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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.
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5840 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL, United States, Florida 34202
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