After considering the unprecedented situation of COVID-19, guidance from the state, and the health and safety of all, the decision was made to move Orientation sessions completely online.
Learn more about what's happening: https://orientation.ucf.edu/whats_happening/
For more information about refunds, please see our refund policy: https://orientation.ucf.edu/about/refund-policy/
With the transition to online Orientation, First Year Experience is excited to provide an update on a virtual Family and Guest Orientation program.
The Pegasus Parent Program is excited to welcome all of our parents and family members to the UCF community! You are a vital part of your student’s transition to the University and we value the support you will provide throughout their time at UCF. The Pegasus Parent Program aims to partner with you by providing insight into the kinds of adjustments students and their families will face during the college years. The start of a new Knight’s college journey may mean changes in relationships for students and families, but more importantly, it is an opportunity for new experiences. We want to help you navigate the journey ahead by connecting you to resources and supporting you along the way.
For 2020, the virtual program, the Pegasus Parent Program Webinar Series and Resources allows you to learn about all that UCF has to offer and to ask questions of other families, current students, university staff, and administrators.
Registered family members will be invited to join the online platform, “Canvas Free for Teachers,” which is very similar to what your students will utilize for their classes, Webcourses@UCF. Not only will this give you access to the items below, but you will have an exciting opportunity to have a first-hand look at what your student’s courses will look like at UCF. Your $25 registration will include:
We encourage you to register for the Pegasus Parent Program Webinar Series and Resources to gain access to these resources!
You will need to verify your student’s first name, last name, and NID (starts with two letters).
Please note: Only students are required to be available during their registered Orientation date. There is not a specific program for families during their students’ registered Orientation date. Once registered for the Pegasus Parent Program Webinar Series, families have access throughout the entire summer to the “Canvas Free for Teachers” resource to watch live webinars, past recorded webinars, and read about our UCF Resources. If you have missed past webinars, no worries! All previous live webinars have been recorded for your convenience.
Weekly Webinars and Q&A Sessions :
All parents and family members are encouraged to sign up for the Pegasus Parent Post monthly newsletter at https://fye.sdes.ucf.edu/parents/newsletter/
Acceptable forms of payment are checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Students can review their account and make an online credit card or e-check payment via our secure website, my.ucf.edu.
Forms of Payment
Mail payments to the following:
University of Central Florida Student Account Services ATTN: Payment Processing P.O. Box 160115 Orlando, FL 32816-0115
Address overnight mail (FedEx, UPS, etc.) to the following:
University of Central Florida Student Account Services ATTN: Payment Processing 4365 Andromeda Loop North Millican Hall, Room 109 Orlando, FL 32816-0115
Acceptable forms of payment are checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Orientation payment must be received prior to reserving your seat in your desired Orientation session. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis according to when payment is received. Registration requests will only be processed once payment is received.
University of Central Florida First Year Experience ATTN: Payment Processing P.O. Box 163240 Orlando, FL 32816-3240
The UCF Card is your student’s ID card. For Summer/Fall 2020, Students will receive an email from UCF Card Services requesting a headshot for their UCF ID Card. Information will be shared with your student as we get closer to the fall semester regarding various pick up locations on campus. It can be used like a debit card for purchases on campus and at several UCF area restaurants. It can also be used to get into student activities such as UCF Athletics events, concerts, and various other activities.
Each registrant will receive a Family Calendar and Guest Handbook mailed directly to the address on file. If you have not yet received your materials, please email ucfparents@ucf.edu.
Orientation will not occur on-campus
We have partnered with the hotels listed below for a UCF rate for other on-campus events:
Holiday Inn Orlando East UCF Area (full service hotel with restaurant and bar, 1.5 miles to UCF)
1724 North Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32826
407-658-9008
Reservations: Holiday Inn Orlando East UCF Area (full service hotel with restaurant and bar) or call the hotel directly at 407-658-9008 and ask for the UCF Rate