Winter 2026 Traditional Ceremony (4:30 p.m.)

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

Traditional Ceremony

Location: SCF Bradenton Campus

Estimated Time: 1 hour

Date: Friday, December 11, 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 3-6)

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.

RSVP Deadline: Friday, October 16, 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)