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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
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 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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.
August 19 | 5 p.m.
Grab & Go
Join Student Life and Involvement and UHD Northwest on the 3rd floor for a quick snack
before class.
UHD Main Campus Events
Monday, August 17| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger | OMB 3rd Floor | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) |
| Passport to Success: MDCOB WOW Resource Fair | Shea St. Building (SSB) - 1st Floor Hallway | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
| What's Poppin' at the Library | OMB 5 th Floor, Library Foyer | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
W.I. Dykes Library |
| Meet the Greeks | One Main Building - S204 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) |
| Lunch with SLI | 40,000 Windows Café, 4thFloor Main Building in Library | 12 p.m. | Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) |
| Connect with Commerce | Commerce Street Building Lobby | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | College of Public Service |
Tuesday, August 18
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Class of 2030: Breakfast on Us! Launch into STEM Success Together |
Science & Technology Building - |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | College of Sciences and Technology |
| GRC Open House: “Kickin’ it with the GRC” | OMB N210 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) |
| Passport to Success: MDCOB WOW Resource Fair | Shea St. Building (SSB) - 1st Floor Hallway | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Marilyn Davies College of Business |
| Murder at the Library | 40,000 Windows | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
| Mental Health MAZE | Third Floor Hallway | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
JED Foundation |
| TablingTuesday | Third Floor Hallway | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Success and Student Life (3SL) |
|
UHD Library Book Club Meet & Greet |
OMB 5 th Floor, Rockwell Room |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
Wednesday, August 19
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Know Your Status Day – Free HIV Testing Event | OMB Room S445 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Health Services |
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) |
| CommunityPartnersFair | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Community Engagement & Service Learning |
| No Offsides in Ambition | CHSS Lobby, 10th Floor | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) |
| Accessible Education Center Resource Fair | SLC 3rd Floor Lobby & SLC 320 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Accessible Education Center (AEC) |
| Connect with Commerce & AT&T | Commerce Street Building Lobby | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | College of Public Service |
| WSC Fest | Wellness & Success Center (WSC) | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | UHD Sports & Fitness |
Thursday, August 20
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gators Start Strong. Careers Finish Stronger. | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | CCPD |
| Kick It with Counseling: Self Care Loteria | A300 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Counseling Services |
| First Gen Gator Program Kickoff | Gator Study Lounge (OMB N298) | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Gator Resource Center |
Friday, August 21
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPSA Open House Meet & Mingle | OMB S204 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Graduate and Professional Student Association |
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Main Street Market | UHD Naylor Lot | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Incorporated |
Monday, August 24
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Your Day Off Strong with President Bordelon! | Academic Building Mural Area | 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | UHD Office of the President |
| Welcome Week – POSE & POST | OMB South Deck - Gator Statue | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) |
| Library Wellness Collection Kickoff | OMB 5 th Floor, Rockwell Room | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
| Mat Pilates | WSC Power Studio | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Hip Hop Step | WSC Power Studio | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Yoga | WSC Power Studio | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Library Movie Night | OMB 5 th Floor, Outside 40,000 Windows Room | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
Tuesday, August 25
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffles with ASC - Tutors Open House | OMB N530 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Academic Support Center (ASC) |
| UHD Kickoff: Gator Games & Connections | A300 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Dean of Students |
|
Business Librarians "Put it on a Plate" |
MDCOB Foyer | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
| Grill & Chill: Dogs with the CST Dean | Science & Technology Building Lobby | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | College of Sciences and Technology |
| Kicking the Habit: Gators in Recovery - Substance Abuse Resource Fair | Mural Area | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Counseling Services |
| Mat Pilates | WSC Power Studio | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Crafty Gators: Painting | OMB S280 - Conference Room | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Counseling Services |
| Kick-Off to Wellness! | CHSS Lobby | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | College of Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Pilates at the Barre | WSC Energy Studio | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Intramural Social Game Night | WSC Marsh Room | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Gator Mart Overtime: An After Hours Shopping Event | Gator Mart (OMB S292) | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Gator Resource Center (GRC) |
| CIRCL Mobility | WSC Power Studio | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Library Movie Night | OMB 5 th Floor, Outside 40,000 Windows Room | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
Wednesday, August 26
| Name of Event | Location | Time | Department/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Class of 2030: Breakfast on Us! Launch into STEM Success Together |
Science & Technology Building - STB 118 |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | College of Sciences and Technology |
| UHD ESports Open House: Featured Day | N272 & S204D | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | UHD ESports |
| UHD Kickoff: Gator Games & Connections | A300 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Dean of Students Office |
| Accessible Education Center Resource Fair | SLC 3rd Floor Lobby & SLC 320 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Accessible Education Center |
| Stop Campus Hazing Act: What You Need to Know | White Oak Room | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Center for Public Service & Community Research |
| Dance Around the World | WSC Energy Studio | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Mat Pilates | WSC Power Studio | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 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 (OMB N298) | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Gator Resource Center |
| Puppy Yoga | WSC Marsh Room | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Sports & Fitness |
| Student Involvement Fair | A300 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Leadership and Involvement |
| Accessible Education Center Info & Interest Booth | A300 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Accessible Education Center |