Day Of Details

Commencement Day Details

Congratulations, it’s time to walk!

Where and When

Please arrive at check-in at least 60 minutes prior to your Commencement Ceremony at the breezeway between the Gooding building and Gooding Auditorium. Note: Latin Honor Cords will be distributed at check-in.

Friday, May 1, 2026 - College of Law Graduation Ceremony

  • Time: 10 a.m.
  • Location: Duval County Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room
    501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
    The ceremony will include the conferral of the Juris Doctor and the hooding of graduates. 
    *Tickets are required for this ceremony.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Legacy Commencement Ceremony

    • 8:00 a.m. - Graduate check-in
      9:00 a.m. - Ceremony, Swisher Science Green, the main quad
      • Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences
      • Davis College of Business and Technology

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Additional Commencement Weekend Ceremonies

        • 1:00 p.m. | Swisher Science Green | - NROTC Commissioning Ceremony
        • 3:00 p.m. | Swisher Science Green | - Keigwin School of Nursing Convocation

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - Heritage Commencement Ceremony

        • 8:00 a.m. - Graduate check-in
          9:00 a.m. - Ceremony, Swisher Science Green, the main quad
          • Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences

 

Parking

Graduate parking is available in the Oak parking garage by Oak Hall. There will be a shuttle service available. Please note that traffic on Commencement day is particularly congested. Please allow ample time for traveling to campus!

Download a map of available parking for graduates and guests. As a reminder, guests do not need tickets to attend Commencement.

Parking Map