Young Alumni

The Young Alumni Community helps guide young alumni through the next phase of life. Whether you are local in the Central Florida area or have moved across the country, this is a great way to remain active and stay connected to UCF with programming and events tailored to young alumni needs and wants!

UCF defines young alumni as a graduate 32 years of age or younger. Young alumni account for one third of our alumni population, making them our largest alumni group. As a young alumni, there are many ways to remain active, and the Young Alumni Community plays a significant role in fostering your relationship with your alma mater through engagement and philanthropy.

All of the events and programs of the UCF Young Alumni Community are open to all UCF graduates who are interested in participating.

Young Alumni Community Events and Programs

The 30 Under 30 awards program recognizes outstanding young alumni who continue to “Reach for the Stars” in their professional and personal lives since graduating from the University of Central Florida. The 30 Under 30 awards program seeks to highlight the achievements of young alumni who have made an impact and remained connected to the UCF community. All alumni 29 years of age or younger are eligible for this prestigious honor.

Venturing into adulthood can be nerve-wracking. This series is aimed at helping young alumni navigate adulthood through financial, physical, and functional wellness.

Upcoming sessions will be announced soon. In the meantime, you can always catch up on past sessions on the Alumni Virtual Hub.

Young Alumni Ambassadors are passionate advocates for UCF who help strengthen the connection between recent graduates and the university. As an ambassador, you play a vital role in fostering community, encouraging engagement, and promoting a culture of philanthropy among young alumni. By sharing your energy and enthusiasm, you join a dynamic network of leaders committed to supporting UCF’s mission and inspiring fellow Knights to stay involved. Together, we create meaningful opportunities for alumni to give back, celebrate their UCF pride, and make a lasting impact.

The ChargeOn Mentoring Program connects UCF alumni across generations to support professional growth and career development. This program pairs young alumni (graduates age 32 or younger) with experienced UCF alumni mentors who provide guidance, share industry insights, and help build essential skills. Matches are based on professional goals and interests such as networking, applying to graduate or professional schools, time management, and more.

About Us

Mission: The Young Alumni Community is a strong network of UCF alumni under the age of 32 who support the university and community by contributing their time, talent and resources.

Values: Bold. Scholarly. Trailblazing. Generous. Resilient.

Build a strong network among UCF young alumni to encourage a lifetime relationship with UCF following graduation
Encourage UCF young alumni to contribute their time, skills/talents and financial resources to support what they love at the university and surrounding community
Create and support programming and events that establish and strengthen your affinity to the university

Nickalos Wise '19 '22MNM

Assistant Director, Young Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

Keep in Touch

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