Events
Explore our monthly programming designed to enhance your financial well-being through education, community engagement, and valuable lifelong resources. Join us to gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage your finances effectively and confidently.
Fall Semester 2026 Events
Featured Events
Engagement & Support: Scavenger Hunt
Date September 8th- 11th
Time 9:00am-4pm
Location various locations
Student Affairs - Engagement & Support: Scavenger Hunt
How it works:
STEP 1: PICK UP YOUR PASSPORT
Start your adventure by picking up an Engagement & Support Passport from Union Room 410.
Step 2: EXPLORE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS
Visit one department from each of the three different locations around campus. While at each office, you'll engage with their activity and get the designated Passport Box signed off by a staff member. Plus, each center will have a little treat!
- Student Support | Union 4th Floor
- Wellness & Community | Student Services Building 3rd Floor & Union West Entrance
- Student Involvement Wing | Union 2nd Floor
STEP 3: TURN IT BACK IN
Once you have visited all three departments, return your completed passport to Financial Wellness (Union - RM 410) to enter the opportunity drawing.
Opportunity Drawing Sneak Peak!
GIFT CARDS TO FOOD HALL, CHIPOTLE, CINEMARK, AND MORE!
Financial Skills & Support Group
Date Weekly, September 16th- November 11th
Time 1:30pm-3pm
Location Various locations
College Financial Planning Week
Date September 28th - October 2nd
Time 12:00pm
Location Various Locations
SoFi Financial Literacy Summit
Date
April 20th
Time
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for this unforgettable event, brought to you by SoFi Bank. We will have food, swag, sweepstakes, and prizes!
More Details:
—SoFi swag (hoodies, power banks, phone cases, etc).
—Student sweepstakes with prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000
—Opportunities for students to receive funded SoFi accounts if they choose to open
one
—A custom event video produced by Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)— your fave Wall Street
girly!)
There will also be an educational presentation, but you can come and go as you like! There will be appetizers, lunch, and a soda bar! All are welcome!
Wealth & Waffles: Lunch & Learn
Date
April 1st
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Heard of a ROTH IRA, 401k, 403b, and other accounts but not sure where to start or
what the difference is between
them all? Join us for this special investing workshop led by Renaissance Financial.
Not only will you leave with a clearer understanding of how to take advantage of various
investment accounts, but also enjoy our waffle bar! All U of U campus community members
are welcome!
Financial Wellness Month 2026 Kickoff Ft. Professional Clothing Drive
Date
April 1st
Time
11:00am-2:00pm
Join us to kick off Financial Wellness Month 2026—Foodie & Finance—with fun, food,
and community! Support our
professional clothing drive and create your own art by painting a piggy bank. Don’t
miss this opportunity to connect,
celebrate, and foster your financial wellness. All U of U campus community members
are welcome!
Register for financial wellness month kickoff
Tea Time with the FWC & CCE: Curating Your Professional Wardrobe
Date
April 9th
Time
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join FWC & CCE for this inaugural Tea Time event for a thought-provoking discussion and a chance to build your own authentic workplace outfit, courtesy of a campus-wide professional clothing drive! We’ll be serving tea, pastries, and other refreshments. All are welcome. RSVP, as spots are limited.
**HB 261 Disclaimer: The University of Utah is not taking a stance on any of the issues being discussed in this event. Participants in this event are speaking from their own perspectives as individuals and not as representatives of the University of Utah.
Register for Tea Time with the fwc & cce
End of Season Tax Filing Party
Date
April 10th
Time
10:00am - 2:00pm
Haven't filed your taxes yet but still need to? Join us for this group filing session. You'll self file, but with the support of your U of U community. Snacks provided! All are welcome!
Cooking Club: Financial Wellness Edition
Date
April 15th
Time
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of cooking, with a hint of budgeting! In this edition of cooking club, we'll be making a budget-friendly meal, along with your very own budget-conscious recipe book. All are welcome for this zoom cooking night! Register to get the zoom link.
Future Financial U Day
Date
April 16th
Time
11:00am - 2:00pm
Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with food and insights for your future! Join us
for our annual Future Financial U Day,where we’ll explore key personal finance tips
and strategies for life after graduation. We will have various breakout sessions for
you to choose from, spanning topics like student loan repayment, healthcare & retirement
benefits, and housing and budget! Let’s wrap up the month by preparing you for financial
success in your next chapter! All U of U campus community members are welcome!
Conference Schedule (come for any portions you like! No need to stay the entire 3
hours…it’s up to U):
● 11 - 11:15am: Welcome & Refreshments | Union Saltair
● 11:15am - 12pm: Breakout Session #1
● 12:10 - 12:55pm: Breakout Session #2
● 1:05 - 2pm: Future Financial U Panel Discussion | Union Saltair Breakout Sessions:
● Student Loan Repayment | Union Saltair
● Housing & Budgeting | Union Den
● Healthcare & Retirement Benefits | Union Collegiate
Register for future financial u day