Commencement
Commencement at the UF College of Nursing is a very special time for students and families as well as faculty and staff of the College. We make it a priority to communicate important information so that students and families can make preparations in anticipation of this event.
The College holds its own Commencement Ceremony each Spring and invites all graduates from the spring semester, as well as the following summer semesters, to participate. In addition, nursing graduates participate in the UF-wide fall and summer ceremonies. Please see below for important information about upcoming commencement ceremonies.
Please check back on this Web site as this information is subject to change as the date approaches.
College of Nursing Commencement Program
The College of Nursing Commencement printed program is a special souvenir for students and families and commemorates a very special day in their nursing career. Hence, the College of Nursing makes every effort to list the honors and accomplishments of its graduates. All graduating students (both undergraduate and graduate students), please fill out this online form to submit your service and awards so that it will be listed in the program. Please note this is the ONLY way we can recognize your work. Deadline to submit this form is March 6.
Spring Commencement Ceremony and Events
All Fall 2008, Spring and Summer 2009 graduates are invited to participate in the College of Nursing Spring Commencement Ceremony, taking place Friday, May 1 at 11 am at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Plans are in full swing for the celebrations surrounding your upcoming Commencement from the College of Nursing.
Schedule of Events
Below is a schedule of events for the week. Please note the time and places for each of the following events.
Thursday April 30, 2009
10:00 am- 12 noon
Commencement Rehearsal
Phillips Center for Performing Arts
All graduates are encouraged to attend
3:30-5:30pm
Reception/Open House
College of Nursing First Floor Balcony and Nursing Resource Center
All graduates and their special guests are invited
6:30-8:00pm
College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Sponsored by College of Nursing Alumni Council
University Auditorium
Special Instructions for Pinning Ceremony:
Students MUST arrive at the auditorium no later than 5:45 pm. We will begin processing into the University Auditorium at 6:30 pm. If you are not in line and ready to process at 6:30 pm you will not participate in the ceremony (no exceptions will be made). Instructions on processing and for the ceremony will be given prior to this so it is very important that all students be on time.
(Due to limited seating in University Auditorium, tickets are necessary to attend this ceremony for everyone attending, including participating students. Tickets given to each student will be based on the total number of students participating in the event.)
Professional dress is required for participation in the Pinning Ceremony.
We are in the process of securing transportation from CON to UA. This will enable students and their special guests to park at University Auditorium and ride a bus to the College of Nursing for the Open House/Reception and ride bus back to University Auditorium for Pinning Ceremony. Specific details will follow at later date.
Friday May 1, 2009 11am-1pm
College of Nursing Commencement
Phillips Center for Performing Arts
Special Instructions for Commencement:
Graduates are to arrive at 10am and enter the Phillips Center through the west side entrance. You will then proceed to the Performers dressing area located in the southwest wing of the building. There are two dressing areas with restrooms located here for your use. We will begin line up in the west hallway at 10:30am. The processional line will begin at 10:55am. The Commencement Ceremony will begin promptly at 11am.
Due to limited seating in the Phillips Center, tickets will be distributed to students for this event. Total ticket numbers for each student will be based on the number of students who participate in this event. Graduates themselves do not need a ticket for this event. Graduates will need academic regalia to participate in Commencement. (Details will be forthcoming.)
For information from UF's Commencement page, click here
Please contact Anna Kelley: alkelley@ufl.edu for questions related to College of Nursing Commencement.