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Honors Graduation

Graduation Spring '24

JUDY GENSHAFT HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATION Celebration CEREMONY

Each semester, the Judy Genshaft Honors College recognizes the achievements of its graduates during the Honors Graduation Celebration Ceremony. Family and friends are invited to join this special event to celebrate and support these outstanding students.

The date, time, and location of the ceremony are announced each semester and shared with graduating students via their USF email, social media, and the student newsletter.

The Spring 2025 Judy Genshaft Honors College Graduation Celebration Ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 8, in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building on USF's Tampa campus.

Graduating students can RSVP and select their preferred ceremony time (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., or 4 p.m.) by checking their USF email and completing the Honors Graduation Survey starting Friday, March 7. Please note that due to capacity limits, ceremony times are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Honors Graduation Requirements

During senior year, students should:

  • Meet with the departmental advisor of your major to do a final graduation check to ensure you are meeting all of your major requirements.
  • Meet with an Honors College advisor to ensure that you are meeting your Honors curriculum requirements.
  • Submit a Bachelor Degree Application through Student Self-Service.
  • Check that you have received your Honors scholarships for meeting curriculum requirements. If you have any questions regarding these, please email the Honors records coordinator.
  • Please note: Some college deadlines, including engineering, are earlier. College of Business requires an additional application worksheet. Please consult your department advising office for specific information.
  • Please see the Honors Graduation FAQ page for more information.

Registration Information

  • After submitting their university graduation application, eligible Honors graduates will receive an email to complete a graduation survey. This survey information will be used to recognize each graduate separately during the ceremony. Surveys will be sent from mid-semester on.

  • All Honors students must complete this survey and submit their bachelor's degree application. The deadline for completion will be listed in the email.

  • Once you submit the form, a confirmation email with specific information about details of the ceremony will be emailed to you.
  • Please see the Honors Graduation FAQ Page for more information.

Dress Code

The dress code for the ceremony is professional attire. Caps and gowns should not be worn at the Judy Genshaft Honors College graduation ceremony. Acceptable attire is what you might wear to an interview.

At the ceremony, we will gift you an Honors medallion to wear at the USF commencement. This special Honors medallion identifies you as a Judy Genshaft Honors College graduate and cannot be purchased at the bookstore.

Judy Genshaft Honors College Honors Medallion

University Commencement Ceremony

As an Honors student, there are two main ways to celebrate your accomplishments: the university commencement ceremony and/or the Judy Genshaft Honors College graduation celebration ceremony.

If you are only participating in the university-wide commencement ceremony, your Judy Genshaft Honors College medallion may be picked up in the Judy Genshaft Honors College. However, you must still complete the Judy Genshaft Honors College graduation survey in order to pick up your medallion.