PhD Graduate Celebration
Friday December 11, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm
Harrell Medical Education Building, Room 135
This semi-formal gathering will include a program where each graduate will be recognized. Enjoy brunch and celebrate with fellow graduates, faculty, and staff. Regalia is not required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I RSVP?
- Graduates and Mentors of Graduates: Click here to RSVP by December 4, 2026. Graduates and their mentors will also receive a link to RSVP in their UFL.EDU emails.
- Other faculty and staff: You don’t need to RSVP to attend.
How will graduates be recognized?
- Dr. Bloom (Dean, COM Graduate Education) will announce each graduates’ name. Once their name has been called, their mentor (or another faculty representative as deemed appropriate by the Graduate) will stand to speak about the students’ time at UF. This could include research, achievements, personal anecdotes, etc. Graduates will receive a small gift from the College of Medicine Office of Graduate Education team. Graduates do not walk across a stage.
Will graduates receive diplomas at this Celebration?
- No. The Office of the University Registrar mails diplomas approximately eight weeks after graduation to the address entered on a student’s degree application. Find more information about diplomas here.
What should I wear?
- Business casual is encouraged for all attendees, including graduates, guests, and faculty and staff. Graduates are not required to wear regalia.
Where should I park?
- An email will be sent to graduating students with parking information closer to the date of the Celebration. The information will also be published here soon.
Is this event ticketed? How many guests can graduates bring?
- This event is not ticketed. Graduates can bring up to 7 guests (for a total of 8 including the graduate).
Is the Celebration livestreamed?
- Yes! The Celebration will be livestreamed starting at 10:00 AM; however, Opening Remarks are expected to begin around 10:15 AM. Livestream link coming soon.
I am the mentor of a graduate. What do I need to do?
- Mentors are expected to speak on behalf of their graduating mentee at this Celebration. Mentors can RSVP here.
- If you do not plan to attend and your mentee is attending, work with your graduating mentee to find another faculty representative. If you are unable to find another faculty member, Dr. Bloom will happily speak about your mentee at the Celebration.
I am a faculty or staff member at UF and am NOT a mentor of a graduate. Can I still attend?
- Absolutely! All College of Medicine faculty and staff are welcome to attend. You do not need to RSVP.
Are children allowed?
- Yes