Open House - October 12, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

J. Wayne Reitz Union
686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
United States

Join us in The Swamp for our 2026 Open House!

Open House is designed for prospective students who are current high school seniors. Participants and their two guests will be able to visit campus and learn about all that the University of Florida can offer.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with current students, UF’s undergraduate academic colleges, the Division of Student Life and the Office of Admissions to learn more about applying to and attending UF.

Fields marked with a * are required for submission.

Student Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

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age at time of event (hidden)

Sex

Female

Male

Other Legal Sex

Academic Information

What is the level of study you are interested in pursuing? *

First-Year/Freshman

Transfer

Current High School (Note: auto-suggest will appear. If unable to locate school, please leave blank)

School CEEB (Note: not editable, if blank select school from auto-suggest above or leave school blank)

High School Graduation Year*

Please indicate your academic interest* (Hold Ctrl to select up to 2)

Open House is directed to those that would be applying as a freshman for our Summer B or Fall semester of 2027. These programs do not include information on the transfer, graduate, or professional school programs.

For more information about transfer admissions, visit: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/transfer/.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/.

For more information about professional school programs, visit: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/professional.

Student Contact Information

Student's Email Address* (Please avoid using high school issued email addresses)

Additional email for confirmation (optional)

Student Mobile Phone

Note: We will only utilize this mobile number for reminders about your campus tour visit. If you would like to "Opt Out" of the mobile communication, please text "OPT OUT" or "STOP" after receiving the first text and you will no longer receive text communications from us.

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Guest Information

For this program, the student is able to bring up to two (2) guests! Please indicate how many people will be with the student below.
All students must be accompanied by at least one (1) parent/guardian to participate in this event.

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Parent / Guardian Information

Parent / Guardian First Name

Parent / Guardian Last Name

Parent / Guardian Email

Relationship

Accommodations

Do the student and/or guests require any accommodations?*

Yes

Accommodations:

Examples of some accommodations that we can provide include a non-motorized wheelchair, sign language interpreter, and any dietary restrictions. Pets are not allowed in buildings on UF’s campus unless it is a service animal. If you have any questions, contact our events team at events@admissions.ufl.edu.

Though we will do our best, we cannot guarantee accommodations.

Morning Arrival Option

Please select how you would like to begin your Open House experience.
Check-in options may remain visible even after reaching capacity. If a selected option is full, you will receive an error upon submission and will need to choose a different option.

Check-in + Campus Walking Tour: Includes a 60-minute guided walking tour lead by our trained Gator Welcome Guides.
Check-in (Main Program Only): Skip the walking tour and join us at breakfast for the main Open House program. Afternoon tour options will be available.

Monday, October 12 at 08:00 AM - Check-in + Campus TourFull

Monday, October 12 at 08:30 AM - Check-in + Campus TourFull

Monday, October 12 at 09:00 AM - Check-in (Main Program Only)Full

Afternoon Activities (1:45PM - 4:35PM)

Choose up to three (3) scheduled afternoon activities that interest you most, and as many at-leisure activities as you would like. Registration selections can be modified before the event, but availability is not guaranteed as some sessions have limited capacity.
Afternoon offerings are subject to change. Sessions may remain visible even after reaching capacity. If a selected session is full, you will receive an error upon submission and will need to choose a different option.

Informational: These are general, overview sessions covering certain academic departments or resources around campus. These sessions may include presentations, student panels, and other ways to engage with faculty, staff, and students.
Interactive: These sessions are a more in-depth way to explore a particular program or subject through facility tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more.

At Leisure Activities
Select as many as you would like

Monday, October 12 at 11:30 AM - Interactive: Jennings Hall Housing ShowroonFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Informational: Reitz Union Resource Open HouseFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Interactive: Ask a Gator LoungeFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Interactive: Guided Campus TourFull

Session 1 (1:45PM - 2:35PM)
Select One

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Informational: College of Education - What Does it Mean to be an EduGator?Full

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Informational: Hamilton School of Civil and Classical Education Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Informational: Warrington College of Business Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Interactive: Acing the Application WorkshopFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - Interactive: School of Art + Art History Facility TourFull

Monday, October 12 at 01:45 PM - No ActivityFull

Session 2 (2:45PM - 3:35PM)
Select One

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - Informational: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - Informational: Hamilton School of Civil and Classical Education Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - Informational: Tackling the STARS WorkshopFull

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - Interactive: College of Journalism and Communications Facility TourFull

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - Interactive: Warrington College of Business Facility Tour (DOUBLE ROTATION)Full

Monday, October 12 at 02:45 PM - No ActivityFull

Session 3 (3:45PM - 4:35PM)
Select One

Monday, October 12 at 03:45 PM - Informational: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 03:45 PM - Informational: Hamilton School of Civil and Classical Education Information SessionFull

Monday, October 12 at 03:45 PM - Interactive: Acing the Application WorkshopFull

Monday, October 12 at 03:45 PM - Interactive: College of Journalism and Communications Facility TourFull

Monday, October 12 at 03:45 PM - No ActivityFull

You have chosen the Warrington College of Business Tour as your second activity. This session is a double rotation, meaning you will be touring the facility from 2:45PM - 4:35PM and would not be able to participate in a third session.

We noticed that you (the student) will be under the age of 18 at the time of this event. In order to successfully register, please have the student's parent/guardian review and sign this digital form. Failure to complete this section of the form will prevent the student from registering for the event.

PARTICIPANT CONSENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

IDENTIFICATION OF RISK AND RELEASE
In consideration for permission for my/my child’s participation in the Open House, hosted by the Office of Admissions on October 12, 2026 or October 19, 2026 (“Event”) at the J. Wayne Reitz Union, I hereby VOLUNTARILY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND HOLD HARMLESS the University of Florida Board of Trustees, the University Athletic Association, Inc., University of Florida Health Corporation, and their respective affiliated entities, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers (collectively, RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me/my child, or to any property belonging to me/my child, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or otherwise, while participating in the Event, or while in or upon the premises where the Event or any associated activities are being conducted.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with participation in such Event, and its equipment and activities, including but not limited to injuries resulting from my/my child coming into contact with other person(s), objects, or the ground; injuries that occur from negligence or lack of adequate training; injuries or death resulting from use of the facility or any equipment of host; injuries or death resulting from my/my child’s physical or health conditions (whether disclosed to the RELEASEES or not); and personal property theft and other crime, which could result in injuries and property damage. I acknowledge that there exists a possibility of physical injury or death in observing or participating in the Event and am fully aware that there may be risks and hazards unknown to me/my child connected with participating in said Event. Because of the dangers of participating in the Event, I acknowledge and understand the importance of following rules and regulations established by RELEASEES and the Office of Admissions. I hereby agree that I and/or my child will obey such rules, regulations, and instructions. I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ELECT TO PARTICIPATE, OR FOR MY CHILD TO PARTICIPATE, IN AND ASSUME ALL RISKS OF SUCH EVENT, KNOWING THAT CONDITIONS MAY BE HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS TO ME AND/OR MY CHILD AND MY PROPERTY.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GOOD HEALTH
I further acknowledge that I/my child am/is in good physical condition and do not know of any medical, mental or physical condition or other reason that I/my child should not participate in said Event or which could interfere with my/my child’s safety in such Event, or else I am willing to assume—and bear the cost of—all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.

CONSENT TO NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INSURANCE
During the Event, I hereby give permission for the Event staff, including health care practitioners such as athletic trainers and those under their supervision, to administer appropriate medical attention, including medication, to me/my child in the event of any accident, illness, or injury. In the event of an emergency, 911 will be called, and I will be responsible for any and all costs of medical coverage and treatment not covered by my/my child’s insurance.
I understand that RELEASEES do not provide any type of insurance for participants. I recognize that it is my responsibility, and not the responsibility of RELEASEES, to secure any insurance policy I feel I/my child may need while participating in said Event.

PHOTO/VIDEO CONSENT
I hereby give my permission for RELEASEES to photograph me/my child or otherwise record my/my child’s image before, during, and after my/my child’s participation in said Event, and to publish such image or depiction (all such photographs, videos, images, or depictions collectively referred to hereafter as the "Photographs") in any form of publication, including but not limited to print, electronic, video or Internet, with or without associating my/my child’s name thereto. I further permit RELEASEES to use the Photographs, without my/my child’s prior approval, for any legal purpose without payment or compensation to me/my child in any form. I agree that any intellectual property rights associated with such Photographs are the sole property of RELEASEES.

CONSENT TO LIMITED DATA COLLECTION
I hereby give permission for the University of Florida Office of Admissions to collect information from me/my child for the limited purpose of Event registration and participation. I understand that this information will not be shared with any third-party, unless otherwise required by any third-party platform provider for participation. For additional information on the University’s privacy policies, please visit:
https://privacy.ufl.edu/privacy-policies-and-procedures/onlineinternet-privacy-statement/.

In signing this WAIVER, I ACKNOWLEDGE and REPRESENT that:
(1)I have read the foregoing WAIVER, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; (2) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; or have the signature of a parent or guardian below; (3) I execute this WAIVER for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same and intending to bind my heirs, successors, assigns, personal representative, and estate; (4) I agree that this WAIVER is to be construed under the laws of the State of Florida, U.S.A.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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Today's Date

This program requires students under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times and a completed Parental Consent Form. Failure to comply with either requirement will prevent registration and attendance of this program.

Please note we will have photographers and/or videographers taking photos/video during this event. Follow us on social media @UFAdmissions to see if you are featured.

By registering for this event, you and your guests agree that the University of Florida may record your participation, appearance, likeness, and voice on any digital, analogue, or other device or storage medium. You hereby consent to the University’s use of Materials for any legal purchase and waive the right to be paid for use of the Materials for any purpose including publishing, printing, displaying, exhibiting, distributing, or otherwise. All Materials taken are the intellectual property of the University of Florida.

Thank you for registering! If your registration was successful, you will be directed to a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email after submission of this form.