7hOut of Order | Let Down by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell RamseyOut of Order | Let Down is a two-person exhibition by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey. This exhibition explores complex visual language of abstraction, naturalism and fantasy to engage in dialogue on the nuances of female perseverance. Through visual storytelling, the two artists reflect and represent ongoing issues of female bodies, gender roles, societal expectations and biases. The intuitive and formal experimentations engage visceral emotions and encourage active consideration and questioning of expectations and consequences for women through our lived experiences. Kovak's paintings investigate harmonious states of disequilibrium, reverberating between representation and abstraction. Her works reflect her experiences living with a hidden and unpredictable disability. She resists clarity and swims head-first into uncertain waters. The cumulative effect of her work is of vibrance and animation that welcome the viewer to embrace unexpected detours of creative discovery. Ramsey's paintings explore the complexities of nurturing in depictions of motherhood, pregnancy and the female body -- a reflection on intimacy, both its toils and possibilities through storytelling. The paintings function in a dreamlike narrative space between fantasy and reality, but they are rooted in the artist's personal experiences as a mother: feeling at the mercy of forces beyond one's control, the way that ordinary choices can be freighted with epic stakes, a notion of being observed and needed that is undercut by feelings of isolation.Join us for the opening reception and Artist Talks Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 5 -7 p.m. with Artist Talks by Kristen Letts Kovak and Grace Mikell Ramsey at 6 p.m. | [Register](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb)Additional information and programming coming soon! ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: Jan. 9, 2025 - Feb. 7, 2025 | Opening Reception and Artist Talks: Thursday, Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-out-of-order-let-down/e-mbyjzb Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.
- 12:00 PM1hKnight Shadow Program -Virtual Info SessionEver wondered what a "day in the life" of a particular job or career looks like?Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major, and grow your professional network?This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program - a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break).Knight Shadow Student participants shadow employers and industry professionals located in Central Florida, and throughout the state of Florida, to gain insight into career options.Spring Break Session Program dates \- March 18 & March 19Attend this information session to learn more about the program, the application process, host locations, the matching process, benefits, and expectations.Past employer hosts have included NASA, BNY Mellon, FedEx, CECO, OCPS, Travelers, ScribeAmerica, Kore AI, Kaseya, Orange County Convention Center, Wharton Smith, and many more.Register on Handshake to receive the zoom link. This session is GEB points eligible.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-mgqzoiG9HiXwUjNMUQIgdTj-G7x5Pp Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu2orzMtEtepKapIf4ahREE_z-Z8CtoO Registration Info: Register on Handshake to receive the zoom link. This session is GEB points eligible.
- 12:00 PM1hKnight Shadow Program -Virtual Info SessionEver wondered what a "day in the life" of a particular job or career looks like?Want to make impactful connections with employers aligned to your major, and grow your professional network?This session will detail the Knight Shadow Program - a job shadowing program during the academic breaks (summer break, winter break, spring break).Knight Shadow Student participants shadow employers and industry professionals located in Central Florida, and throughout the state of Florida, to gain insight into career options.Spring Break Session Program dates \- March 18 & March 19Attend this information session to learn more about the program, the application process, host locations, the matching process, benefits, and expectations.Past employer hosts have included NASA, BNY Mellon, FedEx, CECO, OCPS, Travelers, ScribeAmerica, Kore AI, Kaseya, Orange County Convention Center, Wharton Smith, and many more.Register on Handshake to receive the zoom link. This session is GEB points eligible.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-mgqzoiG9HiXwUjNMUQIgdTj-G7x5Pp Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu2orzMtEtepKapIf4ahREE_z-Z8CtoO Registration Info: Register on Handshake to receive the zoom link. This session is GEB points eligible.
- 12:00 PM1hUCF Executive Master of Health Administration Info SessionJoin faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA program and what makes us unique. * receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=7f1f600e-4cc2-4d7b-96a8-96c7660bd46c
- 12:00 PM1hUCF Executive Master of Health Administration Info SessionJoin faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA program and what makes us unique. * receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=7f1f600e-4cc2-4d7b-96a8-96c7660bd46c
- 1:00 PM1hHow to Apply to a Conference (including the Student Scholar Symposium)You've done the research: now you've got to tell people about it! Learn how to apply to present your research at an academic conference, including how to craft an abstract (a summary of your research that is required by many applications). This workshop could especially help students who are planning to apply to UCF's Student Scholar Symposium.Note: This workshop is intended for students already working on a research project.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsduigrTMpHNZ7VV7HHz3-GXYrbQzPyyJW
- 1:00 PM1hHow to Apply to a Conference (including the Student Scholar Symposium)You've done the research: now you've got to tell people about it! Learn how to apply to present your research at an academic conference, including how to craft an abstract (a summary of your research that is required by many applications). This workshop could especially help students who are planning to apply to UCF's Student Scholar Symposium.Note: This workshop is intended for students already working on a research project.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsduigrTMpHNZ7VV7HHz3-GXYrbQzPyyJW
- 5:00 PM2dOpen Water Scuba CertificationAboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320. To register, you will pay a $40 deposit to Outdoor Adventure to hold your spot on the course. The rest of the price ($280) is due the first weekend of the certification and is paid directly to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* May 2024 Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * June 2024 Certification * June 6-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 6 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * June 7 - Pool Session #1 at 4:30pm * June 8 - Pool Session #2 at 11:00am * June 9 - First Check Out Dive * June 16 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * Please note: The classroom session will be Thursday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, June 9. * July 2024 Certification * July 3 and 5-7 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 3 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * July 5 - Pool Session at 4:30pm * July 6 - Pool Session at 11:00am * July 7 - First Check-Out Dive * July 14 - 2nd Check-Out Dives * Please note: The classroom session will be Wednesday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, July 7. * September 2024 Certification * September 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * September 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * October 2024 Certification * October 4-6 \- UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 13 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November 2024 Certification * November 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 24 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January 2025 Certification * January 24-26 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February 2025 Certification * February 21-23 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * March 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April 2025 Certification * April 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May 2025 Certification * May 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 25 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.
- 5:00 PM2dOpen Water Scuba CertificationAboutOutdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.Cost The total cost of the certification is $320. To register, you will pay a $40 deposit to Outdoor Adventure to hold your spot on the course. The rest of the price ($280) is due the first weekend of the certification and is paid directly to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. The first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, Ranger Rick will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2023, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* May 2024 Certification * May 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * June 2024 Certification * June 6-9 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * June 6 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * June 7 - Pool Session #1 at 4:30pm * June 8 - Pool Session #2 at 11:00am * June 9 - First Check Out Dive * June 16 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * Please note: The classroom session will be Thursday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, June 9. * July 2024 Certification * July 3 and 5-7 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session * July 3 - Classroom Session at 5:30pm * July 5 - Pool Session at 4:30pm * July 6 - Pool Session at 11:00am * July 7 - First Check-Out Dive * July 14 - 2nd Check-Out Dives * Please note: The classroom session will be Wednesday night, followed by pool sessions on Friday and Saturday (if needed). This weekend may be condensed if the class size is small. There may be an option to complete the second check-out dive on Sunday, July 7. * September 2024 Certification * September 13-15 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * September 22 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * October 2024 Certification * October 4-6 \- UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * October 13 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * November 2024 Certification * November 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * November 24 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * January 2025 Certification * January 24-26 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * February 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * February 2025 Certification * February 21-23 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * March 2 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * April 2025 Certification * April 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * April 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive * May 2025 Certification * May 16-18 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 25 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the students can complete their open water dives. These dives take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole, or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.EquipmentA SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins, and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou may submit an [online registration form](http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePB6PtWiVyA2kiG) and pay over the phone, or come into the Outdoor Adventure Center to sign up for the certification. To be fully registered, you must pay the deposit ($40) by the registration deadline, which is the Wednesday before the first weekend.* [Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/) * [Outdoor Adventure Center](../2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center)Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba Registration Info: To register, you will pay a $40.00 deposit. The remaining $280 will be due on the first day of the certification.
- 5:30 PM1hYogaJoin us for a Yoga class in the Group Exercise Studio on the 2nd floor of UnionWest! Come move with your breath and intention. Find space and move freely to find your flexibility. This is an all levels class.
- 7:00 PM2hBelay ClassOne of the best ways to enjoy the UCF Climbing Tower is to become belay certified! This Climbing Tower-specific certification will allow you to belay your friends at the Climbing Tower and continue to grow your climbing skills.The Process:You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!To Register for a Belay Class:Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.How to Cancel:You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.Spring 2025 Belay Class Dates:* Friday, Jan. 24 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 2 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, Feb. 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 7 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, March 30 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, April 11 - 7-9 p.m.Registration Link: https://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure/rock-climbing-tower/ Registration Info: You must register in person at the Climbing Tower during open hours.
- 7:00 PM2hBelay ClassOne of the best ways to enjoy the UCF Climbing Tower is to become belay certified! This Climbing Tower-specific certification will allow you to belay your friends at the Climbing Tower and continue to grow your climbing skills.The Process:You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!To Register for a Belay Class:Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.How to Cancel:You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.Spring 2025 Belay Class Dates:* Friday, Jan. 24 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 2 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, Feb. 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 7 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, March 30 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, April 11 - 7-9 p.m.Registration Link: https://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure/rock-climbing-tower/ Registration Info: You must register in person at the Climbing Tower during open hours.