Congratulations EduGator Graduates!
The College of Education is honored to have been a part of your academic journey. We hope that your time with us was full of self-discovery, exploration and growth.
Spring 2023 College of Education Recognition Ceremony
Date: Saturday, May 6th
Time: 7:00pm.
Location:
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
For more information on commencement ceremonies, please visit the UF Commencement Website.
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Program
- Processional
- National Anthem
- Opening
- Dean Glenn Good, Ph.D.
- Keynote
- Larry Kubiak, Ph.D.
- Student Speaker
- Jessica Judge
- Graduate Recognition
- Associate Deans Thomasenia Adams, Ph.D. & Tina Smith-Bonahue, Ph.D.
- Doctoral
- Specialist/Master’s
- Bachelor’s
- Welcome to the UF Alumni Association
- Senior Associate Dean Thomas Dana, Ph.D.
- Recessional
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Recognition Ceremony.
Is the College of Education 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 be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 9:00am in the Exactech Arena 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 be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 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 COE Recognition Ceremony at the Center for Performing Arts?
Yes, this venue requires all attendees, including children, to have a ticket.
What should I wear?
Graduates should wear their academic regalia to both the College of Education Recognition Ceremony and UF Commencement Ceremony.
If I have a disability…?
Please contact the UF Disability Resource Center (https://disability.ufl.edu/contact-us/) for any questions related to participating in our ceremony. Our commencement team will be notified and work with you to find the right solution for your need. Accessibility information for the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts can be found here: https://performingarts.ufl.edu/about/accessibility/.
Will I receive my diploma?
Graduates do not receive a diploma at the Commencement Ceremony or the COE Recognition Ceremony. Diplomas are mailed to the graduates. Learn more at https://registrar.ufl.edu/services/diplomas
Where can I park?
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking restrictions are lifted for graduation weekend, but parking is limited. It is recommended that you arrive early, particularly if members of your party are elderly or have mobility impairments.
There is a flat lot and parking garage adjacent to the Phillips Center located at 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville FL: https://campusmap.ufl.edu/#/index/0315
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.
How long will the ceremony last?
We expect the ceremony to last approximately one and a half hours, including the processional.
What if I have questions about the Doctoral Commencement Ceremony or University-wide Ceremony?
For questions pertaining to the UF Doctoral Commencement Ceremony and/or University-wide Ceremony, please visit https://commencement.ufl.edu/spring/resources/faqs/.
