Center for Global Engagement Newsletter – August 2025
Everything you need for school and fun in August.
Campus Events
New Student Pinning Ceremony
New students: You don’t want to miss this! Family members welcome.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Noon to 2 p.m.
Cox Stadium
Ice Cream Social with the Deans
Celebrate becoming an official Gator! Join us on the quad immediately following the fall pinning ceremony and class photo for a free ice cream social. Find your college's banner to meet your dean, connect with fellow students and enjoy a sweet treat on us.
Thursday, Aug. 21
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Malcolm X Plaza
Rec the Night
Fun, games, free food and free giveaways.
Thursday, Aug. 28
7 to 11 p.m.
Mashouf Wellness Center
GatorFest Kickoff Welcome Dance Party 🐊
A night full of energy, music and new connections with a live DJ spinning your favorite tracks.
Thursday, Aug. 21
8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
César Chávez Student Center
Off-Campus Events
51st Nihonmachi Street Fair
San Francisco Japantown's annual cultural celebration featuring live music, food, an artisan market and more.
Aug. 2–3
Japantown
Free
Downtown First Thursdays
An all‑ages street festival held in Downtown San Francisco on the first Thursday of every month.
Aug. 7
5 to 7 p.m.
Market Street at Second Street
Free with RSVP
Important Dates
ALI Dates
- July 28–Aug. 3: Deadline for fall enrollment
- Aug. 1: Final TOEFL test
- Aug. 4–7: Final exam week
- Aug. 7: Commencement
- Aug. 12: Final evaluation distribution
- Aug. 18: Fall TOEFL test and new student orientation I
- Aug. 19: Fall new student orientation II
- Aug. 20: Fall instruction begins
Academic Dates
- Aug. 1: (R2, R3, R4) Credit/No Credit deadline
- Aug. 8: (R2, R3, R4) End of class
- Aug. 15: Grades available
- Aug. 22: Transcripts available
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