The Great Gator Welcome

Good Times & Great Events

June 30 - July 3, 2025

The Great Gator Welcome is your official kick-off to the Summer semester. From June 30 - July 3, 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!

Accent Show

June 30 | University Auditorium | Doors Open at 6 p.m., Event Starts at 7 p.m. 

The Accent Speakers Bureau is the largest student-run speakers bureau in the nation, bringing influential figures like Ke Huy Quan, John Green, Barbara Corcoran, and Tim Tebow to campus for engaging talks and student-led Q&As.

UF Student Government Accent speakers series back drop on the stage in the university auditorium.UF Alumni Tim Tebow speaks at an Accent Speakers Series event in 2024.

GatorMania

July 1 | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | 3 - 6 p.m. 

Join us for GatorMania, where over 200 undergraduate and graduate organizations will be showcasing their mission and opportunities to join. Come find community, organizations that fit your interests, and explore the opportunities to get involved at UF.

Hundreds of students on speak to student organizations inside the o'connell centerThree students from the UF club hockey team smile and pose together for a photo.
a Student shows their hand of Uno cards while playing the the Reitz Union Game Room.A student learns to surf on a mechanical surf board inside the reitz union's grand ballroom.

GatorNights

July 1 | Reitz Union | 6 - 9 p.m. 

GatorNights is the University of Florida's premier late-night event series held on Fridays at the Reitz Union, offering free entertainment like movies, live performances, crafts, games, and food to create a vibrant and safe social space for students.

Dive-In Move Night

July 2 | Florida Pool | 8 p.m. 

Cool off and relax at Dive-In Movie Night. Enjoy a fun film while floating in the pool with friends!

Students swim in the pool on top of gator themed inflatables.Students gather in the Florida Pool to watch a movie from the pool.
detailed close up of green grassTwo student put on the green inside of the Reitz Union and laugh.

Swing Into Summer

July 3 | Reitz Union North Lawn | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Celebrate the season and Swing into Summer with a round of mini golf where you can set goals, make memories and connect with friends old and new. It’s the perfect way to tee off your summer!