Commencement
RUSM is proud to host Commencement 2020 in Coral Gables, FL. The Pre-Commencement Reception will be held on Friday, May 15 at Hilton Miami Downtown. The Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 16 at the Watsco Center. Please see below for additional details.
Coming February 2020
Please click on the link below and complete the order form appropriately with your height, weight, and school information (indicate whether you are a medical or veterinary graduate). For more information regarding the ordering of your graduation regalia, contact Debbie Mclnerney at [email protected] . Additional charges may apply for international shipping. No orders can be made after Friday, April 24, 2020 for the ceremony, without prior arrangements with Debbie Mclnerney for pickup at the ceremony. If you choose to pick up your regalia at the ceremony, the cost is $110 cash only. Please be sure to order by Friday, April 24, 2020 to avoid additional fees for a rush order. You will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony if you do not have a tam, gown, hood, or tassel. It is your responsibility to have these items with you for the ceremony.
ORDER REGALIA HERE
Commencement Ceremony
The Commencement Ceremony will take place at 9:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2020 at
Watsco Center
(Located on the University of Miami Campus)
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremony. However, it is important that you indicate how many guests will be attending with you and if any of your guests require assistance or handicap accessible seating when completing the Commencement registration process.
Guest Information
The Watsco Center will begin receiving guests at 8:00 AM through the main entrance. All guests will be required to go through security screening before entering the venue. Light refreshments will be available for purchase in the concourse. Please note that balloons are not permitted inside the arena.
The Office of Alumni Relations will host a special reception for graduates on
Friday, May 15, 2020
6-8 p.m. EDT
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Please note the reception will be hosted inside of the Symphony Ballroom. Each graduate may bring one guest to this complimentary event. Light hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.
See below for a list of suggested hotels for graduates and guests:
Residence Inn Miami Coconut Grove
2835 Tigertail Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Group rate $139-$169 per night - click here*
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33132
Group rate $189 per night - click here*
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coral Gables
2051 S LeJeune Road
Coral Gables, FL 33134
20% off retail price here*
Miami Marriott Dadeland
9090 S. Dadeland Blvd.,
Miami, FL 33156
Group rate $169 per night - click here*
Courtyard Miami Dadeland
9075 S. Dadeland Blvd,
Miami, FL 33156
Group Rate $149 per night - click here*
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
50 Alhambra Plaza,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Group rate $209 per night - click here*
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coconut Grove
2649 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
4441 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables
3861 S.W. 40th Street,
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Hampton Inn Miami Dadeland
8200 SW 70th Ave,
Miami, FL 33143
Holiday Inn Coral Gables
1350 South Dixie Highway,
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables
180 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hyatt Place Miami Airport East
3549 NW LeJeune Rd,
Miami, FL 33142
Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Coconut Grove
2835 Tigertail Ave,
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
*Group rates are subject to change at the discrepancy of the hotel and are available on a first come first serve basis.
From South of Coral Gables (Homestead/Florida Keys)
Take Florida Turnpike North
Take SR 874 exit (#17) on the left toward SR 826/Miami
Continue on SR 874 (Don Shula) to 878 East toward South Miami
Stay on 878 East
Merge onto US 1 north via exit on the left
Continue on US 1 north to red Road (SW 57Avenue)
Turn left onto Red Road
Take immediate first right turn onto Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Continue about 1 mile; Watsco Center is on your left
From US 1
Take US 1 North to Red Road (SW 57 Avenue)
Turn left onto Red Road
Take immediate first right turn onto Ponce de leon Blvd.
Continue about 1 mile; Watsco is on your left
From Southwest of Coral Gables:
Palmetto Expressway (826)
Take Palmetto Expressway North to MIller Road exit
Turn right (east) on Miller Drive (SW 56 St)
Continue on Miller till the end (San Amaro Drive)
Turn right on San Amaro Drive to Ponce de Leon Blvd. (about ¾ mile)
Turn left on Ponce
Continue half mile to Watsco Center on your left
From North of Coral Gables:
From I-95
Drive south on I-95 until it exits onto US 1
Turn right onto Stanford Dr.
Take immediate first left onto Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Continue on Ponce de Leon Blvd. to Watsco Center (about 2 blocks on right)
From US 1
Go south on US 1 to Stanford Dr.
Turn right onto Stanford Dr.
Take immediate first left onto Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Continue on Ponce de Leon Blvd. to Watsco Center (about 2 blocks on right)
From Northwest of Coral Gables:
From Palmetto Expressway (826)
Go south on Palmetto Expressway to Miller Drive exit
Turn left (east) on Miller Drive (SW 56 St)
Continue on Miller till the end (San Amaro Drive)
Turn right on San Amaro Drive
Continue on San Amaro Drive to Ponce de Leon Blvd. (about ¾ mile)
Turn left on Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Continue half mile to Watsco Center on your left.
All guests are to park in the general parking areas, as highlighted on the map. PayByPhone is $1.50/hourly, plus .27 cents transaction fee. Parking session of 5-hours or more converts to all day parking at $8 plus .27 cents transaction fee. On-foot pay station is $1.50/hourly; no transaction fee.
How to use PayByPhone
- Create a PayByPhone account at https://www.paybyphone.com or call 1-877-885-8899. You will need to provide an email address, mobile phone number, vehicle’s license plate, and a credit card.
- Using a smartphone, download PayByPhoneapp from the Blackberry, Google Play, or iOS App Store.
- Enter the location code posted in the parking area signage.
- Enter parking duration.
- Extend parking time from your smart phone, visit https://www.paybyphone.com, or call 1-877-885-8899.
