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 2, 2025

Inaugural College of Law Graduation Ceremony

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Duval County Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room

501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

The ceremony will include conferral of the Juris Doctor and hooding of graduates.

 


Saturday, May 3, 2025

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


Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • 1:00 p.m. - Ceremony, Swisher Science Green, the main quad
    NROTC Commissioning Ceremony

Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • 8:00 a.m. - Graduate check-in
    9:00 a.m. - Ceremony, Swisher Science Green, the main quad
    Jacksonville University HERITAGE graduation celebration
    • 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