Transfer Student Orientation

Orientation is required for all new UCF students. UCF’s Orientation experience provides information for all incoming students to be successful, both inside and outside of the classroom. We are excited for you to learn more about UCF and prepare for your time as a Knight!

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.

Spring 2025 Orientation Reservations Now Open!

Create or Sign-In to Your Orientation Account Here

Spring Admit Transfer Orientation Dates

Click here to view the Spring Admit Transfer Orientation dates in PDF format.

Click each date below to view the schedule for the event. Please note: schedules are subject to change.

2024 Schedules

• Friday, November 8
• Friday, November 15
• Friday, December 6
• Wednesday, December 11
• Thursday, December 12
  • Main Campus Schedule
  • Downtown Schedule 

2025 Schedule

• Friday, January 3
  • Main Campus Schedule
  • Downtown Schedule 
  • Rosen Schedule

Please Note:

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

No overnight housing available for any Spring Admit 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.

Spring Admit Transfer Orientation Schedule Overview

Official Spring 2025 Orientation schedules are coming soon! In the meantime, here’s what you can expect from your Transfer Orientation:

• Presentations and workshops with your peers and/or from campus leaders on topics like how to utilize campus resources, strategies to make the most of your UCF experience, understanding processes and the ins-and-outs of UCF systems, and more
  • Transfer Year Experience
  • Money Matters: Financial Aid & Fee Payment
  • Knight to Knight Social
  • Well-Being at UCF
  • Spirit & Traditions
  • Living the Knight Life (hear from UCF Police Department, Student Neighborhood Relations, Parking & Transportation Services, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, UCF Campus Store, and Dining Services)
  • Reach For the Stars: Career Development & Exploration
  • Academic Overview
• Campus Tours to explore and learn about where you’ll call home soon
• Academic Success Coaching and Course Registration to learn about your college and specific requirements, services, and expectations related to your academic program, culminating in the experience of registering for courses for the Spring 2025 semester
• Registered Student Organization (RSO) and Resource Fair tabling event to talk directly with RSO leaders and staff from across various campus offices about what they offer students and how to get involved
• Lunch provided by UCF Dining Services – yum!
• And much more!

Click here to view Transfer Orientation Frequently Asked Questions.