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UF CCC 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: Student entrance is located at Gate 3. Employer entrance is located at 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 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: Student entrance is located at Gate 3. Employer entrance is located at 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

Computer and Information Science and Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Career Fair

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.

Event Information

  • Gates: Student entrance is located at Gate 3. Employer entrance is located at 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: 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

Fall Student Organization Fair

Time: 4:00pm

Each semester the Office of Community & Belonging hosts Student Organization Fairs, where numerous organizations come out and connect students to new opportunities or events, provide information about membership, and are open to everyone! Student Organizations also showcase their various achievements, creativity, and talent. For more event details go to: https://studentengagement.ufl.edu/get-involved/

Additional Information

Private Event

Private Event

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Norfolk State

Match Information

  • Match Time: 1:00pm
  • Doors Open: 1-hour prior to match start
  • Gates: General patrons enter through Gate 1. UF 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 ServicesAccessibility Information
  • SecuritySee the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on weekends in the parking lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center. Spots will be available inside the parking garage and flat lot. Parking will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »
  • TicketsFloridaGators.com

Florida Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Texas

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2024-2025 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: TBA
  • Doors Open: 60 minutes prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 and 4 will be open for 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 adjacent to the O’Connell Center is reserved for Gator Boosters only. Parking in the O’Connell Center garage will be first come, first served. Please check back later for more information on parking as we get closer to the season. For more information on parking, visit FloridaGators.com.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Men’s Basketball vs. North Florida

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2024-2025 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 12:00pm
  • Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 and 4 are open for general. Club guests enter at the Administration Gate. Students enter 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 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 available in the O’Connell Center parking garage on a first come, first serve basis. Guests looking to park in the garage must enter the parking lot from the 2nd Avenue entrance. The flat lot is reserved for passholders. For more information on parking, visit FloridaGators.com.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Jacksonville

Ticketing:
Tickets are currently available for the 2024-2025 basketball season. For more information, please check FloridaGators.com

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 8:00pm
  • Doors Open: 60 minutes prior to tip-off
  • Gates: Gates 1 and 4 will be open for 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 adjacent to the O’Connell Center is reserved for Gator Boosters only. Parking in the O’Connell Center garage will be first come, first served. Please check back later for more information on parking as we get closer to the season. For more information on parking, visit FloridaGators.com.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »