The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming Spring 2026 registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos, and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items and avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand the requirements for completing their current declared major. 3. Assist students in adding classes to their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned Academic Success Coach (ASC) is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!The first 10 students at each event will receive a free academic success kit!Please review the dates/times below to learn when your college's ASCs will be present to assist with questions. All students are welcome to attend all computer labs and information sessions.* Computer Lab with the College of Engineering and Computer Science * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 8:30-10:30 a.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Nursing * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Information Session with Academic Success Coaching * Thursday, Oct. 9 * 10-11 a.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Business * Friday, Oct. 10 * 1-4 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Arts and Humanities * Monday, Oct. 13 * 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Medicine and the College of Health Professions and Sciences * Tuesday, Oct. 14 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * Health Sciences 1 104 * Computer Lab with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 15 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * DPAC (Dr. Phillips Academic Commons) 346 * Please be aware that this is at the UCF Downtown Campus * Information Session with Experiential Learning * Monday, Oct. 20 * 1-2 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Information Session with Student Financial Assistance * Tuesday, October 21 * 2-3 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 22 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Psychology 107 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 8-11 a.m. * Classroom Building 1 101 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 3-5 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 106

The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, in collaboration with the University of Central Florida Officials Association, will be offering the 29th Annual Basketball Officiating Class. This class is designed to train officials in the proper rules and mechanics needed to officiate at the high school level and beyond. Qualified officials will teach it from the local high school associations, various college conferences and professional leagues, including the NBA.When: Class begins Tuesday, August 26, and takes place from 6:00-10:00 PM, and will continue every Tuesday until October 21.Class Format: Class will meet each night in the Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 206. Rules, discussion, and hands-on training will take place in each class. Instructors and guest speakers will provide feedback on how to improve through on-court and video-taped critiques. FEE: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes a whistle, a t-shirt, a class manual, and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. *Only 26 spaces are available. Registration will continue until the class is filled. Please mail cash or a check to the address below, or pay via Venmo at @UCFOA with your full name in the description. Your registration is not complete until payment is received and you have received confirmation that payment was received. Checks should be made payable to 'UCFOA' Recreation and Wellness Center Attn: Heather Marshall P.O. Box 163548 Orlando, FL 32816-3548 Registration Link: https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tWjElgbyivZGtg Registration Info: The cost is $35.00 for UCF Students and $80.00 for non-UCF Students. Registration includes whistle, t-shirt, class manual and instruction. Parking is not included in this fee. Only 26 spots are available.

The UCF men's soccer team welcomes Bradley on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for Knightro's birthday. The match will air on ESPN+.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-mens-soccer-tickets/artist/1756189).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_MSoccer](https://x.com/UCF_MSoccer) * Instagram: [@ucf.msoccer](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.msoccer/) * Facebook: [UCF Men's Soccer](https://www.facebook.com/UCFMensSoccer)

The UCF men's soccer team welcomes Bradley on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for Knightro's birthday. The match will air on ESPN+.UCF students can attend the match for free with valid UCF student ID. General admission tickets are available for purchase on [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-mens-soccer-tickets/artist/1756189).For the most up-to-date information about the Knights, please visit [ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer](https://ucfknights.com/sports/mens-soccer) and follow along on social media:* X (formerly Twitter): [@UCF_MSoccer](https://x.com/UCF_MSoccer) * Instagram: [@ucf.msoccer](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.msoccer/) * Facebook: [UCF Men's Soccer](https://www.facebook.com/UCFMensSoccer)

Ben Vasko, tubist and UCF professor, and Ben Goldman, percussionist and professor at Cecil College, bring their unique instrumentation, Ben Diagram Duo, to UCF campus for the first time. This faculty recital blends the sounds and performance styles of two distinct instruments and musical talents: Vasko on tuba and Goldman on steel drum. Experience an evening of music that showcases solo talent and celebrates collaboration.FREE AdmissionAbout the Bens:Ben Vasko serves on the faculties of the University of Central Florida and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. He is the founder and director of the Orlando Youth Tuba Ensemble, a high school-aged chamber group dedicated to elevating the performance level of young tuba and euphonium players. Vasko has had the honor of performing with the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Jacksonville Symphony, the National Orchestra of Spain, and the Orlando Philharmonic. He tours with the Brookwood Trio and the Ben Diagram Duo, bringing unique instrumentations to stages and classrooms around the United States.Ben Goldman is a versatile drummer and percussionist who "demonstrates his aptitude to adapt." (Susan Frances, Jazz2Love). Ben built a private studio of 40 students and is the professor of percussion at Cecil College. When he is not teaching or performing locally, Ben performs as an associate artist with Rodney Marsalis and the Philadelphia Big Brass. Ben is a member of 6ix Wire, a Fusion/World Music ensemble in residence at The University of Delaware. In addition to touring nationally and internationally with these ensembles, Ben has been on faculty at several international music festivals. Ben led the Peace Drums Orchestra and performed in faculty ensembles at the Tefen Music Festival in Israel. At the 2017 and 2019 Master Players Festival hosted at the University of Delaware, Ben directed the World-Music ensembles and chaired the percussion division.

Please join us for Copyright and Publishing in the Age of A.I.Featuring guest speakersSarah Norris: Digital Initiatives Librarian at UCF LibrariesKara Taczak: Department of Writing & Rhetoric and Co-editor of College Composition and Communication.

The purpose of The Registration Rodeo is to prepare students for the upcoming Spring 2026 registration. This multi-day event will help students:1. Review their myUCF portal for holds and to-dos, and teach students how to view the necessary steps to resolve these items and avoid delays in their ability to register. 2. Learn how to access and read their degree audit to better understand the requirements for completing their current declared major. 3. Assist students in adding classes to their shopping cart and setting up the "Swap" feature. 4. Educate students on the FloridaShines transient course option. 5. Know who their assigned Academic Success Coach (ASC) is and how to schedule an appointment with him/her. If assigned to a committee, how to schedule with an ASC. 6. And more!The first 10 students at each event will receive a free academic success kit!Please review the dates/times below to learn when your college's ASCs will be present to assist with questions. All students are welcome to attend all computer labs and information sessions.* Computer Lab with the College of Engineering and Computer Science * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 8:30-10:30 a.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Nursing * Wednesday, Oct. 8 * 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Information Session with Academic Success Coaching * Thursday, Oct. 9 * 10-11 a.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Business * Friday, Oct. 10 * 1-4 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Arts and Humanities * Monday, Oct. 13 * 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 116 * Computer Lab with the College of Medicine and the College of Health Professions and Sciences * Tuesday, Oct. 14 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * Health Sciences 1 104 * Computer Lab with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 15 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. * DPAC (Dr. Phillips Academic Commons) 346 * Please be aware that this is at the UCF Downtown Campus * Information Session with Experiential Learning * Monday, Oct. 20 * 1-2 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Information Session with Student Financial Assistance * Tuesday, October 21 * 2-3 p.m. * Dixon Career Center 121 * Computer Lab with the College of Sciences * Wednesday, Oct. 22 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Psychology 107 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 8-11 a.m. * Classroom Building 1 101 * Computer Lab * Thursday, Oct. 23 * 3-5 p.m. * Trevor Colbourn Hall 106

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1675115 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

Students are invited to attend UCF's largest Health Expo. Several campus departments and student organizations will be on-site, sharing the health-related resources students can access on campus. Attendees will see demonstrations, participate in activities, take photos with Knightro, get their flu shot, enjoy FREE healthy snacks and so much more. Come out and join us!

Are you lost on what to major in? Let's figure it out!Explore what makes you tick and how that connects to majors and careers at UCF. You'll take a short assessment (go.ucf/Focus2), discover your Holland Code (RIASEC), and learn about resources that make the journey a little less overwhelming and a lot more exciting.If you're unable to attend in person, join us online via Zoom! [Get the link from Handshake.](https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_preview)Virtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_preview Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1781072/share_preview

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) 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 into 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&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995

During the next several Wednesdays, CREOL faculty will present brief highlights of their research activities. The talks take place at noon in Room 103, with two professors each giving a 25-minute presentation.Attendance is mandatory for all first-semester Ph.D. students.SEPTEMBER 312:00: Ayman Abouraddy12:30: Christian HeideSEPTEMBER 10No presentationsSEPTEMBER 1712:00: Sean Pang12:30: Yannick SalaminSEPTEMBER 2412:00: Konstantin Vodopyanov12:30: Shin-Tson WuOCTOBER 112:00: Joshua Kaufman12:30: Kristopher DavisOCTOBER 812:00: Kyle Renshaw12:30: Peter DelfyettOCTOBER 1512:00: Eric Johnson12:30: Ivan DivlianskyOCTOBER 2212:00: Murat Yuskel12:30: Li FangOCTOBER 2912:00: Kyu Young Han12:30: Leland NordinNOVEMBER 512:00: TBD12:30: Midya PartoNOVEMBER 1212:00: Sasan Fathpour12:30: Debashis ChandaNOVEMBER 1912:00: Stephen Eikenberry12:30: TBD

No appointment needed - just come on in to the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center:* Tuesdays: 10am-12pm * Wednesdays: 12-2pmCheck in on the first floor and you'll be directed to visit with a Career Peer Advisor for assistance with your resume, cover letter, or Handshake profile, or let us know if you have any quick career questions!

In-Person Event! This webinar will explain the SBA federal surplus property programs currently available to 8(a) firms and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The workshop will address the regulatory guidance applicable to both programs, eligibility criteria, and the role of the SBA district office monitoring these programs if you receive a property transfer. The Florida State Agency for Surplus Program (SASP) will be discussed, their interaction with SBA and GSA, and what their role in the federal surplus program is, including discussing what documentation will be needed to be considered.Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-federal-surplus-property-program-for-8a-and-veteran-owned-firms-5a1eVO93Rkr

Brandon and Dylan won UCF's Joust competition and joined UCF's award winning Business Incubation Program by developing a nanomaterial for selectively refining metals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel and others.They will describe their journey from invention to their venture Precision Periodic including their failures, pivots and successes. Learn how to turn science into startups and success. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/kmoQBfkY22HtM6wyuQyCuH/Turning-Dirt-in-Dollars---This-Inside-Scoop-of-High-Tech-Startups

Join 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=c4ee445e-772d-4666-b283-b8e7675df2b4

Ever 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, learn about their internships and jobs, 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. Winter Break Session Program dates are - December 9 & December 10Resume needed to apply. Applications open on Handshake in October. (Search "Knight Shadow" in the JOBS tab)Attend 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, FedEx, CECO, OCPS, Travelers, ScribeAmerica, Kore AI, Kaseya, Orange County Convention Center, Wharton Smith and many more.*GEB points EligibleVirtual Location URL: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1792529 Registration Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1792382 Registration Info: Visit the Handshake posting for this event to RSVP and obtain the zoom link for the virtual session.

Something, creepy, crawly and curiosity-fueled is brewing this October!Join the [College of Sciences Alumni ](https://sciences.ucf.edu/alumni/ " College of Sciences Alumni ")for a new speaker series, [Science on Tap](https://foundation.ucf.edu/event-registration-pages/cos/nscm/cos-science-on-tap-2025), where we take science out of the lab and into the community.This fun, interactive series is about mixing fascinating discoveries with great conversations served up in a laid-back spot where you can sip a drink, meet fellow curious minds and let your questions run wild.This fall, we're kicking things off with a spine-tingling dive into the secret lives of the tiny creatures that surround us every day. From parasitic wasps to the ants that dominate the ground beneath us.What the night will bring:* One free drink ticket and pub-style appetizers to fuel your curiosity * Exclusive Science on Tap swag made especially for guests * Meet and greets with guest speakers and fellow science enthusiastsRegistration Link: https://foundation.ucf.edu/event-registration-pages/cos/nscm/cos-science-on-tap-2025 Registration Info: Ticket price: $10

This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God about a block and half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown.The entire volunteer opportunity is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There are two volunteer shifts: 8:30-11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below).Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patron's vehicles.*If all 20 spots are filled, you are still able to come volunteer. Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CA8A923ABF49-52648443-910food/61146899#/