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.

Gymnastics Hype Night

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Event Information

  • Event Start: 6:30pm
  • Doors: 5:30pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be the only gate open for this event
  • Tickets: Tickets are free 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
  • Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 only
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF College of Medicine Research Poster Session

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The annual UF College of Medicine 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

  • Event Start: TBD
  • Entry: Patrons enter through Gate 1.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording allowed for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Stephen C. O’Connell Center Accessibility Information
  • Security: Full list of Security Policies
  • 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 lifted in these areas at 3:30pm on weekdays.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Additional Information: For additional information, visit UF College of Medicine 2024 Research Poster Session

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 »

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 »

Florida Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Stetson

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

Additional Information

  • Tip-Off: 1:00pm
  • 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 »