With the University of North Florida\u2019s graduation approaching, UNF commencement requires graduates to follow set check-in times, dress guidelines, parking rules and safety procedures.<\/p>\n
UNF\u2019s Spring 2026 commencement will be held on May 1 at the UNF Arena <\/a>(Building 34) for both undergraduate and graduate students. According to the UNF website, all tickets have been issued, and all ceremonies are at capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n Assembly, arrival, and parking\u00a0<\/p>\n Graduates must check in 90 minutes prior to their ceremony start time at the Field House\u2019s<\/a> (building 26) front entrance. According to the UNF commencement<\/a> page, graduates must check in with staff to receive their name card and line up with their college.\u00a0<\/p>\n Graduates must also have their name card information verified. Corrections can be made at the on-site help desk.\u00a0<\/p>\n Free parking is available in Lot 18<\/a> with ADA-compliant shuttles to the Arena. According to the Director of Parking and Transportation Services, Salena Laws, signage will show attendees where Lot 18 is located.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cADA attendees follow signage to the Arena [Parking] Garage,\u201d<\/a> said Laws. As for shuttles, Law said there will be three commencement-specific shuttles during the ceremonies.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Osprey Connector will run the same schedule,\u201d Laws said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Graduates must arrive early for check-in. After the procession begins, those who arrive later cannot join their group.\u00a0<\/p>\n Time\u00a0 The 9 a.m. undergraduate ceremony is for graduates from the Brooks College of Health, the Coggin College of Business, and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n 12:30 p.m. undergraduate ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n The 12:30 p.m. ceremony is for graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n 4:30 p.m. Graduate ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n Those graduating with master\u2019s and doctoral degrees from all colleges will attend the 4:30 p.m. ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n Photos and conduct\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the UNF website<\/a>, the university has a contract with Flash Photography<\/a> and StageClip<\/a> to take individual graduate photos and videos of stage crossings. <\/p>\n Graduates will receive a name card upon check-in at the Field House. Graduates can get an email with photo proofs after the ceremony by filling out the information on the back of the card.<\/p>\n Guests may take photos only from their seats or designated upper-level locations, according to the guest page. However, standing along the second-level walkway is prohibited for safety and to ensure clear views for all guests.<\/p>\n Accessibility<\/p>\n At the graduation ceremonies, Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can sit in a designated section with ASL interpretation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n9 a.m. undergraduate ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n