The Gator Family Connection
March 2020
From the Gator Parent and Family Association:

Happy Spring Break Gator Families! 

Hopefully your Gators are enjoying their much-needed and well-earned Spring Break. If you did not get a chance to spend time with your student, Spring Family Weekend is right around the corner! Don't forget to encourage your student to think proactively about the end of their semester, it will be here before we know it.

1. Spring Semester On-Campus Move Out: If your Gator lives on-campus, be sure to check our UF's move out expectations, schedule and process   here.  

2. 2020-2021 Off-Campus Housing: Is your Gator looking to live off-campus next year? The Office of Off-Campus Life is here to help! Encourage your student to  schedule an appointment   with an Off Campus Life Ambassador, or check out the  Off-Campus Housing Locator .

3. Summer Plans: Summer is the perfect time for your student to explore new and exciting professional opportunities! If your student does not yet have summer plans, the  Career Connections Center's Summer Experience Fair   is the perfect place to find a summer job or internship! The fair will take place March 11, 2020 from 10am - 2pm at the Reitz Union North Entrance.
Celebrate your Gator Family with a fun weekend in Gainesville for Spring Family Weekend March 27-29, 2020.

We love our Gator Families and we hope to have you join us for our Spring Family Weekend! This is your opportunity to explore campus and Gainesville with your favorite Gator!

Registration is now open! More information can be found at families.dso.ufl.edu .

Please email ihaveagator@ufl.edu with any questions.
Spring 2020 Commencement

If you're planning to attend graduation, here's some information to help you plan:

  • The university-wide ceremony where degrees will be conferred will take place on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 7-9 pm at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
  • College recognition ceremonies, where students' names will be called individually as they walk across the stage, will take place throughout graduation weekend in various venues across campus. A complete list can by clicking here.
  • To ensure a successful graduation, a graduation checklist can be found here.
  • You can also sign up for emails regarding commencement updates and reminders by clicking here.
  • For any additional questions or information regarding graduation, visit: https://commencement.ufl.edu/
New Student and Family Programs is proud to announce the upcoming launch of our new podcast, Chomp Chats!

Chomp Chats was created to support and educate Gator Families by providing information on community and campus resources, promoting healthy student/family relationships, and proactively addressing questions and concerns.

More information about Chomp Chats will be available on our website.
Spring 2020 is half way through! Keep up-to-date on school holidays, important deadlines, grade release dates, exam schedules, and other key dates with the University of Florida Undergraduate Catalog. Check out the Spring 2020 Academic Calendar  here.  
Family Blog

"Support Your Student During Spring Break"
Written By: Shaquille Lowe

"Spring Break is finally here! For some families, this means everyone will be under the same roof again. Others may be find themselves frantically checking apps such as “Find My Friends” and “Life360”, monitoring their student’s whereabouts as they spend time away from school and home..."

To read more click here!