Good Times & Great Events
Welcome to Fall
You’re a Gator, and it’s a BIG deal. The Great Gator Welcome is your official kick off to your time as a University of Florida student. From Move-In through the first days of classes, 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!
MOVE A BIT WITH RECSPORTS
DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: BROWARD REC CENTER
Get moving after move-in! Join the Department of Recreational Sports for an evening of friendly competition, tasty treats, and good vibes. Claim your Live In Motion T-shirt, orange or blue gelati, and take home a few bits of information about RecSports!
New Student Convocation
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021
TIME: 3 PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
New Student Convocation is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all first-year students. This virtual event celebrates the UF Class of 2025’s entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners.
Rowdy in the Swamp and #UF25 Class photo
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021
TIME: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
LOCATION: BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM – ENTER AT GATE 18
Let’s get loud for a fun-filled Fall semester! Rowdy in The Swamp features pizza, cheers, and Gator traditions. Don’t miss your opportunity to be in the official #UF25 class photo.
GATORNIGHTS
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021
TIME: 7 PM – 11 PM
LOCATION: REITZ UNION
GatorNights is back and better than ever for an ultimate gator-packed Friday! Ride a mechanical gator, fly down a sky-high gator slide, and play carnival games for a chance to win a plush gator. And don’t forget to pick up your free UF Class of 2025 t-shirt at GatorNights!
Gators for Good Service Day
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021
TIME: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: EAST GAINESVILLE
Volunteer with the Brown Center for Leadership and Service with gardening and outdoor beautification for GrowHub. Growhub provides a beautiful and safe place where adults of all abilities can find meaningful work. Volunteers provide important help at their nursery and gardens and various other building and maintenance projects.
*Participation is limited to the first 50 participants*
GATOR FAIR
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021
TIME: 11 AM – 3 PM
LOCATION: PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS
Join Student Government and various student organizations during the Great Gator Welcome Week to celebrate this upcoming semester with games, giveaways, and food trucks
SGP Presents a Free Kickoff Concert With
BROCKHAMPTON & DEB NEVER
DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021
TIME: 7 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM)
LOCATION: O’CONNELL CENTER
Starting at 12 p.m. on August 16, 2021, tickets are available at the O’Connell Center box office. Up to 2 tickets per student i.d. No general admission. All seating is reserved, and tickets are required.