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.