{"id":148556,"date":"2025-08-11T10:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=148556"},"modified":"2025-08-13T09:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:37:15","slug":"over-25-pegasus-palooza-events-launch-fall-semester-at-ucf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/over-25-pegasus-palooza-events-launch-fall-semester-at-ucf\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 25 Pegasus Palooza Events Launch Fall 2025 Semester at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Fall 2025 semester kicks off Aug. 18, and Pegasus Palooza, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s annual welcome week, greets students new and returning to campus with a variety of events. To make the most out of these special events, here is a list of the week\u2019s events on the main campus and at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dtc.sdes.ucf.edu\/week-of-welcome\/\">Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<\/a>. Students will need to bring their Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ ID to participate in each event. For more information about these events, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ucfmobile.ucf.edu\/\">Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Mobile app<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/knightconnect.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/osi\">KnightConnect<\/a>\u00a0and by following @Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½_OSI on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunday, Aug. 17:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Knighting<br \/>\n<\/strong>Addition Financial Arena<br \/>\n11 a.m. to Noon<\/p>\n<p>Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s official welcome ceremony for all new Knights held in the Addition Financial Arena.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening Knight<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union<br \/>\nNoon \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the best way to get involved? Talking to people who are. See the amazing student organizations that you can join here at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½. There will be DJs, free food and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Monday, Aug. 18:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Campus Locators<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons\u2019 Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services the campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saving Secrets with Snap Tabling<br \/>\n<\/strong>Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 noon<\/p>\n<p>Have you heard about Saving Secrets? Come learn the basics of discount savings and grocery shopping tips on a budget. Learn about SNAP benefits and how to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Well-Being Open House<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons\u2019 East Lobby at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by the DPAC East Lobby (the side with the campus store) to meet all the downtown resources available to support your well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valencia College International Student Services Global Welcome Event<br \/>\n<\/strong>UnionWest 2nd Floor Lobby at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\nNoon \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Valencia College International Student Services (ISS) is thrilled to invite all Valencia international students to this gathering. ISS is dedicated to ensuring your time at Valencia College is both enjoyable and successful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knight-Thon Karnival<br \/>\n<\/strong>Memory Mall<br \/>\n1 \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Knight-Thon\u2019s kickoff event for the new year. Held at Memory Mall, this event will allow all Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ students to attend a mini carnival with games, food, prizes, an inflatable attraction and more. Students can also learn more about Knight-Thon, their cause and how they can get involved with the organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Movie Knight<br \/>\n<\/strong>Memory Mall<br \/>\n7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Campus Activities Board will host a movie knight at Memory Mall for students to enjoy a showing of <em>A Minecraft Movie<\/em> with their friends.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuesday, Aug. 19:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Campus Locators<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons\u2019 Seneff Plaza and Parramore Garage at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the downtown campus for the first time? Not sure where to go? Wondering what services the campus has to offer? Look for the downtown campus locator tents located in the DPAC Seneff Plaza and near the Parramore parking garage. There will be staff waiting to help you find what you are looking for and answer questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed Friending<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 107 at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Student Engagement presents to you Speed Friending. This event is an amazing networking opportunity where Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown students can get to know one another by answering fun questions. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome Back Popsicle Social<br \/>\n<\/strong>Reflecting Pond<br \/>\nNoon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Pop on by to enjoy complimentary popsicles from Pop Parlour and meet Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ President Alexander N. Cartwright and First Lady Melinda Cartwright. Enjoy mingling with members of the leadership team and a special appearance by Knightro. The event will also include representatives from several campus organizations with resources and information on the opportunities and services they provide. In the event of inclement weather, this outdoor meet and greet will be moved inside Millican Hall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SNAP Coaching<br \/>\n<\/strong>UnionWest, First Floor at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n2 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is federally funded and provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of individuals who may not make enough money to eat healthy consistently. Learn more about SNAP at our monthly tabling event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½<br \/>\n<\/strong>Addition Financial Arena<br \/>\n4 \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>This event will highlight cultural foods, free to the student and staff population.<\/p>\n<h2>Wednesday, Aug. 20:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando<br \/>\n<\/strong>Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown Campus and downtown Orlando<br \/>\nAll Day<\/p>\n<p>Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.<\/p>\n<p>This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search \u201cThe Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando\u201d and click \u201cjoin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enter password: \u201c2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome Expo<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom<br \/>\n10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Welcome Expo, hosted by the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center, is the perfect place to discover what the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Main Campus has to offer. Stop by the event to meet with campus offices, departments and local businesses from the area. Enjoy connecting with others while collecting many free giveaways. This event is open to all Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ students, staff and faculty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homecoming Reveal<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union, Atrium<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Come out to find out the events and theme for Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Homecoming 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Internships: Who\u2019s Hiring and Where Can I Find Them?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>TBD<br \/>\n<\/strong>2 \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need experience? Find out how to obtain internships through experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fresh-U Market<br \/>\n<\/strong>Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 111<br \/>\n2 \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Wellness and Health Promotion Services&#8217; (WHPS) FreshU Market, located on the first floor of the wellness center, teaches healthy eating habits and making delicious treats \u2014 free of charge. Students should enter through the WHPS entrance, located next to Chick-fil-A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comedy Knight<br \/>\n<\/strong>Addition Financial Arena<br \/>\nDoors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a comedy show with a hilarious set by SNL star Ego Nwodim.<\/p>\n<h2>Thursday, Aug. 21:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando<br \/>\n<\/strong>Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown \u00a0and downtown Orlando<br \/>\nAll Day<\/p>\n<p>Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.<\/p>\n<p>This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search \u201cThe Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando\u201d and click \u201cjoin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enter Password: \u201c2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome Back Fall 2025<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union, \u00a0Atrium<br \/>\n11 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Ginsberg Center as we welcome new and returning Knights for the Fall 2025 semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taste of Downtown<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>This event entails free food from food trucks for the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Faculty Feud<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Parramore Room (Room 107)<br \/>\n1 p.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have what it takes to challenge your professor and win a prize? Join the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown faculty for some fun and games!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reunite with Your Orientation<br \/>\n<\/strong>Howard Phillips Hall, outside<br \/>\n5 \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Reunite with some of the familiar faces from your orientation group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concert Knight<br \/>\n<\/strong>Addition Financial Arena<br \/>\nDoors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a concert featuring singer Daya with special guest Thomas Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Library Scavenger Hunt<br \/>\n<\/strong>John C. Hitt Library<br \/>\nNoon \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Libraries are hosting a postcard-themed scavenger hunt to get you familiar with all the areas of the John C. Hitt Library. Take a world tour and learn about the services, resources, and spaces that support your academic journey. The first 150 students to complete the grand tour will earn an exclusive Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Libraries Duck and commemorative postcard.<\/p>\n<h2>Friday, Aug. 22:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando<br \/>\n<\/strong>Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown \u00a0and downtown Orlando<br \/>\nAll Day<\/p>\n<p>Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.<\/p>\n<p>This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your account to be considered for one of the giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search \u201cThe Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando\u201d and click \u201cjoin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enter Password: \u201c2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to the Majors<br \/>\n<\/strong>Addition Financial Arena<br \/>\n10 a.m. \u2013 noon.<\/p>\n<p>The College of Business takes the main stage for its signature event, which introduces incoming business students to the culture of the college and sets them on the path to success. More than 1,200 business students are expected to attend Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½\u2019s largest face-to-face class, where they\u2019ll hear from college leadership, faculty and alumni. They\u2019ll also get a chance to network with student organizations and community and corporate partners, including presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Movie Night:\u00a0<em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>CMX Plaza Cinema Caf\u00e9 12, near Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown<br \/>\n7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Downtown Student Life team is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive screening of <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em> at the CMX Cinema in downtown Orlando. Drinks and snacks will be provided, while supplies last. Student must bring their Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ or Valencia College Downtown ID. RSVP for your slot\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1QC94w7nVwM1bo9WS-_hKTftnxIIJCHFQcON8SWx5npk\/viewform?edit_requested=true&amp;pli=1\">here<\/a>. At 5:45 p.m., students will check in at UnionWest. At 6:15 p.m., moviegoers will leave for the cinema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neon Paint Rave<br \/>\n<\/strong>Memory Mall<br \/>\n8 \u2013 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Join Late Knights for a neon paint rave.<\/p>\n<h2>Saturday, Aug. 23:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando<br \/>\n<\/strong>Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Downtown and downtown Orlando<br \/>\nAll Day<\/p>\n<p>Are you up for the challenge? Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando is back! You and your friends have from 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, to complete as many challenges as you can.<\/p>\n<p>This is a single-player activity, but you can complete challenges with your friends using the Scavify app. You must complete the challenges in your own account to be considered for one of the giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Search for Scavify in the App Store or Google Play, then create an account using your student email address. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, search \u201cThe Amazing Race: Downtown Orlando\u201d and click \u201cjoin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Enter Password: \u201c2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day of Service<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom<br \/>\n8 a.m., check-in is between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ is hosting this event to give students an opportunity to get involved in their Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ and Orlando communities. RSVP for this event on Knight Connect. Sign-ups for volunteer sites will be first-come, first-served. Students will complete three hours of service and learn how to get involved in more service activities for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n<h2>Wednesday, Aug. 27:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Speaker Knight<br \/>\n<\/strong>Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom<br \/>\nDoors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Campus Activities Board is hosting a speaker panel with actor Karan Brar in the Pegasus Ballroom, where students can hear about his journey and take part in a Q&amp;A with their friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual welcome week packs the semester\u2019s first days with engagement opportunities that can help students excel academically, get involved on campus and meet new 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