School of Architecture & Community Design | College of The Arts | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of The Arts 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.
More to Explore

The Contemporary Art Museum houses USF's collections and exhibits international shows. Graphicstudio, the renowned workshop, engages in unique experimental art and education. Both are open to students and the public and are always free.
USF Architecture News
- Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Fox 13: USF Alum, Jerel McCants ‘01, Follows His Dream to Success
- Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Professor Taryn Sabia led two-year process of creating community-inspired Wimauma revitalization plan
- Tuesday, November 30, 2021
USF's Florida Center for Community Design helps measure greenhouse gases amid Tampa's recent population growth
College of The Arts News
- Friday, February 22, 2022
DanceUSF Students Use Their Art to Reflect on Mental Health Issues
- Friday, April 22, 2022
The College of The Arts is pleased to congratulate USF Trustee Melissa Seixas on receiving the "Arts Advocate of the Year Award" from the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance
- Wednesday, March 9, 2022
USF leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors