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.

Gator Swim Club Distance Meet

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Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 7:15am
Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed event

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 2 will be open for the General Public.
  • Security: Patrons will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • 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 will not be available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF CCC Career Showcase (Non-Technical Day)

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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 is located at 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 now 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 Career Showcase (Technical Day)

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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 is located at 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 now 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

Computer and Information Science and Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Career Fair

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This fair, formerly known as CISE Career Fair, is hosted specifically for companies who are hiring students and alumni with experience in computer science, computer engineering, digital arts and sciences, data science, cybersecurity, and AI/machine learning. If you sign up for both the AI and CISE Career Fair and the Career Showcase main event, you will receive a $300 discount on your CISE-AI Career Fair registration.

Event Information

  • Gates: Entrance is located at 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 now allowed.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • 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.
  • 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 DCP Industry Expo 2025

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The 2025 DCP Industry Expo is a two-day spring event where industry leaders in the around the country descend upon Gainesville to meet and hire top graduates and interns from the College of Design, Construction and Planning.

This two-day, multi-discipline event and is open to all DCP students to explore job opportunities and learn about potential internships.

Day 1 – Design and Planning Career Fair – 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Day 2 – Construction Management Career Fair – 9:00am-1:00pm

For full information on event, visit the UF DCP Career page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Gates: Employers enter through the Admin Gate starting at 7:00am. Students enter through Gate 1 starting at 9:00am
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Parking: Employer parking will available on the top level of the parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Parking will not be made available for students.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Stephen C. O’Connell Center Accessibility Information
  • Security: Full list of Security Policies
  • Prohibited Items: Please see the above security link.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF 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

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF 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

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF 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

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF 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

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

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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

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.