Commencement - University of Florida

Commencement

A guide for graduating students, guests, faculty, and staff.

May Graduation Weekend

Students at graduation

2023 Dates

Doctoral Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 4, 9am-11am

University Wide Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 5, 7pm-9pm

College Recognition Ceremonies
Varies by college and department.
Wednesday, May 3-Monday, May 8
Candidates must register in their One.UF

Degree-Specific Ceremonies

Other End-of-Semester Celebrations

May
Graduation

August Graduation Weekend

Students at graduation

2023 Dates

Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
Friday, August 11, 2pm-4pm

Bachelor's, Master's & Specialist's Ceremonies
Ceremony #1: ART; DCP; EDU; HHP; HW ENG; CJC; MED; NURS; PHARM; PHHP; VET MED
Friday, August 11, 7pm-9pm

Ceremony #2: CALS; CLAS; WCB
Saturday, August 12, 10am-12pm

Other End-of-Semester Celebrations

August
Graduation

December Graduation Weekend

Students at Graduation

2022 Dates

Doctoral Commencement Ceremony
Friday, December 16, 2pm-4pm

Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist's Ceremonies
Ceremony #1: HHP; CJC; NURS; PHHP; VET MED; WCB
Friday, December 16, 7pm-9pm

Ceremony #2: ARTS; DCP; EDU; CLAS; MED; PHARM
Saturday, December 17, 10am-12pm

Ceremony #3: CALS; H.W. ENG
Saturday, December 17, 3pm-5pm

Degree-Specific Ceremonies

Other End-of-Semester Celebrations

December
Graduation

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