Good Times & Great Events
January 12 - 17, 2026
The Great Gator Welcome is your official kick-off to the semester. Campus departments and student organizations will host events with opportunities for you to meet new people, get connected to the Gator student experience, explore campus and just have fun!
Stay up-to-date with all the events at @ufstudentengage on Instagram!
Trivia Night
January 12 | Reitz Union Grand Ballroom | 7 p.m.
First Day Photos
January 12 | North Lawn, Marston Fries and Plaza of the Americas | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Org Fair
January 13 | Reitz Union North Lawn | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Gator Market
January 14 | Reitz Union North Lawn | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Unity Fest
January 15 | Plaza of the Americas | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Live From the Lawn
January 15 | Reitz Union North Lawn | 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Gator Nights
January 16 | Reitz Union | 7 - 10 p.m.
Amazing race
January 17 | Reitz Union | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
