Graduation

University Wide Commencement Ceremony 
Where degrees are conferred by the university president and undergraduate students will turn their tassel. This ceremony is for all university graduates receiving a bachelor’s, master’s, or specialist's degree. It does not require tickets for graduates or guests, nor is there a per-candidate guest limit.  

COTA Recognition Ceremony  
College Recognition Ceremonies are where each degree candidate will walk across the stage to be individually recognized and celebrated as their name is called. This ceremony is for all College of the Arts degree candidates. Out of respect for all candidates, everyone is asked to stay until all names have been called.

University Doctoral Ceremony  
Where doctoral candidates are individually recognized and hooded on stage. This ceremony is for all doctoral graduates. It does not require tickets for graduates or guests, nor is there a per-candidate guest limit.

For more information on commencement ceremonies, please visit the UF Commencement Website. 

There will be a Facebook live feed for the event - it will be on the COTA Facebook on the day of the ceremony.