Time: Event begins 3 hours before kickoff and ends at kickoff (Please check back later for kickoff time announcement)
Event Details: Hosted outside Gate 2 at the O’Connell Center; Enjoy music, giveaways, interactive displays, and more!
Tickets: Admission is free

Come check out Speed Friending—a fun and easy way to meet new people! You’ll go through a few rounds of five-minute conversations to break the ice. After that, stick around to play games, hang out with your new friends and enjoy some light refreshments!

Come check out Speed Friending—a fun and easy way to meet new people! You’ll go through a few rounds of five-minute conversations to break the ice. After that, stick around to play games, hang out with your new friends, and enjoy some light refreshments!

Event Information

• Doors: 4:30pm
• Gates: Students 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 on weekdays in the garage and flat lot adjacent to the arena. Parking is first come, first served. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

New Student Convocation is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all first-year students. Convocation celebrates the UF Class of 2030’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.

Event Information

• Doors: 4:30pm
• Start Time: 6:00pm
• Gates: gate 1 and 3 will be open for this event.
• 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: Backpacks and oversized bags will not be permitted. Bags of any size are discouraged for this event. 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 through 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 »

Gators Volleyball Camps will take place over the course of June and July in 2026. Please see below for camp dates and a link for more information on the Florida Gators website.

Dates and Times

• Youth Skills Camp – June 9 – 11
• Gator Serving Camp – June 11 (Evening Only)
• College Prep Camp – June 12 – 13
• All Skills Camp – July 6 – 9
• Serving Camp – July 9 (Afternoon Only)
• Team Camp Orange – July 10 – 12
• Specialty Position (Hitter/Blocker) Camp – July 14
• Specialty Position (Setter/Hitter) – July 15
• Specialty Position (Passing/Defense) Camp – July 16
• Team Camp Blue – July 17 – 19

Additional Information

For complete information on age restrictions, pricing, and other information, please visit FloridaGators.com.

Come experience a fun-filled gymnastics camp where many memories and new friendships will be made! The Gators Gymnastics Summer Camps are committed to providing a championship-caliber environment where campers can work hard and enjoy achieving their goals.

Emphasis will be placed on reinforcing basics while using safe progressions to pursue new skills—very similar to what the Gators gymnastics team does every day. Training will include all four competitive events, as well as Tumbl Trak/trampoline, dance, and educational opportunities.

Dates and Times

July 4-July 6, 2025

Details

• Three exciting days of gymnastics
• Five structured training sessions and one Open Gym
• Campus tour led by staff
• Friday Night Dinner Provided (Bring Your Own Lunch Sat./Sun.)
• Daily Q&A/Educational Session with current and former Gators

Additional Information

For complete information, please visit FloridaGators.com

The 14th Annual Red Shoe Affair promises to be an extraordinary evening in support of Ronald McDonald House families and in celebration of our new house. The festivities will be packed with a silent & live auction, heart-warming family stories, exquisite cuisine as well as open bars, dancing, and much more!

For more event details, please visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities website.

Additional Information

• Gates: 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.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security & Prohibited Items: 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.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »