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UCF Global Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Year Round 

October 5, 2022
UCF Global Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Year Round One of the first celebrations of diversity of the academic year at UCF is Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), observed nationally from September 15 through October 15.  The pan ethnic terms Latino and Hispanic (often used interchangeably) represent a rich plethora of cultural practices, beliefs and histories that are…

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds

January 31, 2022
In preparation for the university closure for the winter break, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III application (HEERF III) has been temporarily suspended. The application will become available on January 3, 2022 for impacted students who have not yet received HEERF III funding. At this time, UCF has exhausted the student grant portion of…

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) International Students and Scholars FAQ

March 18, 2020
UCF Coronavirus Updates: UCF is sharing more information and updates here. New Travel Requirements For Incoming Foreign Nationals Presidential Proclamation to Advance the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Effective May 11th 2023, proof of vaccination will not longer be required for air travel into the USA. Read more here 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR The…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at UCF

October 4, 2019
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries…

Bahamas Relief Effort

September 6, 2019
SUPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED FOR HURRICANE DORIAN VICTIMS UCF Global and the Student Government Association are supporting the efforts of the National Association of the Bahamas (NAB) by providing supplies urgently needed for Hurricane Dorian victims.   Once donated, supplies will be transported to a sorting warehouse on Orange Blossom Trail and Colonial Drive. From there,…

UCF to Participate in State Department EducationUSA Forum

July 26, 2017
The University of Central Florida will participate in the U.S. Department of State’s eighth annual EducationUSA Forum on Internationalizing U.S. Campuses, in Washington, D.C. More than 570 U.S. university representatives from 46 states, 60 EducationUSA regional coordinators and advisers from around the world, and U.S. and foreign government officials will convene to discuss international student…

Gaining Empathy from Havana

June 21, 2017
UCF Global is on a quest to transform lives by providing access to high-impact, international experiences across UCF and our global communities. As a university, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in many ways. In order to raise awareness to the many things we are doing on campus and beyond, UCF Global has created a series…

International Students Welcome the Millican Society

April 6, 2017
On March 3rd, the UCF Foundation hosted this year’s Millican Society Luncheon at UCF Global. The members had the opportunity to learn about the university’s internationalization challenges and strategies. Members also seize the opportunity to interact with students from different countries, while touring the new UCF Global building. Dr. Cynthia Young, UCF Vice Provost for…
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