Winter 2025 - Traditional Ceremony
2025-12-05 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Events at the SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West – SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Celebrate SCF’s Spring 2025 Graduates!
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is thrilled to honor the Class of 2025 during the Winter Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. These milestone events will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates, including recipients of associate, baccalaureate, and workforce degrees and certificates.
The ceremonies will feature inspiring speeches, including an address by an SCF faculty member, and recognition of the finalists for the Outstanding Graduate Award.
Join us in applauding these graduates as they embark on their next journeys, joining nearly 62,000 SCF alumni who continue to excel in fields like business, education, health sciences, and technology.
We are #SCFProud!

Winter 2025 - Traditional Ceremony
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Events at the SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Presented by the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SCF Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West – SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East

Celebrate SCF’s Spring 2025 Graduates!
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is thrilled to honor the Class of 2025 during the Winter Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. These milestone events will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates, including recipients of associate, baccalaureate, and workforce degrees and certificates.
The ceremonies will feature inspiring speeches, including an address by an SCF faculty member, and recognition of the finalists for the Outstanding Graduate Award.
Join us in applauding these graduates as they embark on their next journeys, joining nearly 62,000 SCF alumni who continue to excel in fields like business, education, health sciences, and technology.
We are #SCFProud!

SCF Venice Graduation Walk, Spring 2026
2026-05-08 09:00 - 10:00 | SCF Venice Campus, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, 34293, United States
Congratulations Graduates!
SCF Venice Graduation Walk, Spring 2026
Friday, May 8 at 9 a.m.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Dr. Bill Jervey, Jr. Library, Bldg. 300
8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
For questions or to confirm attendance, contact: Nicole Van Eyk – VaneykN@SCF.edu

Location: SCF Bradenton Campus or Venice Campus
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: Drop-in anytime from 9 to 11 a.m.
Guest Tickets: Not required
The Grad Walk is a more flexible and informal way to celebrate your graduation. Graduates can arrive at any time during the event window and will have the opportunity to walk through the venue at their own pace. Each participant will have their name read aloud, walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover, and have time for photos before exiting. Unlike the Traditional Ceremony, there are no assigned seats, no speeches, and no ticketed guest requirements. This option is ideal for those looking for a quicker, more personal way to celebrate their achievement.
RSVP Deadline: May 6, 2026

SCF Bradenton Graduation Walk, Spring 2026
2026-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall, Bldg. 11A, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11A, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Congratulations Graduates!
SCF Bradenton Graduation Walk, Spring 2026
Friday, May 8 at 9 a.m.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
The Studio for the Performing Arts, Bldg. 11A
5840 26th St W. Bradenton, FL 34207
For questions or to confirm attendance, contact: Nicole Van Eyk – VaneykN@SCF.edu

Location: SCF Bradenton Campus or Venice Campus
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: Drop-in anytime from 9 to 11 a.m.
Guest Tickets: Not required
The Grad Walk is a more flexible and informal way to celebrate your graduation. Graduates can arrive at any time during the event window and will have the opportunity to walk through the venue at their own pace. Each participant will have their name read aloud, walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover, and have time for photos before exiting. Unlike the Traditional Ceremony, there are no assigned seats, no speeches, and no ticketed guest requirements. This option is ideal for those looking for a quicker, more personal way to celebrate their achievement.
RSVP Deadline: May 6, 2026

SCF Bradenton Commencement Ceremony, Spring 2026
2026-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Congratulations Graduates!
SCF Bradenton Commencement Ceremony, Spring 2026
Friday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East
5840 26th St W. Bradenton, FL 34207
For questions or to confirm attendance, contact: Nicole Van Eyk – VaneykN@SCF.edu

Location: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East
5840 26th St W. Bradenton, FL 34207
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Time will be confirmed for each graduate)
Guest Tickets: A limited number of tickets will be available for guests (Estimate 4-7)
The Traditional Ceremony is a formal, seated event that includes speeches, awards, and the full graduation experience. Graduates will have their names read aloud as they walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover. Afterward, they will return to their seats for the remainder of the ceremony. This event will also feature keynote speakers and a special award presentation. Seating is assigned, and all participants are expected to stay for the entire ceremony.

SCF Bradenton Commencement Ceremony, Spring 2026
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East, 5840 26th St. West, Bldg. 11 East, Bradenton, FL, 34207, United States
Congratulations Graduates!
SCF Bradenton Commencement Ceremony, Spring 2026
Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East
5840 26th St W. Bradenton, FL 34207
For questions or to confirm attendance, contact: Nicole Van Eyk – VaneykN@SCF.edu

Location: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 11 East
5840 26th St W. Bradenton, FL 34207
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. (Time will be confirmed for each graduate)
Guest Tickets: A limited number of tickets will be available for guests (Estimate 4-7)
The Traditional Ceremony is a formal, seated event that includes speeches, awards, and the full graduation experience. Graduates will have their names read aloud as they walk across the stage to receive their diploma cover. Afterward, they will return to their seats for the remainder of the ceremony. This event will also feature keynote speakers and a special award presentation. Seating is assigned, and all participants are expected to stay for the entire ceremony.
