Candidates - Guests - Volunteers

We are delighted to welcome parents, family and guests to Florida Gulf Coast University to honor our graduates! This information will serve as a guide to both candidates and guests, as no rehearsal is conducted.

Commencement ceremonies will be held the following dates in 2013:
Spring - May 4, 2013
Summer - August 4, 2013
Fall - December 15, 2013

Spring Commencement is for graduating candidates who have completed or who plan to complete all degree requirements in the Spring semesters, Summer Commencement is for graduating candidates who have completed or who plan to complete all degree requirements in the Summer sessions and the Fall Commencement is for those graduating candidates who have completed or who plan to complete all degree requirements in the Fall semesters.

Important Note: Commencement tickets for Spring and Fall semesters are labeled for either the AM ceremony and PM ceremony as appropriate. Guests will not be permitted to use the PM tickets for the AM ceremony and vice versa. Limited amount of tickets may be available 1 hour before each Commencement at the Alico Arena Box Office. Student will pick up their guest tickets April 15 - May 3, 2013, Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm at the Alico Arena. Guests without tickets are encouraged to view the ceremony in the overflow room where a big screen will be made available for both ceremony (updated 03/15) at the Cohen Center Ballroom (directional signs will be posted).

Graduation and Commencement are two separate functions, and have separate applications. You must apply to graduate in order to receive your degree and diploma; however you do not have to physically attend the Commencement ceremony. If you do plan on attending the Spring, Summer or Fall Commencement, you must apply via GULFLINE by the semester's deadlines noted above under 'Important Deadlines'.

Because of growing demand and limited space, it is necessary to strictly adhere to deadlines concerning participation in FGCU Commencements. Your cooperation is needed to ensure you do not miss this opportunity!

TO: All attendees of the graduation ceremonies

Florida Gulf Coast University congratulate all graduating seniors. We want this commencement to be a very proud, memorable, and pleasant occasion for all attendees, including graduates, family and friends.

We have been advised that some among our graduates have allergic reactions to latex and strong chemical fragrances. Alico Arena currently has a policy prohibiting balloons in the arena and will not allow them to be brought into the arena for the commencement ceremony. Additionally, in an effort to provide the most comfortable experience for all participants and guests, we also ask that attendees refrain from the use of latex and scented fragrances during the Commencement ceremonies.

Thank you for your cooperation.