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USF to hold in-person commencement ceremonies this spring

The University of South Florida 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'

USF to 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'

USF to hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8

The University of South Florida 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 USF graduates

While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the University of South Florida’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 USF Virtual Commencement Ceremonies

USF President 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 USF in Tampa, 544 from USF St. Petersburg and 280 from USF Sarasota-Manatee.

May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Graphic

Nearly 7,500 USF degrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremonies

For the first time in its history, the University of South Florida 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, 2020Campus Life, University News

A photo from a previous USF commencement ceremony

USF Updates Spring Commencement Plans

The University of South Florida 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

USF graduation ceremony

USF to Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall Commencement

The University of South Florida 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 USF Commencement Ceremonies

New University of South Florida 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 USF System 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

The 2019 Morsani College of Medicine graduating class

Morsani College of Medicine Welcomes Nation’s Newest Doctors & Bids Farewell to USF President

More than 1,000 friends and family of USF Health senior medical students packed The Mahaffey Theatre to welcome the nation’s newest doctors and bid farewell to University of South Florida System President Judy Genshaft.

May 13, 2019USF Health

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, 2019Campus Life

A view of commencement in the Yuengling Center.

President Judy Genshaft Leads Her Final USF Commencement Ceremonies

With about 7,500 degrees conferred, the Spring 2019 graduating class is the largest in USF System history. For President Judy Genshaft, it also represents the final class of her distinguished 19-year tenure where she has conferred more than 210,000 degrees.

April 25, 2019University News

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