Doors will open at 6 PM and the show will begin at 7 PM. You will not need to pre-register for this event, but seating is limited. Bags will NOT be allowed inside the arena. Only students with a valid Gator-1 ID will have access for this free show. It is recommended to arrive promptly in order to secure a spot. We can’t wait to see you all there!

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 »

For more information on the event, please visit the ACCENT Speakers Bureau Page on Instagram.

Event Information

• Match Time: 2:00pm
• Doors Open: 1 hour before match
• Format: Orange vs. Blue scrimmage
• Admission: Free. No tickets needed for this event.
• Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
• 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 on weekends on campus. Spots will be available outside the O’Connell Center in the adjacent parking garage and 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 »

New Student Convocation is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all first-year students. Convocation celebrates the UF Class of 2030’s entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners. New Student Convocation invites student to fully embrace their student experience and understand the expectations that come with being a Gator. In learning more about the university, our first-year students will create their unique identity as a class and see how they can make a positive impact on the world as a member of the Gator Nation.

Event Information

• Doors: 4:30pm
• Start Time: 6:00pm
• Gates: gate 1 and 3 will be open 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
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Prohibited Items: Backpacks and oversized bags will not be permitted. Bags of any size are discouraged for this event. Please leave bags at home. Please see above security link for more prohibited items.
• Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday through 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.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

The 14th 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, please visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities website.

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 @ 1:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 2:30pm

Participating Degrees: Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS); Education (EDU); Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS); Warrington College of Business (WCB)

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.
• 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.

Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 8:30am for guests
Processional: Begins at 9:30am

Participating Degrees: Arts (ART); Design, Construction and Planning (DCP); Health and Human Performance (HHP); Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (H.W. ENG); Journalism and Communications (CJC); Medicine (MED); Nursing (NURS); Pharmacy (PHARM); Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP); Veterinary Medicine (VET MED)

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.
• 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.
• 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The UF student pre-sale for this event will take place on Wednesday, May 20th at 12:00pm. UF Students can purchase their tickets on ticketmaster.com. Click “Unlock Offer” to enter your 8-digit UFID to unlock the student pricing. Four ticket maximum per purchase.

Additional Information

• 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: Video and audio recording is not allowed
• 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 »
• Tickets: UF Student tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 20th on Ticketmaster.com.

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

Entrance: Graduating Students enter through Gate 4 @ 8:30am – General Public enters through Gate 1 @ 8:30am
Processional: Begins at 10:00am

Participating Degrees: MS and PharmD

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, but subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Concessions will be made available for this event.
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Guests enter through Gate 1 or 3. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: Visit the Registrar website for more information on this event.
• Security: Security Policies listed here.
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Regalia can be ordered at the UF Commencement website.

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

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

Entrance: Graduating Students enter through Gate 4 @ 3:30pm – General Public enters through Gate 1 @ 3:45pm
Processional: Begins at 5:00pm

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

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Professional cameras allowed, but subject to be searched at the doors
• Concession Information: Concessions will be made 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: Security Policies listed here.
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages prohibited. Security and Policies
• Parking: Information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Regalia: Regalia can be ordered at the UF Commencement website.

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