Summer 2025 Graduation
Congratulations on completing your nursing degree or graduate certificate from UCF’s College of Nursing! You’re officially a Knight nurse, joining a community of thousands of alumni.
Below you’ll find details on graduation celebrations. Don’t forget to tag @UCFNursing on social media so we can celebrate your achievement!
Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
The Venue, UCF Main Campus
A time-honored tradition to celebrate the achievements of graduating Knight nurses. During this ceremony, student awards will be given and all degree and graduate certificate program graduation candidates will be recognized individually on stage.
To commemorate the occasion, all degree-earning students who attend the ceremony will receive a UCF College of Nursing pin from the alumni chapter.
This ceremony is separate from UCF Commencement. See answers to frequently asked questions below.
Commencement
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
For more details, please visit the Summer 2025 Commencement page.
Class Gift Campaign
UCF students, led by 4EVER KNIGHTS, are coming together to pay it forward and give back where they can, when they can. As students, they know every donation is a sacrifice.
If you’re able, join fellow soon to be grads in trying to lighten the load for a future Knight by supporting a UCF cause you care about.
Students who make a class gift of $20.25 will receive a green thank you graduation cord to commemorate the occasion. Graduates can pick up their green cords at Regalia Distribution.
FAQs
Recognition Ceremony
Are we limited in how many guests can be invited?
Students are welcome to invite up to 4 guests each.
Please email nursingevents@ucf.edu if you need additional guest seats after you complete the RSVP. Additional guest seats should be able to be accommodated and will be determined after RSVPs are finalized.
Do we receive tickets?
There are no physical tickets needed to attend UCF’s College of Nursing Recognition Ceremony.
How do I order regalia?
Contact Barnes & Noble at 407-882-0365 or visit the website to order regalia and customizable specialty nursing pins.
How do we RSVP?
An RSVP link will be sent to all graduating students later this semester.
I am a doctoral or master’s degree graduate. How does the hooding process work?
As you walk across the stage, drape the hood over your left arm.
When you reach center stage, hand your hood to a faculty member. Then turn to face the audience.
If necessary, bend your knees so your hood can be placed over your head from behind.
What is the attire?
All degree-earning students (BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD) must wear graduation regalia (no cap). Those not in regalia will not be permitted to walk in the processional or across the stage.
The only exception is for graduate certificate-earning candidates who may wear professional business attire.
Students may wear honor cords and/or stoles representing your academic achievements (Sigma, SNA, University honors).
Students will be ascending and descending steps to/from the stage. Please ensure you are able to do so in your footwear.
Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, very high heels and/or flip-flop-style shoes are NOT appropriate attire for graduation candidates.
Leave your cap and reader card provided by UCF at home. These are for UCF Commencement.
What is the timeline for the event?
Doors open at 2:00 p.m. and guests should be seated by 2:50 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Please allow extra time for rush hour traffic and/or inclement weather, as well as plenty of time to park and go through the security screening.
What time should I arrive and where do I go?
Students should arrive by 2:15pm to line up for the processional.
Upon arrival, students should proceed to the student check-in area to complete a beige reader card and prepare for the processional.
Where is the entrance to The Venue?
The Venue entrance is on East Knights Plaza Drive behind Addition Financial Arena.
Will storage be available back stage for my belongings?
No, storage will not be available. Please plan to leave any personal belongings safely in your car or with a friend or family member.
Students are advised to only bring what you would like to carry during the ceremony.