CF to hold commencement ceremonies May 9

The College of Central Florida will hold its 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9, at the World Equestrian Center, Expo Center 1, 1750 N.W. 80th Ave., Ocala.

The first ceremony at 10 a.m. will recognize graduates receiving baccalaureate degrees, Associate in Science degrees and certificates. The second ceremony at 2 p.m. will celebrate graduates receiving Associate in Arts degrees.

For ease of access, attendees are advised to use the second entrance on State Road 40, heading west. Complimentary parking will be available, and guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure enough time is allotted for parking.

Both ceremonies will be livestreamed on the college’s official YouTube page.

Rebecca Perkins, a member of CF’s inaugural Dental Hygiene class, will be the student speaker at the morning ceremony. Amber Battillo, an Associate in Arts graduate, will be the student speaker at the afternoon ceremony.

For more information, visit CF.edu/graduation.