Graduation at Seminole State College of Florida
Celebrating Student Success
Graduation is a special milestone, and we take pride in honoring the achievements of our students. Everyone’s journey is different—how you celebrate should be too!
Choose Your Ceremony
Seminole State College offers two commencement ceremony options each year. At both ceremonies, college leaders congratulate graduates on a stage, with faculty in attendance, and formal photos are taken.
Commencement at Grad Walk
Commencement at Grad Walk ceremony is held in the Fall, on the SSC Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, and is for summer and fall graduates.
Formal Commencement
Formal Commencement ceremony is held in the Spring, at Addition Financial Arena at UCF, and is for summer, fall, and spring graduates.
How are the Ceremonies Different?
Compare the graduation ceremonies below and choose one or both options that will help you celebrate your graduation milestone.
Commencement at Grad Walk |
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| When: December (end of Fall semester) |
| Where: Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Building C |
| Length: 1 hour time commitment; Grads sign up for dedicated time slots |
| Guests: No limit |
| Eligible Graduates: For Summer and Fall graduating students |
| Graduates' guests accompany them through the line |
| No processional |
| Guests stand in front of stage to take their own photos of grads |
| Multiple photo opportunities at decorated photo stops, open to graduates and guests |
| Alumni Association interaction - before and after Grad Walk |
Formal Commencement |
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| When: May (end of Spring semester) |
| Where: Addition Financial Arena at UCF |
| Length: 3.5 hour time commitment |
| Guests: Limit per attending graduate based on arena capacity |
| Eligible Graduates: For Summer, Fall, and Spring graduating students |
| Guests seated in Arena (First come, first seat selection) |
| Formal graduate processional |
| Live commencement address, faculty and student challenge speeches |
| Graduate photo opportunity in Venue before ceremony hosted by Alumni Association |
| Alumni Association interaction - before Formal Commencement |
Step 1
Apply to Graduate
Graduating students must
submit an Application for
Graduation (AFG) which
includes RSVP and Cap & Gown Order.
Step 2
AFG RSVP & Order Regalia
As you confirm your
RSVP/Cap & Gown Order,
review official SSC regalia
and graduation pack details.
Step 3
Get Ready
You're all set
to attend graduation!
Review the Graduation Guide for ceremony details and schedule.
Commencement at Grad Walk
