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 for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through 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

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 for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through 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

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.

Computer & Information Science & Engineering and AI Day: The University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineer and AI 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: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through 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

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: Cameras will not be permitted for this event. Photos and video taken via cell phone are PROHIBITED for this event. Smart glasses are also PROHIBITED
• 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.