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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Graduation Information


Academic regalia is the required attire for any commencement ceremony.

 

University-wide Doctoral Recognition Ceremony: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 9 a.m., Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Graduates will be individually recognized and hooded on stage; for all university doctoral graduates.

University-wide Commencement Ceremony: Friday, May 5, 2023, 7 p.m., Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Degrees are conferred by the university president and students will turn their tassel; for all university graduates.

CALS Student Recognition Ceremony: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7 p.m., Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Graduates will be individually recognized on stage; for CALS master's and bachelor's graduates only.

  • Students will have their names called, cross the stage, and shake hands with their department chair/representative and CALS Dean Elaine Turner. 
  • Graduates will line up at Gate 4. Gate 4 will open at 5:30 p.m. Graduates should arrive no later than 6 p.m. 
  • Guests will enter through Gates 1& 3. Doors for guests will open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Normal facility security policies will be in place (https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/general-information/security-policies/).
  • The processional will begin at ~6:30 p.m. The National Anthem will be played at 7:00 p.m. Encourage your guests to be in their seats by 6:30 p.m.
  • There will be a recessional of all graduates after the ceremony; you will not be permitted to leave early.
  • Regalia (cap and gown) is required. 
  • Bring your NAME CARD to this ceremony. 
  • The ceremony will also be streamed via live webcast using this link: Link to live webcast.
  • This is NOT a ticketed ceremony. 
LINE UP LOCATIONS
MAJOR LOCATION MARSHAL
Agricultural Education and Communication          Practice Court Becky Raulerson
Agricultural Operations Management Practice Court Ana Martin-Ryals
Animal Sciences                                                      Practice Court Amie Imler
Biology Practice Court Carolina Saenz-Failach
Botany    Practice Court Carolina Saenz-Failach
Dietetics (FSHN) Between Gates 1 & 4, downstairs Soohyoun Ahn
Entomology and Nematology            Practice Court Ted Burgess
Environmental Mgmt in Ag and Nat Resources   Orange and Blue Room Mike Sisk
Environmental Science (SNRE) Orange and Blue Room Ryan Good
Family, Youth and Community Sciences Practice Court Muthusami Kumaran
Food and Resource Economics Between Gates 1 & 4, downstairs Caleb Stair
Food Science (FSHN) Between Gates 1 & 4, downstairs Soohyoun Ahn
Forest Resources and Conservation (FFGS) Orange and Blue Room Chuck Cichra
Geomatics (FFGS) Orange and Blue Room Chuck Cichra
Horticultural Science Orange and Blue Room Xin Zhao
Marine Sciences (FFGS) Orange and Blue Room Chuck Cichra
Master’s candidates (all majors) Between Gates 2 & 3, downstairs Larry Forthun
Microbiology and Cell Science Orange and Blue Room Daniel Czyz
Natural Resource Conservation (FFGS) Orange and Blue Room Chuck Cichra
Nutritional Sciences (FSHN) Between Gates 1 & 4, downstairs Soohyoun Ahn
Plant Science Orange and Blue Room AJ Lindsey
Soil and Water Science Orange and Blue Room Mike Sisk
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Orange and Blue Room Nia Morales
ADDITIONAL FAQ'S
  • What if I lost my name card or didn't receive one?
    • We will have extra blank cards the morning of the ceremony. You may fill one out by hand. 
  • As a master's student, do I need to wear my hood or will I get hooded on stage?
    • Master's students are to arrive with their hood already on their person. You will not be hooded on stage. 
  • My family is trying to time when I will walk across stage. Will we walk in alphabetical order?
    • No, students will not walk the stage in alphabetical order. You will walk by department and names will not be alphabetized within that department.  
  • Where should my family park?
    • Parking restrictions will be lifted all over campus; this will be true for all lots and garages on campus unless otherwise labeled.

For additional information regarding commencement, please visit the University of Florida commencement website.

Contact cals-dean@ufl.edu with additional questions.