Legacy 61

Watch this recap video of Legacy 61: The New Owl Experience, showcasing the powerful moments, shared growth, and lasting connections from the retreat.

Propelling forward as the legacy of 1961 and the vision the university founders had for a student body committed to tomorrow鈥檚 impact, today, the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service Learning, alongside Campus Recreation, New Student Transitions and Family Engagement, Housing Residential Life, and Student Activities and Involvement bring to you Legacy 61 - The New Owl Experience.

This immersive retreat allows incoming students the opportunity to go beyond the walls of Florida Atlantic and spread their wings into the community through intentional self-assessments, intensive small group discussions, and team-building challenges to promote leadership development, volunteerism, and 麻豆精品视频 engagement.

Activities Include

Simulation Studios:聽Engage in interactive workshops led by experienced facilitators, covering topics such as effective communication, teamwork, and goal setting.
Outdoor Activities:聽Challenge yourself with exciting outdoor activities to foster teamwork and leadership in a dynamic environment.
Creative Circles:聽Take time to reflect on your personal values, strengths, and aspirations, gain valuable insights into your leadership potential.
Networking Opportunities:聽Connect with university faculty, staff, and student leaders, building relationships that will support your academic and personal success.

Your Owl Advantage

Find Your Flight Path:聽Gain a better understanding of your strengths, values, and leadership style so you can move forward with confidence and purpose as you plan your future.
Recharge and Rep FAU:聽Take time to reset, enjoy the 麻豆精品视频campus environment, and tap into the energy and pride that comes with being part of the Owl community.
Lead Like an Owl:聽Build core leadership skills including communication, decision making, problem solving, and teamwork that will support your success in and out of the classroom.
Stronger Together:聽Connect with fellow Owls, mentors, university leaders, and community partners while building a network that will support you throughout your journey at 麻豆精品视频and beyond.

Schedule at a Glance

Date Focus
Aug. 17

Touchdown on Campus

Move In (Boca Raton & Jupiter)

Aug. 18

Own Your Flight Path

Self-Awareness & Campus Engagement

Aug. 19

Built for the Nest

Community Service & Team Building

Florida Atlantic Policies

In order to participate in the Legacy 61 program, students must review the following and sign these documents prior to their participation in the events. More information about these documents will be shared with the attendees at a later date once the registration payment is received.

Resources

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麻豆精品视频Student Code of Conduct

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Student Travel Code of Conduct

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Photo/Video Release

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Community Guide for Housing and Residential Education

Registration

Please review the following information before registering:

About this event

By registering for any events hosted by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning in the Division of Student Affairs you affirm that you understand the policies stipulated below, and you agree to them.

Attendance is mandatory for both days of the retreat to gain the full experience of building the foundation of your legacy here at Florida Atlantic.

Payment Policy

  1. All payments must be made in full at the time of registration
  2. Online payment is the only method of payment by the use of a credit card
  3. After payment is received, email communication will be sent to the student with additional steps in the process
  4. Do not register for Legacy 61 if you are planning to, or have already submitted Legacy 61 Scholarship application. No scholarships will be granted, or partial refunds granted for participants who register to pay the full registration cost
    1. No scholarships will be granted, or partial refunds granted for participants who register to pay the full registration cost.

Scholarship Form

For students who may need assistance paying the registration fee of $40.00, please fill out the scholarship form below:

Please note that not all submissions will be accepted, and the submission will be shared with the Financial Aid office to verify the financial needs of the student.

Cancellation Policy

All Legacy 61 registration fees are non-refundable. We encourage you to carefully review the Legacy 61 reservation page before submitting your payment to ensure you are fully prepared to commit to the experience.

Waivers

Waivers will be included in your post-registration form email, where you will have the opportunity to review them in full prior to submission.

Legacy 61 FAQs

Registration for Legacy 61: The New Student Experience is now live!

Degree seeking first-year and transfer students admitted for Fall 2026 are eligible to attend.

Meet 75+ other new students in large and small group settings.
Meet Florida Atlantic staff and student leaders.
Participate in group activities and team builders.
Learn tips and tricks on how to be a successful student both academically and socially.
Learn about Florida Atlantic traditions and culture.
Learn how to take advantage of opportunities available to you as a Florida Atlantic student.
Learn leadership skills and the leadership opportunities for you on campus.
Learn how to make the most of your college experience.
Become a part of the Florida Atlantic legacy.

Legacy 61 is a retreat designed for first year and transfer students only. Degree-seeking students admitted for the Second Half of Summer 2025 and the Fall 2025 semester are eligible to attend.

Parents and family members are not able to attend Legacy 61. We encourage parents and family members to attend our annual Parent & Family Weekend, October 11, 2025, where our home team Florida Atlantic Owls take on the Blazers of UAB.

Legacy 61: The New Owl Experience will be hosted on August 11 - 12, 2025.

Legacy 61 will be hosted on the Boca Raton Campus of 麻豆精品视频. Transportation during the retreat is included in the cost of registration and will be provided for all campers to and from off-campus activities.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration includes travel, lodging, meals, activities, and giveaways throughout the duration of Legacy 61. Registered attendees seeking to make a change must contact leadandserve@fau.edu no later than two weeks before the date of the event per the registration policies.

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Scholarships to aid interested students in attending camp are available on a limited basis. For more information about the scholarship program, .

*Lodging is provided to students who will NOT be living on-campus during the Fall 2025 semester.

Those students who register for Legacy 61 who have housing on campus for the Fall 2025 semester will be allowed to move in early between the late morning and early afternoon of August 10, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Housing and Residential Education will be notified of the students who, prior to registering for Legacy 61 have an on-campus housing assignment, so no further arrangements need to be made.

The students who are not living on-campus during the Fall 2025 semester will be provided lodging in a hotel near 麻豆精品视频. Transportation will be provided to and from the hotel.

If you need assistance to move in early, our Elite Owl Ambassadors will be available to lightly assist on August 10th from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Housing and Residential Education will already be made aware of who will be moving in early from the list of registrants.

We recommend that you have your Owl Card prior to arriving at your Residence Hall. Visit the OWL Card Center to request an Owl Card in advance.

Boca Raton Campus - Location: Student Union, Room 134

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch

For the program, you may need the following items:

Appropriate Lounge wear/Active wear
Sweater/jacket
Comfortable closed-toed shoes
Change of clothing
Hat (optional)
Personal hygiene items
Reusable water bottle
An amazing attitude!

Those staying within the hotel should bring these additional items:

Sleepwear
Personal hygiene items
Other items to make your stay more comfortable

The registration fee for the program is non-refundable.

Please review the Legacy 61 reservation page carefully before submitting payment.

Attendance is required for both days to benefit from the full experience of building the foundation of your legacy here at Florida Atlantic.

Intentionally missed sessions may result in a hold being placed on your student account.