Your monthly newsletter from the Gator Parent and Family Association.
The Gator Family Connection
April 2019
Thank You to all our Gator Families for making 
Spring Family Weekend 2019 a huge success!


We loved meeting so many of you this past weekend, and we hope you enjoyed your time in Gainesville.  Be on the lookout for information about Fall Family Weekend 2019! We can't wait to see you there.

Spring Graduation Weekend: May 3-6, 2019

If you are planning to attend the University Wide Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 AM in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, this is what you will see: 

1. A student processional from students of all degree levels from 14 colleges across the university. 

2. President Kent Fuchs presiding over the ceremony.

3. The commencement address given by award-winning novelist James Patterson.

4. Students' degrees conferred by a members of our Board of Trustees.

5. The pivotal moment when students move their tassel from the right to left as they officially become a GRADUATE of the University of Florida! 

For More Information
Join the Family Commencement email list by sending a request to be added to uf-commencement@ad.ufl.edu. and check out  the UF Commencement website.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!  


The end of the semester can bring about feelings of stress and anxiety as exams approach, final assignments are due, and possible uncertainty about summer plans sets in. For tips on managing stress, encourage your student to check out the University of Florida's Counseling and Wellness Center or GatorWell Health Promotion Services.


It's that time of year again! Spring semester Reading Days are April 25 and 26. These days do not include regularly scheduled classes and are specifically designated for students to study and prepare for final exams and assignments. Final exams then begin April 27. For the full final exam schedule, click here. 

Spring Move Out

If your student is currently living on campus, consider beginning conversations with them about what the move-out process will look like for your family! 

For important dates, policies and procedures, visit UF Housing & Residence Education's website.