Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, students are permitted to attend USF Commencement one semester early or any time after they graduate. Please contact our office for assistance with registration and more information.

USF Commencement is held at the Tampa campus Yuengling Center for all graduates from all campuses.

Parking is free on the Tampa campus for Commencement weekend.

Doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of undergraduate and master's ceremonies and 90 minutes prior to doctoral ceremonies; please remain in your vehicle and do not congregate outside the building until doors are open. Seating is first come, first served and no tickets are required for guests. Seat saving is not allowed. Bachelor’s and master’s students should arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony, and doctoral students should arrive no later than 60 minutes prior.

Bachelor's and master's ceremonies typically last approximately 90 minutes. Doctoral ceremonies typically last two hours. 

Ceremonies at the Tampa campus inside the Yuengling Center are livestreamed via the USF YouTube channel.

There are no tickets required for guests to attend Commencement and no limit on how many guests each graduate may bring.

Yes, if interested, regalia is available for purchase

In Fall 2023 USF debuted a new regalia design. If your friend/relative purchased their regalia you may borrow; simply ensure you have the correct tassel and/or hood color for your College. 

Students will be seated with their college (not alphabetically by name), so you may sit with your friends who are in the same college as you as long as you arrive to the arena floor together.