ABOUT UCF
UCF CREED INTEGRITY
I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty. SCHOLARSHIP
I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF Community. COMMUNITY
I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual. CREATIVITY
I will use my talents to enrich the human experience. EXCELLENCE
I will strive toward the highest standard of performance in any endeavor I undertake.
2021–2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER B 2021 June 28 Classes Begin July 2 Drop/Swap Deadline July 2 Add Deadline July 9 Payment Deadline July 9 Housing Payment Due July 23 Withdrawal Deadline Aug. 7 Classes End Aug. 7 On-Campus Housing Closes Aug. 7 Commencement
FALL SEMESTER 2021 Aug. 20 Aug. 23 Aug. 27 Aug. 27 Sept. 6 Oct. 29 Nov. 11 Nov. 25–27 Dec. 3 Dec. 6–11 Dec. 12 Dec. 17–18
SPRING 2022
On-Campus Housing Opens Classes Begin Drop/Swap Deadline Add Deadline Labor Day (no classes) Withdrawal Deadline Veterans Day (no classes) Thanksgiving Break Classes End Final Examination Period On-Campus Housing Closes Commencement
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
10 Classes Begin 14 Drop/Swap Deadline 14 Add Deadline 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes) March 6–13 Spring Break April 25 Classes End April 27 –May 3 Final Examination Period May 4 On-Campus Housing Closes May 5–7 Commencement
* Dates are tentative. Please check calendar.ucf.edu for more information.
ALMA MATER
FIGHT SONG
All Hail to Alma Mater whose banners Black and Gold will wave in fame and splendor as the passing years unfold. May loyalty and friendship within our hearts unite and light the star to guide us ever upward in our flight. With honor and affection our friendships will renew we sing of thee our Alma Mater ever true!
U-C-F Charge on to the field Black and gold Charge right through the line Victory is our cry V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Tonight our Knights will shine
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