USF Grad Cap Contest

Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to the Spring Commencement contest winners!

A bejeweled green and gold mosaic of Rocky the Bull on a grad cap

Bejeweled Rocky

Handpainted grad cap with a forest, mountain, and river scene and the words: "adventure awaits"

Adventure Awaits

A painted grad cap in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night with the worsd: "Time to Gogh Teach"

Time To Gogh Teach

A grad cap with Rocky the Bull on it that reads "In My USF Graduate ERA"

In My USF Graduate ERA

Graduates – show off your creativity and get involved by entering the USF Grad Cap contest! You’ll have a chance to win reserved seats for friends and family at your Commencement ceremony. Let’s see those cap designs!

How to Enter

Step 1: Decorate your cap.

Step 2: Take a photo!

Step 3: Submission entry period has ended.

ConTEST SCHEDULE Spring 2024

Entry period: March 11 - April 19

Winners announcement: April 24

Judging and Winner Selection

Winners (4) are selected by USF Commencement committee and will be contacted via email for prize coordination.

Bull Pride

  • Reserved suite for graduate friends/family at Commencement ceremony (8 seats).
    • Awarded to the highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with a USF theme.

1st Place

  • Reserved suite for graduate friends/family at Commencement ceremony (8 seats).
    • Awarded to the highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with any theme.

2nd and 3rd Place

  • 4 reserved seats in section 103 at Commencement ceremony.
    • Awarded to the second and third-highest scoring submission that depicts a cap decorated with any theme.

Contact

For contest questions, please contact commencement@usf.edu.

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Official Rules