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Weeks of Welcome Events
FALL 2026 Weeks of Welcome
August 17-28, 2026
UHD Kickoff: Gator Start Stong
New Semester. New Goals. Let's Kick Off!
Counting Down To Welcoming Our Gators
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UHD Northwest Campus Events
Agust 17 - 28 | Various Times
Mighty Gators Quick Stop
Stop by the 3rd floor for a chance to win some Gator Gear, get to know UHD Northwest
and get information about resources UHD offers.
August 18 | 9 PM – 12 PM
GRC Meet & Greet
The Gator Resource Center (GRC) will be popping up at UHD Northwest with helpful resources
and friendly faces ready to support you.
UHD Main Campus Events
Monday, August 17
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger | OMB 3rd Floor | 10AM - 2PM | Career Center & Professional Development (CCPD) |
| Lunch with SLI | 40,000 Windows Café; 4th Floor Main Building in Library | 12PM | Student Leadership & Involvement |
Tuesday, August 18
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabling Tuesday | Third Floor Hallway | 8AM - 9:30AM | Student Success and Student Life |
| GRC Open House: “Kickin’ it with the GRC” | N210 | 10AM - 1PM | Gator Resource Center |
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor | 10AM - 2PM | CCPD |
Wednesday, August 19
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners Fair | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 11AM - 1PM | Community Engagement & Service Learning |
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor | 10AM - 2PM | CCPD |
| No Offsides in Ambition | CHSS Lobby, 10th Floor | 11AM - 1PM | College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) |
| Accessible Education Center Resource Fair | SLC 3rd Floor Lobby & SLC 320 | 11AM - 1PM | Accessible Education Center (AEC) |
| WSC Night Out | Wellness & Success Center (WSC) | 4PM - 7PM | UHD Sports & Fitness |
Thursday, August 20
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 10AM - 2PM | CCPD |
| Kick It with Counseling & Therapy Dog Major | A300 | 10AM - 1PM | Counseling Services |
| First Gen Gator Program Kickoff | Gator Study Lounge | 1PM - 3PM | Gator Resource Center |
Tuesday, August 25
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASC Breakfast with Tutors Open House | OMB N530 | 9AM - 11AM | Academic Support Center |
| Dean of Students WOW | TBD | 10AM - 12PM | Dean of Students |
| Substance Abuse Resources | Mural Area | TBD | Counseling Services |
| Kick-Off to Wellness! | CHSS Lobby | 1PM - 3PM | CHSS |
| Intramural Social Game Night | WSC Marsh Room | 4PM - 7PM | Sports & Fitness |
| Gator Mart Overtime | Gator Mart | 5PM - 7PM | Gator Resource Center |
Wednesday, August 26
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHD ESports Open House: Featured Day | N272 & S204D | 12PM - 5PM | UHD ESports |
| UHD Kickoff: Gator Games & Connections | A300 | 9:30AM - 11:30AM | Dean of Students Office |
| Accessible Education Center Resource Fair | SLC 3rd Floor Lobby & SLC 320 | 11AM - 1PM | Accessible Education Center |
| Don’t Be a Victim | White Oak Room | 11:30 AM – 1 PM (or 12:30 PM – 2PM) | Center for Public Service & Community Research |
| Dance Around the World | WSC Energy Studio | 5PM - 7PM | Sports & Fitness |
Thursday, August 27
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregame Thoughts with the MVPs (Most Valuable Parents): Coffee & Connect | Gator Study Lounge | 9AM - 11AM | Gator Resource Center |
| Student Involvement Fair | TBA | 12PM - 2PM | Student Leadership and Involvement |
| Accessible Education Center Info & Interest Booth | A300 | 12PM - 2PM | Accessible Education Center |