Graduation
College Recognition Ceremony
- Date & Time: April 30th 2pm
(a combined ceremony with the Colleges of ‘The Arts’ and ‘Design, Construction and Planning’) - Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center
- Candidate Assembly: Gate 4 will open for candidates 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time.
- Guest Admission: Gates 1 & 3 will open for guests 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time.
- Tickets: We will not ticket this recognition ceremony nor restrict the number of guests-per-candidate.
- Regalia: Required.
- Contact: COE Ceremony Planning Team, graduation@coe.ufl.edu
- Website: https://education.ufl.edu/graduation/
Spring 2026 Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
*PARTICIPATING DEGREES: PhD, EdD, AuD, DAT, DMA, DNP, DPM, DPT
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 30. 9am-11am.
- Location: Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Candidate & Escort Assembly: Gate 4 will open for candidates and escorts 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time. Candidates should wear regalia (but carry their hood draped over their left arm). Escorts should arrive in full regalia.
- Guest Admission: Gate 1 will open for guests 90 minutes prior to ceremony start time.
- Tickets: We will not ticket this commencement ceremony nor restrict the per-candidate guest count.
- Contact: UF-commencement@ad.ufl.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to RSVP to attend?
must RSVP for each individual ceremony through OneUF. Instructions were sent by the Director of
Commencements, Jason Degen.
Will my name be called as I walk across the stage?
Yes! All College of Education graduates will be recognized by name as they cross the stage at the ceremony.
Is the Recognition Ceremony for all majors?
The College of Education Recognition Ceremony is a college-specific ceremony that will celebrate all College of
Education graduates — bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral candidates. Graduates will be individually
recognized as they cross the stage.
Doctoral Commencement will take place Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00am in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Candidates will be individually recognized and all Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees will be conferred.
The University-wide Commencement will take place Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:00pm in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The ceremony will feature a speaker and confer all bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist’s degrees.
Do I need tickets for the ceremony?
What should I wear?
If I have a disability…?
Graduates do not receive a diploma at the Commencement Ceremony or the COE Recognition Ceremony. The
Office of the University Registrar mails diplomas approximately eight weeks after graduation to the address
entered on the student’s degree application. More information available here.
Where can I park?
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking restrictions are lifted for graduation weekend. Parking is available in the flat lot by the O’Connell Center and Parking Garage 7. It is recommended that you arrive early, particularly if members of your party are elderly or have mobility impairments.
How long with the ceremony last?
We expect the ceremony to last approximately two hours, including the processional.
Will I receive my diploma?
Graduates do not receive a diploma at the Commencement Ceremony or the COE Recognition Ceremony. The
Office of the University Registrar mails diplomas approximately eight weeks after graduation to the address
entered on the student’s degree application. More information available here.
Will photos be taken?
Color photographs are available from University Photography, P. O. Box 2454, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2454, 205-391-9500. Graduation proofs are usually mailed from the vendor within 7-10 days of graduation. There is no obligation to purchase these photos. More information available here.
How do I celebrate with my grad…?
LINKS). Include #UFGrad in your posts before, during and after commencement weekend.