The Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Nursing will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST. This commencement ceremony will take place in the [Addition Financial Arena](https://www.additionfiarena.com/).Visit our [Graduation Celebration website](https://www.ucf.edu/graduation/) and learn more about our fall ceremonies.

The Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Optics and Photonics will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST. This commencement ceremony will take place in the [Addition Financial Arena](https://www.additionfiarena.com/).Visit our [Graduation Celebration website](https://www.ucf.edu/graduation/) and learn more about our fall ceremonies.

The Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This commencement ceremony will take place in the [Addition Financial Arena](https://www.additionfiarena.com/).Visit our [Graduation Celebration website](https://www.ucf.edu/graduation/) and learn more about our fall ceremonies.

Discover what it's like to be a UCF Knight! Join our live, 45-minute virtual information session led by a UCF admission counselor to learn about academics, campus life and how to apply as a first-time-in-college or transfer student. We'll cover the application process, admission requirements, deadlines and scholarship opportunities to help you get started on your journey to UCF.Bring your questions and get them answered during the session! Prospective students and families are welcome.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zz7Z-_BoR9uaMRImyH48mg#/registration Registration Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zz7Z-_BoR9uaMRImyH48mg#/registration Registration Info: This is a virtual information session hosted in Zoom. Registration is required.

This volunteer opportunity is part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (NHHAW).To volunteer, you MUST complete the registration form, the covenant not to sue and hold harmless agreements, and the photo release agreement by clicking the "REGISTER NOW" button to the right. About the Event: This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that takes place on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God, about a block and a half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown. The volunteer opportunity is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are two volunteer shifts: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below). Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and/or teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patrons' vehicles. You are responsible for transportation to and from the volunteer opportunity. Should you have any questions, please email [Tim.Donovan@ucf.edu](mailto:Tim.Donovan@ucf.edu). Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/v97uqjW7nZ Registration Info: To volunteer, you MUST complete the registration form, the covenant not to sue and hold harmless agreements, and the photo release agreement.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Our nationally ranked and accredited [Counselor Education](https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/counselored/) master's and doctoral programs prepare the next generation of professional counselors and counselor educators to make significant impacts on the lives of their clients, students and communities. Ranking among the top 15 counselor education graduate programs in the nation since 2009, our program offers a proven history of success to help you make a substantial difference. Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about our program offerings and how you can get involved.During this two-hour interactive Zoom meeting, you will:* Get an extensive overview of our program options, including our master's in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage, couples, and family therapy, as well as our doctoral degree in counselor education. * Learn about application requirements and deadlines. * Meet Dr. Bryce Hagedorn, the academic program coordinator. * Ask questions during a Q&A session.Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a7ca6bd7-39e3-41e8-bae3-846dce3dcee4 Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=a7ca6bd7-39e3-41e8-bae3-846dce3dcee4

Hosted by Dr. Annette Bourgault, associate professor, editor-in-chief of Critical Care Nurse, and PhD program director, this information session looks at the role of a nurse scientist.Discover how a doctoral degree in nursing can elevate your career, enhance your research impact and position you as a leader in healthcare. We will discuss the program's structure, expectations, and the pivotal role a PhD-prepared scholar plays in advancing patient care, clinical practices, and healthcare policy.Please note: This is not an educational or training session. The primary focus is to help prospective students determine whether a doctoral degree in nursing is the right academic path for them. The session will present information specific to the University of Central Florida College of Nursing doctoral program, including details about the application process and program requirements.Virtual Location URL: ucf.zoom.us/j/99174134480?pwd=evAzoaF24liaVzm6ajFHdOnraaYB6o.1&from=addon Registration Link: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/?id=33107b60-d437-4693-b57d-1475972fb0f0

Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day one will highlight all our amazing cultural, religious and Greek life RSOs on campus. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees.The days are divided as follows:* Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and DepartmentsThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend.If your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.

Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day one will highlight all our amazing cultural, religious and Greek life RSOs on campus. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees.The days are divided as follows:* Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and DepartmentsThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend.If your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Involvement Week is a three-day Registered Student Organization (RSO) showcase hosted by Knights of the Round Table in the Student Union. Each day highlights different categories of RSOs, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique qualities and to highlight their distinct traits and contributions to campus life. Day one will highlight all our amazing cultural, religious and Greek life RSOs on campus. We will have pizza, drinks, sweets and fun activities for all our attendees.The days are divided as follows:* Day 1 (1/13/26): Cultural/Religious RSOs and Greek Life * Day 2 (1/15/26): Athletic and Social/Special-Interest RSOs * Day 3 (1/16/26): Academic and Service RSOs. UCF Agencies and DepartmentsThis event is open to anyone passing by between the event hours, and you must be a UCF student with a valid UCF ID to attend.If your organization wishes to participate in Involvement Week, please visit our Knight Connect page and RSVP using one of our forms.

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

AboutOutdoor 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 with $40 due at the time of registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification paid 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. Normally, the first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, our instructor will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2024, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* June 2025 Certification* * June 6-8 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * June 15 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* July 2025 Certification* * July 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * July 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* September 2025 Certification* * September 12-14 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* September 21 \- 2nd Check-Out Dive* October 2025 Certification* * October 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * October 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* November 2025 Certification* * November 14-16 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * November 23 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* January 2026 Certification* * January 23-25 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * February 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* February 2026 Certification* * February 20-22 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * March 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* April 2026 Certification* * April 3-5 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * April 12 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* May 2026 Certification* May 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 24 - 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 can now register and pay your deposit online [here!](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e) You can also come into the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours to register in person online.Important Links[Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/)[Outdoor Adventure Center](../2970225/2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center) Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

The 16th annual Polaris Star Award Ceremony and Reception is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses, and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking.This prestigious award ceremony, hosted by United Abolitionists Inc. and UCF's Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation.This year's ceremony will be hosted at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management located at 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.The awards will be held in the Darden Auditorium, and the reception will be in the beautiful Rosen College Courtyard and the Disney Dining Room.Parking, food,and beverages are included in the ticket, including a bourbon tasting during the reception.**All [nominations](https://hospitality.ucf.edu/htms/polaris-star-awards/ "https://hospitality.ucf.edu/htms/polaris-star-awards/") must be submitted by Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 5 p.m**Single Ticket (Student and Non-Profit) $25.Single Ticket (Corporate and Others) $55.Table for 10 $550 (limited).IMPORTANT:UCF Employees and Florida Tax Exempt Institutions, please register by sending an email to:[pauline.chang@ucf.edu](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards-tickets-1578834369099?aff=oddtdtcreator "mailto:pauline.chang@ucf.edu"). Non-UCF attendees seeking tax exemption will need to provide a copy of DR-14 Consumer's Certificate of Exemption. Do not register on Eventbrite. Refunds will only be processed if requests are received 10 days before the event date. Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-polaris-star-awards-tickets-1578834369099?aff=erelpanelorg

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)

Explore Deep Futures: Sites of Toxic Land Use by Amanda Leigh Evans at the [UCF Art Gallery](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) from Jan. 15 - Feb. 13. The gallery is open Mon. - Fri., 10am - 5pm, and all exhibits are free and open to the public.Exhibition Statement:Since 2018, Amanda Leigh Evans has been collecting raw materials (photos, rocks, soils, pressings, and archival images) from Superfund sites she visits throughout the United States. A Superfund site is designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a polluted location that requires long-term cleanup of hazardous material contamination, and their collection is made with the utmost caution.Approximately 78 million people (roughly 24% of the U.S. population) live within 3 miles of a Superfund site, yet many are unaware of the dangers these sites pose. Invisible threats to human and ecological health are often not visually apparent when walking or driving past these sites. To live in the 21st Century is to reckon with our proximity and complicity with the ongoing creation of these sites.Evan's exhibition features ceramic sculpture, collected raw materials, large-format collage images, and research materials from several Superfund sites she has visited over the years. The project began when the artist discovered that her maternal family, which has chronic and neurological health issues, was raised on the Bunker Hill Mine Superfund Site in Northern Idaho, one of the nation's largest and most complex Superfund sites in the United States.To learn more about this exhibition, click [HERE.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/exhibit/deep-futures-sites-of-toxic-land-use-by-amanda-leigh-evans/)