School of Architecture & Community Design | College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of Design, Art & Performance 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.
College News
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Graphicstudio’s Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global Stage
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Punching In, Breaking Out – USF Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025
This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at USF
College Events
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Starts April 04
Thank You In Advance: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition
April 4 – May 10, Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Closed Sunday and USF Holidays. Special Hours: April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at USF Contemporary Art Museum
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Starts April 24
9 to 5 - Spring Musical
Thursday, April 24th - Friday, April 25th at 7:30 PM & Saturday, April 26th at 2 PM and 7:30 PM USF Theatre 1
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April 24
SPOTLIGHT! A Festival of Design, Art & Performance
Friday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM in multiple locations in FAH, MUS, TAT, and FAS; see the linked schedule