Make Your Celebration Memorable
This is the big moment you鈥檝e been waiting for. To celebrate years of hard work, of sleepless nights, of study sessions and all you鈥檝e achieved. To walk across the stage, hear your name called and soak up the applause and cheers from family and friends. To proudly turn your tassel. A global pandemic made it challenging for commencement to take place in an arena full of classmates and loved ones, but we wouldn鈥檛 miss this opportunity. It鈥檚 now your time to shine!
2020 Graduation Celebrations
If you are a Fall 2021 graduate, please refer to the official commencement website at .
Enjoy Your Official Commencement
November 5 at 9:00 a.m.
The registration period is closed. Only those graduates who registered their intent to participate by September 14, at 5 p.m. will be allowed to participate. The original deadline of September 10, was extended by several days to accommodate late registrations, but is now officially closed.
Graduates of all colleges will dress in official 麻豆原创 regalia rented from , participate in the Pomp and Circumstance processional, hear words of inspiration from university leadership and cross the stage during the formal Commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena. View the .
The health and well-being of all 麻豆原创 graduates and visitors is our top priority. Face coverings are expected for all graduates and guests during the indoor ceremony. Explore 麻豆原创鈥檚 face covering guide for more information. We also encourage our campus community and visitors to get vaccinated and follow CDC guidelines. The event will be livestreamed for those near or far to partake in the celebration.
Class Gift
Join your fellow seniors in supporting future Knights. Donate $20.21 and receive a green graduation cord as a thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
More information will be added as it becomes available.
General FAQs
This ceremony is for 2020 graduates only. 2019 and 2021 graduates who want to participate in the Fall 2021 Commencement on December 17-18, 2021, must reach out to registrar@ucf.edu for more information.
No, this is the official make-up ceremony for 2020 graduates.
No, if you have extenuating circumstances please reach out to universityevents@ucf.edu.
Complimentary parking will be available in garage D, garage H, garage C, and the D1 and D2 surface lots for graduates and their guests.
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Doors will open 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. We recommend graduates arrive at least an hour prior to the 9:00 a.m. start time.
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Yes. Special seating arrangements will be made for any guests with mobility or hearing impairments.
You may pre-order at . There will be two t-shirt options, separated by last name in order to include the entire 2020 class.
Tickets
Based on the number of graduates registered to participate in the ceremony, each graduate will receive four (4) tickets electronically on Monday, October 25 to their Knights鈥� email address. No additional tickets will be released after original allotment is emailed.
Electronic guest tickets will be sent out on Monday, October 25. You will receive an email with instructions on how to download your tickets.
No additional tickets will be distributed to graduates once their original allotment of four (4) tickets is emailed.
Graduates that need more tickets are encouraged to reach out to their fellow Class of 2020 graduates approved to participate in the ceremony and ask for any unused tickets from their allotment. Electronic tickets are transferable. Be advised, those transferred tickets may result in your guests not seated in the same section.
Regalia
Yes. Academic regalia is required to participate in Commencement. You may order official 麻豆原创 regalia through .
Yes, this is the moment to wear the official regalia you had previously rented and kept.
Yes. Academic regalia must be rented through Herff Jones to be able to participate.
You may order your cap and gown through . You will need to order it by September 24.
Your Herff Jones cap and gown rental will include a return shipping label and instructions. The package must be returned via FedEx no later than December 18, 2021. Your package including any celebratory items ordered will be shipped directly to your home.
Let’s Get Social
Congratulations, 麻豆原创 Grads! Use #麻豆原创Grad so we can share in celebrating your achievements on social media.
