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.

UF Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for all undergraduate students to present their research. All areas of research are accepted, and this is a great opportunity for students to present their summer work, such as research done at an REU, abroad, or at the University of Florida. Presenting at the symposium gives students valuable presentation experience, as well as a place to network and learn about research in a variety of fields.

Gate 1 doors will open for poster set-up at 11:00am. Doors will open for patrons at 1:00pm.

Additional Information:

  • Security: Patrons and presenters will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: 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: All University decal restrictions will remain in effect until 3:30pm. Students without decals should seek alternative forms of transportation or paid parking at the Reitz Union.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Newberry High School Graduation

Congratulations to the 2025 Newberry High School Graduating class!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, all camera bags are subject to be searched at doors.
  • Seating – Seating is first come, first served. Reserving seats will not be permitted.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
  • Security: See all Security Policies.
  • Metal Detectors: See Metal Detector procedures.
  • Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center lot and garage, where standards restrictions will be lifted to support this event. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

Gainesville High School Graduation

Gainesville High School logo

Congratulations to the 2025 Gainesville High School Graduating class!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 8:30am
  • Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, all camera bags are subject to be searched at doors.
  • Seating – Seating is first come, first served. Reserving seats will not be permitted.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
  • Security: See all Security Policies.
  • Metal Detectors: See Metal Detector procedures.
  • Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center lot and garage, where standards restrictions will be lifted to support this event. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

Santa Fe High School Graduation

Congratulations to the 2025 Santa Fe High School Graduating class!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 5:00pm
  • Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, all camera bags are subject to be searched at doors.
  • Seating – Seating is first come, first served. Reserving seats will not be permitted.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
  • Security: See all Security Policies.
  • Metal Detectors: See Metal Detector procedures.
  • Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center lot and garage, where standards restrictions will be lifted to support this event. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

Eastside High School Graduation

Congratulations to the 2025 Eastside High School Graduating class!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 1:00pm
  • Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, all camera bags are subject to be searched at doors.
  • Seating – Seating is first come, first served. Reserving seats will not be permitted.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
  • Security: See all Security Policies.
  • Metal Detectors: See Metal Detector procedures.
  • Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center lot and garage, where standards restrictions will be lifted to support this event. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

Buchholz High School Graduation

Congratulations to the 2025 Buchholz High School Graduating class!

Event Information:

  • Doors: 5:30pm
  • Camera Policy: Professional cameras are allowed, however, all camera bags are subject to be searched at doors.
  • Seating – Seating is first come, first served. Reserving seats will not be permitted.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Accessible Gates: Gates 1 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
  • Security: See all Security Policies.
  • Metal Detectors: See Metal Detector procedures.
  • Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center lot and garage, where standards restrictions will be lifted to support this event. Parking will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

UF Coaches Clinic

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 is available on the top level of the parking garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

For more information on the event, please visit FloridaGators.com.

UF Commencement – College of Pharmacy (MS/PharmD)

Excited to celebrate UF Commencement with these graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm
Processional: Begins at 1:30pm

Participating Degrees: MS and PharmD

Additional Information

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

UF Commencement – Levin College of Law (JD’s, LLM’s & SJD’s)

Excited to celebrate UF Commencement with these graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 10:30am
Processional: Begins at 11:30am

Participating Degrees: Levin College of Law (JD’s, LLM’s & SJD’s)

Additional Information

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