Winter 2026 Grad Walk

Winter 2026 Commencement

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

December 11, 2026

Mark your calendar! SCF’s Winter 2026 Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, December 11, 2026.

Graduates completing their degree in the summer term are invited to RSVP for the December commencement ceremony.

For more information about SCF’s Graduation Ceremonies, visit: www.scf.edu/explore/graduation/ceremony-information

Grad Walk

Location: SCF Bradenton Campus or Venice Campus

Estimated Time: 10 minutes

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026

Time: Drop-in anytime from 9:00 – 11:00 AM

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: December 4, 2026

For a detailed listing of all academic calendar dates for the 2026-27 academic year, visit SCF.edu/Academics/Academic-Calendar. Academic calendar subject to change.

Fall 2026

Aug. 13 — Faculty return

Aug. 21 — Faculty planning/convocation

Aug. 17 — Classes begin

Sep. 7 — Labor Day holiday (no classes)

Nov. 11 — Veterans Day observed (no classes)

Nov. 26-27 — Thanksgiving break (no classes)

Dec. 4 — Last class session before final examinations

Dec. 7-10 — Final examinations

Dec. 11 — Commencement

Dec. 11 — Final grades due by 11:59 p.m.

Dec. 12 – Jan. 10 — Winter break (students)

Dec. 12 – Jan. 6 — Winter break (faculty)

Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 — Winter break (staff)