Greetings | The Stephen C. O'Connell Center welcomes you! If you have any questions about visiting our venue, please contact the Box Office at 352-392-1653, that's 3. 5. 2. 3. 9. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. or the O'Connell Center administrative offices at 352-392-5500.

Volleyball vs. Wisconsin

Match Information

  • Match Time: 3:00pm
  • Doors Open: 2:00pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on weekends on campus. Spots will be available outside the O’Connell Center in the adjacent parking garage and lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: FloridaGators.com

Volleyball vs. Minnesota

Match Information

  • Match Time: 12:00pm
  • Doors Open: 11:00am
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on weekends on campus. Spots will be available outside the O’Connell Center in the adjacent parking garage and lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: FloridaGators.com

Panhellenic Bid Day

The individuals who have participated in recruitment will find out which sorority gave them a bid.

Additional Information

  • Doors: 2:15pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: Metal detectors will be in use.  See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all first-year students. Convocation celebrates the UF Class of 2027’s entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners. New student Convocation invites student to fully embrace their student experience and understand the expectations that come with being a Gator. In learning more about the university, our first-year students will create their unique identity as a class and see how they can make a positive impact on the world as a member of the Gator Nation.

Additional Information

  • Doors: 3:30pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • 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: Available throughout locations on concourse level
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Backpacks and oversized bags will not be permitted. Bags of any size are discouraged for this event. If at all possible, please leave bags at home. Please see above security link for more prohibited items.
  • Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. It is open parking past 3:30 pm on these days. Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

11th Annual Red Shoe Affair

Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida will be hosting its annual fundraising event, the Red Shoe Affair, at the O’Connell Center on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 6:00 pm. For more event details, go to: https://www.rmhcncf.org/event/red-shoe-affair-0

Additional Information

Commencement – Bachelor’s, Master’s & Specialist’s Commencement Ceremony #2

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1 and 3- Doors open @ 8:30am for guests. Gate 4 for graduates
Processional: Begins at 9:30am

Attendees:

Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS); Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS); Warrington College of Business (WCB)

Additional Information

Commencement – Bachelor’s, Master’s & Specialist’s Commencement Ceremony #1

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1 and 3- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests. Gate 4 for students
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm

Attendees:

Arts (ART); Design, Construction and Planning (DCP); Education (EDU); Health and Human Performance (HHP); Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (H.W. ENG); Journalism and Communications (CJC); Medicine (MED); Nursing (NURS); Pharmacy (PHARM); Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP); Veterinary Medicine (VET MED)

Additional Information

Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

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 1:40pm

Attendees:

PhD, EdD, AuD, DAT, DBA, DMA, DNP, DPM, DPT, OTD, and PharmD

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