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.

Women’s Basketball vs. Wofford (NIT Round 1)

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 6:00pm
  • Doors Open: 5:00pm
  • Gates:  Gate 1 will be open to the general public.
  • 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 in the flat lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center will be first come, first served. Parking is lifted in these areas at 3:30pm on weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Men’s Basketball vs. UCF (NIT Round 1)

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 7:00pm
  • Doors Open: 5:30pm
  • Gates:  Gate 1 and 3 will be open to the general public. Students enter through Gate 3.
  • 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 in the flat lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center will be first come, first served. Parking is lifted in these areas at 3:30pm on weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony

Join the UF College of Pharmacy as we celebrate the white coat ceremony on Saturday, April 15, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville.

Event Information

Private Event

We are hosting an awards banquet for UF Health and Shands. This is a private event that will be taking place in the O’Connell Center. Please check our weekly calendars to see which activities may be cancelled for that day.

Additional Information:

UF Coaches Clinic – Chalk Talk

This is a private event that will be taking place in the O’Connell Center. Please check our weekly calendars to see which activities may be cancelled for that day.

Additional Information:

  • Registration: 2:00pm on Thursday and 8:00am on Friday
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Parking: Parking for attendees will be on the top level of the parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is a yearlong philanthropic effort benefiting the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Each year, students stay awake and on their feet at our annual 26.2 hour event to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for the duration of the event. In the 29 years of Dance Marathon at UF’s existence, we have raised more than $28 million , making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States. In 2022, DM at UF raised a grand total of $2,334,217.21 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Additional Information:

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Camera Policy: Cameras of all types are permitted.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is allowed for this event
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the Dance Marathon website.

College of Medicine Research Poster Session

Our annual research poster session is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the strength of our research mission and programs, to appreciate the scope, quality and distinction of the science, and to launch new partnerships through vibrant, robust conversations. Let us celebrate the future as we join together in advancing discovery through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive excellence in research!

Event Information

Commencement – Levin College of Law

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

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 10:30am

Attendees:

  • Levin College of Law

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Commencement – Pharmacy

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

Attendees:

  • MS and PharmD

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Commencement – Public Health and Health Professions

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

Attendees:

  • Public Health and Health Professions

    Additional Information