A private event will be taking place inside the O’Connell Center on July 25th. This event is by invitation only. Please check our weekly calendars to see what daily activities will be impacted.
Private Event
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Private Event
A private event will be taking place inside the O’Connell Center on August 23rd. This event is by invitation only. Please check our weekly calendars to see what daily activities will be impacted.
Fall Business Bash
Event Information
- Gates: Patrons enter through Gate 1
- Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
- Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
- Prohibited Items: Check security link above
- Parking: Parking is lifted at 3:30pm in the flat lot and garage adjacent to the arena. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
UF Fall 2026 Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #4
Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!
Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm
Participating Degrees: ENG, EDU
Additional Information
- Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
- Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
- More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
- Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
- Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
- Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.
UF Fall 2026 Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #3
Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!
Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm
Participating Degrees: DCP; CLAS
Additional Information
- Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
- Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
- More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
- Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
- Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
- Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.
UF Fall 2026 Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #2
Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!
Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 7:30am for guests
Processional: Begins at 8:30am
Participating Degrees: CJC; WCB
Additional Information
- Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
- Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
- More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
- Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
- Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
- Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.
UF Fall 2026 Commencement – Bachelor’s and Master’s #1
Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!
Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm
Participating Degrees: CALS, HHP, ART, PHHP, MED, VET, PHARM, NURS
Additional Information
- Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
- Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
- More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
- Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
- Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
- Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.
UF Fall Doctoral Commencement
Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!
Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm
Participating Degrees: All Colleges
Additional Information
- Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
- Concession Information: Concessions will be made available for this event.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
- More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
- Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
- Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
- Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- Regalia: Regalia can be ordered at the UF Commencement website.
UF CCC Fall 2026 Career Showcase (Technical Day)
Career Showcase is a University of Florida tradition. It offers recruiters the opportunity to find talented students and alumni for their organization.
Hosted by the university’s Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast. Career Showcase is a two-day event that brings together students and employers for in-person networking and recruiting. Each day is streamlined towards professions in different areas with day one as non technically focused, including business, non-profits, government, social services, hospitality, retail, etc and day two is focused around careers in technical fields, engineering, I.T., healthcare, construction, and more. In fall 2021, over 5,000 students from non-technical and technical fields attended Career Showcase to network with over 300 employers. A hiring manager’s dream, it’s easy to find your future talent at Career Showcase.
Technical Day: Featuring opportunities in engineering, information technology, research & development, architecture, programming, construction, biomedical, manufacturing and other technical professions.
Event Information
- Gates: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through Gate 4.
- Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
- Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
- Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
- Parking: UF Parking restrictions will be in place during the hours of this event. Both the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center are permit-only.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here
- Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- More Info: For more info on the event, please visit the Career Connections Center
UF CCC Fall 2026 Career Showcase (Non-Technical Day)
Career Week is a University of Florida tradition. It offers recruiters the opportunity to find talented students and alumni for their organization.
Hosted by the university’s Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast. Career Showcase is a three-day event that brings together students and employers for in-person networking and recruiting. Each day is streamlined towards professions in different areas with day one as non-technically focused, including business, non-profits, government, social services, hospitality, retail, etc., and day two is focused on careers in technical fields, engineering, I.T., healthcare, construction, and more. Over 7,000 students attended Career Week to network with over 300 employers.
Non-Technical Day: Featuring opportunities in accounting, management, sales, government, finance, hospitality, healthcare, communications, marketing, social services, and other non-technical professions.
Event Information
- Gates: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through Gate 4.
- Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
- Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
- Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
- Parking: UF Parking restrictions will be in place during the hours of this event. Both the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center are permit-only.
- Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
- Security: See the Security Policies listed here
- Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
- Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
- More Info: For more info on the event, please visit the Career Connections Center
