UCF Nursing Recognition Ceremony
University of Central Florida College of Nursing
Spring 2014 Pinning & Recognition Ceremony
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 05:00 PM
The Venue at UCF, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N, Orlando, FL 32816
Event Details
Register to Attend:
Students who submitted an Intent to Graduate for Spring 2014 should RSVP themselves and their guests here by Monday, April 21 at 11:45 p.m.
Location and Parking:
“The Venue at UCF” is located on the north side of the CFE Arena.
- Free parking is available in Parking Garage D (across from arena) and Garage F (behind arena)
- Handicapped parking is available along Knights Plaza and on the first floor of Parking Garages D & F
- Download a printable map here
Food and Drink:
The Venue does not allow patrons to bring external food or drink inside the building. Food and drink are available for purchase upstairs in the mezzanine. Cash only.
Renting Regalia & Buying Nursing Pins:
- All degree-earning students (BSN, MSN, PhD) must wear graduation regalia to the ceremony (no cap); those who are not wearing regalia will not be permitted to walk in the processional or up on stage! (Contact Barnes & Noble next to UCF Arena at 407-882-0364 for pre-order dates. Rent regalia online at http://www.herffjones.com/college/ucf.)
- The only exception to this rule is for candidates who are certificate-earning only– they should wear professional business attire.
- All candidates should wear their honor cords representing scholastic achievements (Sigma Theta Tau, Golden Key, Phi Kappa Phi, University Honors, etc.).
- BSN candidates should bring their UCF Nursing BSN Pin to the ceremony (optional purchase). The BSN Pin will be affixed to the bottom of a yellow ribbon which will be provided to candidates upon arrival. The yellow ribbon will be pinned to the gown on stage. (Contact Barnes & Noble next to UCF Arena at 407-882-0364 for pre-order dates. Rent regalia online at http://www.herffjones.com/college/ucf.)
- MSN candidates should drape their hood over their arm and carry it up on stage. You will hand your hood to your faculty advisor and it will be draped around your neck.
- Certificate candidates will be invited on stage and recognized with a certificate.
- PhD and DNP candidates will be invited on stage and symbolically “hooded” by their advisor and the associate dean for graduate affairs.
UCF Commencement:
The College of Nursing commencement ceremony will be held at the CFE Arena on Friday, May 2 during the afternoon ceremony. Graduates are to arrive at 1 p.m. More information about UCF's Spring 2014 commencement can be found here.
Learn More:
Should you have any questions, please contact the College of Nursing's Event Coordinator at 407.823.0671 or lisa.goldblatt@ucf.edu.
Our Event Sponsors
UCF College of Nursing
Educating Nurses Since 1979: UCF College of Nursing offers several high-quality academic programs (BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, Specialty Certificates), growing research and scholarship opportunities, and a long-standing commitment to clinical excellence and community service. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the college’s online graduate tracks among the nation’s 25 best nursing programs. UCF’s nursing students are highly sought after by employers for their demonstrated academic excellence—scoring well above the national and state averages on nursing board certification and licensure exams.
Email: gradnurse@ucf.edu
Website: www.nursing.ucf.edu
Location: 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 300, Orlando, FL, United States
Phone: 407-823-2744
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