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Week of Welcome Information Station

First-Year Experience Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Open to Public: No. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Grand Center Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

First-Year Experience Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Open to Public: No. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Pre-Health Advising Orientation

First-Year Experience A welcome and orientation for new families whose students are interested in attending graduate school for the clinical health professions after UTampa graduation: Medical, Physician Assistant, Dental, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Chiropractic Medicine. Open to Public: No. Contact Email: jmikulski@ut.edu. Contact Name: Jackie Mikulski. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3160. Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Fletcher Lounge, Plant Hall.

The Global Welcome

This event is open to all UTampa community (faculty, staff and all students). Come and meet our new degree-seeking international students and international exchange students. There will be food, music and activities. Open to Public: No. Contact Email: jramirezrios@ut.edu. Contact Name: Jessica Ramirez. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7473. Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Music Room, Plant Hall.

Title IX Info Session

The Title IX office is here to assist with complaints of sexual discrimination. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Taylor Parker. Contact Email: tsparker@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3947. Friday, August 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Join Music Ensembles at UTampa!

Info session about how to participate in UTampa choirs, orchestra and bands. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Rodney Shores. Contact Email: rshores@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 495-5928. Friday, August 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sykes Chapel of Faith and Values.

Sparty's First Night

Join the incoming class photo and stay for fun and giveaways! Co-hosted by Orientation and Family Engagement, the Office of Academic Success Initiatives and the Academic Success Center. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Sword and Shield Room, Bob Martinez Athletic Center.

Convocation: College of Natural & Health Sciences

Convocation is a formal ceremony held by colleges and universities to mark important academic milestones. For students, it’s often held at the start of the academic year to welcome new students or at the end to celebrate graduation. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Falk Theater.

Convocation: College of Business

Convocation is a formal ceremony held by colleges and universities to mark important academic milestones. For students, it’s often held at the start of the academic year to welcome new students or at the end to celebrate graduation. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Falk Theater.

Walk Your Class Schedule: Campus Classroom Tours

Worried about finding your classes? Come navigate campus with us! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Vaughn Center Courtyard.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Grand Center Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Convocation: College of Arts and Letters

Convocation is a formal ceremony held by colleges and universities to mark important academic milestones. For students, it’s often held at the start of the academic year to welcome new students or at the end to celebrate graduation. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Falk Theater.

Convocation: College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education

Convocation is a formal ceremony held by colleges and universities to mark important academic milestones. For students, it’s often held at the start of the academic year to welcome new students or at the end to celebrate graduation. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Falk Theater.

Back to School Bingo Bash

Back to school Bingo fun! Come win some awesome gifts. Seating is limited. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Crescent Club, 9th Floor Vaughn Center.

Back to School Bingo Bash

Back to school Bingo fun! Come win some awesome gifts. Seating is limited. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM. Crescent Club, 9th Floor Vaughn Center.

UTampa Dining Services Presentation

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation during Week of Welcome (WOW) to help incoming students get familiar with campus dining options, technology integrations and student involvement opportunities. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Bailey Parker. Contact Email: Bailey.Parker@sodexo.com. Contact Phone Number: (352) 672-3049. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Reeves Theater, 2nd Floor of the Vaughn Center.

Walk Your Class Schedule: Campus Classroom Tours

Worried about finding your classes? Come navigate campus with us! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Vaughn Center Courtyard.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Plant Hall Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Grand Center Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Part-Time Job and Internship Fair (On and Off Campus)

This year’s event will feature on-campus departments and off-campus employers offering both internships and part time jobs. It’s a chance to explore opportunities available to you during the semester. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Cassandra Flint. Contact Email: cflint@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (914) 980-2554. Monday, August 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 9th Floor of the Vaughn Center.

Picture Yourself at UTampa

Snap fun pics, make new friends and capture the moment! Our photo booth sparks smiles, connections and memories that help you feel at home at UTampa. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Nicole Jeffers. Contact Email: njeffers@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7371. Monday, August 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Prospective Student Worker Information Session

Learn how to find, apply, onboard and manage an on-campus student job! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: James Reinhardt. Contact Email: jreinhardt@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3890. Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Advanced Digital Learning Center (ADLC), TECH Building Room 155.

Transfer Student Center Open House and Dessert Bar

Transfer Students: Join other transfer students for desserts and conversation in YOUR transfer center. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Branon Ryals. Contact Email: bryals@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-5757. Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. TECH Building Room 251C.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Plant Hall Lobby.

Week of Welcome Information Station

Stop by one of our Week of Welcome Information Stations to get information and free giveaways! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Grand Center Lobby.

All Rise: Calling All Lawyers

Pre-Law Students: Join us virtually to meet the Director of Law, Justice, and Advocacy Minor, Pre-Law Advisor and UTampa pre-law student leaders. Online Location: Check InvolveUT or Guidebook for the Zoom link. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Jackie Mikulski. Contact Email: jmikulski@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3160. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Purely Tampa

Discover fun, drug- and alcohol-free activities at Purely Tampa: Spartan Adventure Guide! Connect with local partners and explore exciting ways to enjoy Tampa responsibly. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Carson Mitchell. Contact Email: clmitchell@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7228. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Vaughn Center Courtyard.

UTampa's Information Technology and Security Team - We've Got You Covered!

The Information Technology and Security team is standing by to assist you with numerous important services you’ll need at UTampa. The team can help with everything from accessing campus wi-fi, finding campus labs and printing stations, signing into MyUTampa, using Office 365 applications or Canvas learning management system and much more! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Dai Richardson. Contact Email: drichardson@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-4041. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. TECH Building Lawn.

Your Future, Online and On-Campus: UTampa2UTampa

Come for your bachelor's…finish with your master's. The Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies invites the UTampa community to stop by our table to learn about graduate school options, Utamp2UTampa benefits and opportunities through UTampaOnline (UTO). Students can explore how to get ahead by taking online classes during May, winter and summer sessions. You’ll also have the chance to interact with current graduate students and admissions counselors, enjoy some free tea and coffee and play games for cool swag! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Tina Gutierrez-Brewster. Contact Email: cgutierrezbrewster@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-1762. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

Education Abroad Information Session

Get ready to explore the world! This session will unveil the incredible education abroad opportunities available to you as a UTampa student—your passport to adventure, learning and life-changing experiences starts here. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Lisa Yarmosh. Contact Email: ryarmosh@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7366. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Grand Center Room 103.

Involvement Fair

Come check out all the Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that UTampa has to offer! Don't see one that fits you? Ask how to start one at this event! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Brittany Garcia. Contact Email: bmgarcia@ut.edu. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Grand Center Lawn.

Meet the Greeks

Come meet the 29 social chapters of the Greek Community at UTampa. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Kyle Shatto. Contact Email: kshatto@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3480. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 9th Floor of the Vaughn Center.

Navigating Tampa: Spartans Walk, Bike and Thrive

No car? No problem! Join campus and external partners to learn how to get around Tampa using alternate transportation methods. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Monnie Wertz. Contact Email: mhwertz@ut.edu. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Sykes Lawn Bus Curb.

International Programs Office Open House

Discover the world with us! The Study Abroad Office invites you to our open house and information session, where you can learn about exciting global opportunities, meet returned students and get your questions answered by our knowledgeable staff. Whether you're just curious or ready to plan your adventure, this is the perfect place to start! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Lisa Yarmosh. Contact Email: ryarmosh@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7366. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Grand Center Room 103.

New Student Meet Up

Eager to meet some of your other new classmates? Worried about making friends? Come to our New Student Meet Up and get the chance to interact with WOW Leaders as well as other incoming and returning students. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Music Room, Plant Hall.

New Student Resource Fair

Check out the abundance of resources available to you as a Spartan! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Vaughn Center Lobby.

UTampa's Information Technology and Security Team - We've Got You Covered!

The Information Technology & Security team is standing by to assist you with numerous important services you’ll need at UTampa. The team can help with everything from accessing campus wi-fi, finding campus labs and printing stations, signing into MyUTampa, using Office 365 applications or Canvas learning management system and much more! Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Dai Richardson. Contact Email: drichardson@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-4041. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. TECH Building Lawn.

Target Shopping Trip

Forget something? Or realized you could use more of that one thing? We have buses that will take you to and from Target for your last-minute shopping needs. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Shannon Calega. Contact Email: scalega@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3139. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Vaughn Center Main Entrance.

WoW! Biology

An introduction to the Biology Department and an overview of extracurricular opportunities led by faculty and students. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Amber Brace. Contact Email: abrace@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (727) 307-0358. Friday, August 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Music Room, Plant Hall.

SURF Symposium

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium is an in person showcase of students’ summer research accomplishments. The entire UTampa community, as well as friends and family members, are welcome to join and participate. Type of Event: Orientation. Open to Public: No. Contact Name: Samantha Sexton. Contact Email: ssexton@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3550. Friday, August 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Grand Salon, Plant Hall.