College of Law Commencement
2025 College of Law Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
May 2, 2025
11 a.m.
Duval County Courthouse
We are excited to welcome our students, their families, friends, and guests to our
inaugural Commencement Ceremony, honoring the Class of 2025.
On this page, you鈥檒l find important information to help make the Commencement Day
experience as smooth as possible.
Tickets are not required, and there is no limit to the amount of guests students can
bring. Please make sure students fill out their RSVP form by April 18th, which will
allow them to share how many guests will accompany them to the ceremony and reception
to follow.
Guests should plan to arrive at the Duval County Courthouse by 10:15 a.m. to allow
ample time to pass through security and find their way to the ceremony. The ceremony
will take place on the second floor in the Jury Selection Room (203). Signs and staff
will be in place to direct you. Guests are required to pass through security in order
to enter the Duval County Courthouse. Please review the link below for more information
about the screening process and prohibited items. -
Parking at the Duval County Courthouse is available in the Courthouse Parking Garage
at . The entrance is on Clay Street. The rate is $4/hour or $10/day.
Following the ceremony and class photos, graduates, faculty and staff will walk back
to the law school. Graduates鈥� guests are welcome to join on the return recessional
walk.
We will be hosting a reception at the College of Law (121 W. Forsyth St. Jacksonville,
FL 32202) for students and their invited guests immediately following the ceremony,
photos, and recessional. Food and beverages will be provided.