Candidates - Guests - Volunteers

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

VIEW OR PRINT PDF OF 2017 COMMENCEMENT HANDBOOK

• Apply to Graduate via Gulfline starts on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10AM, deadline, Friday, September 1st, 2017 at 5PM.  Applying to graduate instructions.
• Required RSVP starts on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10AM, and ends on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 5PM. RSVP can only be completed via Gulfline.
• Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Alico Arena Box Office, Monday- Friday, 10AM-5PM, November 6th, 2017 thru Friday, December 15th, 2017.  Please note the Alico Arena Box Office will be closed November 23rd-26th.

• Apply to Graduate via Gulfline starts on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10AM, deadline, Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at 5PM.  Applying to graduate instructions.
• Required RSVP starts on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 10AM, and ends on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 5PM. RSVP can only be completed via Gulfline.
• Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Alico Arena Box Office, Monday- Friday, 10AM-5PM, April 2nd, 2018 thru Friday, May 4th, 2018.  

Graduating Seniors - Don't Forget:

Please update your contact information so we can share information after graduation.

Important Note:

Please review your tickets for the correct time when picking them up at the Alico Arena Box Office. Tickets can not be used for any other ceremony that day. Student can only pick up their reserved guest tickets.  A limited amount of extra tickets may be available 1 hour before each ceremony at the Alico Arena Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. 

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. Therefore, 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. 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.

Thank you for your cooperation.