2023 Tampa Campus Events
Sunday
October 8
Monday
October 9
Tuesday
October 10
Wednesday
October 11
Thursday
October 12
Friday
October 13
Saturday
October 14
Color the Campus
Sunday, October 8 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM | 1st Floor Marshall Student Center
Join us as we help prep the campus for Homecoming by painting windows in the Marshall Student Center (MSC). We will paint and decorate the MSC windows and spread green and gold cheer to strategic locations around campus.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
charit-a-bull canned food drive
Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 13 | Donations Accepted at the Marshall Student Center
Drop off non-perishable donations to The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement
(MSC 1300) starting Monday, October 2. All donations go to the Feed-A-Bull Pantry on campus.
High need: Tuna or salmon, Peanut butter, Breakfast foods, Hygiene products, Canned meats
Medium need: Snack items (popcorn, pretzels, etc.), Microwavable meals, Mashed potato or stuffing
mix, Pasta, Canned fruit
Less need: Rice, Mac and cheese, Soup, Canned veggies (not green beans), Ramen
Sponsored and brought to you by The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
fun in the sun Monday: SG Spirit Week
Monday, October 9 | All Day
Dress for a day in the tropics or at the beach.
#USFspiritweekday1
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Student Government.
Homecoming Kickoff & Lip Sync BATTLE
Monday, October 9 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM | MSC Ballroom
Join us as we kick off USF Homecoming Week! Start the celebration with one of USF's biggest traditions. This is your chance to hang with Rocky, hear the Herd of Thunder band, make memories, enjoy free food, grab promotional items, meet the Homecoming Royal Court, and be engaged with USF Homecoming 2023. This event is free for USF students and the community.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
Super Tuesday: SG Spirit Week
Tuesday, October 10 | Dress Up All Day
Dress up as your favorite superhero, what makes you feel super, or someone/something
that makes you feel super :)
#USFspiritweekday2
Super Tuesday Spectacular Showdown
Tuesday, October 10 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM | MSC Amphitheater
Celebrate Homecoming on Super Tuesday! Now that you're dressed up and feeling super, stop by the MSC Amphitheater. There will be food, fun challenges, a photobooth, games, and much more!
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Student Government.
NPHC Extravaganza Step Show
Tuesday, October 10 | 7:00PM - 10:00PM | MSC Ballroom
Over the years, fraternities and sororities within the National Pan-Hellenic Council popularized the art of stepping. The origin of stepping and strolling mimic dance styles and traditions associated with African roots. Many organizations use ideas and styles from African tribes and incorporate them into different body movements. Although it has evolved over the years, the overall purpose is to display the creative abilities and the distinctive themes of the respective organizations.
At the University of South Florida, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was chartered in 1996 and has carried out the tradition of stepping in what we now know as the Extravaganza Step Show. Step shows have been gaining popularity across the world. Children and adolescents of all ages, from elementary to high school, can attend the step show and potentially see our members as role models to provide a positive path for them to follow. The Fraternity and Sorority Life community at USF consists of over 1,500 members across all four councils. This step show has gained the support of our colleagues and even Fraternity and Sorority Alumni. The Extravaganza Step Show is a performance put on annually for the university community. Students from various institutions travel to Tampa to engage in the festivities every year. This step show has enriched the campus life at the University of South Florida and the Fraternity and Sorority community as one of the various traditions the university already takes pride in. This year, our show will take place for the first time since 2015 on October 10, 2023, at the Marshall Student Center Ballroom.
Sponsored and brought to you by the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Wear Green Wednesday
Wednesday, October 11 | All day
On Wednesday We Wear Green! Take Wear Green Wednesday to the next level with Student
Government and wear as much grean as possible! Students can take a photo of themselves,
post & tag it on the Student Government Instagram (@usfstudentgovernment) to be entered into a raffle to receive a Homecoming gift basket.
#USFspiritweekday3
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Student Government.
Homecoming Ball & Royalty
Wednesday, October 11 | 8:00PM - 11:00PM | MSC Ballroom
USF Homecoming invites you to join the Royal Court at the 2023 Homecoming Ball! Enjoy a night of refreshments, dancing, and celebration as we crown the USF Homecoming Royalty!
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
throwback thursday
Thursday, Ocotober 11 | All Day
Dress up in clothes from a differen era or decade or wear your favorite Our Shirt or USF shirt. Alumni and current students can post photos of their "first year at USF" #USFspiritweekday4
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Student Government.
Homecoming Concert Ft. Lunay and Baby Tate
Thursday, October 12 | 8:00PM - 10:00PM | Yuengling Center
Student tickets: $10 - Students may buy guest tickets for $15
Staff/Faculty tickets: $20 (Code Required)
Alumni tickets: $20 (Code Required)
Community tickets: $25
Ticket Links:
Students and Students Guest Tickets
Students must log in using their USF email address to access student & student guest
tickets. Once purchased, students and guests will access their tickets directly through
their USF Account Manager account. Email traditions-director@usf.edu if you have any issues ordering your tickets.
Alumni/ Faculty/ Staff & Community Tickets
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
forever green & gold friday
Friday, October 13 | All Day
Dress up in school colors and show off your school spirit to the fullest extent! Show your Bull pride at #USFspiritweekday5!
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Student Government.
Homecoming Carni-Bull
Friday, October 13 | 5:00PM - 11:00PM | Lot 35
Join us in USF Parking Lot #35, where you can enjoy plenty of rides, food, and performances by talented USF Students! There will be a variety of family-friendly and adult rides for all ages to enjoy! All rides are free, and food will be available for purchase.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
Running of the Bulls Parade
Friday, October 13 | 6:30PM | Watch along Holly Drive, Genshaft Drive and Alumni Drive
The Running of the Bulls Homecoming Parade is an event to remember. Come be a part of a USF tradition and support your favorite student organizations, local businesses, and USF departments! There will be watch parties and lots of fun along the route, so be sure to walk around! It's the perfect environment for families and students alike. Learn more about the route, watch parties, and parking information here.
Interested in having your organization or group participate in the parade? Click here for the parade application. Campus departments, organizations, and community partners are welcome to register!
Please be sure to review the Parade Handbook for all guidelines and regulations.
This year's Grand Marshall Dr. Joseph Dituri, also know as Dr. Deep Sea, is an associate professor at USF. He recently set a
new world-record for living 100 days in a 100-square-foot habitat located 22 feet
underwater in Key Largo as part of a research project, Project Neptune 100.
Sponsored and brought to you by the Campus Activities Board within the Center for Student Involvement.
usf football vs fau
Saturday, October 14 | Time TBD | Raymond James Stadium
Head over to Raymond James Stadium to support your USF Bulls as they take on the Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday, October 14th! Kick-off time is TBD. Please review this Know Before You Go Video before heading to the game.
Students, download the Herd Perks App at the Apple Store or on Google Play to get your free student ticket. Need a ride to and from the game? Bulls Blitz is your ride there to support your Bulls! Bus pick-up is from the Marshall Student Center Bus Loop and begins 3 hours prior to kickoff. The last bus leaves the MSC 45 minutes before kickoff. All students must have their USF Student ID.
Sponsored by USF Student Government
Bulls Country, purchase your 2023 South Florida Football tickets. #HornsUp
Sponsored and brought to you by USF Athletics.
Find additional Homecoming events on the Tampa campus on BullsConnect!