School of Architecture & Community Design | College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of Design, Art & Performance offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories above highlight the experiences and accomplishments of many students and alumni to help inspire you to take the next step in your own success story.
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Master of
Architecture
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Master of
Urban and Community Design
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USF student cutting lumber in the School of Architecture & Community Design's woodshop
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A professor and three students discuss a design project at the USF School of Architecture & Community Design
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Undergraduate Study
Pre-Architecture
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Florida Center for Community Design and Research
Academic & Research Programs
Love of design meets love of constructing at the University of South Florida’s School of Architecture & Community Design. Transform your vision into tangible designs. Explore and enhance your creativity with a supportive community. Through a thriving design culture and strong work ethic, students emerge from our programs with the skills, education, and experience to launch their careers.
USF School of Architecture & Community Design
Where creativity becomes your career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at USF produces over 250 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals — all open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.
College News
- Friday, November 7, 2025
USF and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
From Thesis to Oscars® Shortlist: Xindi Zhang’s AI-Driven Film Wins the Golden Award
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
Where Art and Printmaking Meet: USF’s Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists “Data Consciousness” Exhibition
College Events
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Starts Sept 05
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion
September 5 – March 7, Monday - Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM; Saturday 1 PM – 4 PM at USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)
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Starts Oct 17
Impressions: 35 years of Women in Print at USF Graphicstudio
October 17, 2025 – March 2, 2026, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Graphicstudio
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Nov 18
SACD Lecture: The Sarasota School of Architecture and Beyond
Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) CIS 1048
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Nov 18
USF Concert Band
Tuesday, November 18, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)
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Nov 19
Kennedy Family Visiting Scholar: Seph Rodney
Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fine Arts Building (FAH) FAH 101 Lecture Hall

