Department of Student Engagement
The Department of Student Engagement houses four offices. Check out each of them below!
| Day of the Week | Fall 2026 Hours the Portal is Open |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Please Note | The Portal is closed during University closures, breaks, and holidays. |
Collegiate Veterans Success Center
The Collegiate Veterans Success Center recently went through a department change and is now with the Department of Student Engagement under the Office of Community & Belonging! You can find them in the Reitz Union, in Room 2215.
CVSC WebpageOutreach Opportunities
Classes, Student Organizations, and University Departments can request a presentation about involvement or specific topics regarding student organization management at UF. Our Student Engagement Ambassadors also table at various events to discuss involvement opportunities for students at UF.
Stay Connected
For all Student Engagement updates, make sure you are following us on social media!
Upcoming Fall 2026 Events
Sept 17
8 PM
Moonlight Movie
Reitz Union North Lawn | Hosted by GatorNights | Movie: Jurassic Park
Sept 22
6 PM
Homecoming Leadership Pageant
University Auditorium | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Sept 23
Time TBD
Live from the Lawn
Reitz Union North Lawn | Hosted by Student Government Productions
Sept 24
5 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual Student Org Fair
Online | Hosted by the Office of Community & Belonging
Oct 1
6 PM
Soulfest
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Oct 7
12 PM
DIY Craft Bar
Reitz Union | Hosted by GatorNights
Oct 9
9 AM
Homecoming Festival
Plaza of the Americas | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Oct 9
9 AM
Gator Gallop
Plaza of the Americas | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Oct 9
12 PM
Homecoming Parade
13th Street & University Ave | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Oct 9
6 PM
Gator Growl
Stephen C. O’Connell Center | Hosted by UF Homecoming & Gator Growl
Oct 24
7 PM – 10 PM
Def Talent Jam
Phillips Center | Signature Event hosted by the Filipino Student Association
Oct 27
11 AM
Fall Festival
Reitz Union North Lawn | Hosted by GatorNights
Nov 7-8
Time TBD
GatorLAN
Reitz Union | Signature Event hosted by Gator Gaming
Nov 8
Time TBD
Diwali
Signature Event hosted by the Indian Graduate Student Assembly and the Indian Students Association
Nov 12
Time TBD
JAMFest
Signature Event hosted by Hillel
Nov 16
Time TBD
Mocha Monday
Student Engagement Portal | Hosted by Student Legal Services
Dec 2
11 AM
Destress Fest
Reitz Union | Hosted by GatorNights
Looking to get involved?
Do you have questions about how you can get connected and involved on campus? Give us a call at (352) 392-1671 or send us an email at studentengagement@ufsa.ufl.edu.