Keeping the Tradition Alive
Make your college experience one to remember. At ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½, youβre part of a community and can take part in events and activities that bring us all together. Here, adventure is everywhere. From Spirit Splash to Symphony Under the Stars, explore the best of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ spirit and traditions. As a Knight, youβre invited to participate in fun traditions throughout the entire year. Enjoy one of the best parts of campus life where youβll make lifelong friends, lasting memories and the most of your time at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½.
Fall
Pegasus Palooza
Start off your time at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ right with ! ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs official Welcome Week takes place each fall and is packed with social, academic and service activities to help you find your place.
The Knighting
is your formal convocation, marking your induction as an official student at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ while welcoming new Knights to campus, inspiring your journey as a Knight and offering more insight about ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½. Youβll feel right at home here.
Spirit Splash
is one of the most popular events on campus β and has been voted one of the best college traditions in the nation. Part of Homecoming Week, this wet and wild pep rally invites Knights to charge into the Reflecting Pond and catch collectible rubber ducks and commemorative T-shirts. Other events during the weeklong celebration include Movie Knight, Comedy Knight, Knights Got Talent, Concert Knight, Culture Knight and so much more.
Family Weekend
Spend quality time with family, showing them around campus and giving them a taste of what Knight life is all about. Thereβs nothing quite like the fun and electric atmosphere of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Family Weekend tradition.
Spring
Knight-Thon
Grab your comfy shoes for this one. The Knight-Thon dance marathon takes place in spring and will keep you on your feet all night for a great cause, raising more than $1 million each year for a local childrenβs hospital.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Celebrates the Arts
Cultivate your creativity during . This 10-day festival features musicals, living art and concert performances that showcase creativity, innovation and collaboration across the university.
Symphony Under the Stars
Grab a blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy . The annual community event features the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Symphony Orchestra performing an outdoor concert on Memory Mall.
Universal Knights
If you like roller coasters, youβll love . Each spring, join thousands of Knights with exclusive, late-night access to Universalβs Islands of Adventure. Itβs the greatest study break of the year. And best of all, itβs free!
Gather Luncheon
Those who eat together stay together. The annual Gather Luncheon event celebrates community building as 500 Knights come together for a free, three-course meal.
Research Week
The Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence is part of . Each year many workshops and events are hosted throughout this week in the early part of April.
Founders’ Day
Each spring, the annual convocation recognizes faculty members for outstanding teaching, advising, mentoring, research, professional service, librarianship and instruction.
Knight Your Ride
With the official ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ plate, you can rep Black & Gold on the road. Plus, youβll support student scholarships. This is your license to launch β so put your future in drive!
Get to Know Us
You’ll Shine in Our Colors
At ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½, we bleed black and gold. The color combination is both dignified and works well through many uses β just a couple of the reasons as to why it was chosen. Plus, we’re the only university in Florida with these colors.
Reach for the Stars
Since our beginnings in 1963 as one of Americaβs first βspace universities,β our mission has been to make a difference in our community and around the world. Ever notice how the street names on campus represent constellations, galaxies and spacecraft? Gemini Boulevard, Andromeda Loop and Apollo Circle arenβt just happy coincidences. They reflect ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½βs beginnings as a space university. Knights go above and beyond β literally. Here, youβll reach for the stars and see endless possibilities.
We’ve Got Spirit
Pegasus
Our seal, Pegasus, dates back to 1968 when we were known as Florida Technological University. “Pegasus was the mythological winged horse of the muses. He carried their hopes, their inspirations and their poetry into the skies,” explained Dr. Millican, the universityβs president at the time. Over the last 50+ years, Pegasus remains a symbol of our students reaching for the stars and achieving their dreams.
Knightro
Knightro debuted at the first Spirit Splash in 1994 as a knight in golden armor without a name. Over the next year, the golden mascot made appearances at events, sporting events and other student gatherings before being officially named Knightro. Youβll see Knightro β and maybe some of our other mascots β around campus, making appearances at athletics events, pep rallies and so much more.
Knugget
βIt me.β The newest addition to athletics and campus events is a mini horse who goes by Knugget. This four-legged, fluffy and absolutely adorable member of Knight Nation hypes up students and spreads cheer everywhere. If you ever run into Knugget around campus, be sure to give him some well-deserved pets.
Class Gifts
The annual class gift is a popular tradition among graduating Knights. Itβs an opportunity for you to give back to your favorite area at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½, from scholarships to a college or department to athletics and more.
Did you know? Graduating students who make a class gift will receive graduation cords as a thank you. Youβll also be recognized during the commencement ceremony.
Find Your Place
Reflecting Pond
Our most recognizable landmark, the Reflecting Pond has a unique place in ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ history. Itβs been around since the first year of classes and even served as a commencement ceremony location for several years. Today, itβs a great spot to relax in between classes and is hands-down one of the most popular backdrops for graduating Knights.
Memory Mall
Outdoor events. Tailgate activities. College GameDay backdrop. Memory Mall is packed throughout the year with students, alumni and visitors looking to enjoy some fun in the sun. As one of the focal points around campus, itβs quickly become an area for Knights to gather. Youβd never guess that this open green space used to be a parking lot in our early years.
Lake Claire Recreation Area
Looking for peaceful scenery? Take in all nature has to offer at the Lake Claire Recreation Area. Find a quiet spot by the lake or take a study break with friends. Thereβs lots to see and do, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sand volleyball and cookouts. Plus, you wonβt want to miss out on the free events here each semester.
Seal in the Student Union
Donβt step on the seal! Legend says that you wonβt graduate if you walk across the Pegasus seal in the Student Union. But once you have your diploma in hand? Go ahead and walk across it to celebrate your momentous achievement.