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Weeks of Welcome Events
FALL 2026 Week 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
Visit UHD CampusGroups to learn more about these events and activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHD Wellness & Success Center Bingo | Wellness & Success Center | All day | UHD Sports & Fitness |
| Community/Resource Tabling | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Various |
| Power Play: GRC Meet and Greet | OMB N298 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Gator Resource Center |
| Voter Registration Drive | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 9:00am - 4:00pm | |
| MDCOB Welcome Week Resource Fair | MDCOB - 1st Floor Hallway | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
| UHD Blood Drive | A300 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Lunch with SLI |
OMB N310 |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Student Leadership & Involvement |
Tuesday, August 18
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHD Wellness & Success Center Bingo | Wellness & Success Center | All day | UHD Sports & Fitness |
| Community/Resource Tabling | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Various |
|
One-on-One Appointments with SNAP Navigator |
OMB N210 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Gator Resource Center |
| GRC Meet & Greet | Shea Street Building / MDCOB (outside of B106) | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Gator Resource Center |
| MDCOB Welcome Week Resource Fair | Shea Street Building - 1st Floor Hallway | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
| Commerce Street Coffeehouse Karaoke | Commerce St. Building - 1st Floor Lobby | 11:00am - 12:45pm | College of Public Service |
| UHD Blood Drive | A300 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) Open House |
All Locations:
One Main Building - S402 Commerce St. Building - C220B Shea St. Building - B104 One Main Building - N1014 |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) |
Wednesday, August 19
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community/Resource Tabling | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Various |
| GRC Meet & Greet | UHD Northwest Campus Lobby | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Gator Resource Center |
| Voter Registration Drive | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 9:00am - 4:00pm | |
| Student Involvement Fair | A300 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Student Leadership & Involvement |
| ESports Open House | N272 ESports Arena and S204 Console Room | 12:00pm - 5:00pm | UHD Sports & Fitness |
| Veterans Services Info Session | Online | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | UHD Veterans Services |
Thursday, August 20
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community/Resource Tabling | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Various |
| Score Big with Team GRC: Know Your Resources | N298 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Gator Resource Center |
| Self-Care Loteria | A300 | 11:00am - 12:30pm | Counseling Services |
| Sport Club Recruitment Fair | Wellness and Success Center Lobby | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | UHD Sports & Fitness |
| Commerce Street Coffeehouse Karaoke | Commerce St. Building - 1st Floor Lobby | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | College of Public Service |