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University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Announcing plans for USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement

I am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.

March 15, 2021

University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto hold in-person commencement ceremonies this spring

The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will host its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, as COVID-19 forced the ceremonies to be held virtually in spring, summer and fall of 2020. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 7-9.

March 15, 2021University News

A graphic stating 'Fall 2020, Virtual Commencement'

ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12

The fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.

December 7, 2020University News

A graphic that says 'Summer 2020 Virtual Commencement'

ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8

The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

August 3, 2020University News

The Skyway Bridge lit up in green and gold

Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøgraduates

While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.

May 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

2020 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøVirtual Commencement Ceremonies

ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøin Tampa, 544 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSt. Petersburg and 280 from ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSarasota-Manatee.

May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Graphic

Nearly 7,500 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇødegrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremonies

For the first time in its history, the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.

April 30, 2020ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø, University News

A photo from a previous ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøcommencement ceremony

ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøUpdates Spring Commencement Plans

The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.

April 8, 2020University News

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ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøto Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall Commencement

The University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.

December 9, 2019University News

Commencement 2019 Graphic

President Steve Currall to Lead His First ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøCommencement Ceremonies

New University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Steve Currall will lead his first commencement exercises during summer ceremonies held Aug. 3-4. Currall officially became USF’s seventh president on July 1. More than 3,200 ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSystem degrees will be conferred during a total of three ceremonies at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including graduates from 48 states and 79 nations.

July 30, 2019University News

More than 1,000 friends and family of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø System President Judy Genshaft.

May 13, 2019ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth

Believe in Bulls: Short stories about a few of USF's incredible graduates and how they're shaping the future.

Believe in Bulls

Short stories about a few of USF's incredible graduate and how they're shaping the future.

April 25, 2019ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø

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