The Thirteenth 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, go to: https://rmhcncf.org/event/red-shoe-affair/

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 »

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: Arts; Design, Construction and Planning; Health and Human Performance; Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering; Journalism and Communications; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy; Public Health and Health Professions; Veterinary Medicine

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.

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

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 1:40pm

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, however, are subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Concessions available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here.
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Order UF regalia at the UF Commencement website.

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

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

Camp is structured to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and individual defense. In addition, campers will work on team offensive and defensive systems. Athletes will work in groups of similar age and experience.

Dates and Times

July 14 – July 17, 2025 (Monday – Thursday)

Price

Overnight Camp: $800 (Sold Out: Waitlist Only)
Day Camp: $600

Details

• Open to girls 13 to 18 years of age
• Registration begins at 12:30pm in O’Connell Center Gate 1 Lobby

Additional Information

For complete information, please visit FloridaGators.com.

Camp is designed to provide athletes an inside look into the practice setting of a top collegiate program. The same drills and techniques used to produce 142 Gator All-American honors will be featured. This camp is designed for those players aspiring to play in college and beyond. Because of the intensity of the training, camp is limited to only 4 on-court sessions and no competitions are scheduled. 

Dates and Times

June 10 – June 11, 2025 (Tuesday – Wednesday)

Price

Overnight Camp: $285
Day Camp: $255

Details

• Open to girls 13 to 18 years of age
• Registration begins at 12:00pm in O’Connell Center Gate 1 Lobby

Additional Information

For complete information, please visit FloridaGators.com.

This event is open to the general public. Come out and support the Gators as they look to claim a National Championship!

Event Information

• Doors: 7:00pm
• Game Time: 8:50pm
• Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
• 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 lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays 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.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Ticket Info

Tickets are FREE to UF students with a valid UF ID and are only available at the O’Connell Center Box Office.

Tickets will be distributed starting at 10:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd at the O’Connell Center Gate 1 Box Office.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE BUILDING ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW WITHOUT A SCANNABLE UF ID (can be either physical or digital).

Event Information

• Date: Monday, April 14th at 7:00pm
• Doors: 6:00pm
• Gates: Gate 1 will be open.
• Camera Policy: No cameras are permitted for this event. Cell phone cameras are allowed.
• Video/Audio Recording Policy: Professional video camera equipment is not permitted.
• Concession Information: Open at Gate 1
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
• Parking: 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 and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Event Information

• Tip-Off: 6:00pm
• Doors Open: 1 hour prior to tip-off
• Gates: Gates 1 will be open for the general public.
• 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 lifted at 3:30pm on weekdays 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.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »