CONGRATULATIONS
DCP GRADUATES
Fall 2024
Doctoral Ceremony
Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.
Processional Begins at 1:30 p.m.
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Bachelor’s/Master’s Ceremony
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.
Processional Begins at 1:30 p.m.
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Spring 2025
Doctoral Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
University Wide Commencement Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
DCP Recognition Ceremony
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Summer 2025
Doctoral Ceremony
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Bachelor’s/Master’s Ceremony
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
FAQ – Fall 2024 DCP Bachelor’s/Master’s Ceremony
Do I need tickets for my family to attend?
No. This is not a ticketed event, as admission is free and open to the general public. There is no limit to the amount of family members in attendance.
Where do I park?
Garage 7 or Stephen C. O’Connell Center Parking Lot
What time should I arrive?
TBA
Where do graduates enter/line up?
TBA
Where do friends and family enter?
Gates 1 & 3
What time do graduates start processing to the stage?
1:30 p.m.
What items are prohibited at commencement?
For a list of prohibited items, click here.
What will be announced as I walk across the stage?
Names only, specifically what is written on the name card you receive at check in. Graduates will hand said card to the name reader before walking across the stage.
Will the ceremony be available online for those who cannot attend in person?
Yes – the link will be posted here one week before the event.
If you have any other questions, please email them to graduation@dcp.ufl.edu
Falll 2024 Registration
REGISTRATION
Students graduating this semester must apply to graduate. The deadlines for applications for the Fall 2024 semester can be found in the catalog of the Registrar’s Office https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/dates-deadlines/2024-2025/#fall24text
The application for graduation can be found in a student’s OneUF.
https://registrar.ufl.edu/services/degreeapp
CHECKING/UPDATING/EDITING YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Login to your https://one.uf.edu/
- Click on “academic information”
- Click on “graduation checklist”
- Go to “RSVP for your ceremony”
- Answer the questions, or change your answers to the questions
Fall 2024 Regalia
Regalia is REQUIRED to participate in University of Florida Commencement ceremonies.
Regalia ordered after November will incur a late fee and cannot be mailed: https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_uf/ (note: a browser alternative to Chrome is recommended for this site). Payment is required when placing an order.
Formal academic regalia is required for all faculty members attending the ceremonies as a doctoral commencement ceremony as a platform party member or as an escort and/or hooding faculty member for doctoral degree candidates.
For detailed information including ordering and pickup, please contact the UF Bookstore directly:
Phone: 352-392-0194
Email: cap-gown@ufl.edu
Or visit their website.
Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony, please visit https://commencement.ufl.edu/fall/resources/faqs/, or contact Jason Degen at jdegen@ufl.edu or (352) 392-2346.
Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Live Stream
Link Coming Soon
Fall 2024 Links
After Graduation
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