- 7 - 8 a.m.: Sunrise Serenity Yoga at DawnCollege of Business and Student Life (CBSL), Front Lawn Start your day right with a sunrise yoga session on the front lawn of the Center of Student Life and College of Business! Join us for an hour of peaceful yoga amidst the morning glow, as we stretch and center ourselves together. It's a wonderful opportunity to embrace wellness and connect with your fellow students in a serene outdoor setting. See you there!
- 10 a.m.: Orientation Weekend Worship Service, CBSL AtriumCollege of Business and Student Life (CBSL), Atrium All incoming Oilers are invited to this special one-time worship event. The Revive worship band will lead in song, with Pastor Matt (Director of Christian Ministries) preaching. Coffee and donuts will be available starting at 10 a.m. Info about other area churches will also be available.
- 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: BrunchHenderson Dining Hall
- 1 - 3 p.m.: Keynote Speaker David ColemanWinebrenner, Auditorium David Coleman is a motivational speaker and known on college campuses worldwide as The Dating Doctor.TM He has been honored 14 times as The National Speaker of the Year, 11 times by Campus Activities Magazine, and three times by The National Association for Campus Activities. He is the only speaker to be honored as the National Entertainer of the Year!
- 3 - 4:30 p.m.: Math Placement Test Retake *Pre-Registration is requiredOld Main 215 & 309
- 3 - 5 p.m. Family ReunionJoin us for the Findlay Family Reunion—the last chance gathering of your Findlay Family to ensure you are all set for classes to begin on Monday morning! You can use this time to reminisce over your orientation experience, ensure you know where your classes are, and/or get connected with your new friends. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen bonds with your Findlay Family and share in the spirit of our Findlay community!
- 5 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome Back Picnic: Celebrating a New Year at UF!Cory Street Mall | Rain Site: Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) Join Dr. Fell for a delightful picnic at Cory Street Mall, celebrating the start of a new academic year at UF! Enjoy a relaxed picnic-style dinner and seize the chance to mingle with Dr. Fell, college deans, faculty, staff, and upperclassmen. It's the perfect setting to forge new connections, share stories, and kick off the year ahead on a positive note. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to be part of our UF community!
- 9:30 p.m.: Mandatory Opening Meetings for UF Residents"Mandatory Opening Meetings for UF Residents" (*required for all students residing in on campus housing) Resident students, it's time to connect with your Resident Assistants (RAs)! Join us for a mandatory gathering where you'll meet your RAs and sign our building roster. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted, ask questions, and learn about the resources available to you.