Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Spring Warrington graduation ceremonies for all majors?

The Warrington College of Business Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 3 at 9:00 AM is a college-specific ceremony where we will recognize and celebrate Ph.D., DBA, Hough Graduate School of Business (master’s degree), and Fisher School of Accounting (3/2 and bachelor’s degree) recipients. At 2:00 PM, we will have a ceremony for Heavener School of Business (BSBA and BABA) recipients. Graduates will be individually recognized as they cross the stage in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

The All University Commencement on May 3 at 7:00 PM is a university-wide ceremony that is open to all graduating UF students. This ceremony will feature a speaker and degrees will be conferred. However, graduates will not walk across the stage in this ceremony or have their names called.

Do I need tickets to attend the ceremony?

No, tickets are not required to attend the Warrington Graduate Recognition Ceremony or the university-wide commencement.

What should I bring with me?

Graduates will receive a name card prior to the graduation ceremonies. You must bring this name card with you. More information about name card pick-up locations will be shared via email at a later date. Please take the time to write the phonetic spelling of your name in the appropriate location on the card prior to the ceremony.

You will not need a name card if you choose to attend the university-wide ceremony at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but you will need it at the Warrington Graduate Recognition Ceremony.

For more information, please review the University’s guidelines on name cards.

How many guests can I bring?

There is no limit on the number of guests who can attend per student.

How can I watch the live streaming of the ceremonies?

Live streaming will be available for both of the Warrington Recognition Ceremonies. The ceremony live stream links will be added above closer to the date of the ceremony.

How long is the ceremony?

The ceremony will last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours.

Where do I go once I get to the O’Connell Center?

All graduates must report to Gate 4 of the O’Connell Center. Doors will open 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Graduates will then be directed to their appropriate location within the arena.

Where should my guests go once they arrive?

Guests will enter the O’Connell Center through the main entrance doors near Gate 1 and 3. Doors will open for guests 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Guests should be seated before the procession begins. Guest seating is first-come, first-seated. No guests will be permitted in the graduates’ seating area.

What is allowed inside the O’Connell Center?

All graduates and guests will go through a metal detector screening before entering the building. A full list of prohibited items can be found on the O’Connell Center Security Policies page.

If I have a disability and have concerns about participating in the ceremony, what should I do?

First, contact the UF Disability Resource Center. The Warrington commencement team will be notified and will work with you to find a solution that is right for your need.

Where can I park and find the ceremony entrances?

Please see this map of campus parking options.

Where can my guests stay in Gainesville?

For a list of hotels and their proximity to campus, Visit Gainesville’s website has a Where to Stay in Alachua County webpage.

Will food be served?

Concessions will be open in the O’Connell Center.

Will my name be called as I walk across the stage?

Yes! All Warrington College of Business graduates will be recognized by name as they cross the stage at the Warrington College of Business ceremonies in the O’Connell Center.

Graduates will not cross the stage or have their names called at the university-wide ceremony in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.