College of Central Florida Commencement May 2026

May 8 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Expo Center 1 | Ocala, FL

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Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies for College of Central Florida will be held on May 8 at WEC Expo 1.

Overview

The College of Central Florida’s annual commencement will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), Expo Center 1, 1751 N.W. 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482.

There will be two commencement ceremonies, the first at 10 a.m. for graduates of Baccalaureate degrees, Associate in Science degrees, and certificates. The second ceremony will be at 2 p.m. for Associate in Arts graduates.

This event is free

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