DCP Commencement

The UF College of Design, Construction and Planning offers congratulations to our graduating students and to their families, friends and supporters.

Fall 2009 Commencement

Candidates for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees: The University of Florida’s Fall 2009 Commencement for master’s and doctoral degree candidates will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 18 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Candidates for Bachelor’s Degrees: The University of Florida’s Fall 2009 Commencement for bachelor’s degree candidates will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Please visit the University of Florida’s Commencement Web site for more information.

Links

Fall 2009 Academic Dates
UF Commencement Web site
UF Graduation Information
Webcasts and Photos From Previous Commencements
Spring 2010 Commencement

Fall 2009 BCN Convocation

The Rinker School of Building Construction will hold a convocation for its Fall 2009 graduates at 5:30 p.m. on December 18 at University Auditorium.

Timeline

UF Commencement (for students earning master’s or Ph.D.)	Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.	O’Connell Center
BCN Convocation	Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m.	University Auditorium
BCN Graduation Dinner	Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.	Reitz Union
UF Commencement (for students earning bachelor’s degree)	Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.	O’Connell Center

Key Dates

If you are attending the BCN Convocation:

• Nov. 30 – Dec. 2: Tickets are available for pick-up at the BCN Office (10 tickets per student).
• Dec. 18 – TBA: Pictures with Albert and Alberta
• Dec. 18 at 4:45 p.m.: Graduates must report to the Friends of Music Room at University Auditorium to assemble for the processional.
• Dec. 18 at 5:20 p.m.: the processional starts – all guests must be seated prior to 5:20 p.m. Guests are not allowed into the auditorium during the processional.

If you are attending the BCN Graduation Dinner, the deadline to RSVP is Dec. 8.

If you are attending the UF Commencement, visit the UF Commencement website to read the instructions regarding arrival time, protocols, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the BCN Convocation and the UF Commencement?
The BCN Convocation is the Rinker School’s opportunity to recognize its graduates. This is the second convocation the Rinker School has held and was created in response to the BCN student body’s desire to have an event that focuses on building construction. The UF Commencement is for all UF graduates, whereas the convocation will include only BCN grads. The convocation will be similar to the commencement in that students will process in their cap and gowns and they will have their names called and cross the stage to be recognized individually. Unlike commencement, the convocation will include a BCN alumnus as a speaker and a graduating student speaking on behalf of the class. However, the UF Commencement is where degrees will be conferred by the university.

Do I need to attend both the convocation and the commencement?
You can attend both events, neither event or one of them. It is up to you but the Rinker School does encourage you to attend both events. Your diploma will be mailed in late February to your permanent home address regardless of your participation in any of these events.

Can I take photos or video during the BCN Convocation?
Yes, but all guests should remain in their seats. The University Auditorium has a balcony section which may be a good location for video cameras or photos. BCN staff will take photos during the event and will email information to your UF email address after the convocation explaining how to view the photos.

Can I take photos or video during the UF Commencement?
Yes, but all commencement guests should remain in their seats while taking photographs or video. No guests are permitted onto the graduates’ seating area. Photographs of the graduates as they cross the stage are available through companies that have contracts with the university. These companies will contact you about purchasing professional photographs. If you desire other pictures taken in your academic regalia, please do so before the ceremony, as regalia must be returned immediately following the ceremony, unless you have purchased the apparel.

Spring 2010 Commencement

Candidates for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees: The University of Florida’s Spring 2010 Commencement for master’s and doctoral degree candidates will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 1 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Candidates for Bachelor’s Degrees: The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning’s Spring 2010 Commencement for bachelor’s degree candidates will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 in the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

More information will be posted on this webpage in January.