Pinning Ceremony – Student RSVP Form Spring 2026 » College of Nursing

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

BSN graduating seniors – deadline to RSVP is March 6, 2026.

Name – (enter as you plan to list on your degree)

First Middle Last Suffix

This is how your name will appear in the program and be announced at time of pinning. Please leave blank any box that does not apply to you (most likely – middle name and/or suffix).

Phonetic Spelling of Full Name*

Please enter the phonetic spelling of your FULL name as you entered it above and would like it announced (example for Alberta Florida Gator: al-BUR-tuh FLOR-ih-duh GAY-tur)- include all parts of name as listed above for program, not just the part you may consider difficult to pronounce. You can also try asking ChatGPT for the phonetic spelling of your name. Be sure to double check it for accuracy before submission. PRO TIP – Ask 2 other people that do NOT know you well to try to pronounce your name using only the phonetic spelling you are providing. If they can’t do it without your help, then further thought is needed.

Say Your Name

Accepted file types: mp3, wav, Max. file size: 125 MB.

Upload a recording of your voice, slowly pronouncing your FULL name. If unfamiliar, Google how to record audio on you type of phone. This form has a 125 MB max. file size. If yours is larger, please email to lyndsay8@ufl.edu.

Email*

This is for your current “@ufl.edu” email address.

Alternate Email Address*

The College of Nursing would like to stay in touch with you after graduation. Please enter your alternate email address (that does not end in @ufl.edu).

Phone Number*

Are you attending the CON Pinning Ceremony on May 1, 2026??*

Yes
No

REGALIA IS REQUIRED to participate in the Pinning & Recognition Ceremony, even though this is NOT your Commencement (Graduation) Ceremony. Stoles and cords are allowed.

Please confirm that you understand academic regalia is required to participate in the Pinning & Recognition Ceremony, and it is your responsibility to order and wear it to the event.*

Yes – I will order and wear regalia for the Pinning & Recognition Ceremony.
No – I do not plan to participate in Pinning & Recognition Ceremony.

Do we have your permission to publish your name in the event program?*

Yes
No

Which applies to you?*

Traditional BSN Graduate
RN to BSN Graduate
Accelerated BSN Graduate

Did you place an online order for your CON pin?*

Yes – I have ordered online
No – but, I will order prior to the deadline to order
No – but, I plan to participate in the Ceremony (I will either be “pinned” with just a ribbon, or I will provide my own appropriately themed pin to add to the ribbon at event check-in)
No – I do not plan to participate in the Ceremony

Staff will determine whether student provided pin is appropriate.

You are invited to designate up to 3 pinners to personally pin you on stage. Please indicate below if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. If you choose not to designate a pinner, a volunteer pinner will meet you on stage.*

I chose to have one designated pinner.
I chose to have two designated pinners.
I chose to have three designated pinners.
I will NOT be accompanied by a designated pinner, and would like a volunteer assigned to pin me.
I will NOT be accompanied by a designated pinner and would like a volunteer assigned to pin me.

Volunteer pinners will be assigned to anyone without a designated pinner. Bringing designated pinners is optional. If you choose to have designated pinners, they will line up to be seated in a designated area of the auditorium prior to the start of the ceremony. Please note: All current faculty members attending the ceremony will already be on stage.

If your designated pinner is a current faculty member, please provide that person's name.*

My designated pinner is NOT a current faculty member.

You may type the faculty name in the “other” box above.

Do you, or your designated pinner, need special accommodation to ascend/descend stairs (for stage access), or another type of special accommodation?*

Yes
No

If yes, please explain in “message to the coordinator” box below.

I understand that I am allowed up to 6 guests total (including guest pinners) due to space limitations.*

Yes

Are you also attending the University's Commencement (GRADUATION) Ceremony on the evening of May 1, 2026?*

Yes
No

This question is for informational purposes only and does not serve as your RSVP for Commencement (GRADUATION), which is coordinated separately by the UF Director of Commencements and is not related to the College of Nursing’s Pinning Ceremony.

Message to the coordinator:

All messages to the coordinator may be entered here. Please note: Venue is ADA compliant. However, if wheelchair access is needed for you or your guest, please let us know in this space.