UCF Fall Commencement

A clear bag policy is in effect for this event. Backpacks of any kind or bags larger than 12'' x 6'' x 12'' are not permitted inside the arena. Guests who bring backpacks or large bags will be asked to return them to their car before entering the building. Small purses approximately the size of a hand (no larger than 5.5" x 8.5") with or without a handle/strap are permitted. View our bag policy.

Parking is FREE

Items not permitted include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Artificial noisemaking devices of any kind (e.g., whistles, air horns, plastic horns, vuvuzelas, etc.)
• Bikes (e.g., unicycles, bicycles, tricycles or motorcycles)
• Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 6 inches. Camera policy is subject to change at any time at the show’s discretion. Shows/events reserve the right to approve camera use at any time during and/or before the event and to prohibit the use of any camera deemed unacceptable
• Coolers (exceptions may be made for special medical or religious needs.)
• Cremated remains (e.g., urns, vases, boxes)
• Drones
• E-cigarettes or vaporizers including JUUL's
• Folding chairs, except for cane-chair and seat-walker mobility aids
• Glass containers
• Glow sticks
• Helium balloons
• Hula hoops
• Illegal substances and drug paraphernalia, including but not limited to marijuana and marijuana products
• IPads, tablets and laptops
• Items that may be disruptive (e.g. laser pointers, noise makers, slingshots, stink bombs, air horns, fireworks, etc.)
• Large chains or items with spikes (e.g. purses, bracelets, ect.)
• LED light gloves, LED finger lights or LED hand light toys
• Outside food and beverage
• Pets (Service Animals are permitted)
• Restraining devices (e.g., handcuffs, zip ties) or any suspicious items (e.g., box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, wire)
• Self-defense equipment (e.g., pepper spray, mace, stun guns, brass knuckles, ect.)
• Selfie sticks (hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices)
• Signs larger than 11 in. x 17in. Signs cannot be on a stick, or contain indecent or derogatory content.***Signs larger than 8 1/2”x11” are prohibited at University Commencement ceremonies including University of Central Florida, Seminole State College and Valencia College.
• No stickers.
• Skates and shoes with built-in wheels
• Skateboards and scooters (motorized and non-motorized)
• Sporting goods or equipment (e.g., baseball bats, golf clubs, bows and arrows, camping equipment, ect.)
• Strollers are permitted for suite holders only. All others must be checked in at the main lobby with a guest services staff member. A stroller tag will be issued and can be picked up at the location of check in as they leave the event.
• Tripods or free-standing photography equipment of any kind
• Wagons
• Water pistols, toy guns and replica weapons
• Weapons of any kind (including—without limitation—guns, knives, billy clubs, nunchucks, and other martial arts equipment)
• Wrapped Gifts
• 2-wheeled vehicles, including Segway™ Human Transporters
• Miscellaneous other items (tools, fire extinguishers, musical instruments, megaphones, pots and pans)

*Venue Management reserves the right to modify prohibited items and operational policies at any time with no advance notice.

Tickets for adults, children and infants are required for admittance to the Addition Financial Arena.

For 2025 UCF Fall Commencement on December 12^th & 13^th, Addition Financial Arena no longer has any suite inventory available for rent

For University of Central Florid Commencement ceremonies, signs larger than 8 1/2”x11” are prohibited.

Banners, posters, signs, flags or other items that are affixed to any pole or stick made of wood, metal, plastic or any other hard material, that obstruct the view of guests, include obscure advertising, impede the operation of Addition Financial Arena, contain objectionable subject matter, or are commercial in nature are not permitted.

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