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’ email address. No additional tickets will be released after original allotment is emailed.
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.
Yes. Academic regalia is required to participate in Commencement. You may order official UCF regalia through Herff Jones.
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, this is the official make-up ceremony for 2020 graduates.
Yes, this is the moment to wear the official regalia you had previously rented and kept.
No, if you have extenuating circumstances please reach out to universityevents@ucf.edu.
Yes. Academic regalia must be rented through Herff Jones to be able to participate.
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.
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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You may order your cap and gown through Herff Jones. 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.
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.
Yes. Special seating arrangements will be made for any guests with mobility or hearing impairments.
You may pre-order at https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/centralflorida/. There will be two t-shirt options, separated by last name in order to include the entire 2020 class.