Celebrate Your Spartan Journey
Commencement marks the end of one journey and the start of another. It's time to honor your accomplishments, and cheer you on as you take your next bold step as a Spartan graduate!
Questions?
Orientation and Family Engagement
Email: commencement@ut.edu
Phone: (813) 257-1999
Don't Forget!
Many of the wonderful systems and applications you have had access to as a University student will no longer be accessible. Check the ITS checklist for more details.
University of Tampa commencement ceremonies are held twice a year—in December and in May. Students are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony which aligns with their final term of coursework.
University commencement ceremonies are held at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, an indoor stadium seating venue.
Graduate programs and some departments also host hooding ceremonies and departmental receptions during commencement week. These generally take place on the university campus.
Upcoming Commencement Dates
Fall 2025 Commencement will be held Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m.
Graduate checklist and details will be posted by the first week of September.
Spring 2026 Commencement will be held Saturday, May 9, with three separate ceremonies:
- The 8 a.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the Sykes College of Business.
- The 12:30 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the College of Natural and Health Sciences.
- The 4:30 p.m. ceremony will celebrate graduates of the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education.
All guests must have a ticket to attend the University of Tampa Commencement ceremony at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Tickets are distributed electronically to all registered graduates to give to invited guests at their discretion.
All graduates will be assigned to participate in a ceremony based on their college or school. Graduates who wish to participate in commencement must attend their assigned ceremony.
Family Communication Philosophy
While we understand family members and guests are excited to celebrate their student's achievements at commencement, we are only able to provide general information about the ceremony as opposed to student-specific information. Please visit the Student Affairs Family Communication Philosophy for more details.
#UTampaGrad
Students and families are encouraged to tag @uoftampa and use #UTampaGrad. Content will be shared across the University's platforms and on the #UTampaGrad webpage.
