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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!
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 Hallway | 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 5th 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, OMB 5th Floor 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 Hallway | 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 Cafe, 5th Floor Library | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | W.I. Dykes Library |
| Mental Health MAZE | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
JED Foundation |
| 3SL Tabling Tuesday | OMB 3rd Floor Hallway | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Success and Student Life (3SL) |
|
UHD Library Book Club Meet & Greet |
OMB 5th Floor, Library 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 Hallway | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) |
| Community Partners Fair | 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 | OMB N298 - Gator Study Lounge | 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 5th Floor, Outside 40,000 Windows Cafe | 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 | OMB S292 - Gator Mart | 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 5th Floor, Outside 40,000 Windows Cafe | 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 | OMB 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 | Student Life Center (SLC) 3rd Floor Lobby & SLC 320 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Accessible Education Center |
| Stop Campus Hazing Act: What You Need to Know | A300 - 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 |