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Location: Stephen C. O'Connell
Center
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is located on the northwest corner
of Stadium Road and Gale Lemerand Drive (formaly known as North-South
Drive). Directions to O'Connell
Center. Tickets are not needed for guests.
Guests
No tickets are needed. Guests can park in the O'Connell
Center parking lot. Information
for Parents and Guests.
Application for Degree: Deadline xxxx
Degree candidates must file an Application
for Degree (PDF) with the Office of the University Registrar by
the deadline. Students must apply in the term in which they expect
to graduate, regardless of applications in previous terms. All requirements
for the degree must be completed as of the date of certification.
Students who have completed all the requirements for their degree
will be required to graduate.
Academic Regalia
All participants in the commencement ceremony
wear academic regalia, which can be reserved from the University Bookstore.
Contact the University of Florida Bookstore (392-0194) for a cap,
gown and hood (advanced degrees). Doctoral candidates should bring
their hoods with them to the ceremony.
All caps and gowns are black, and candidates for advanced degrees
also wear hoods. Students receiving specialist and master’s
degrees will receive their hoods when they pick up their regalia.
Bachelor of Health Science graduating with Honors:
For undergraduate students to graduate with honors (cum laude), the
student must have a UF grade point average of 3.50 or above on all
courses taken at the University after earning 60 credits.
Honors Theses due to advising offices: xxxx
To graduate magna or summa cum laude, students must have
a 3.75 or 3.85 GPA, respectively. In addition, students must have
successfully completed the College Honors Seminar course and an Honors
Thesis, approved by the Dean's office and submitted to the UF Honor's
Office by the appropriate deadline. Students seeking information about
their honors status should consult Marcia McLeod through her email:
mmcleod@phhp.ufl.edu. For
information about purchasing honors cords, click on the UF Commencement
link.
Graduating with Honors
Undergraduate degree candidates may purchase honors cords to recognize
their graduation with honors. Three honors distinctions are available:
cum laude (with honors – $13.81)
magna cum laude (with high honors – $27.63)
summa cum laude (with highest honors – $41.44)
The cords, which are optional, can also be purchased at the University
Bookstore. You can purchase cords only for the level of honors recommended
by your college in March and provided to the bookstore. If your honors
status changes to a higher level at final degree certification, you
can return to the bookstore after Commencement (May 7) to purchase
additional cords.
Please note: The honors designations listed in the
commencement program are unofficial. Your official honors designation
will be indicated on your transcript.
Each college/school/department has its own standards for graduating
with honors. Please refer to the current catalog or contact your department
for additional clarification.
Graduation Photos
Graduates participating in commencement will be photographed automatically.
There is no fee nor any obligation to purchase. Free proofs will be
mailed to you within 7–10 days of the ceremony. Orders and information
are available from University Photography, Inc. at 1-800-982-1873.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed approximately eight weeks after commencement
to your permanent home address. Please verify this address in Gatordex. |
