No. The medical school commencement will be held at The Venue on the main UCF campus. The Venue is located on the north side of campus behind UCF’s Arena. (MAP LINK)
UCF Graduates First M.D.s
After four years of milestones and a medical school education paid for by generous donors, the UCF College of Medicine’s charter class graduates on Friday (May 17) and prepares to begin residency training in specialties ranging from primary care to brain surgery.
Commencement ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. at the Venue, behind the UCF Arena on the university’s main campus. UCF President John Hitt, whose dream of a medical school for Orlando began a community-wide effort to get the college, will be the graduation speaker.
“Graduation is a milestone of both individual and collective accomplishment shared by students, families, faculty, staff and the entire community,” said Dr. Deborah German, vice president for medical affairs and founding dean of the College of Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is commencement on the UCF College of Medicine campus at Lake Nona?
Do I need a ticket?
No. Students and their guests must RSVP to ucfrvsp@ucf.edu by April 26. All guests will be checked in at the door and will need to be on the RSVP list.
Where do I park?
Garage F is next to the Venue. Garage D is also close by. Handicap accessible parking is available in both garages. Garage D offers accessible parking on the ground floor, while Garage F includes an elevator and accessible access on all floors.
Information for Individuals with Disabilities
Guests with mobility impairments must bring their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are not provided by The Venue. Posted signs and university staff will direct mobility impaired guests and one companion to the accessible seating area of The Venue. A sign language interpreter and reserved seating will be provided at the commencement ceremony for guests with hearing impairments.
UCF Venue Policies
• The Venue’s policies are designed to ensure the safety and comfort of all UCF graduates and their guests. A security check will be conducted for all guests and graduates entering The Venue. Patience during this process is appreciated.
• Tickets are required for admittance to the College of Medicine commencement. Once admitted, guests are not permitted to exit and re-enter and may not access the graduate line-up, graduate processional, and graduate seating areas.
• To maintain the dignity of this formal occasion, the following items are NOT permitted inside The Venue: bottles, cans, containers, vases, alcoholic beverages, noisemakers, air horns, laser pens, silly string, confetti, banners, signs, or posters.
• Baby strollers and balloons are not permitted in seating areas but can be checked at The Venue’s main lobby prior to the ceremony.
• Flowers are permitted in The Venue, but may not be given to graduates prior or during the ceremony. Vases are not permitted inside The Venue but they may be purchased after the ceremony.
• UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus.
• Pagers, two-way radios and cell phones are permitted, but they must be turned off upon entering The Venue.
Can I Take Pictures?
While cameras and video recording equipment are permitted, guests are required to photograph or videotape from their seats only and must not obstruct the view of others. The College of Medicine has arranged for Angel Gray to take professional pictures of all graduates as they receive their diploma. Graduates will be contacted at a later date with purchasing information but are under no obligation to purchase photos.
What If I Cannot Attend?
Commencement will be streamed live on the UCF College of Medicine’s website. Please visit www.med.ucf.edu.
