Schedule Overview
These schedules provide an overview of the orientation session content. You must attend your entire session to start classes. All sessions are in the central time zone.
Spring 2025
In-Person Session Schedule
The Spring 2026 orientation schedule will be released Dec. 2.
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:30 a.m. | Commons Auditorium, Building 22 | *Student Check-in: Check in at the University Commons Auditorium to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 8:35-8:55 a.m | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. | |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Engaging Differences Through Civil Discourse: At UWF, every voice matters. Join us as we learn the art of civil discourse to enhance interpersonal skills that are vital for scholarship, career, and life. | |
| 9:40-10:10 a.m. | Various Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 10:15-10:35 a.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently everyday to keep you and our campus safe. |
| 10:40‑11 a.m. | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students about your responsibility and expectations as a student. Also, learn about the resources available to you through the Dean of Students office. | |
| 11:05-11:30 a.m. | Great Hall, Building 22 | *Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Nautilus Market | *Lunch |
| 12:15-1:55 p.m. | Various Locations | Nautilus Rotations: Three 30-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 12:15, 12:50 and 1:25 p.m. |
| 2-3:30 p.m. | Various Locations | Academic Advising 101 and Registration: Join First Year Advising for an in-depth session about your MyUWF account, the registration process, general education courses, and how to register for an advising appointment. |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Mandatory Orientation Check-Out: Stop by the Great Hall to receive your Nautilus Card and check-out from your orientation session. |
| until 5 p.m. | Various Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus, visit the UWF Bookstore, meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, speak with Student Accessibility Resources, visit First Year Advising, or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
Summer / Fall 2025
In-Person Session Schedules
The Summer and Fall 2026 orientation schedules will be released May 2026.
June
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | *Student Check-in: Check in at Presidents Hall, drop off your luggage in the residence hall room, and hop on the UWF trolley to travel to the Conference Center to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 10-10:35 a.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. |
| 10:40‑11:10 a.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 11:15‑11:35 a.m. | Commons Great Hall and Concourse, Building 22 | Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:35-11:40 a.m. | University Commons Patio, Building 22 | Gather With Your Academic College: Check your name tag for your major's academic college. If you are undeclared, feel free to attend the college of your anticipated major, or an area of interest. |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Campus Classrooms | Meet Your College: Join the academic colleges to gain insight to the unique opportunities, programs, and services available to students. Learn more about your expectations as a student and how you can be successful in your academic college. |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Lunch |
| 1:20-1:40 p.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Essential Campus Services: Business and Auxiliary Services will provide practical knowledge about the Nautilus Card, UWF Bookstore, Dining, Parking Services, and Mail and Passport Services. |
| 1:40‑2 p.m. | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently every day to keep you and our campus safe. | |
| 2-2:20 | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students Office about your rights and responsibilities as a student and the resources available to you through this office. | |
| 2:30‑3 p.m. | Building 76A, Pennington Atrium | *The Honors Experience: Kugelman Honors Program members will join Honors faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about the Honors experience. Be sure to check your name tag to identify your affiliation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business, Building 79, Room 171 | *Financial Aid Review (optional): Meet with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at this drop-in session to review your financial aid award package. You can meet individually with a financial aid counselor to discuss any outstanding requirements as well as review federal and state awards, institutional aid and scholarships, including admissions scholarships and Florida Bright Futures. For questions about Florida Prepaid, third-party billings, payment plans option or short term loans, attend the breakout session presented by Student Accounts. Be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before orientation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Breakout Sessions: Choose three 25-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. |
| 74/109 | VA Education Benefits, Military Affiliated Students: Learn about process of applying for VA benefits and requesting to have classes certified for enrollment so the VA will pay for the classes. Also learn about the other services available and how the Military and Veterans Resource Center can assist with your journey from admission to degree completion. | |
| 76A/101 | CPR: Cost, Payments, and Refunds: Learn from Student Accounts how to access Transact to view account balances, authorized aid, due dates, and payment options. Discuss the refund process, application of Florida Prepaid, and bookstore deferments. | |
| 76A/102 | Housing and Residence Life: Learn about on-campus housing options and the benefits of living on campus. | |
| 79/178 | Argonaut's Guide to Success: Learn about the importance of building a foundation for your college transition and how to balance campus involvement with your education. We will discuss academic motivation, resilience, time management, and support resources. | |
| 76A/103 | Find the Fun: Your One-Stop-Shop for Campus Involvement: Join Student Engagement to learn about Argo Pulse, an online system designed to help you discover involvement opportunities, connect with student organizations, browse upcoming events, and register for campus programs. | |
| 74/102 | Student Health Services: Learn how Student Health Services can help ensure you enjoy your time at UWF in a healthy way! | |
| 4:05-4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Refreshment Break: Take a quick break to relax with a snack. |
| 4:20-5:10 p.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | Life as an Argonaut: Join us for a fun and interactive showcase about life as an Argonaut. |
| 5:15‑5:35 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 2 |
| 5:35‑6:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Dinner |
| 6:15‑6:25 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Travel to Presidents Hall: Follow your orientation leaders back to Presidents Hall to change into more comfortable clothes for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. |
| 6:25-6:40 p.m. | Change for Recreation Showcase: Dress comfortably. | |
| 6:40-6:55 p.m. | Depart Martin Hall for Recreation Showcase: Follow your orientation leaders to the HLS Facility for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. | |
| 7‑8:15 p.m. | HLS Facility, Building 72 | Recreation Showcase: Join Recreation and Wellness for an interactive event showcasing the climbing wall, a group fitness class, intramural sports, and a tour of the facilities. Dress comfortably. |
| 8:45‑9:45 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Argos After Dark: Join your orientation leaders and other new Argos for some fun to wind down from your busy day. Trivia Night will be in the Multipurpose Room. Outdoor games will be on the patio. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑7:15 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | Wake-Up Calls |
| 7:45‑8:25 a.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Breakfast: Students who do not spend the night will need to arrive at the Nautilus Market at 8 a.m. to check in with their orientation leader. Failure to attend the second day of orientation will require you to attend another orientation. |
| 8:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Group Rotations: Advising 101, Nautilus Card, Campus Tour, Career Readiness, Civil Discourse, Nautilus Group Meetings, Unfiltered |
| 12:40‑1:30 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Lunch |
| 3:30‑4 p.m. | Presidents Hall | Mandatory Orientation Checkout: Students may begin checking out of Presidents Hall at 3:40 p.m. Students must check out with an orientation leader in Presidents Hall and pick up their Nautilus Card student ID. |
| 3:30‑5 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus; visit the UWF Bookstore; meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Student Accessibility Resources, or First Year Advising; or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | *Student Check-in: Check in at Presidents Hall, drop off your luggage in the residence hall room, and hop on the UWF trolley to travel to the Conference Center to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 10-10:35 a.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. |
| 10:40‑11:10 a.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 11:15‑11:35 a.m. | Commons Great Hall and Concourse, Building 22 | Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:35-11:40 a.m. | University Commons Patio, Building 22 | Gather With Your Academic College: Check your name tag for your major's academic college. If you are undeclared, feel free to attend the college of your anticipated major, or an area of interest. |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Campus Classrooms | Meet Your College: Join the academic colleges to gain insight to the unique opportunities, programs, and services available to students. Learn more about your expectations as a student and how you can be successful in your academic college. |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Lunch |
| 1:20-1:40 p.m. | Conference Center, 22 | *Essential Campus Services: Business and Auxiliary Services will provide practical knowledge about the Nautilus Card, UWF Bookstore, Dining, Parking Services, and Mail and Passport Services. |
| 1:40‑2 p.m. | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently every day to keep you and our campus safe. | |
| 2-2:20 p.m. | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students Office about your rights and responsibilities as a student and the resources available to you through this office. | |
| 2:30‑3 p.m. | Building 76A, Pennington Atrium | *The Honors Experience: Kugelman Honors Program members will join Honors faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about the Honors experience. Be sure to check your name tag to identify your affiliation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Building 79, Room 171 | *Financial Aid Review (optional): Meet with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at this drop-in session. Review your financial aid offer, discuss any outstanding requirements, or review federal and state awards, institutional aid and scholarships, including admissions scholarships and Florida Bright Futures. Use this time to ask any remaining questions about aid. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Breakout Sessions: Choose three 25-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. |
| 74/102 | VA Education Benefits, Military Affiliated Students: Learn about process of applying for VA benefits and requesting to have classes certified for enrollment so the VA will pay for the classes. Also learn about the other services available and how the Military and Veterans Resource Center can assist with your journey from admission to degree completion. | |
| 76A/101 | CPR: Cost, Payments, and Refunds: Learn from Student Accounts how to access Transact to view account balances, authorized aid, due dates, and payment options. Discuss the refund process, application of Florida Prepaid, and bookstore deferments. | |
| 76A/102 | Housing and Residence Life: Learn about on-campus housing options and the benefits of living on campus. | |
| 79/178 | Argonaut's Guide to Success: Learn about the importance of building a foundation for your college transition and how to balance campus involvement with your education. We will discuss academic motivation, resilience, time management, and support resources. | |
| 76A/103 | Find the Fun: Your One-Stop-Shop for Campus Involvement: Join Student Engagement to learn about Argo Pulse, an online system designed to help you discover involvement opportunities, connect with student organizations, browse upcoming events, and register for campus programs. | |
| 74/105 | Student Health Services: Learn how Student Health Services can help ensure you enjoy your time at UWF in a healthy way! | |
| 4:05-4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Refreshment Break: Take a quick break to relax with a snack. |
| 4:20-5:10 p.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | Life as an Argonaut: Join us for a fun and interactive showcase about life as an Argonaut. |
| 5:15‑5:35 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 2 |
| 5:35‑6:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Dinner |
| 6:15‑6:25 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Travel to Presidents Hall: Follow your orientation leaders back to Presidents Hall to change into more comfortable clothes for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. |
| 6:25-6:40 p.m. | Change for Recreation Showcase: Dress comfortably. | |
| 6:40-6:55 p.m. | Depart Martin Hall for Recreation Showcase: Follow your orientation leaders to the HLS Facility for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. | |
| 7‑8:15 p.m. | HLS Facility, Building 72 | Recreation Showcase: Join Recreation and Wellness for an interactive event showcasing the climbing wall, a group fitness class, intramural sports, and a tour of the facilities. |
| 8:45‑9:45 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Argos After Dark: Join your orientation leaders and other new Argos for some fun to wind down from your busy day. Trivia Night will be in the Multipurpose Room. Outdoor games will be on the patio. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑7:15 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | Wake-Up Calls |
| 7:45‑8:25 a.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Breakfast: Students who do not spend the night will need to arrive at the Nautilus Market at 8 a.m. to check in with their orientation leader. Failure to attend the second day of orientation will require you to attend another orientation. |
| 8:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Group Rotations: Advising 101, Nautilus Card, Campus Tour, Career Readiness, Civil Discourse, Nautilus Group Meetings, Unfiltered |
| 12:40‑1:30 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Lunch |
| 3:30‑4 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Mandatory Orientation Checkout: Students may begin checking out of Presidents Hall at 3:40 p.m. Students must check out with an orientation leader in Presidents Hall and pick up their Nautilus Card student ID. |
| 3:30‑5 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus; visit the UWF Bookstore; meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Student Accessibility Resources, or First Year Advising; or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
July
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | *Student Check-in: Check in at Presidents Hall, drop off your luggage in the residence hall room, and hop on the UWF trolley to travel to the Conference Center to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 10-10:35 a.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. |
| 10:40‑11:10 a.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 11:15‑11:35 a.m. | Commons Great Hall and Concourse, Building 22 | Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:35-11:40 a.m. | University Commons Patio, Building 22 | Gather With Your Academic College: Check your name tag for your major's academic college. If you are undeclared, feel free to attend the college of your anticipated major, or an area of interest. |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Campus Classrooms | Meet Your College: Join the academic colleges to gain insight to the unique opportunities, programs, and services available to students. Learn more about your expectations as a student and how you can be successful in your academic college. |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Lunch |
| 1:20-1:40 p.m. | Conference Center, 22 | *Essential Campus Services: Business and Auxiliary Services will provide practical knowledge about the Nautilus Card, UWF Bookstore, Dining, Parking Services, and Mail and Passport Services. |
| 1:40‑2 p.m. | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently every day to keep you and our campus safe. | |
| 2-2:20 p.m. | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students Office about your rights and responsibilities as a student and the resources available to you through this office. | |
| 2:30‑3 p.m. | Building 76A, Pennington Atrium | *The Honors Experience: Kugelman Honors Program members will join Honors faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about the Honors experience. Be sure to check your name tag to identify your affiliation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Building 79, Room 171 | *Financial Aid Review (optional): Meet with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at this drop-in session. Review your financial aid offer, discuss any outstanding requirements, or review federal and state awards, institutional aid and scholarships, including admissions scholarships and Florida Bright Futures. Use this time to ask any remaining questions about aid. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Breakout Sessions: Choose three 25-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m. |
| 74/107 | VA Education Benefits, Military Affiliated Students: Learn about services and assistance provided by the Military and Veterans Resource Center to all students affiliated with the military, including those use GI or VA benefits. Dive deeper in to the process of applying for VA benefits and requesting to have classes certified for enrollment to receive VA coverage for courses. | |
| 74/102 | CPR: Cost, Payments, and Refunds: Learn from Student Accounts how to access Transact to view account balances, authorized aid, due dates, and payment options. Discuss the refund process, application of Florida Prepaid, and bookstore deferments. | |
| 76A/102 | Housing and Residence Life: Learn about on-campus housing options and the benefits of living on campus. | |
| 79/178 | Argonaut's Guide to Success: Learn about the importance of building a foundation for your college transition and how to balance campus involvement with your education. We will discuss academic motivation, resilience, time management, and support resources. | |
| 76A/103 | Find the Fun: Your One-Stop-Shop for Campus Involvement: Join Student Engagement to learn about Argo Pulse, an online system designed to help you discover involvement opportunities, connect with student organizations, browse upcoming events, and register for campus programs. | |
| 74/105 | Student Health Services: Learn how Student Health Services can help ensure you enjoy your time at UWF in a healthy way! | |
| 4:05-4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Refreshment Break: Take a quick break to relax with a snack. |
| 4:20-5:10 p.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | Life as an Argonaut: Join us for a fun and interactive showcase about life as an Argonaut. |
| 5:15‑5:35 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 2 |
| 5:35‑6:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Dinner |
| 6:15‑6:25 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Travel to Presidents Hall: Follow your orientation leaders back to Presidents Hall to change into more comfortable clothes for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. |
| 6:25-6:40 p.m. | Change for Recreation Showcase: Dress comfortably. | |
| 6:40-6:55 p.m. | Depart Martin Hall for Recreation Showcase: Follow your orientation leaders to the HLS Facility for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. | |
| 7‑8:15 p.m. | HLS Facility, Building 72 | Recreation Showcase: Join Recreation and Wellness for an interactive event showcasing the climbing wall, a group fitness class, intramural sports, and a tour of the facilities. |
| 8:45‑9:45 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Argos After Dark: Join your orientation leaders and other new Argos for some fun to wind down from your busy day. Trivia Night will be in the Multipurpose Room. Outdoor games will be on the patio. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑7:15 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | Wake-Up Calls |
| 7:45‑8:25 a.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Breakfast: Students who do not spend the night will need to arrive at the Nautilus Market at 8 a.m. to check in with their orientation leader. Failure to attend the second day of orientation will require you to attend another orientation. |
| 8:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Group Rotations: Advising 101, Nautilus Card, Campus Tour, Career Readiness, Civil Discourse, Nautilus Group Meetings, Unfiltered |
| 12:40‑1:30 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Lunch |
| 3:30‑4 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Mandatory Orientation Checkout: Students may begin checking out of Presidents Hall at 3:40 p.m. Students must check out with an orientation leader in Presidents Hall and pick up their Nautilus Card student ID. |
| 3:30‑5 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus; visit the UWF Bookstore; meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Student Accessibility Resources, or First Year Advising; or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | *Student Check-in: Check in at Presidents Hall, drop off your luggage in the residence hall room, and hop on the UWF trolley to travel to the Conference Center to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 10-10:35 a.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. |
| 10:40‑11:10 a.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 11:15‑11:35 a.m. | Commons Great Hall and Concourse, Building 22 | Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:35-11:40 a.m. | University Commons Patio, Building 22 | Gather With Your Academic College: Check your name tag for your major's academic college. If you are undeclared, feel free to attend the college of your anticipated major, or an area of interest. |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Campus Classrooms | Meet Your College: Join the academic colleges to gain insight to the unique opportunities, programs, and services available to students. Learn more about your expectations as a student and how you can be successful in your academic college. |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Lunch |
| 1:20-1:40 p.m. | Conference Center, 22 | *Essential Campus Services: Business and Auxiliary Services will provide practical knowledge about the Nautilus Card, UWF Bookstore, Dining, Parking Services, and Mail and Passport Services. |
| 1:40‑2 p.m. | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently every day to keep you and our campus safe. | |
| 2-2:20 p.m. | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students Office about your rights and responsibilities as a student and the resources available to you through this office. | |
| 2:30‑3 p.m. | Building 76A, Pennington Atrium | *The Honors Experience: Kugelman Honors Program members will join Honors faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about the Honors experience. Be sure to check your name tag to identify your affiliation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Building 79, Room 171 | *Financial Aid Review (optional): Meet with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at this drop-in session. Review your financial aid offer, discuss any outstanding requirements, or review federal and state awards, institutional aid and scholarships, including admissions scholarships and Florida Bright Futures. Use this time to ask any remaining questions about aid. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Breakout Sessions: Choose three 25-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m. |
| 74/107 | VA Education Benefits, Military Affiliated Students: Learn about services and assistance provided by the Military and Veterans Resource Center to all students affiliated with the military, including those use GI or VA benefits. Dive deeper in to the process of applying for VA benefits and requesting to have classes certified for enrollment to receive VA coverage for courses. | |
| 74/102 | CPR: Cost, Payments, and Refunds: Learn from Student Accounts how to access Transact to view account balances, authorized aid, due dates, and payment options. Discuss the refund process, application of Florida Prepaid, and bookstore deferments. | |
| 76A/102 | Housing and Residence Life: Learn about on-campus housing options and the benefits of living on campus. | |
| 79/178 | Argonaut's Guide to Success: Learn about the importance of building a foundation for your college transition and how to balance campus involvement with your education. We will discuss academic motivation, resilience, time management, and support resources. | |
| 76A/103 | Find the Fun: Your One-Stop-Shop for Campus Involvement: Join Student Engagement to learn about Argo Pulse, an online system designed to help you discover involvement opportunities, connect with student organizations, browse upcoming events, and register for campus programs. | |
| 74/105 | Student Health Services: Learn how Student Health Services can help ensure you enjoy your time at UWF in a healthy way! | |
| 4:05-4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Refreshment Break: Take a quick break to relax with a snack. |
| 4:20-5:10 p.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | Life as an Argonaut: Join us for a fun and interactive showcase about life as an Argonaut. |
| 5:15‑5:35 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 2 |
| 5:35‑6:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Dinner |
| 6:15‑6:25 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Travel to Presidents Hall: Follow your orientation leaders back to Presidents Hall to change into more comfortable clothes for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. |
| 6:25-6:40 p.m. | Change for Recreation Showcase: Dress comfortably. | |
| 6:40-6:55 p.m. | Depart Martin Hall for Recreation Showcase: Follow your orientation leaders to the HLS Facility for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. | |
| 7‑8:15 p.m. | HLS Facility, Building 72 | Recreation Showcase: Join Recreation and Wellness for an interactive event showcasing the climbing wall, a group fitness class, intramural sports, and a tour of the facilities. |
| 8:45‑9:45 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Argos After Dark: Join your orientation leaders and other new Argos for some fun to wind down from your busy day. Trivia Night will be in the Multipurpose Room. Outdoor games will be on the patio. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑7:15 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | Wake-Up Calls |
| 7:45‑8:25 a.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Breakfast: Students who do not spend the night will need to arrive at the Nautilus Market at 8 a.m. to check in with their orientation leader. Failure to attend the second day of orientation will require you to attend another orientation. |
| 8:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Group Rotations: Advising 101, Nautilus Card, Campus Tour, Career Readiness, Civil Discourse, Nautilus Group Meetings, Unfiltered |
| 12:40‑1:30 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Lunch |
| 3:30‑4 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Mandatory Orientation Checkout: Students may begin checking out of Presidents Hall at 3:40 p.m. Students must check out with an orientation leader in Presidents Hall and pick up their Nautilus Card student ID. |
| 3:30‑5 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus; visit the UWF Bookstore; meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Student Accessibility Resources, or First Year Advising; or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9-9:45 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | *Student Check-in: Check in at Presidents Hall, drop off your luggage in the residence hall room, and hop on the UWF trolley to travel to the Conference Center to kick things off at the Argo Welcome. |
| 10-10:35 a.m. | Conference Center, Building 22 | *Argo Welcome: Experience a warm welcome into the Argo family! Meet student leaders and orientation staff, and hear from a senior administrator as we dive into our agenda. |
| 10:40‑11:10 a.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 1: Gather with your Nautilus Group and get to know fellow new Argonauts. Check your name tag for your group assignment. |
| 11:15‑11:35 a.m. | Commons Great Hall and Concourse, Building 22 | Resource Fair: Explore the many resources available to you at UWF. |
| 11:35-11:40 a.m. | University Commons Patio, Building 22 | Gather With Your Academic College: Check your name tag for your major's academic college. If you are undeclared, feel free to attend the college of your anticipated major, or an area of interest. |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Campus Classrooms | Meet Your College: Join the academic colleges to gain insight to the unique opportunities, programs, and services available to students. Learn more about your expectations as a student and how you can be successful in your academic college. |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Lunch |
| 1:20-1:40 p.m. | Conference Center, 22 | *Essential Campus Services: Business and Auxiliary Services will provide practical knowledge about the Nautilus Card, UWF Bookstore, Dining, Parking Services, and Mail and Passport Services. |
| 1:40‑2 p.m. | *Campus Safety: Learn how UWF Police work diligently every day to keep you and our campus safe. | |
| 2-2:20 p.m. | *Argos Care: Support, Accountability, and Leadership: Hear from the Dean of Students Office about your rights and responsibilities as a student and the resources available to you through this office. | |
| 2:30‑3 p.m. | Building 76A, Pennington Atrium | *The Honors Experience: Kugelman Honors Program members will join Honors faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about the Honors experience. Be sure to check your name tag to identify your affiliation. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Building 79, Room 171 | *Financial Aid Review (optional): Meet with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at this drop-in session. Review your financial aid offer, discuss any outstanding requirements, or review federal and state awards, institutional aid and scholarships, including admissions scholarships and Florida Bright Futures. Use this time to ask any remaining questions about aid. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Breakout Sessions: Choose three 25-minute sessions. Each session will be held at 3, 3:30, and 4 p.m. |
| 74/107 | VA Education Benefits, Military Affiliated Students: Learn about services and assistance provided by the Military and Veterans Resource Center to all students affiliated with the military, including those use GI or VA benefits. Dive deeper in to the process of applying for VA benefits and requesting to have classes certified for enrollment to receive VA coverage for courses. | |
| 74/102 | CPR: Cost, Payments, and Refunds: Learn from Student Accounts how to access Transact to view account balances, authorized aid, due dates, and payment options. Discuss the refund process, application of Florida Prepaid, and bookstore deferments. | |
| 76A/102 | Housing and Residence Life: Learn about on-campus housing options and the benefits of living on campus. | |
| 79/178 | Argonaut's Guide to Success: Learn about the importance of building a foundation for your college transition and how to balance campus involvement with your education. We will discuss academic motivation, resilience, time management, and support resources. | |
| 76A/103 | Find the Fun: Your One-Stop-Shop for Campus Involvement: Join Student Engagement to learn about Argo Pulse, an online system designed to help you discover involvement opportunities, connect with student organizations, browse upcoming events, and register for campus programs. | |
| 74/105 | Student Health Services: Learn how Student Health Services can help ensure you enjoy your time at UWF in a healthy way! | |
| 4:05-4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, 22 | Refreshment Break: Take a quick break to relax with a snack. |
| 4:20-5:10 p.m. | Commons Auditorium, 22 | Life as an Argonaut: Join us for a fun and interactive showcase about life as an Argonaut. |
| 5:15‑5:35 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Nautilus Group Meeting 2 |
| 5:35‑6:15 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Dinner |
| 6:15‑6:25 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Travel to Presidents Hall: Follow your orientation leaders back to Presidents Hall to change into more comfortable clothes for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. |
| 6:25-6:40 p.m. | Change for Recreation Showcase: Dress comfortably. | |
| 6:40-6:55 p.m. | Depart Martin Hall for Recreation Showcase: Follow your orientation leaders to the HLS Facility for the Recreation Showcase. Groups will begin leaving Presidents Hall at 6:40 p.m. | |
| 7‑8:15 p.m. | HLS Facility, Building 72 | Recreation Showcase: Join Recreation and Wellness for an interactive event showcasing the climbing wall, a group fitness class, intramural sports, and a tour of the facilities. |
| 8:45‑9:45 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Argos After Dark: Join your orientation leaders and other new Argos for some fun to wind down from your busy day. Trivia Night will be in the Multipurpose Room. Outdoor games will be on the patio. |
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7‑7:15 a.m. | Presidents Hall, Building 922 | Wake-Up Calls |
| 7:45‑8:25 a.m. | Nautilus Market, Building 22 | Breakfast: Students who do not spend the night will need to arrive at the Nautilus Market at 8 a.m. to check in with their orientation leader. Failure to attend the second day of orientation will require you to attend another orientation. |
| 8:30 a.m.‑3:30 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Group Rotations: Advising 101, Nautilus Card, Campus Tour, Career Readiness, Civil Discourse, Nautilus Group Meetings, Unfiltered |
| 12:40‑1:30 p.m. | Nautilus Market, 22 | Lunch |
| 3:30‑4 p.m. | Presidents Hall, 922 | Mandatory Orientation Checkout: Students may begin checking out of Presidents Hall at 3:40 p.m. Students must check out with an orientation leader in Presidents Hall and pick up their Nautilus Card student ID. |
| 3:30‑5 p.m. | Various Campus Locations | Taking Care of Business: Further explore campus; visit the UWF Bookstore; meet with the Military and Veterans Resource Center, Student Accessibility Resources, or First Year Advising; or finalize any last-minute items with Argo Central. |
Virtual Sessions
2025 Virtual Orientation Schedule - Schedule and Zoom Instructions
2025 Virtual Orientation Schedule - Schedule and Zoom Instructions
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