Parent, Family, and Supporter Orientation



First Year Experience is excited to welcome all our parents, family members, guests, and supporters to the UCF community! You are a vital part of your student’s transition to the University and we value the support you will provide throughout their time at UCF. This starts with the Family & Guest Orientation Program.

The Family & Guest Orientation program allows you to learn about all that UCF has to offer and to ask questions of other families, current students, university staff, and administrators. Please check back here for updates.

Families and guests can attend Orientation by being added to a Student’s Orientation reservation.

Please note the following:

  • The Family & Guest Orientation will run separately, but simultaneously on the date your student selects.
  • Only students are required to be available during their reserved Orientation date.
  • Family & Guest Orientation is optional, but highly encouraged.
  • Due to physical space capacities, there is a limit to the number of reserved spots for families and guests at each Orientation date. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis according to when payment is received. If you experience any issues when creating an Orientation reservation, please contact our office.

Summer/Fall 2025 Admit First Time in College Orientation Dates

Summer Admit FTIC Family and Guest Orientation Dates

  • Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29 (includes LEAD)
  • Thursday, May 29 – Friday, May 30 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Monday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 3
  • Wednesday, June 4 – Thursday, June 5
  • Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 6 (includes STEP)
  • Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 11
  • Wednesday, June 11 – Thursday, June 12 (includes SOAR)
  • Thursday, June 12 – Friday, June 13 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Monday, June 16 – Tuesday, June 17 (includes Downtown, SOAR)
  • Thursday, June 19 – Friday, June 20 (includes Summer Honors)

Fall Admit FTIC Family and Guest Orientation Dates

  • Tuesday, June 24 – Wednesday, June 25
  • Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27
  • Monday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 1 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Thursday, July 10 – Friday, July 11 (HONORS COLLEGE ONLY)
  • Monday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 15 (includes LEAD,
    EXCEL/COMPASS, Honors Alternate)
  • Thursday, July 17 – Friday, July 18 (includes Downtown, Honors
    Alternate)
  • Monday, July 21 – Tuesday, July 22
  • Tuesday, July 29 – Wednesday, July 30 (includes Honors
    Alternate)
  • Wednesday, August 13 – Thursday, August 14 (includes Downtown, Honors Alternate)

Please Note:

Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis including the separate but simultaneous Family & Guest Orientation program on each date. When making an Orientation reservation, students will only be able to choose from dates available to their student type.

Summer/Fall 2025 Admit Transfer Orientation Dates

Summer Admit Transfer Family and Guest Orientation Dates

  • Friday, April 25 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Friday, May 9 (includes Downtown, EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Monday, June 9
  • Wednesday, June 18 (includes Downtown)

Fall Admit Transfer Family and Guest Orientation Dates

  • Wednesday, July 9 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Wednesday, July 16 (includes Downtown)
  • Wednesday, July 23 (includes EXCEL/COMPASS)
  • Thursday, July 31
  • Tuesday, August 5
  • Wednesday, August 6
  • Monday, August 11
  • Tuesday, August 12 (includes Downtown)
  • Friday, August 15

Please Note:

During Orientation, students will meet with their academic college and register for courses.

No overnight housing available for Transfer Orientation. Students, families and their guests attending these events are encouraged to find their own overnight accommodations.

Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis including the separate but simultaneous Family & Guest Orientation program on each date. When making an Orientation reservation, students will only be able to choose from dates available to their student type.

All parents and family members are encouraged to sign up for the official one-stop shop for access to important campus news and deadlines, personalized communities, announcements via email and text message, and the ability to share updates with friends, families, and your students. Activate your account now by visiting: https://ucf.campusesp.com/users/sign_in