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 ESSIE Evening With Industry

UF ESSIE Evening with Industry is hosted by the UF Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. This event is a job, internship and networking event catered to students and alumni within civil, coastal and environmental engineering. During the evening, attendees will have the ability to speak and network with company representatives.

Typically student participants range between 325 and 400 attending. Over 100 representatives from upwards of 65 companies and organizations are in attendance. ESSIE undergraduate and graduate students, as well as our ESSIE alumni are welcome to attend.

UF ESSIE EVening with industry event information

  • Gates: Businesses and their representatives enter through Gate 4. Students enter through Gate 1.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Concessions not available for this event.
  • 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.
  • 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 »

additional information

Student Dress Code:

Business casual attire (khaki’s and a polo) or business formal (suits/dresses). Dressing appropriately goes a long way. We suggest wearing something that would make sense for the industry but is still professional dress.

Avoid: sneakers, shorts, t-shirts or flip flops

To learn more about proper attire or to borrow some clothes, check out the Career Connections Center Molm Family Gator Career Closet.

**If students/alumnus are not properly dressed, they will be denied entrance to the event.**

Swim and Dive vs. Nova Southeastern University

UF Swim & Dive logo

Location: Natatorium (Pool)
Doors: 12 pm (noon)
Ticketing: This is a non-ticketed event

Additional Information

  • Gates: Gate 3 will be open for the General Public.
  • Security: Patrons will be asked to walk through metal detectors upon entry into the building. See all the Security Policies listed HERE
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • 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 at Gate 2
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available on Flavet Field, a close distance to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF CCC Career Showcase (Non-Technical Day)

UF Career Connections Center Logo

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.

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 DCP Construction Management Career Fair

UF DCP Logo

The M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Career Fair is held each fall to connect the exceptional students from the College of Design, Construction and Planning and industry leading companies from across the U.S.

Event Information

  • Gates: Employers should enter at the Administration Gate. Students should enter at Gate 1.
  • Camera Policy: Cameras are allowed for this event.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is now allowed.
  • Concession Information: Concessions are not available for this event.
  • Parking: Employers: parking is provided. Participating employers should contact the College of Design, Construction and Planning for details. General public: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. It is open parking past 3:30 pm on these days. 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 »

Student Government Productions Presents: 24kGoldn

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 go on sale at NOON on Monday, August 19th.

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: Thursday, August 22nd
  • 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 »

UF Asian American Student Assembly

Event Information

  • Doors: 6:00pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open for UF Students.
  • 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: Parking is lifted on campus on the weekends. Spots will be available in both the parking lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Tickets: This is a free event. Tickets are not required to attend.

UF 2024 New Student Convocation

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New Student Convocation is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all first-year students. Convocation celebrates the UF Class of 2028’s entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners. New student Convocation invites students 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.

Additional Information

  • Doors: 3:30pm
  • 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.
  • 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 »

Volleyball – Buffalo vs. North Texas

Volleyball - Buffalo vs. North Texas Graphic

Match Information

  • Match Time: 5:00pm
  • Doors Open: 4:00pm
  • 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 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 »
  • Tickets: FloridaGators.com

Volleyball Tournament – Southern Indiana vs. USF

Volleyball Tournament Graphic

Match Information

  • Match Time: 1:00pm
  • Doors Open: 12:00pm
  • 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 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 »
  • Tickets: FloridaGators.com

Volleyball Tournament – USF vs. Ohio State

Volleyball Tournament Graphic

Match Information

  • Match Time: 7:00pm
  • Doors Open: 6:00pm
  • 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 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 »
  • Tickets: FloridaGators.com