Before Commencement
Apply to Graduate
Confirm your degree completion with your academic advisor and submit your application for graduation by March 15, 2026.
Registrar’s Office: Apply to Graduate
Order Regalia
- Online ordering deadline (Herff Jones): March 15, 2026
- Orders placed after this date must be made in person at the University Bookstore and will include a $10 late fee
- In-store purchases made after April 17 are not guaranteed and will include expedited shipping fees
- Regalia will be distributed at the Graduation Lift-Off Event
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Location: ICI Center
- Hosted by Alumni Engagement
Find information about Cap, Gown, and Memorabilia Information
Register for Lift-Off (Coming Soon)
Attend the Commencement Information Meeting
Hosted by the Dean of Students Office, this session covers everything you need to know about Spring 2026 Commencement.
- Dates: January 20 & 21, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Student Union, Event Center A
Attend Grad Fair
- Date: February 25 & 26, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Student Union Commons
Complete the Graduating Student Survey
All graduating students are asked to complete this survey during their final semester.
- Available via link, QR code, and email
- Focuses on overall student experience, program experience, and learning outcomes
- Results support program improvement, accreditation, and university initiatives
Complete the First Destination Survey
- Completed during Commencement Day lineup
- Paper-based survey for all degree levels
- Collects information on employment or continuing education plans
This survey is part of a nationwide initiative by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Responses are confidential and reported only in aggregate. Participation helps strengthen the value of your degree and improve future student experiences.
Commencement Dates
Monday, May 4, 2026
ICI Center
601 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Graduate Students
- 8:30 a.m. – Check-in and lineup
- Master’s students: ICI Center
- Ph.D. candidates: Baseball/Softball Conference room (located directly behind the ICI Center)
- 10:00 a.m. – Graduate Hooding & Commencement Ceremony
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Ocean Center
101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Ceremony 1: COAS & COE
- 8:00 a.m. – Check-in and lineup
- Ballroom
- East entrance (parallel to A1A)
- 10:00 a.m. – Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 1
Ceremony 2: COA & COB
- 2:30 p.m. – Check-in and lineup
- Ballroom
- East entrance (parallel to A1A)
- 4:00 p.m. – Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony 2
View Ocean Center Parking and Entrance Map
After Commencement
Stay Connected
Update your contact information with Alumni Engagement and remain connected to the university.