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The procession begins into the coliseum, signaling the start of the graduation ceremony. 

A proud graduate student takes a selfie before the commencement ceremony begins. 

A student gets some work in right before commencement. 

Students walk to Commencement during a snowstorm.

Graduates watch the confetti fall during Midyear Commencement. 

A child records her mom while she crosses the stage at commencement.

The weather in North Dakota is always unpredictable, but commencement must go on.

Alberta the Alligator mascot makes a new friend during an appearance at the annual UF Animal Sciences Horse Weanling Extravaganza. 

2nd Annual Leaf Pile Jump in on the library lawn. Students all jumped in together on a 50 ft. wide leaf pile. 

Bearcats celebrate as streamers fall following the Winter Commencement Ceremonies at Bearcat Arena Dec.12, 2025.